Mole & Badger Restaurant, Bar & Wine Emporium

Mole & Badger Restaurant Bar & Wine Emporium is found at Karma Sanctum on The Green, and is named after characters from the much-loved children's novel, The Wind In The Willows, penned by Cookham Dean's most famous resident author, Kenneth Grahame.

A standalone reason to visit the picturesque village of Cookham Dean, Mole & Badger is helmed by acclaimed Leicestershire chef Johnny Prince, who has focused on locally sourced produce to create a wonderfully modern take on a traditional British menu. Dishes feature free-range, organic meats and line-caught fish, as well as superb interpretations of classics such as The Mole & Badger South-Coast Fish Pie or the Peterley Manor Farm Pig's Cheek & Sausage Pie with Heritage Carrots, Creamed Potato & Red Wine Gravy. Save space for puddings such as Rhubarb Souffle with Ginger Hazelnut Crumble & Rhubarb Sorbet or the devilishly good Dark Chocolate Ganache with Passion Fruit Sorbet, Baked White Chocolate & Honeycomb.

Mole & Badger is not only a dining destination, but also offers a relaxing boutique country escape (only 25 minutes from Heathrow) with luxurious rooms, gardens and champagne lawn, and heated outdoor pool.