Lyndhurst Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RH
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Summary
‘Dylan James’s dishes pay homage to the British countryside, and embrace the nature of the seasons’ – well that’s what the website says! – at this “lovely restaurant in a beautiful hotel”: a New Forest destination that started life as a royal hunting lodge and is nowadays a luxurious spa complex. Reports in our annual diners’ poll agree, all of them applauding its attractive, light interior and brasserie food from an all-day menu that’s “carefully cooked, and good value”.
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Owner's description
CAMBIUM | NEW FOREST RESTAURANTRelaxation is the name of the game at Cambium. Unwind in chic yet comfy surroundings & experience delicious modern British cuisine.
Inspired by nature, Cambium at Careys Manor Hotel is a creative and enchanting dining experience. Our name is reflective of our love affair with the New Forest and the desire to showcase the rich natural resources abundant in our local area.
Head Chef Dylan James's traditional dishes capture the essence of the local area and embrace the nature of the seasons.
“I like to use local ingredients in a worldly way reinterpreting a dish to take advantage of the local area’s rich natural resources”.
As the UK has become a premier wine producing region, Cambium also boasts one of the biggest collections of English wines in the country, featuring vineyards such as Marlings, Exton Park, Nyetimber and Goring.
Breakfast - 7.30am to 10am (weekdays) & 8am to 11am (weekends) Snacks - All day Dinner - 5.30pm - 9.30pm Tuesday - Saturday Sunday Lunch - 12.30pm - 2.30pm (from Sunday 11th February)
Festive Dining
Celebrate the festive season at Cambium, the flagship restaurant at Careys Manor. Inspired by the flavours of the New Forest, enjoy a seasonal menu crafted with locally sourced ingredients and creative flair.
Festive dining includes:
– Three-course menu
– Fairtrade organic coffee and a mince pie
– A glass of sommelier's choice wine, beer, or soft drink
£45 per person
Christmas Ball
Celebrate in style at the Careys Manor Christmas Ball – where elegance meets festive cheer. Whether you're booking exclusively or joining a shared party, expect a night of fine food, music, and sparkle in a beautifully decorated setting.
Includes:
– Glass of sparkling wine on arrival
– Three-course festive dinner
– Fairtrade organic coffee and mince pie
– ½ bottle of sommelier's choice wine per person
– After-dinner DJ
– Carriages at midnight
Fridays and Saturday dates available in November and December from £55 per person
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £38.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.20 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Lyndhurst Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RH
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 am‑11 |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am‑10, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am‑10, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am‑10, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am‑10, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am‑11, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am‑2:30 pm |
