You don't have to cross the Channel to sample exquisite continental cuisine in a chateau setting

As you head down the tree-lined drive past the beautiful lake and park in front of Brockencote Hall Hotel, you know this is going to be a special experience.

Sitting in 70 acres of beautiful rolling parkland in the village of Chaddesley Corbett, between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove, this is a bit of France, nestling quietly in the Worcestershire countryside.

As you open the door into the entrance hall, you can feel the warmth -- in the winter from the open log fire and in the summer from the welcome by Joseph or Alison Petitjean, the owners of Brockencote Hall for more than 20 years.

The secret behind this place becomes clear as you are guided through to the magnificent conservatory or into the lounge. Unhurried, you are left to browse the menus, gently offered advice on the wine list if you need it before being shown through into the exquisite dining room.

Brockencote Hall has built its reputation on quality, service and an excellent team. From chef Didier Philipot (pictured below) to the restaurant and reception teams, you are cared for from the moment you arrive until the moment you head for home.

Added to the quality of the service is that of the food and wine -- the Petitjeans' cellar is second to none.

The hotel and its restaurant have won many awards over the years for its accommodation and its cuisine, and a visit only confirms that those who dish out the awards know what they are talking about. It's not just a meal or a stay, but an experience. And one you'll want to repeat. With a revisit rate well above 80 per cent, this is a place that people fall in love with -- again and again.