What was Limewood hotel called?

It remained a hotel under varied ownership, until bought in 1998/9 by Alex and Caroline Aitken, and renamed Le Poussin Restaurant and Hotel. Today it is closed for major alterations and renovation. Much of the designed garden that was extant within living memory has been destroyed by the new buildings.

Who is the chef at Limewood?

Angela Hartnett
The team is led by internationally acclaimed Chef Director Angela Hartnett and Head Chef Luke Holder, who both bring with them a wealth of knowledge, passion and Italian flair to our open-house kitchen – we actively encourage our guests to meet the chefs and to be a part of the ‘behind the scenes’ action!

Has Limewood got a Michelin star?

ANGELA HARTNETT In 2004 she gained her first Michelin star. In 2008 she launched Murano in Mayfair, and in 2012 joined forces with Luke to open HH&Co. The following year she opened her first Cafe Murano, a brassier little sister to Murano, and then went on to open another two by 2019.

Who owns the Limewood hotel?

Jim Ratcliffe
Robin Hutson is chairman and chief executive of Lime Wood Group and Home Grown Hotels. He launched the 33-bedroom Lime Wood hotel, a laid-back, luxury haven in the heart of the New Forest, just outside Lyndhurst, Hampshire, in 2009, on behalf of its billionaire owner Jim Ratcliffe, founder of chemicals company Ineos.

What is lime wood used for?

Lime woods excellent carving properties make it ideal for shallow chip carving. Seasoned lime is very stable and is soft enough to be carved and yet firm enough to hold precisely cut surface well. Lime stains well and has good bonding properties and is often used for indoor furniture.

Is basswood the same as Limewood?

Limewood is the same as basswood. They only differ because of their origin. Limewood is known as the European version of basswood.

Is Angela Hartnett married?

Neil Borthwick
Angela Hartnett/Spouse

What restaurants does Angela Hartnett own?

Currently, she is Chef Patron for Murano in Mayfair, Cafe Murano in St James’s and Covent Garden, Cucina Angelina in Courchevel (France) and joint owner of Merchant’s Tavern in Shoreditch.

Who owns the pig at Combe?

‘The Pig on steroids’ was how owner Robin Hutson described The Pig on the Beach, which became the fourth in his growing group of porcine rural-chic hotels, with serious kitchen gardens at their core.

Who owns the pig in Hampshire?

Robin Hutson OBE
Robin Hutson

Robin Hutson OBE
Born	1957 (age 64–65) London, England
Occupation	Hotelier
Known for	Hotel du Vin, Lime Wood, Soho House, The Pig
Title	CEO & Chairman of Home Grown Hotels Ltd and LimeWood Group Ltd

Is lime wood the same as basswood?

Is Lime Wood toxic?

Often recommended for beginners, lime wood does not cause allergic reactions.