After a picturesque drive down winding country lanes, you’ll find Pythouse Kitchen Garden tucked into a hill between the villages of Tisbury and Semley. As you enter the 18th century walled garden, you’re soon met with a feeling of escapism. Every visit to Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a celebration of the seasons, and not just because of the carefully considered seasonal dishes. Nestled in the heart of the garden is a section dedicated to cut flowers, where guests can grab a pair of secateurs and a florist’s bucket and gather fresh blooms to their heart’s content.

At Pythouse, you’ll dine in the restaurant’s rustic plant-filled conservatory, or outside during the warmer months. The lunch menu includes small starters, a main course ‘from the fire’, a selection of their ‘garden gatherings’ (vegetable sides dishes) and a dessert. Head gardener Annie Shutt pens her ‘Tales from The Garden’ which encapsulate the mood of the season and the changes taking place in the garden. These seasonal snapshots are printed on the back of the menus for diners to peruse during their meal. Dishes at Pythouse are always a treat for the eyes as much as the taste buds. Each plate is a celebration of their homegrown and locally sourced produce. The restaurant’s commitment to sustainability and provenance has been recognised by a Michelin Green Star in 2025.

The restaurant’s shop is also not to be missed. It’s a source of inspiration for anyone into pickling, preserving and reducing waste. From smoked apple butter to pickled cucumbers, you can pick up a treat to enjoy later or a gift for a friend.

• Open for lunch, Wednesday-Sunday and brunch on Friday and Saturday mornings
• You can also book for dinner and ‘Savour the Season’ supper club events on certain weekends.

Pythouse’s ‘Eat the Equinox’ supper club evenings are dedicated to the change of the seasons and are truly memorable events in our experience. A beautiful setting, live acoustic music, a convivial atmosphere and inventive, seasonal dishes shared over candlelight – what’s not to love?

For more slow food inspiration, explore our list of the best seasonal restaurants.