The Perfect British Summer Escape at Combermere Abbey

There is something unmistakably comforting about the British summer season.

Wimbledon playing quietly in the background. Strawberries and fresh flowers on the table. Garden parties that stretch into the evening. The return of long lunches, open windows, and weekends spent outdoors for as long as the weather allows.

Across the South Cheshire countryside, summer settles in gently. The landscape softens into deeper greens, gardens become fuller and more fragrant, and life begins to move at a slightly slower pace.

At Combermere Abbey, this season feels particularly special.

Set within acres of parkland, ancient woodland and historic gardens on the Cheshire-Shropshire border, the estate lends itself naturally to the rhythm of an English summer. Mornings begin quietly. Afternoons unfold slowly. Evenings stretch longer beside the mere as the light changes across the water.

A Season Inspired by British Summer Traditions

Some moments feel tied completely to this time of year.

The first day of Wimbledon. The spectacle of Royal Ascot. Flower shows filled with colour and creativity. Informal gatherings in the garden that somehow become the evenings people remember most.

There is a familiarity to these traditions, a sense of seasonal nostalgia that continues to shape the British summer experience year after year.

At Combermere, those same influences quietly inspire the way summer is enjoyed across the estate.

Drinks are served outdoors more often. Tables fill with seasonal ingredients. Guests return from local markets with fresh produce, flowers and bottles chilled for the evening ahead.

It is summer as it should feel, unhurried and completely effortless.

Botanical Flavours of the Season

Summer naturally brings lighter, fresher flavours with it.

Elderflower. Rosemary. Mint. Lavender. Citrus. Cucumber. Strawberry.

Botanicals that feel distinctly tied to this time of year and to the English countryside itself.

That connection feels especially fitting as Combermere Abbey Gin celebrates another summer season.

Not every summer drink needs to be elaborate.

Often, the best is the simplest.

A chilled gin and tonic with fresh cucumber and rosemary enjoyed outside the cottages as the evening settles in. A strawberry and mint serve inspired by Wimbledon afternoons. Elderflower and citrus shared between friends after a day exploring the surrounding countryside.

A Celebration of Summer, Bottled

We’re delighted to introduce our limited-edition Combermere Gin Celebration Pack. Perfect for summer gatherings, thank you gifts, special occasions or simply enjoying an afternoon with family and friends, the pack has been carefully curated to bring a taste of the estate to every occasion.

Created in partnership with our estate tenants, the award-winning Three Wrens Distillery, Combermere Abbey Gin captures the essence of the estate in every bottle.

Expertly distilled using rich Tuscan juniper, pink grapefruit peel, angelica root and elderflower gathered from the estate, it delivers a beautifully balanced flavour with bright citrus notes, delicate floral aromas and a smooth, refreshing finish.

A true local collaboration and one we’re incredibly proud of.

Your Celebration Pack includes:

• A 70cl bottle of Combermere Abbey Gin
• Six Fever-Tree tonic waters
• A specially selected garnish pack

For the perfect summer serve, pour over plenty of ice, add premium tonic and garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit to bring out the gin’s bright citrus notes and delicate botanicals.

Available for a limited time from 13th June, the Combermere Abbey Gin Celebration Pack is a celebration of local craftsmanship, estate heritage and the simple pleasure of sharing a beautifully crafted gin and tonic with family and friends. Order early to avoid disappointment.

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