/ Mar 03, 2026
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The Stafford Collection has announced that Lympstone Manor – chef Michael Caines’s hotel, restaurant and vineyard in Devon – has joined the group as an associate member.
The move follows Caines’s recent appointment as culinary strategist at The Stafford London, marking his first role in the capital. Lympstone Manor, a member of Relais and Châteaux, now sits alongside The Stafford London and Italian restaurant Norma within the collection.
As part of his role, Caines will oversee all food and beverage operations at The Stafford London. The Game Bird restaurant will relaunch this autumn with a new name and menu, reflecting Caines’s focus on British produce and terroir-led cooking. The revised concept will prioritise seasonality, sustainability and biodiversity.
John McLean, managing director of the Stafford Collection, said: “We are delighted to welcome Lympstone Manor to the collection. Michael and his exceptional team embody the same commitment to excellence, individuality, and warm hospitality that defines our collection, especially The Stafford London.
“This partnership marks an exciting chapter, and I look forward to future collaborations built on shared expertise and a mutual passion for exceptional hospitality.”
Caines added: “Joining The Stafford Collection as an associate member is an exciting new chapter for Lympstone Manor. This partnership opens the door for our guests to enjoy a journey from coast to city, discovering exceptional dining and hospitality along the way.
“I’m particularly excited about the new direction for the restaurant at the Stafford, which will embrace a refreshed concept inspired by London’s dynamic culinary scene. Expect a more defined dining experience that reflects the terroir-driven philosophy at the heart of all my cooking.”
The Stafford Collection has announced that Lympstone Manor – chef Michael Caines’s hotel, restaurant and vineyard in Devon – has joined the group as an associate member.
The move follows Caines’s recent appointment as culinary strategist at The Stafford London, marking his first role in the capital. Lympstone Manor, a member of Relais and Châteaux, now sits alongside The Stafford London and Italian restaurant Norma within the collection.
As part of his role, Caines will oversee all food and beverage operations at The Stafford London. The Game Bird restaurant will relaunch this autumn with a new name and menu, reflecting Caines’s focus on British produce and terroir-led cooking. The revised concept will prioritise seasonality, sustainability and biodiversity.
John McLean, managing director of the Stafford Collection, said: “We are delighted to welcome Lympstone Manor to the collection. Michael and his exceptional team embody the same commitment to excellence, individuality, and warm hospitality that defines our collection, especially The Stafford London.
“This partnership marks an exciting chapter, and I look forward to future collaborations built on shared expertise and a mutual passion for exceptional hospitality.”
Caines added: “Joining The Stafford Collection as an associate member is an exciting new chapter for Lympstone Manor. This partnership opens the door for our guests to enjoy a journey from coast to city, discovering exceptional dining and hospitality along the way.
“I’m particularly excited about the new direction for the restaurant at the Stafford, which will embrace a refreshed concept inspired by London’s dynamic culinary scene. Expect a more defined dining experience that reflects the terroir-driven philosophy at the heart of all my cooking.”
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