THE latest stage of the remarkable multi-million pound transformation of Stanbrook Abbey, the former Benedictine convent at Callow End, into a lavish hotel and destination venue, has been completed with the opening of Sister Charlotte's restaurant.

On the second floor of the building, the 60 seater restaurant will offer both cosy indoor dining, plus the option of al fresco eating on fine days on an adjoining terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Stanbrook general manager Martin Page said: "Sister Charlotte's will complete the jigsaw of our dining programme, which now runs throughout the day and means anyone is welcome to drop in for a morning coffee, light bite lunch, afternoon tea or evening meal. Although Stanbrook is now a 56 bedroom hotel, it is fully open to non-residents and we hope people will come and enjoy it with us."

The restaurant is under the direction of classically trained chef Richard Cameron, who will be using the best of in season local ingredients to create signature dishes for a wide choice of tastes. On the menu are some truly locally inspired dishes, several named after their locations, including Snodsbury goats cheese, a chantilly de chevre cheesecake, served with beetroot and local herbs and named after the village of Upton Snodsbury, near Worcester.

There is also the Burford brown hens egg, a deep fried egg, crisp chorizo and mushroom crunch, sourced from the village near Tenbury Wells, and of course Hereford Beef, served as a 10oz ribeye, aged for 28 days, served with triple cooked fat chips and Béarnaise sauce.

Mr Page added: "We are aiming to exceed expectations at Stanbrook and create a restaurant people return to over and over again. I’m looking forward to providing a really special offering here in Worcestershire, where people enjoy something new and different they cannot find anywhere else in the region.

"The building itself is a local landmark, and somewhere local people hold dear in their hearts. We look forward to welcoming them in for a taster of Sister Charlotte’s as we are sure the restaurant and the locally inspired – and sourced – menu, will also become synonymous with the local area.”

Now the spectacular new entrance has been created off Jennet Tree Lane, with the approach drive winding through immaculate paddocks to the reception area car parks, the hotel is able to make the most of its setting against the backdrop of the Malvern Hills.