Plates was born from a lifelong fascination with food and a deep appreciation for nature, flavour and sustainable craft. Siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth brought these passions together to create something new in hospitality – a way of showing how expressive, surprising and versatile food can be, both on and off the plate.
What began as a plant-based restaurant in London has grown into a rural sanctuary in southwest France, where that same creative spirit now shapes every stay, every meal and every moment at the farm.
Last Rooms available for our March Retreats
4-Night Retreat Packages
Crisp, cold, countryside meets roaring log-fires, unforgettable food by our chefs, winter walks and a curated wellness program from Kirk’s favourite London expert to ensure you unplug, recharge and reconnect with nature and yourself.
This is a limited run of 4-nights, fully-catered on The Plates Farm, in Lectoure, South West France in one of our 7-Ensuite Luxury Bedrooms.
16th-20th March 1 final room remaining
23rd-27th March Sold out
The four night retreats run Monday-Friday. Packages start from £1400 pp based on two people sharing a room.
This price includes all meals across the four days prepared by our expert chefs visiting from London and all onsite group wellness activities throughout the week delivered by Kirk’s favourite sound therapist and holistic wellness coach, Sunita, from Akasa Studios.
We’ve created the ultimate 4-night stay alongside our London restaurant chefs and wellness team.
Here is an illustrated guide itinerary, you can join in for as much or as little as you choose.
Join us in the early afternoon, get settled into the farm an take a moment to relax after your journey. After familiarising yourself with the grounds and the farm, meet your fellow guests for wine tasting in the grand salon before heading to the main barn for your welcome dinner, and be introduced to and our culinary and wellness teams.
After a morning guided meditation with Sunita, join us for a Plates breakfast in the main dining room followed by an optional gong bath in our wellness space. The afternoon begins with a set 3-course lunch followed by relaxation time and optional massage and therapy sessions. Late in the afternoon, our Chefs will lead an interactive cookery workshop with you. Afterwards we will help you prepare and cook what you have made to enjoy for dinner that evening.
Start the day with a morning guided meditation followed by a hearty Farmhouse breakfast. Relax in the farm grounds and join a group winter nature walk before returning for a seasonal lunch back at the farm.
The afternoon is yours to explore the local area, relax at the farm, or perhaps book a massage with our therapists. We will reconvene in the evening in the barn where our chefs will serve you dinner.
Weather permitting, join us for stargazing and an evening gong session with Sunita afterwards.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on the farm. Enjoy a relaxed day where you can choose from massages, holistic movement group or private sessions, and guided meditation on site, or simply read a book by the fire or enjoy the grounds, it’s up to you. The special finale evening meal is served by our chefs in the barn followed by a group fire pit to watch the stars.
Enjoy your last morning of meditation and relaxation before joining us for breakfast and farewells. After breakfast take an optional trip to Lectoure Farmers market to explore our local town and area before heading home.
The farm is nestled in the heart of the French countryside outside the spa town of Lectoure, equidistant to both Bordeaux and Toulouse Airports (transfers can be arranged).
Plates Luxury Farm house & Retreat
Bourgade
Saint Mezard
32700
Full private hire of the Farm from Saturday to Saturday
Price per week for July: £11,000; August: £12,500
Sleeps 15 adults (children welcome)
Check in 4pm Check out 10:30am
Private Chef for Daily Breakfasts
Concierge services
Curated wine room
Extensive spa facilities
For more information or help arranging your booking, please contact thefarm@plates-london.com
A 20% deposit secures your booking
Childcare/child-sitting services, hotel transfers, wellness therapists, and other culinary workshops can be arranged at a surcharge.
All breakfasts are fully included as well as wine, a stocked pantry and recipes. Private chef lunches and dinners can be arranged based on availability for an extra fee.
Please enquire and our concierge team will be happy to arrange.
We also run 4 day retreats in May, June and September
Remaining availability:
7th May (4 days) Deluxe room
Our 4-night retreat offers enough time to unwind and experience, but not too much time away from life as you normally know it. There is of course also the opportunity to extend your stay in the local area, perhaps exploring regions around Bordeaux and Toulouse.
The four Night retreats run Wednesday to Sunday. Packages start from £1000 pp based on two people sharing a room.
This price includes breakfast, lunch and one evening banquet during the experience prepared by Plates’ expert team of chefs.
Please email us to discuss allergies and dietary requirements ahead of making a booking. Unfortunately, we cannot cater for allergies to nuts & soya due to the frequent inclusion of these allergens across our menu and the risk of cross-contamination. We are happy to answer any questions relating to this via email.
Daily breakfast and lunches, all activities and meals in the itinerary at the property. Local travel included. All facilities, bikes and equipment included.
Flights are not included. Collection and return from Bordeaux, Toulouse, Agen, Bergerac and Saint Emilion are provided by us for an additional fee of £50pp each way if shared journey with other guests or £150 if private.
Yes! Rooms comfortably accommodate 2 friends and we can arrange for single beds to be put in the rooms if required.
The Master Suite and one of the Deluxe rooms can accommodate 3 people. After checkout send us an email and we can arrange. A surcharge of €600 will be added for the additional guest.
Yes. After booking the room you would like, please send us an email and indicate if you would like to have the room privately or who you would like to be in the room with if open to sharing and we will do our best to accommodate. If booking solo for a private room the total experience cost is reduced by 10%.
The experience starts officially when you check in at 3pm on a Wednesday and ends when you check out at 12 noon on Sunday.
We can happily meet you at airports and arrange pick ups and dropoffs inside and outside these hours. If you are traveling by car your room will be ready 2.30pm-3pm but you’re welcome to unwind from 2pm.
Our main dining room, event space and many of our terraces are fully accessible to wheelchair users. We also have one garden room with accessible shower and toilet facilities that can be converted into a bedroom for those with accessibility requirements.
Unfortunately, due to the age and layout of the property, there are certain areas that are not fully accessible. However, we strive to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible, so please do contact us if you require any information to help plan your trip or would like a video tour of the property. We’ll help in any way we can!
We have two beautiful farm cats helping take care of the property! As well as our cats we welcome guide dogs for the visually impaired.
Yes the minimum age is 18 years old.
For our first curated retreats the experience has been designed for adults only. For private events or if you take over the full space then we fully welcome all ages.
We have 4 electric ebikes (high spec) and 10 hybrid road bikes that you can book (free of charge) and 2 pool cars that our team can use to organise trips to the shops and villages with you.
The nearest village is a 10 minute cycle or 4 minute drive away. The bustling town of Lectoure and picturesque village of La Romieu are a 40 minute cycle/15 minute drive.
The cars have roof racks so feel free to cycle and be collected afterwards or vice versa.
Immediately on the farm doorstep are acres and acres of countryside with plenty of lovely walks, cycle routes and rivers to enjoy.
Yes! All the food served at the farm is vegan friendly and the two suggested restaurants in the itinerary are preparing a bespoke menu specially for our PB guests.
If canceling a booking within 48 hours of placing your booking you will receive a full refund. Please note, the 48 hour period begins when you place your initial booking. Cancellation after this period incurs cancellation fees, depending on how far in advance you cancel:
60 days notice 100% minus deposit
45 days notice 50% minus deposit
30 days notice 25% minus deposit
Please email (thefarm@plates-london.com) to request cancellation.
Yes – a deposit of £200-250 pp is taken depending on the room tier selected.
Yes. Payment plans are available, please contact (thefarm@plates-london) if you’d like to activate. Deposit at time of booking. The full balance is due before arrival.
That’s the wellbeing promise of Plates Farm and Retreat in the south west of France.
The farm is nestled in the heart of the French countryside outside the spa town of Lectoure, equidistant to both Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Transfer / Car service available.
Wednesday
Join us from Wednesday mid-afternoon, familiarise yourself with the farm and join us for lunch. In the evening a simple ‘grazing’ menu will be served in our communal setting.
Thursday
Start the day with (optional) guided meditation before breakfast. Join Keeley for an afternoon creative workshop, the themes of which change weekly. In the evening we have arranged transport and a curated meal at one of Kirk and Keeley’s favourite restaurants in Lectoure. For those who want to fire up their appetite, e-bikes are available.
Friday
Breakfast and lunch will be served on the farm. These can be complemented by massages and guided meditation on site, or should you wish to explore further afield, we have suggested walks and bike routes. The evening is up to you. Cook here, alongside our chefs, or head to another of our recommended local restaurants.
Saturday
Accompany Plates’ chefs of their weekly trip to the morning farmers market in Lectoure and enjoy some local delicacies for lunch.
In the evening, enjoy a unique Plates tasting menu banquet at the main barn from 8pm.
Sunday
One last beautiful morning and breakfast before check out at 11am.
One farm, two experiences.
Both are yours to enjoy
This is a working Farm, where we grow, harvest and forage produce.
It’s here that chefs from our London Restaurant come to change their pace, seek inspiration in nature and develop dishes.
It is also a luxury retreat and wellness space we share with our wellness experts and coaches to help our guests unwind, recharge and reconnect.
During your 5-day stay you’re free to jump into both worlds
Food is central to any farm, of course.
But here the connection is even deeper.
Your food experience can be as broad as you make it. Join a foraging and nature walk, learn new techniques and dishes with our chefs, sample new dishes in development and dress up for signature Plates fine dining evening meals; it’s all on the menu.
The Plates Farm has been completely and sympathetically renovated by local artisans with support from respected London-based design studio, Design & That, who oversaw our London restaurant design.
The farm provides the perfect respite with seven air conditioned luxury bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom, as well as an outdoor pool, 3 plunge pools, hot tubs, e-bikes, gym and sauna.
The communal cooking and dining space provides the opportunity to connect with others, but if solitude is the order of the day, there are acres of land to wander, cosy nooks and private spaces to unwind in.
The whole place is for you to enjoy.
If you have a special occasion that requires exclusive hire, we are happy for you to take over the entire property for your own private experience.
The farm is available for group bookings and events on request (sleeping up to 14 guests).
Our reservation team will respond immediately to help you reserve and plan your trip. 20% deposit required to book.
We will book in guests on a first come first serve basis based on time stamp of the booking request.
For more information or help arranging your booking, please contact thefarm@plates-london.com or WhatsApp
A 20% deposit secures your booking
Plates has a strong and innovative
history of collaborating with brands.
We view the farm as an opportunity to to take these experiences to another level.
If you have an idea for an event you’d like the farm to host, we are open to discuss and collaborate.
The farm will host a series of special events and festivals curated by and in collaboration with some of our incredible partners and friends.
Bordeaux, a city where historic charm meets avant-garde elegance, offers a captivating blend of world-class wine, chic boutiques, and riverside allure.
Toulouse, the ‘Pink City,’ radiates warmth with its terracotta hues, vibrant arts scene, and effortlessly cool café culture along the Garonne.
Perched on a sun-kissed hilltop, Lectoure enchants with its timeless stone streets, thermal springs, and the laid-back allure of French countryside chic.
Nérac, a hidden gem along the Baïse River, whispers of Gascony’s royal past with its medieval charm, enchanting châteaux, and serene riverside allure.
Agen, famed for its plump prunes and rich history, blends riverside tranquility with a vibrant market culture that captures the essence of southwestern France.
Saint-Émilion, a fairy-tale village surrounded by legendary vineyards, beckons with its cobbled streets, medieval charm, and world-renowned wine heritage.
La Romieu, a storybook village wrapped by sunflowers and beautiful botanical herb gardens, captivates with its towering abbey and a tranquil ambiance that feels lost in time.
