Wild Thyme and Honey is the gastropub done perfectly, with food that’s creative not crazy, served in a setting that’s a brilliant balance of classy and country rustic. We’re not saying others haven’t done it pretty well though. Take a look.

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The Yan’s combination of bright style, casual atmosphere and the finest food make it a wonderful way to experience the restaurant with rooms, the next step in the great food/accommodation crossover. Here are a few more if that’s whetted your appetite.

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With reclaimed seats from the Mauretania to get comfortable in, and a menu to make you glad you did, The Sun Inn is a great place to embark on a serious meal, as are all our pubs for feasts.

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Build up to a cheese tour (more on that below) with Languedoc oysters, Burgundy’s Au Fil du Zinc, the black diamond truffles of Provence and more, by following our tips for a broad ramble through France’s food.

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Eating your way around Brittany, with sausage galettes, seafood, cider and salt caramel, is an indulgent holiday, so alongside our favourite things to eat, we’ve listed places like the quiet farmhouse of Langren to have a lie down in afterwards.

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Writer Carolyn Boyd draws on her extensive travels in France and her love of cheese to tempt you on a tour of France’s regions, the dairy delights they produce and the chance to stay at gorgeous châteaux like Saint Paterne.

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Agriturismi are often called Italian farmstays, but you won’t be put to work in the fields! These family-run places, like the stunning Palagio di Palazzo, put guests at ease and introduce them to the food and culture of the region.

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At Filodivino, you’ll sample some of their special Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, before retiring to the spa, or wandering through beautiful hills and historic villages nearby – which is the sort of joy we look for in all our vineyard stays.

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There’s no reason you shouldn’t feast your eyes and your taste buds at the same time, as these Michelin restaurants with stunning views prove. Some of them are even a few steps from your room, like SOURCE at The Gilpin Hotel.

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You don’t want to arrive somewhere as relaxing as Redbrick Barn Loft for the weekend, then have to dash to the supermarket, so it’s lucky it’s in our Riverford collection, with the other places they can deliver to on a Friday.

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