The Devonshire Arms

The pub sits on one side of the village green, with a terrace at the front, a garden at the back and a courtyard in between – a real treat on balmy summer days. Inside is just as good with flagstones and armchairs in front of the fire, painted panelling in the restaurant and lovely fresh flower arrangements throughout.

Food has a good reputation here with only quality local produce used for some pub classics and more sophisticated dishes with a small specials board. Breakfast is served in the bar/lounge at separate tables overlooking the green – eggs come from a local supplier.

Bedrooms, seven upstairs and two in a ground-floor annexe, come in restful colours with snowy cotton and karate-chopped cushions; bathrooms gleam with 100 Acres soaps and lotions. Good walks through stunning countryside start from the door.