This pretty thatched pub sits in a secluded village in the beautiful foothills of Exmoor and is run by a husband and wife. It was built in the 13C by the masons who constructed the village church and with its cosy beamed bar and inglenook fireplace, exudes plenty of rural charm. Pick a spot in the series of inviting beamed rooms or dine beneath a Grecian ceiling mural in the bright rear dining room while enjoying delightful views over the rolling hills towards Exmoor.

The food is more sophisticated than you’d expect to find in a pub, with canapés and petit fours served alongside attractively presented British and French classics. Cooking is refined and flavours are pronounced and assured; the chef, Mark Dodson, has plenty of experience and employs the finest local produce to full effect. The service is charming and attentive and a perfect match for the food.