Set in 45 acres of grounds is this family-owned, Victorian Gothic-style manor house which was built for Sir Robert Peel’s son. Characterful original features blend with contemporary décor in the various lounges and there’s a lovely sitting room with an Italianate feel. The elegant formal dining room boasts beautiful plasterwork, oak panelling and hand-painted Chinoiserie wallpaper – and at its centre is a long, chunky table crafted from one of the estate’s oak trees. Creative modern dishes come from a confident kitchen and feature refined, original combinations with some playful elements. Flavours are pure and unadulterated and ingredients taste exactly of what they should. They are keen to serve English and Welsh wines and also keep natural and organic options to the fore. Service is pitched perfectly and bedrooms are modern and spacious.