Titchwell Manor Hotel

Kevin Mangeolles is a classically trained chef who works alone in his kitchen and really understands traditional flavour combinations. He’s not trying to reinvent the wheel with his cooking, nor is he trying to challenge your tastebuds or make everything Instagram-pretty; he's simply concerned with what’s in season and what’s available in the local area, which results in dishes that are bursting with flavour and extremely well balanced. Kevin's wife Jacki runs this 18C coaching inn with a calm confidence. There are bedrooms available for those wishing to make a night of it.

The Peyton sisters behind nearby Sculthorpe Mill have taken on this historic pub dating back to 1790 and given it a new lease of life. The eye-catching interior design fuses eggshell blue with bright orange upholstery, lending the room a Mediterranean vibe that chimes with cooking that borrows from both Spain and Italy. Start with homemade focaccia or a topped flatbread, then move on to generous, full-flavoured dishes like pan-seared hake with butterbeans, chorizo, saffron and lemon. If you feel like staying longer, there are comfortable bedrooms upstairs.

One meaning of the Latin word 'socius' is ‘sharing’, making it an apt name for this friendly restaurant that's best enjoyed with a group of friends and family so you can give the menu a thorough going over. The barn-like space is bright and airy, with seating on either a steel-framed mezzanine level or the smart ground floor where you can watch the chefs at work. The flexible, constantly evolving menu draws on a range of influences for the unfussy, flavoursome small plates – among which are a good selection of vegetarian choices.