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Hambleton Hall

Classic Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

One of England's first country house hotels, Hambleton Hall was considered ground-breaking when it opened in 1980; a feeling of luxury still pervades today, with its traditionally styled interior enhanced by the idyllic setting on the shore of Rutland Water. Aaron Patterson has headed up the stoves since 1992 and there’s a dependability to the cooking here; accomplished seasonal dishes have a classical base with distinct flavours and plenty of modern touches. Bread comes from their own artisan bakery and the 400-bin wine list is a real labour of love.

14.7km

Prévost @ Haycock Manor

Modern Cuisine

£££

Set in the orangery of the Haycock Manor Hotel, a lovingly restored former coaching inn, this bright, colourful restaurant sports bird cage chandeliers, pergolas and a faux olive tree. Choose from three set menus of up to 8 courses, which demonstrate the precision of the chefs and a keen understanding of their quality ingredients. Natural flavours are allowed to shine and the sauces and consommés are a real highlight, like a rich, appetisingly glossy duck jus.

7.1km

Hitchen's Barn

Modern British · Bib

££

Neil and Louise Hitchen have been working in restaurants around the world together for 20 years, with their current venture set inside this pretty stone barn. There’s a rustic quality to the décor, which pairs nicely with the lovely warm welcome given by natural host Louise and her bright young team. Neil heads up the kitchen, producing well-priced, seasonal dishes that are so appealing you might struggle to choose – go for the banana panna cotta to finish and you won’t be disappointed. The wine list is as wallet-friendly as the food.

18.6km

The Six Bells

Traditional British · Bib

££

You’ll receive a warm welcome from the charming team at this bright, characterful village pub. It’s decorated in a personal style with framed maps and menus, and its shelves groan under the weight of cookery books. Dishes are skilfully crafted and chock-full of flavour; choose from sophisticated dishes on the main menu, tempting free-range rotisserie chicken or pizzas cooked in the wood-burning oven. Stylishly appointed bedrooms complete the package; Hayloft is the best.

19.8km

Chubby Castor

Modern British

£££

There are few more inviting sights in Britain than a proper thatched pub. The Chubby Castor is a fine example, a 400-year-old village inn whose chocolate-box exterior belies its more modern, bright and somewhat glitzy interior design that stretches from a smart lounge into the intimate, linen-laid dining room. The cooking, overseen by experienced chef-owner Adebola Adeshina, is centred around time-honoured recipes that deliver on flavour. For dessert, look out for the wonderful Firetree chocolate with peanuts and caramel.

11.7km

Olive Branch & Beech House

Traditional British, Regional Cuisine

£££

The Olive Branch is a picture-postcard village pub, with a fine stone exterior and rustic interior design that boasts the obligatory wooden beams and roaring fire which make country inns so inviting. Its cooking is comfortingly traditional in basis, with well-executed versions of confit duck leg, fish & chips and more hearty classics; local sourcing is key too, with suppliers proudly name-checked and vegetables coming from their garden. Over the road, you'll find Beech House, where guests can stay the night while exploring the surrounding countryside.

19.4km

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The Cross Keys Inn

Room types · 2

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Double Room

Facilities · 10

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