The Wentbridge House Hotel is one of those timeless houses, surrounded by extensive grounds and a peaceful setting in the Went Valley, yet handy for nearby towns. The elegant centrepiece of this little paradise is Fleur de Lys Restaurant, where French style mingles with modern British innovation to produce a wide range of both classic and contemporary dishes to delight the cosmopolitan diner.

The summer menu could offer around ten starters such as twice baked Keens mature cheddar soufflé, or Yorkshire dressed crab, celeriac and anchovy remoulade with crisp endive. A main course of Roundgreen Farm venison and forest mushroom Wellington is served with lavender roast potatoes and garlic roasted bobby beans, or the vegetable spring roll with water chestnuts, pak choi and sesame egg noodles could not be any fresher. French classicism shines through the desserts, particularly crêpe Suzette with vanilla ice cream.

Their range of special offers is one to watch out for and is based on two people sharing.