This 16th century hotel, which was once a farmhouse and home to John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell, has now been transformed to a stylish place in a manner befitting its former incarnation while remaining attuned to a modern travellers needs. The in-house Oliver's Restaurant with its wood-panelled walls exudes warmth while the furnishings have a more contemporary look.

The menu traverses the globe so you could find duck parfait, and smoked salmon and asparagus alongside char-grilled vegetable kebab and cannelloni filled with mushrooms, spinach, cottage cheese and mascarpone. If grills get you going then Cajun spiced rib eye steak and char grilled barramundi fillet accompanied by a spicy ginger and lime salsa is worth exploring. There's Eton mess, chocolate mellow pie and peach and brandy cheesecake to finish.

If you'd wish to grab a snack before heading out to explore the area, the lounge could be just the place.