Glewstone Court is amongst the fruit orchards of Herefordshire, deep in the valley of the River Wye and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house has a calming air, which may well be to do with the owners who have been there since 1987 and exude an air of permanence. Little touches in the restaurant like napery and flowers add warmth to the place.

The food follows suit with Sunday lunch being the highlight of the week and dinner every night is a ceremony in itself, but in a relaxed atmosphere. Amongst starters, preceded by their well-known canapés, you may find a Thai beef salad or homemade crab cakes with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. Mains can include breast of pheasant wrapped in bacon and stuffed with plum and ginger, or a loin fillet of Welsh lamb with roast parsnips and a port and rosemary gravy. The kitchen prides itself on promoting good local food in season, including salmon, Hereford beef and strawberries.