Originally part of a working farm, the house was bought by Mike and Jo Abraham and completely renovated giving it a new character that combines original oak panels and pine floors with contemporary luxuries. The interior of the small and cosy cottage restaurant features fresh cream and white décor accented with terracotta and chocolate brown. The kitchen has been awarded the prestigious AA rosettes for its modern British cuisine.

Start with tender pieces of marinated chicken fillets on crisp shredded iceberg lettuce, drizzled with a rich peanut dressing and flakes of smoked mackerel combined with spring onions, horseradish, capers, parsley and mashed potato, served with a beetroot salsa. For mains you could order fillet of beef bourguignon and aga-baked breast of chicken with tomato, prawns and fresh fennel, finished with cream and a hint of Pernod, served with fragrant basmati rice. A banana marmalade sponge pudding will provide the right ending to the sumptuous meal.