The Jersey Arms is a lovely hotel situated in Middleton Stoney, on the edge of the Cotswolds. You could spend a few days exploring the area around Bicester, watching polo at Kirtlington, visiting the gardens around, and discovering the many joys of staying in this fine country inn owned by Helen and Donald.

The modern British menu offers customers a range of fresh and homemade delights that never fail to please. Consider starters or small meals such as salmon and coriander fish cakes, creamy garlic mushrooms, and a smoked chicken and cheese bake followed by braised shank of English lamb with spring onion mash and minted gravy, pancakes stuffed with spinach and cream cheese, and fillet of pork with apricots, as you sit indoors or outside in the comfort of the secluded courtyard garden.

Daily specials are announced on the blackboard and a range of wines is available by the glass at all times.

You could take advantage of the Jersey Arms celebrated roast on a lazy Sunday afternoon.