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Oriental Garden has proved wrong all those people who thought it difficult to discover good quality Chinese cuisine outside London or Birmingham. Walls decorated with traditional art and large street facing windows welcome customers to this bright and airy restaurant in Sheep Street.

Starters from the carte could include crispy seaweed, satay chicken, sesame prawn toast, barbecued spare ribs and tempting soups. From a vast array of mains, expect to find roast suckling pig (order two days in advance), barbequed meats, a great mix of fish and seafood, and surprises such as deep-fried frogs' legs with salt and chilli.

They are committed to building strong relationships within the community, and ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible. Oriental Garden offers an English language menu that includes familiar dishes as well as a specialist Chinese menu, with English translations, featuring traditional Chinese fare. A range of vegetarian options are also available.

Whittlebury Hall was not built as a private retreat or a mansion like many hotels of today; it is a purpose built Georgian-style country house hotel that offers the best in elegance and style.

The AA four-star hotel is located in Whittlebury, not far from Silverstone's famous racing circuit, and allows guests to relax with all the comforts they can imagine, from elegantly decorated bedrooms, to the refreshing spa, and a choice of five wonderful dining destinations.

Named after iconic F1 commentator Murray Walker, the two AA rosette restaurant is an intimate fine dining venue where visitors can treat themselves to British and European cuisine while viewing a collection of photographs with F1 celebrities and some unique printed anecdotes from the commentator's memorable career.

The tasting menu opens with starters of confit duck leg, home-smoked duck breast, Hellidon farm apple cider and pear pickle with toasted walnut bread before featuring seared scallops with confit pork belly; fillet of aged Casterbridge beef, morel and oyster mushroom casserole, and a dessert of fresh English strawberry parfait with champagne and basil sorbet.

A contemporary country pub and hotel called The Red Lion can be found in the small village of East Haddon, in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. Being the only pub in the village, it is loved by the locals and visitors for its warm atmosphere, excellent food, and comfortable accommodation.

The exciting menu focuses on quality, and fresh locally sourced produce is used to create a range of English and international dishes. You could start your day with their smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, or enjoy a plate of glazed goats' cheese with olive tapenade and roasted red peppers followed by sea bass fillets with a soy and ginger sauce, sautéed potatoes and green beans, or the fourteen-day aged rump of beef, from the à la carte or bar menu.

Five cosy and ensuite bedrooms promise a good night's rest to weary travellers. And if you wish to spend your day in style there is a two bedroom cottage with private dining facilities and a separate lounge.