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The restaurant is part of an elegant country house hotel. Emphasis is on correct and careful treatment of food at all stages, with close attention paid to the additional formalities of a typically French-inspired meal. House wine from £12.50.

A modern Bistro style restaurant located in a 13th century manor house, with a first class view over the river Great Ouse. Serving international cuisine of the highest quality at reasonable prices, the menu has a choice for everyone, with a selection to suit all tastes.

Box End Park in Bedfordshire is one hundred acres of thrilling leisure activities for sports enthusiasts and their Corner 5 bar and restaurant is the ideal place to chill out after an adrenaline filled day. The lakeside setting of this contemporary restaurant with its remarkable modern British cuisine makes it popular with anyone who loves nature in all its splendour. Panoramic windows offer lovely glimpses of the water outside, while the hardwood floor and interior lends a classy edge.

Lunch time offerings include starters of warm ploughman's tart followed by some delicious steaks or pastas. Sandwiches and wraps for those looking for lighter meals are aplenty and fillings include smoked chicken or creamy French brie. Evening meals begin with calamari and citrus crab aioli progressing to seared duck breast with five spice potato puree, and ending with white chocolate orange cheesecake. Do try their range of specialty coffees, liqueurs, whiskies and brandies.

The Black Horse is a family run late 17th century inn situated just outside Shefford, and a short drive from the towns of Bedford, Luton and Stevenage. The venue was recently refurbished and extended in a contemporary style but continues to retain its character and charm as they kept the original beams and inglenook fireplaces.

You could stay there and spend a couple of days relaxing in the attractive surroundings or visit them for a delicious traditional English meal. The two distinct dining areas offer guests their own unique styles and atmosphere with a garden or courtyard outlook in which to enjoy a meal or a drink.

Twice baked Brixham crab soufflé with lemon marmalade and herb leaf salad or venison and thyme sausage accompanied by crisps of Bury black pudding, roasted oranges and shallot jus could get your meal off to a great start. Specialities there include dishes such as pan fried duck breast served on sage creamed potatoes, chestnut mushrooms, braised fennel or the red pepper risotto.

Their Sunday lunch is extremely popular with the locals when you could enjoy a salad of goats' cheese, fennel and pink grapefruit or a simple roast sirloin of beef with homemade Yorkshire pudding.

You could choose from the extensive wine list or the large selection of bottled, local real ales and draught beers to relax with in the modern, yet cosy, bar.

The Falcon is a large 17th century English bistro located on Rushden Road, that serves authentic British cuisine in a warm and relaxed ambience. With a rich history that can be traced back to many centuries, the restaurant is located in an old and historic building and features wood panelled walls, warm wooden furniture, muted lighting and a cosy fireplace at one end. The food specializes in traditional and time-honoured English fare with international influences blending aspects of British, Dutch, French, German and Indian cuisine.

Prepared by chef Brendan Brokensha, the à la carte menu features traditional dishes of Lincolnshire sausages served with a creamy mash, bordelaise sauce and red onion marmalade; lamb rump served on rosemary mash; and rump steak served with poached egg, thick cut chips and  peas. The international cuisine has dishes such as Aberdeen Angus on rump steak with vegetables; spinach and ricotta cream tagliatelle and various Indian curries served with rice and char-grilled pitta.

Desserts of cheesecakes and warm Belgian waffles make the meal even more interesting while the extensive wine list provides the other exciting ingredient.