In a tiny village of pretty cottages, this thatched, cob and stone inn is where local author Michael Morpurgo embarked on his novel War Horse, following conversations in front of the fire with a First World War veteran. Another literary link is...

Dolton’s 17th-century inn is owned by French chef Nicolas Boucher, from the Vendée, and his partner, Vanessa. In the tastefully furnished bar you'll be able to try well-kept local real ales, lagers and ciders and Nicolas's hand-picked wines,...

In a secluded valley beneath Dartmoor, this Jacobean manor dates back to the 17th century, as the wood-panelled restaurant attests with its ornate plasterwork and heavy-framed portraits. An emphasis on local meat and fish, as well as vegetables and...

What looks like a rural pub on the outside is an elevated country hotel within, with lavish traditional furnishings and a large dining room. The kitchen offers a traditionally based Anglo-French repertoire founded on quality materials. There's a...