The Queen's Head pub has been restored by the Lowther family, of Askham Hall, whose masterplan is...
The Langham Wine Estate is a wall-to-wall, grape to glass delight. Not content with being an...
Castle Combe is criminally pretty, which is why it’s awash with tour groups and selfie sticks....
Albert Beckett and his small herd arrived here from Shropshire in 1937. Three generations later,...
A wall of the most fantastic scent of lavender greets you as you unfurl yourself from the car at...
Hidden down a winding tree-lined track, Norpar Barns is a vision of old-country farming. Its...
As the name suggests, this was once the kitchen garden that supplied the manor house at Dorney...
One of the new wave of services, Hog & Hedge is a breath of fresh air. Swing off the A30 on...
If following the A21 to Hastings you'll almost trip over Eggs to Apples - a long, low-profile...
This is a cheerful spot on the Englefield Estate, between Theale and Pangbourne. Several...
As her name portends, Daisy the new manager has brought a splash of vibrancy and a fresh feel to...
If you crave the homely aroma of fresh-baked bread, follow your nose off the M56 and into the...
The pretty Lincolnshire town of Epworth has a robust independent high street, and Tiggy’s Tea...
Ice cream and milkshake lovers, hold your horses here. Painted a shade of powder blue and guarded...
Leyland’s Worden Park is a haven of mature woodlands, meadows and playgrounds. The 18th-century...
A labour of love for owner Peter Stott, Larch Cottage is a rambling, theatrical beauty, a maze...
If you love glamping, you’ll love ogling Laing’s gorgeous, hand-crafted shepherd’s huts and...
If heading east along the M2 bound for Canterbury, Margate or a ferry from Dover, divert at...
If you venture south off the A303 in South Petherton you'll enter a rural idyll, driving past...
A huge bar made from a single piece of Douglas fir and propped on granite blocks makes a...
Vegetarians and vegans, hold your horses here. Jan Wise, way ahead of the curve, has been...
The Yard Café is homely and community spirited. Delicious brunches and lunches are served in its...
The old A30 runs through the historic village of Mitchell. The Plume of Feathers, its...
Gilbies is frequently described as a hidden gem, tucked behind the main street in the leafy...
Jane Austen herself could not have composed a more picture-perfect scene than the vision of the...
Emmett’s has traded in Peasenhall since 1820. Do take a moment to enjoy this pretty village with...
An unusual entrance leads through a courtyard full of bric-a-brac and junk shop treasures into a...
The Village Green, an independent, family-focused coffee shop, is the heart of Burwell. Whether...
The folk at The Bridge were so proudly independent (and keen to join The Extra Mile) that we're...
The succour of this Georgian coaching inn, set at the edge of the Marlborough Downs, is not to be...
Sometimes, you're cruising along a rural country road and come across a hive of activity. Who are...
