The Olive Branch Hotel

Main Street, Clipsham, Rutland

When family friends Sean, Ben and Marcus took over and restored this rundown village pub, they were unaware of the success it would bring. The restaurant with six rooms has retained a Michelin star for 10 years and owner/chef Sean Hope continues to create wholesome pub classics, such as smoked haddock chowder, and chicken and mushroom pie, served in an informal, rustic setting decorated with blackboards, wine bottles and pine tables. Doubles from £135.