The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge Hotel

Buckland Marsh Faringdon Oxfordshire

Where the Thames meets the Cotswolds, you’ll find The Trout Inn, at the heart of walking, fishing and shooting country. Its menu is packed with hearty game dishes that satisfy any appetite for the richer things in life. The six rooms are neat and comfortable offering everything you’d need for a mini-break, but what sets it apart is not the excellent dining, but the people. Owners Helen and Gareth Pugh give their place a real local pub feel (even for outsiders) and combine good food with a genuine welcome. Doubles from £120.