Husband and wife, Mark and Sarah Dodson, run this pretty thatched pub in a secluded little village, which boasts spectacular views over Exmoor’s rolling hills. The cooking is more sophisticated than you might expect to find in a pub, with a concise seasonal menu of attractively presented dishes firmly rooted in British and French classics –  such as an intensely flavoured raspberry soufflé. Mark has plenty of experience and employs the finest local produce to full effect, delivering pronounced, assured flavours. Service is charming, attentive and a perfect match for the food.