The Carpenters Arms

Sitting gracefully in the beautiful countryside of Chew Valley is The Carpenter's Arms. Formerly a row of miners' cottages, this building has been lovingly converted into an idyllic country inn boasting a superb restaurant, 12 en-suite bedrooms and a terrace for alfresco summer dining. On those cold winter nights, a wood-burning fire in the oak-beamed bar creates an ambience you won't forget.

The menu is constantly changing in order to keep abreast of seasonal produce, and each dish has been tried, tested and executed to perfection. There is a sandwich menu available on Saturday afternoons, while the à la carte menu features Cornish fish, West Country beef and in-season local game. Expect delights such as pan-roasted fillet of sea bass on crushed new potatoes and spinach with crayfish and chive cream sauce, or confit of duck leg on a sauté of potatoes, red onion, green beans and bacon with rosemary sauce.

When you have finally chosen, you can rest assured you'll find a wine to complement your meal, whether a fine claret, something from the New World or one of the ten wines available by the glass. You will never be rushed at The Carpenter's Arms; it's almost as if time slows down so you can soak up the atmosphere of this very special inn, and you'll be happy to savour every moment.