The Lamb

Longdown and the surrounding area. Its semi-rural location gives this charming eatery an air of delightful tranquillity, which is enhanced by the tasteful decor inside.

Settle down in a squashy armchair with a pint of local beer – perhaps Otter Bitter or Avocet Ale – or take a seat in the elegant dining area and stay for a bite to eat. The exquisite seasonal menu features dishes like lime-cured brown trout with pickled cucumber, sesame-dressed fennel and wasabi to start. For mains you might plump for the sumptuous Elston Farm lamb served with Jersey Royals, smoked aubergine, onion and tomato and lamb jus, or perhaps the salt-baked celeriac with Jersey Royals, wild garlic pesto, spring vegetables and tapenade. The carefully selected wine list has a wide range of options to complement your meal; perhaps choose a rich and fruity Chilean red like Casa Silva cabernet sauvignoncarmenère, or a crisp white like Italy’s Amori pinot grigio.

The pudding menu includes several delectable twists on old classics – savour duck egg crème brûlée accompanied by poached rhubarb and gingerbread, or sticky toffee pudding with Cornish clotted cream and ginger and lime toffee sauce. The sticky toffee pudding goes especially well with a rich cup of coffee.