The Swan Inn

Nestling among the Surrey Hills in the village of Chiddingfold between Guildford and Petworth, the Swan is typical of the coaching inns that used to serve customers travelling to or from the south coast. Rebuilt in the 1880s and refurbished to a high standard in 2010, the Swan today combines village pub with fine dining and luxurious boutique-style accommodation. Among the ales are those brewed by the Surrey Hills Brewery, and more than a dozen wines from the cosmopolitan list are served by the glass. The menu also has international appeal, with tasty produce such as Scottish salmon, Parma ham and foie gras appearing among the best of local ingredients. A typical choice could be an appetiser of confit chicken and pork rillettes with sauce gribiche; a main course of pan-seared lamb's liver with celeriac mash; and dessert of apricot and frangipane tart with vanilla ice cream. The inn holds an annual beer festival in September.