The Nags Head

An inn for all seasons, this 17th-century black-and-white timbered village pub has glorious summer gardens, sun-trap patios and a bowling green. In winter, retreat inside the former smithy to find cosy, low-ceilinged rooms with old beams, exposed brickwork and open log fires. Owners Rory and Debbie and chef Karl Prince are committed to providing a broad range of home-cooked food; perhaps oven-roasted black pudding with warm tomato chutney and bacon lardons followed by fillet of beef stroganoff on a bed of rice or vegetable frittata.