The Dinton Hermit

A 400-year-old, listed inn deep in the Vale of Aylesbury. A sympathetic restoration and extension programme a few years ago included a 200-year-old barn constructed of packed earth known as wychert, a building method often used in this area. At lunchtime, sandwiches, the Dinton Hermit burger and a variety of main courses are served. The elegantly furnished restaurant offers starters such as marinated seared scallops with brussels sprouts, bacon and horseradish potato cake; twice-roasted duck leg with chilli mash, pak choi and hoi sin; and crispy skewered salmon with oriental spicy sauce. Among the eight main courses taken from a winter menu, might be baked John Dory with crispy pancetta, buttered spinach, ratatouille and beurre rouge; herb-stuffed corn-fed chicken supreme wrapped in Parma ham with classic jambalaya; and wild mushroom millefeuille with boursin cheese and gratinated vegetables.

Off A418 between Aylesbury & Thame
Nearest station: Amersham
Nearest motorway: M40 junct 7

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