The Horn of Plenty

The setting in the Tamar Valley is idyllic, with the creeper-covered Victorian country house perfectly placed to take in the spectacular Devon vista. There are five acres of grounds to explore, too, including soaring mature trees, walled gardens and wild orchards. Then there is the hotel itself - elegantly decorated in a traditional manner with a restaurant of serious class. The chic dining room has panoramic views through large windows and makes the perfect setting for the refined and intelligent cooking of Peter Gorton. Drawing on the very best of local and regional produce, including vegetables and fruits from the hotel's kitchen garden, Peter produces a menu of well-judged modern dishes, influences drawn from mainland Europe and beyond. Goat's cheese, for example, is baked in an Indian pastry with balsamic mushrooms and served with kale pesto and red pepper sauce, while saddle of venison comes on a tangle of greens and creamy rosemary and garlic polenta. Steamed ginger sponge pudding with caramel sauce, clotted cream and vanilla ice cream makes for a splendid finale. The wine list is equally well constructed, offering an extensive selection plus a good range of ports and digestifs.

From Tavistock take A390 W for 3m. Right at Gulworthy Cross. In 400yds turn left, hotel in 400yds on right
Nearest station: Gunnislake

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