The Stapleton Arms

Judi and I stopped for lunch at this Inn having been advised by our Satnav.
This is a traditional-​style pub with a modern ‘gastro-​pub’ makeover and, for once, the décor did not lie. A wonderful welcome from young man at the bar. Excellent menu and wine.
As usual we couldn’t face a large meal at lunchtime but we were tempted by their homemade pork pies and thrice-​cooked chips. WOW! a whole new take on pie and chips. We bought two pies to take home :-)
A good stop (food and accommodation) for east-​west travellers (A303 or A30) and I envy those who live near enough to have an evening meal there

A CAMRA award winning pub. Simple but excellent lunch dishes plus an amazing array of beers, and a good wine list.
Pleasant interior and staff.
Worth a detour if you are nearby.

This is a great place to hide out… Stuck in the middle of a small village. Recently renovated, it has a fresh modern feel about it whilst retaining its earthy muddy boot feeling.
Fantastic fancy pub food at a very reasonable price.
In the winter it has open fires and mould wine on the bar and in the summer, Pimms and pork pies…
There is a separate more formal restaurant or if you prefer you can eat in the equally comfortable bar area.
This place also has a handful of simply decorated guest room which have been kitted out to the highest standard. My partner and I live fairly locally but we stayed over for a birthday treat last year and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whether it’s a morning coffee and a paper for an excuse to get out the house or a slap up meal on a special occasion, this place can cater for all.
It has a sister pub owned by the same family and renovated to the same standard in another village called Corton Denham which I would write exactly the same reveiw for… infact I have.