'An enchanting period inn of great character', this 15th-century half-timbered building is one of the oldest in an 'atmospheric' National Trust village much favoured by film-makers. With oak panels, creaking doors, low ceilings, beams and ancient steps, it has long been run by owners Lorna and George Hardy. The bedrooms reflect the age: most are small, but the bathrooms are 'magnificent'. 'My ground-floor room, cramped but nicely decorated, had white walls and attractive floral curtains.' Four other bedrooms ('quiet and comfortable') are in a cottage 'through the garden and over a brook', 'a delightful walk'. They have under-floor heating. There is a first-floor lounge with deep leather chairs, flowers and books. 'I was cheerfully served a drink under the fruit trees in the garden.' The dining rooms have low ceilings, uneven floors and doors, old mellow tables laid with silverware. 'The food was delicious: a hearty helping of Cornish crab soup; succulent shin of beef braised in beer, with an equally tender Yorkshire pudding, topped up with an exceptional gooseberry and rhubarb sorbet. Full marks.' 'Good breakfast': it has stewed fruit, home-made bread and marmalade, 'tasty local produce'. (Roland Cassam, Bryan and Mary Blaxall, PJK)