The Old Bakery (Shortlist*)

Review

Behind castle, restaurant-with-rooms owned by Alan Ritson with daughter Tracey, and son-in-law Ivano de Serio (chef). Original features retained (brick walls, stone floors, bread ovens). 'Impressive' restaurant in glassed-in garden room (alfresco dining in warm weather). Modern English cooking with Italian twist; home-made bread, ice cream and pasta. 'Interesting, experimental menu; huge cheese list.' Background music. Cookery courses. In quiet street, but some noise at night. 4 simple bedrooms (2 en suite; 2 with private bathroom). B&B £53--£63 per person. Dinner £38