A warm welcome awaits at Denise Carter’s ‘enjoyable, good-value’ B&B at the centre of a ‘lovely’ market town. ‘Spacious, well-appointed’ bedrooms in the ‘fascinating’ 18th-century house are traditionally decorated; each has a comfortable bed, its own little library, a hospitality tray. Local beers, spirits and soft drinks are kept in the well-stocked honesty bar. In the evenings, light bites (perhaps soup, an omelette, a sandwich) might be ‘rustled up’; the hostess can recommend nearby eateries for more substantial fare. Home-baked sourdough bread and Aga-made jams and compotes are a worthy start to ‘excellent organic, “slow” breakfasts’; accompanying cooked options include locally sourced eggs, smoked fish, bacon and sausages. A bonus: on-site parking.