Pendragon Country House

The legend of Arthur Pendragon is kept alive at Sharon and Nigel Reed’s B&B, which has once again worked its magic on readers delighted by this ‘wonderful find’ with a ‘great location, beautiful decor, wonderful hosts’. Beyond a hallway with a suit of armour, the interiors are filled with paintings and antiques, while bedrooms are named after Arthur’s knights. ‘Bedivere had a very comfortable four-poster’ and dual-aspect Lamorak has views of both Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. ‘Extra touches made it stand out, such as an evening tipple and a home-made treat each day.’ Guests gather for drinks before an ‘absolutely exquisite’ three-course dinner made from locally sourced products, which might include dishes such as rolled blade of beef slow-roasted in red wine. ‘Nigel is in charge of starters and main course, Sharon of desserts. It was so good we promptly booked to stay another night.’ ‘I especially enjoyed the blackcurrant soufflé.’ Breakfast brings Cornish kipper, free-range eggs, home-made preserves. ‘Outstanding attention to detail, outstanding value for money.’ (Sue Burman, Jane Alexander, and many others)