Manor House Hotel
Secret passageways and a priest hole testify to the age of this 16th-century building, where the mullioned windows, original stonework, and log fires in winter are tastefully balanced by smart, contemporary furnishings in the public areas. Bedrooms, displaying the same mix of modern and antique, come with good bathrooms with quality toiletries. The well-regarded Mulberry restaurant serves an updated English menu, while the Beagle Bar, in a bright, modern conservatory overlooking the lovely garden, has cheaper eats.