Agatha Christie memorabilia, murder-mystery weekends and Art Deco touches set the tone at Hugh and Emma Asher's creeper-clad hotel, former home of the author's doctor friends, in a bustling market town. Readers praise the 'character and ambiance' of this hotel, with its 'welcoming, excellent service' and 'good food'. Rooms range from a modest single to garden pods with roll-top bath, walk-in shower and a deck with hot tub/sauna. A main-house bedroom was 'big with a four-poster bed, armchairs, dressing table and lots of storage. The bathroom was also big with a free-standing bath and a separate walk-in shower. All very comfortable.' In the restaurant and converted summer house, 'the varied menu' includes dishes such as red wine poached monkfish or fillet of beef. 'A highlight was the roast stuffed red pepper and baba ghanoush with tomato sauce.' There are 'decent-sized portions and plenty of vegetables'. Golf packages, South African and Fawlty Towers nights are among the attractions. There is also a bar if you could murder a pint for the money. (PA, DJ)