Mentioned in the Domesday Book, this historic Devon longhouse is tucked away down single-track roads on the edge of Dartmoor national park. With thatched and whitewashed exteriors, it has low ceilings, slate floors and inglenook fireplaces within. You'll find history, too, in some of the dishes, which include a chicken and rice casserole cooked in almond milk based on the medieval recipe for Blancmanger. There's also food for more modern tastes; you can enjoy it in the bar and restaurant, with alfresco meals and drinks on the suntrap terrace. Owners Paul and Ness Moir ensure a welcome to all-comers – dogs, walkers, families – and there are plenty of locals at the bar. Up the stairs, bedrooms retain their sloping ceilings and exposed beams. Restorative country walks start from the door.