Red-striped parasols dance in the breeze outside this wisteria-draped 16th-century inn, and inside nothing disappoints. Across a stone corridor from the ‘beautifully atmospheric’ pub proper, ‘a series of snugs with panelled walls and squishy sofas beckon you to curl up with a book,’ wrote out inspector, who ranks the Duke as 'one of the Britain's best pubs with rooms'. ‘A lighter bar has been built at the back, with a glass roof, leading onto a garden room with open fire.’ The bedrooms, from cosy to spacious, some dog friendly with direct garden access, are individually, exuberantly styled. William Morris-inspired wallpapers nod respectfully to neighbouring Kelmscott Manor. Snazzy fabrics are by Fermoie, spiffing bathroom fittings by Catchpole & Rye. All rooms have 100 Acres botanical toiletries, cafetière coffee, ‘tasty cookies’, fresh milk on request. Food, served in the bar, restaurant, garden room and alfresco, is more than a cut above the ordinary. Along with pub classics (burger, fish and chips), dishes come from the apple and cherry-wood-fired grill and open kitchen. ‘My turbot was perfectly cooked, complemented by a side of deliciously tasty BBQ hispi cabbage and miso butter.’ A buffet breakfast is included, hot dishes charged extra.