Do you remember an inn, Miranda? Hilaire Belloc certainly remembered this Georgian coaching inn, from which he described setting out in The Four Men. In a historic village, it's a place where you'll find hikers relaxing after a long country walk, as well as locals dining in the recently refurbished restaurant. New owners Alison and Roberto Kuligowski say they will keep its traditional values. Bedrooms are named after people with historical links to the pub. Hilaire, the cheapest, has a rich, earthy palette – no tedding and spreading of straw for bedding, but a Hypnos king-size and antiques. Pooke, overlooking a 1921 war memorial clock tower, recalls the first landlord to run an inn on this site. All rooms have a monsoon shower and a mini fridge. Downstairs, food and drinks are served in an open-plan, dog-friendly space; there is also a courtyard for dining alfresco. As much as possible is locally sourced from a 30-mile radius; bread and pies are made inhouse. Guest beers feature those from local brewers.