Enjoy Champagne and real ale at The Fuzzy Duck

They don’t stand on ceremony here. Whether you’re wearing black tie or battered boots, you’ll be ushered into this 18th century inn with a friendly smile. Their menu reflects this: you can get a real ale and Scotch egg at the bar or seared scallops with a glass of Bollinger, eaten among the restaurant’s exposed beams and flagstone floors.

If you’re staying over, take advantage of the Hunter welly loan, or there are hair straighteners and beauty boxes to borrow too. You’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep with frette linen, complimentary socks and smart TVs in all four rooms. But sure to drag yourself out of bed; Shakespeare’s Stratford is just a few miles away.