The Farmhouse at Redcoats

You'll spot this place from the car park – those beautifully restored brick farm buildings look exactly like what a countryside restaurant should be. Inside, exposed beams and flagstone floors create that authentic farmhouse feeling without any of the forced rusticity that plagues so many rural gastropubs. The kitchen takes its rural setting seriously, sourcing locally and changing menus with the seasons. Their Sunday lunch is genuinely worth the drive from London, with proper Yorkshire puddings and beef that actually tastes of something. Weekday dinners lean more sophisticated – think pan-fried fish with seasonal vegetables rather than pub classics. The wine list knows its audience too, with enough interesting bottles to keep things interesting but nothing too intimidating for a family meal.