Abbey Row Restaurant at The Old Bell Hotel

A beautiful hotel. A tasteful balance of quirky 'boutique' and historical integrity (not the shoddy chic that is often labelled boutique). If you only vaguely like wallpaper, it's worth a visit just see their vast collection of bold cleverly used designs. Staff are super attentive and always present. Food is good. If you have a dog, you are especially welcome. Some nice touches, for example, you can borrow wellies for the boggy walk around the villages stunning waterways. Despite all it's strengths it did lack some refinement I'd expect at this price. E.g. the desert course in our 5 course taster menu was very underwhelming and steak portion in wagyu beef course did take minimalism a bit too far, we were also served a cappacino that waitress informed us was not upto standard (if she knew that then really it should not have made it to the table). A great place to hang out in beautiful village for drinks or lunch, as a hotel and fine dining restaurant a little over priced for what it delivers. But a lovely stay nevertheless.