Even with the glut of ‘gastropubs’ in the West Country, The Fontmell is among the finest. A stream babbles beside and upstairs there are six bold country-style rooms, but it’s the accomplished food (and a pint of specially brewed ale) that is worth travelling out of your way to savour. Read expert review

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