“The Old Priory is something of an oasis. Once in its ancient courtyard you’d never guess that a scrappy provincial High Street was round the corner. You’ll find listed ecclesiastical panelling in the hall, three enormous original fireplaces, ancient beams, flagstone floors and a secret passage running from the kitchen to the church. Upstairs there are seven dark, quaint bedrooms, while the food (parfait of foie gras or pink-roasted venison with quince puree) in the cosy Moody Goose restaurant is excellent.”
