The Bell - Aston Clinton

Rumour has it that Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor once enjoyed a visit to The Bell - a definite testament to the icons' good taste. Effortlessly blending rural chic with home-style comfort, this village pub and restaurant is a wonderfully relaxed place in which to enjoy some top-notch food, or indeed to stay the night in one of the cosy bedrooms. And with a beautiful beer garden to top it all off, The Bell delivers the quintessential country-pub experience.

On to the food - and with so much of it, you're sure to find something to suit. The prime beef burger with gherkin, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo and relish in a toasted bun is perfect for lunch, whilst the à la carte menu and seasonal specials provide more substantial fare such as the shoulder of lightly spiced Welsh lamb (braised for four hours) with carrot, swede and potato mash, red cabbage and braising juices. Vegetarians, on the other hand, can try dishes like grilled goat's cheese, chilli and courgette risotto skewers or the super green salad. And the Columbian chocolate glazed brownie with vanilla ice cream is a must - if Jackie and Elizabeth were to visit today, they would surely give in to temptation too.