THE QUIRKY INN WITH 700 YEARS OF SUCCESS
The Bell: Hungry travellers have been visiting this quirky venue in Ticehurst, East Sussex, since 1296, and the wooden floor, exposed brick and heavy beams in the bar are pleasingly free of any Farrow & Ball-style makeover. There’s nothing old-fashioned about the food, however, with a locally sourced menu encompassing everything from pub classics to Asian dishes. The seven bedrooms feature an eclectic mix of books, antiques and rich linens, or book a garden lodge with a private firepit. B&B from £95 a night, thebellinticehurst.com