The Barn

Exposed beams, an open kitchen, and a hedge-enclosed terrace by the lake set the tone at this Michelin-starred dining room, the more relaxed sibling to Moor Hall next door. Modern British cooking draws heavily on the walled garden outside, and the combinations tend toward punchy without announcing themselves. Things often start with a house-cured salami, which is a quietly confident opening move.

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