Regular or visitor, The Red Lion does hospitality brilliantly, from its clean-as-a-whistle, characterful rooms to its enthusiastic staff and great grub. In 2017 it got a facelift worthy of Joan Rivers and with more updates in the meantime, it still feels fresh.

The rooms are airy and inviting; think soaring beams, posh ESPA smellies and deep pillows – perfect for a night à deux. If you want to bring children they’re very well catered for with travel cots and toys to borrow plus plenty of friendly smiles. Pooches too are also very welcome for just a small supplement (£15).

The food is dig-in-and-eat good with impeccable local provenance all served by friendly, intelligent staff who know a good Rioja when they see it.

Lots to do in buzzy Odiham, from a browse in the local antiques shop and boutiques like Libelula to crepes from the super-cute Le Creperie French café just over the road. Basingstoke Canal is an easy five minute walk away, with miles of off-road cycling, boating and, of course, walking. The beautiful Vyne National Trust property is a short 20 minutes’ drive away.