Regular or visitor, The Red Lion does hospitality brilliantly, from its clean-as-a-whistle, characterful rooms to its enthusiastic staff and great grub. Food here 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.

If you’re coming from out of town, the boutique rooms are airy and inviting; think characterful wood 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 at The Red Lion with travel cots and toys to borrow plus plenty of friendly smiles. Dogs too are also very welcome for just a small supplement (£15).

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 and Jane Austen’s House at Chawton are a short 20 minutes’ drive away. And if you’ve the kids in-tow, The Red Lion is around 30 minutes’ drive from a marvellous day out at Legoland.