A smart, 18th-century Hampshire country pub gem, freshly reopened after a £1 million makeover, The Woolpack Inn brings a refined yet relaxed vibe to the tiny Hampshire hamlet of Totford, near Northington, with elegant interiors by Nina Campbell OBE, cheffy field-to-plate dining and cosy countryside charm in spades.

Set in the rolling Candover Valley, surrounded by fields, forests and farmland, The Woolpack is ideally placed for exploring beauty spots and historic sights in nearby Winchester, Alresford and the River Test, with eight beautifully designed boutique bedrooms to base yourself in. Named after local game birds, each one is a masterclass in sophistication with earthy tones, sumptuous fabrics and antique touches that make country weekends feel effortlessly chic.

In the kitchen, Head Chef Luke Stradling champions Hampshire’s seasonal bounty with ingredients sourced within 50 miles and 95% of the veg grown just steps away in The Woolpack’s own quarter-acre kitchen garden. Expect refined comfort food done right – think venison sausage roll with black garlic ketchup, Hampshire pork chop with garden chimichurri and garden beetroot with Rosary goats curd and apple. If you’ve a sweet tooth, afternoon tea by pastry chef Leah Vicary is well worth a detour.