Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall

The Caistor Hall Hotel is a Georgian country house with a contemporary flourish inside, and a manicured lawn and terrace for those seeking fresh air. Experienced restaurateur Mark Poynton runs the hotel’s flagship restaurant, offering a balanced seasonal set menu in a choice of lengths. The terse menu descriptions belie the complexity of the cooking, evidenced by technically adept elements such as a perfectly seasoned red wine jus with rare aged beef. If there’s a chocolate dessert on the menu, then you’re in for a treat.