Grade II-listed Boringdon Hall Hotel in Devon may be steeped in history, thanks to its Elizabethan architecture and inclusion in the Domesday Book, but it’s also home to contemporary Michelin-starred four-AA-rosette restaurant Acleaf.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of eating chef Scott Paton’s food will be familiar with his eye for artful plating and talent for palate-pleasing combinations. He hones in on hyper-seasonal produce to create dishes that are both imaginative and rooted in tradition.

Scott says: ‘Dining at Acleaf is interactive – a menu with twists and turns along the way.ʼ The focus is fully on ingredients and the chef expends serious energy – which includes foraging – sourcing the best produce for his novel dining experiences.

Hero ingredients on the four-course evening menu include the likes of crab served curried with mango; guinea fowl paired with sweetcorn and truffle; and peach accompanied by raspberry and almond. Separate menus are available for vegetarian and vegan diners.

Scott’s nose for exceptional drinks pairings is showcased in an English-led wine flight that takes the dining experience at Acleaf next-level.

Trencherman’s tip

Book one of the boutique bedrooms or suites to make a grand gourmet getaway of your visit and spend time soaking in the award-winning, state-of-the-art (and adults-only) Gaia Spa before dinner.