Kings Arms

Gargoyle-embellished 18th-c stone country pub with cosy flagstoned bar, homely sofas and armchairs near entrance, whisky-water jugs hanging from beams, lots of pictures and decorative plates, huge log fire, three changing beers, country wines, pubby food; no credit cards, note the interesting newspaper-influenced décor in the outside gents'; children and dogs welcome, lovely garden full of little nooks, seats on tranquil terrace with hanging baskets and plant-filled tractor tyres, picturesque village, good walks inc Knightley Way, cl Mon and wkdy lunchtimes