WALKING into the Lamb Inn was like walking into a comfortable living room - it was quiet, warm and with the smell of delicious food in the air.

Clusters of tables surrounded the bar, there was a roaring fire tucked into the corner, with a small dog curled up in his bed in front of it.

We were instantly shown to a table by the bar where we were then brought our drinks - a rich glass of red for my friend and a sparkling apple juice for myself.

As we excitedly perused the menu, our waiter came over and invited us into the dining area.

The menu was mouth-watering.

And despite being picky eaters - I was trying out vegetarianism for a month and my dining companion was gluten intolerant - we were delighted we still had plenty of choice.

After a lot of deliberating and mind-changing I opted for the Cerney Goats Cheese with poached pear, gingerbread, beetroot and truffle honey to start.

Needless to say it was melt-in-the-mouth divine. The cheese was the perfect blend of crumbly and creamy.

My friend has smoked ham hock with gherkin, caper, parsley and apple with a bacon croquette and mustard mayonnaise.

We didn't speak much during the first course, naturally as we were feasting, but we gave approving nods.

Next came the main. As a trial vegetarian, I decided to opt for the potato gnocchi with cauliflower cheese, and white truffle oil. This wasn't something I'd usually choose. The meat-eater in me was eyeing up the delicious looking beefburgers sitting very close on the menu.

But despite having never tried gnocchi before, I was blown away. Every mouthful was perfect.

My friend opted for the Butts Farm rare breed pork belly with creamed cabbage and bacon, mustard, champ potatoes, rhubarb and cider gravy.

It sounded like a busy dish, with a wealth of different flavours but she insisted it all worked perfectly, and it didn't hang around on her plate for long.

I always have room for dessert, but my friend was defeated and nursed a coffee as she watched me devour a warm treacle tart with lemon ice cream and lemon curd.

Leaving the restaurant on a quiet Tuesday evening - we had been just one of the few diners in the pub making it a relaxed and tranquil environment - we marvelled at the meal.

The Lamb Inn is definitely a restaurant we'll return to.