Arriving at this Anglo-Norman-style villa (1902) feels like coming home. The cosy interior, reminiscent of a cottage, and the endearing personality of the hostess are irresistible. The youthful kitchen team favours a resolutely modern approach to cooking. They play with textures, allow the main ingredient to shine and sometimes come up with surprisingly imaginative ideas. Hand them a butternut squash, and they will turn it into something amazing, with great technical skill and subtle influences from around the globe.