20 places to book for a Sunday lunch

If somebody asked you to recommend a good spot for Sunday lunch that was worth a bit of a drive, keeping in mind solid fare, value for money, no big-name chefs or franchises involved, and as a bonus, good scenery en route, which venues would you suggest?

There are plenty of places that serve a menu for lunch, but we were after outof- the-way recommendations. We tried to avoid fashionable urban haunts and looked for the nostalgic Sunday carvery roasts and quality buffet spreads many of us grew up with. The team hunted down less-known country venues where quirky owners serve à la carte fare cooked with love, and discovered a couple of hidden gems along winding dirt roads serving a set lunch. Essentially places with character that lure diners on a Sunday, where the food takes time to prepare and eat.