AS A frequent business visitor to the beautiful city of Winchester I was very grateful to Bunty, Squiffy and Miffy (or whatever they were called) of the MG Owners Club rally for taking up all of the rooms in my usual hotel.

Why? Because an hour later and three miles from town I found myself booked into the Holiday Inn, where I found one of the best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure to eat in.

The chef (French, naturally!) is a genius. Try a rare steak followed by rhubarb and you will not be disappointed.

A DUTTON, address supplied.