Venturing into the British countryside often conjures visions of sojourns in the Cotswolds, the Lake District or the rugged coast of Cornwall, but one of the best parts about visiting (or living in) London is the fact that the city is closer than you think to some of the U.K.’s most scenic escapes. Foodies, especially, need not venture far to sample some of the most exciting cuisine, often cooked by Michelin-starred chefs but in settings that are laid-back, lovely and unmistakably British. Here ...