Lower Farm Shortlist*
Oundle, Northamptonshire
Good Hotel Guide Review
Where the village gives way to green fields, the Marriott family has converted a series of farm buildings into comfortable B&B accommodation. Robert Marriott and his brother, John, run the adjoining arable farm; Caroline Marriott is the ‘friendly, accommodating’ hostess. Arranged around a neatly landscaped courtyard with seating, up-to-date bedrooms occupy the former milking parlour and stables; connecting rooms suit a family. Hearty farmhouse breakfasts might include porridge with fresh cream, or avocado with locally sourced sausages and eggs – fuel for tackling the walking and cycling tracks from the door. The Nene Way footpath runs through the farm; the village pub is a short stroll away.
Hotel details
Address
Main Street
Barnwell
Oundle
Northamptonshire
PE8 5PU
England
Telephone
01832 273220
Bedrooms
10. All on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year.
Facilities
breakfast room, in-room TV (Freeview), courtyard garden, parking.
Background music
radio ‘if guests wish’ in breakfast room.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in 2 bedrooms, not in public rooms.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per person B&B £55–£90.
Other reviews
VisitEngland Four Star Bed and Breakfast
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.