Lower Farm Shortlist*
Oundle, Northamptonshire
Good Hotel Guide Review
On the edge of a tranquil village, yet only ten minutes from historic Oundle, the Marriott family's B&B has ten rooms in converted buildings on their traditional arable farm. Robert and his brother, John, run the farm while Caroline is the ‘friendly and helpful' hostess. Arranged around a neatly landscaped courtyard with seating, bedrooms occupy the former milking parlour and stables; connecting rooms suit a family. 'Our simple bedroom was just what we wanted for a stopover,' writes a reader. Hearty 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 300-year-old village pub is a short stroll away. (Sam and Philippa Price)
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, except Christmas, New Year.
Facilities
breakfast room, in-room TV (Freeview), courtyard garden, 300-acre farm, public rooms wheelchair accessible.
Background music
radio ‘if guests wish’ in breakfast room.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £25.
Dogs
allowed in 2 bedrooms, not in public rooms. Farm walks.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £95, singles from £65.
Other reviews
VisitEngland Four Star Bed and Breakfast
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