Lower Farm Shortlist*
Oundle, Northamptonshire
Good Hotel Guide Review
Adjoining their small arable farm, a series of outbuildings has been converted by the Marriott family into homely B&B rooms. Surrounded by fields and fresh air, it’s a wholesome setting. Robert Marriott and his brother, John, run the farm; Caroline Marriott is the ‘friendly, accommodating’ hostess. Simple, attractive bedrooms, arranged around a central courtyard, occupy the former milking parlour and stables; several may be connected to suit a family. The hearty farmhouse breakfast might include porridge with fresh cream, a farmer’s butty, steak and eggs (a speciality); ideal for tackling walking and cycling tracks from the door, including the Nene Way footpath which 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, free Wi-Fi, 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 £50–£90.
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