Lower Farm Shortlist*
Oundle, Northamptonshire
Good Hotel Guide Review
Adjoining their small arable farm, the Marriott family has converted a series of outbuildings into homely B&B rooms. Robert Marriott and his brother, John, run the farm; Caroline Marriott is the ‘friendly, accommodating’ hostess. Surrounded by fields and fresh air, simply decorated bedrooms occupy the former milking parlour and stables arranged around a courtyard with seating; several may be connected to suit a family. The hearty farmhouse breakfast might include porridge with fresh cream, a farmer’s butty, and 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, 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
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