The Rectory

• The feeling of light and spaciousness without losing the cosy homely feel.

• The relaxed and informal atmosphere.

• The small things such as the Hunter wellies of all sizes by the front door which you can borrow.

• The Potting Shed – the wonderful country pub and winner of the Best New UK Pub 2010: Good Pub Guide, across the road provides another great food opportunity.

• The majority of the produce on the menu in both the hotel and pub is sourced from within 30 miles – the suppliers are listed on the menu – and they grow many of their herbs, salads and vegetables themselves.

• The personal touches of the owners from collections of glass and coral to the inspired garden sculpture provide personality and style.

• The heating and hot water uses renewable energy – solar and waste wood chips.

• The special events which they put on from gourmet weekends to photography workshops.

• Dog friendly.

• Luxury boutique hotel. 12 individually designed bedrooms each overlooking the garden. Pale soothing décor, hand sprung mattresses and fine Egyptian linens.
• Tailored civil partnership packages. Bespoke ceremonies and receptions inside or out for up to 60 (Hot 100 wedding venues: Brides Magazine). Create your own menu using the finest local and seasonal food. Exclusive use of the house for up to 12 guest with additional accommodation available at the award winning - Potting Shed pub - across the road - also owned by Jonathan and Julian.
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• Ensuite bathrooms with deep baths and power showers. Bathrobes and handmade bathroom products from Arran Aromatics.
• Wood panelled restaurant overlooking the garden. Acclaimed chef Pete Fairclough focuses on the finest, freshest local ingredients – organic where possible. He is a proud follower of the Slow Food Movement and produces mouth-watering wonders including roast breast of guinea fowl with wild mushroom jus and Ragstone goat’s cheese and vegetable Wellington. Lunch and dinner can be served in the garden in the Summer.
• Comfy, stylish and relaxing lounge and bar area with deep sofas and a roaring fire in Winter.
• Outside: Heated outdoor swimming pool open in the Summer. Established Victorian walled garden with boules and croquet facilities plus plenty of seating areas.
• Pampering: in house or at nearby spa. Choose from massages, facials, waxing, manicures and body wraps.
• Other: Free WIFI, library of books, DVDs and CDs, wellies and walking maps. In rooms – flat screen TV, CD/DVD and iPod dock.