 | Brook Barn Country House Wantage Brook Barn Country House, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9JD "Brook Barn is situated on the outskirts of a small, Oxfordshire village, 25 minutes from Oxford, 30 minutes from the Cotswolds" |
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Letcombe Regis, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9JD Telephone: 01235 766502 Fax: 0118 329 0452 Enjoy England 5 Stars AA 5 Stars |  |
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| Welcome Brook Barn has been awarded the coveted, 'highly commended 5 Yellow Stars' by the AA Guest Accommodation Scheme along with their egg cup and pie award for 'very special breakfasts and dinners' so you can be sure of a wonderful stay. Brook Barn is situated on the outskirts of a small, Oxfordshire village, 25 minutes from Oxford, 30 minutes from the Cotswolds and just over an hour from Bath, Cheltenham and London. The house is a jewel of a hideaway with its fabulous mix of traditional design, comfort and unique atmosphere. We have quiet rooms, an office, a games room and peaceful, beautifully decorated bedrooms. Brook Barn, up until a few years ago, was two barns incorporating stables, bull pen and a hayloft. It has been converted into a stunning family home retaining many of the original beams. The sitting room has a double height ceiling with large French windows that open up onto a 'Mediterranean' garden on one side and out to Letcombe Brook on the other. In the summer, with all the doors open, the sitting room becomes part of the garden. Equally inviting in winter, the huge fireplace and the underfloor heating make it a wonderfully cosy room to sit in and relax. The library is on the first floor and looks out over the sitting room. It is a fabulous area where you can hide yourself away to read magazines, the papers or a good book. The rooms are beautifully but simply decorated and extremely comfortable with Egyptian cotton linen and towels, televisions with Freeview and CD/DVD player. The office facilities are comprehensive with fax machine, printer, copier/scanner and computer for our guests use and WiFi throughout the house. The garden has the stunning Letcombe Brook running through it and is the perfect place for that early evening drink or a peaceful wander before breakfast or dinner. Soak away all your aches and pains in the hot tub which you will find in the 'Mediterranean' garden - one of our favourite areas! It really doesn't matter if you are staying at Brook Barn for one night on your way to a business meeting or whether you are wanting a few days away from it all - Brook Barn is the perfect venue for all your social or business needs. |
   | Rooms All our rooms are decorated to a high standard with comfort as a top priority. All four rooms have the pre-requisite beams that make our rooms deliciously cosy. Three have French windows leading out onto terraces and the Hayloft Suite has some that open over the stream, garden and glorious countryside. All our linen is Egyptian cotton, pressed to give you that wonderful 'hotel bed' feel! We provide you with wonderfully soft towels and bathrobes that wrap you in total comfort. In each of the bathrooms you will find those little extras that make a bath or shower just that little more special. We have made sure that each of our rooms have plenty of wardrobe space, a dressing table and a comfortable chair. They all have flat screen televisions that have either Freeview or Sky. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi, a hairdryer, CD and DVD players and other small touches to make your stay perfect. Breakfast We are extremely proud of our breakfasts at Brook Barn and are thrilled that the AA granted us their 'egg cup' award for a 'very special breakfast'. We take great pleasure from offering our guests not just a continental breakfast or English, but both. Every morning you will be able to help yourself to hams, cheeses, homemade muesli, cereals, croissant, pain au chocolat and we will cook you a delicious 'fry up' consisting of eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms from The Ridgeway in season and toast made from freshly baked bread. Coffee, tea (a large selection of fruit teas are always available) and freshly squeezed orange juice are, of course, provided. If you prefer to have breakfast in the privacy of your own room we can organise a tray of your preferences. For those of you who need to leave early we have the Early Bird breakfast; a cup of coffee or tea, orange juice and a bacon bap which should set you up for the day ahead. The Early Bird is served between 5am and 7am |
| Places to Visit Ardington House Ardington House was built by the Strong brothers with typical Georgian symmetry, the House is also famous for its Imperial Staircase. Leading from the Hall, the staircase has two matching flights leading into one and is considered by experts to be one of the finest examples in Britain. Ashdown House Ashdown House is famous for its association with the sister of King Charles I, Elizabeth of Bohemia, known as 'The Winter Queen'. There are Spectacular rooftop views over the gardens and Berkshire Downs. There is also an Iron Age hill fort where King Alfred is thought to have battled the Danes. Great Coxwell Barn The Great Barn in Great Coxwell village is the sole surviving part of a thriving 13th-century grange that once provided vital income to Beaulieu Abbey. It is an impressive reminder of the skills of Gothic carpenters and the wealth and influence of the great monastic orders. William Morris, one of the Barn's most ardent admirers, called it "unapproachable in its dignity" Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace, home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake. Buscot Park Buscot Park - Farringdon Neo-classical mansion with fine art and furniture collection, set in landscaped grounds. Renaissance to Pre-Raphaelite artwork and a lovely Italianate water garden with a walled garden. |
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