The Old Rectory
No. 33 (1998)
A classic Georgian house set in Jane Austen country, The Old Rectory is quite simply perfect bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation set as it is in an acre of walled garden in the centre of the village of Headley in Hampshire. Glimpses of the church next door can be seen from the large terrace, perfect for eating outside. There is a pond and a croquet lawn in the peaceful garden in which there is colour and interest throughout the seasons and there are some specimen trees which are the owners pride and joy.
Despite its Georgian appearance, there has been a house on this site from much earlier times. There is a Tudor chimney in the drawing room, Tudor panelling in the sitting room and the cellars are Tudor. The B&B accommodation is traditionally and comfortably furnished and is, above all, a much loved family home, perfect for making Wolsey Lodge B&B guests feel as they're at home too.
Despite its Georgian appearance, there has been a house on this site from much earlier times. There is a Tudor chimney in the drawing room, Tudor panelling in the sitting room and the cellars are Tudor. The B&B accommodation is traditionally and comfortably furnished and is, above all, a much loved family home, perfect for making Wolsey Lodge B&B guests feel as they're at home too.
Your Hosts
Robin and Phyllida Smeeton are your quite wonderful hosts at The Old Rectory in Headley. Friendliness and relaxation are the keynotes in Robin and Phyllida's home. Robin is a retired publisher and Phyllida was, for many years, involved with The Garden Museum (formerly The Museum of Garden History), which was founded by her parents. She organises garden visits in England and abroad and her beautiful garden is testament to the fact that she is an imaginative gardener, whose husband does all the real hard graft!
Robin and Phyllida Smeeton are your quite wonderful hosts at The Old Rectory in Headley. Friendliness and relaxation are the keynotes in Robin and Phyllida's home. Robin is a retired publisher and Phyllida was, for many years, involved with The Garden Museum (formerly The Museum of Garden History), which was founded by her parents. She organises garden visits in England and abroad and her beautiful garden is testament to the fact that she is an imaginative gardener, whose husband does all the real hard graft!
The Location
Located in the pretty village of Headley in Hampshire, The Old Rectory B&B is a classic Wolsey Lodge. It is five miles to Jane Austen's house at Chawton. Portsmouth Dockyard (with HMS Victory, The Mary Rose and Warrior) Gun Wharf Quays and the ferries to the continent and the Isle of Wight are half an hour away. Glorious Goodwood with its racing, classic car events and Festival of Speed is less than 40 minutes drive, as are Winchester and Chichester, with its Cathedral and theatre. Petworth House is close with its Turners and and grounds laid out by Capability Brown. There are wonderful walks across National Trust land and the more energetic can walk the Hangers' Way. Heathrow and Gatwick can be reached within an hour.
Located in the pretty village of Headley in Hampshire, The Old Rectory B&B is a classic Wolsey Lodge. It is five miles to Jane Austen's house at Chawton. Portsmouth Dockyard (with HMS Victory, The Mary Rose and Warrior) Gun Wharf Quays and the ferries to the continent and the Isle of Wight are half an hour away. Glorious Goodwood with its racing, classic car events and Festival of Speed is less than 40 minutes drive, as are Winchester and Chichester, with its Cathedral and theatre. Petworth House is close with its Turners and and grounds laid out by Capability Brown. There are wonderful walks across National Trust land and the more energetic can walk the Hangers' Way. Heathrow and Gatwick can be reached within an hour.
Attractions Near The Old Rectory Wolsey Lodge
Jane Austen's house Chawton, Gilbert White's house, Selborne, Watercress Line (Steam Railway), Alton, Guildford Cathedral, The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Horse Racing, Festival of Speed, Revival (vintage car racing), Sculpture Park, Naval Dockyard, Roman Villa, Chichester, Cowdray Park
Jane Austen's house Chawton, Gilbert White's house, Selborne, Watercress Line (Steam Railway), Alton, Guildford Cathedral, The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Horse Racing, Festival of Speed, Revival (vintage car racing), Sculpture Park, Naval Dockyard, Roman Villa, Chichester, Cowdray Park
The Old Rectory,
Hampshire
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Robin and Phyllida Smeeton
The Old Rectory
Headley
Hampshire
GU35 8PW
England
Tel: 01428 714123
Email: phyllida.smeeton@btinternet.com
The Old Rectory
Headley
Hampshire
GU35 8PW
England
Tel: 01428 714123
Email: phyllida.smeeton@btinternet.com
Rooms (accommodation per person per night bed and breakfast)
1 Twin Room (en suite) £40-£50
1 Twin Room (private) £40-£50
Single Supplement £10
Meals
Dinner £27.50
Opening Times
Closed Christmas, New Year & Easter
1 Twin Room (en suite) £40-£50
1 Twin Room (private) £40-£50
Single Supplement £10
Meals
Dinner £27.50
Opening Times
Closed Christmas, New Year & Easter
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