Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation Headley, Hampshire, England

The Old Rectory

Lodge No 50

A classic Georgian house set in Jane Austen country, The Old Rectory is set in an acre of walled garden in the centre of the village. 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. 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 house is traditionally and comfortably furnished and is, above all, a much loved family home.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

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

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.

Places of Local Interest

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,

How to find The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

A3 south from Milford to Liphook. After Hindhead lights, turn right after Total garage onto B3002, continue through Grayshott and at Beech Hill garage (approx. 4 miles from A3) keep left. Continue to Headley village green and at the top of the hill go right, take next right, leaving tree on island on left. First drive on left beyond church.