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

The Old Rectory

Lodge No 41

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, close to National Trust land. Glimpses of the church next door can be seen from the large terrace, perfect for al fresco eating. 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 whch 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, and the cellar does not match the ground floor of the house as it stands today.

The house is traditionally and comfortably furnished and is, above all, a much loved home.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Friendliness and relaxation are the keynotes in Robin and Phyllida's home. Robin is a retired publisher and Phyllida, for many years, was involved with the Museum of Garden History, 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

Portsmouth Dockyard (with HMS Victory, The Mary Rose and Warrior) is half an hour away as is the new attraction of Gun Wharf Quays from where Americas Cup boats will out in 2004. Racing and classic car events at Goodwood, and Chichester Cathedral and theatre are also half an hour away, and in the same time you can reach Petworth House to view grounds laid out by Capability Brown. Heathrow and Gatwick can be reached within the 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.