The Wheatsheaf
Self Catering Cottage Towcester
We have designed an inviting outdoor dining area that accommodates up to eight guests and features an umbrella for added shade. This space connects directly to the kitchen, making it a perfect spot for summer barbecues, sipping a refreshing glass of wine or beer, or simply unwinding. Together, the lounge, dining area, kitchen, and outdoor […]
The pleached hornbeams have been planted, and antique hand-carved granite water troughs have been strategically positioned. We are currently waiting for the arrival of the Japanese cloud grass and an Edwin Lutyens two-seater bench. The intended result will beautifully enhance the vintage aesthetic of the recreated cobbled courtyard, meticulously designed based on historical photographs of […]
The historic façade of the Wheatsheaf Inn, circa 1900, has been meticulously hand-painted on a wooden board and displayed beneath the archway. In those days, patrons could hire horse-drawn traps while enjoying the renowned stout brewed by Phipps & Co., which was established in 1801 by Pickering Phipps in Towcester. Brewing operations commenced in Northampton […]
During excavations of the courtyard on the site of the demolished building, a remarkable discovery was made—an ancient well, four meters deep, believed to be at least 300 years old. Plans are underway for its restoration, along with the installation of lighting and glass to ensure it remains on permanent display. This addition will enhance […]
Check out the lounge at The Wheatsheaf before the renovation was undertaken. This area was in desperate need of a makeover with its slightly damp atmosphere, seventy’s wallpaper and the shag pile carpet so characteristic of that era. The single-pane 1960s windows were replaced with bespoke timber sashes that mirrored the originals perfectly. The replacement […]
The solid oak floorboards in the main lounge and the second-floor twin bedroom were salvaged from Easton Neston House after a devastating fire swept through the Wren Wing in 2002. The original joinery suffered significant damage from both the flames and the extensive water used to extinguish the blaze, necessitating the replacement of some oak […]
