The Wheatsheaf
Self Catering Cottage Towcester
We are in the process of adding the final touches to The Menagerie, a luxurious two-bedroom apartment located on the first floor, accommodating up to four guests. Featuring its own kitchen, lounge/dining area, and a shared shower room, the apartment can be booked independently or together with The Wheatsheaf for larger family gatherings.The Menagerie offers […]
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 […]
