Photos of The Wheatsheaf before and after the Renovation…
The front door needed a little attention! Much better! Appearance of The Wheatsheaf from Watling Street when purchased in 2019. Appearance immediately after having timber sashes re-instated, the concrete roof replaced with hand made clay tiles and repointing of all the stonework. The view from the rear highlighting the concrete roof which replaced the removal […]
The Main Lounge …before and after Renovation
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 […]
Sir Christopher Wren’s Floorboards!
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 […]
New Year Availability
Why not celebrate New Year in style. The Wheatsheaf is the perfect venue to welcome in 2025 equipped with a communal kitchen/diner and lounge. A great social space where meals can be prepared and served and drinks can be enjoyed in front of the roaring fire ….
History of the Building
The Wheatsheaf started as a coaching inn at the end of the 17th century or early 18th century and has a colorful history: In 1713, John Hickinson was caught in bed at the Wheatsheaf with Anne, the wife of John Basely, an innkeeper from Old Stratford. This was witnessed by servant Mary Wisdom from the […]