Uplands House B&B, Banbury (Oxfordshire)

Uplands House is a delightful 19th century home, overlooking an area of outstanding natural beauty

Summary 19th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Food and Drinks English breakfast (included) Dinner available (at additional cost)

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Introduction

Uplands House overlooks an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It stands in a garden within old parkland, and it is hidden away down a long drive in the Warwickshire countryside. We are only 15 minutes by car from Moreton in Marsh, Stratford on Avon, and Warwick Castle, and this is a great base from which to explore and discover the Cotswolds. Everything you will want to see is within easy driving distance.

We try to provide the very best of English country house hospitality. You will enjoy an enthusiastic welcome, comfortable rooms, and views over the parklands. We will provide tasty organic produce, home cooking, a surprisingly good wine list, log fires, and every comfort in relaxing and peaceful surroundings.

All bedrooms have their own ensuite carpeted bathrooms in which we provide large towels and dressing gowns, soap, shampoo and bubble bath. Guests will also find in their rooms fresh flowers, a colour television, radio clock, tea and coffee making facilities, heated rollers and a hairdryer.

We offer a single person occupancy rate on Monday - Thursday only. Please enter the code SINGLE to receive this special rate.

History to the present day

Uplands House was built using the stone from old Ratley Manor - a 12th century house that had to be pulled down. Stone was dragged up the one and a half miles from the village using horses and carts. The old manor was thus reconstructed in its present form in 1875. In 1881, the visiting rector the Rev A. Child described it as "a very superior farmhouse".

Uplands House has been occupied by several families through the 20th century, and was purchased by the present owner in 2003.

Food and Drinks

A welcoming tea with irresistible home made cake is served on arrival, by the fire in Winter, or on the terrace in Summer.

In the morning, guests can enjoy a substantial Warwickshire breakfast. It includes freshly squeezed orange juice from real oranges, cereals, berries from the garden with yogurt, honey and toasted nuts, followed by eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, baked beans, black pudding, smoked salmon, kippers and kedgeree (ordered in advance), tomatoes and mushrooms and home-made bread, honey, jams and marmalades plus the coffee and teas of their choice.

A candlelit dinner is available most nights. We also have a very good wine list and those who enjoy a good bottle will be spoilt for choice. A selection of reasonably priced house wines are offered in addition. If you require dinner, please request this in the Additional Information section of the booking form, along with any dietary requirements.

Grounds and gardens

The house stands in its own tranquil garden, facing south over a ha-ha, and across the grassy pastures planted with mature trees where the sheep graze. There is a large lawn, suitable for croquet and badminton, a very pretty rose garden with a waterfall and a fishpond. Elsewhere scented roses, hedges of lavender and tangles of clematis, wisteria and honeysuckle provide a haven for wild birds. There are secluded places to sit and ponder.

Other facilities

Wireless internet is provided, but please bring your own laptops.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Lady Poppy Cooksey, Uplands House, Upton, Near Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6HJ, United Kingdom

Address: Uplands House, Upton, Banbury, OX15 6HJ

Uplands House is convenient for the M40, (junctions 11 or 12). We are just off the A422, 6 miles from Banbury on the road to Stratford on Avon.

Directions:

From the M40 travelling North, take Junction 11, turn left towards Banbury, and then follow the A422 through Wroxton. After a few miles you see a sign welcoming you to Warwickshire. Our drive is exactly 1 mile from this sign, on the RHS, just after a brown sign on LHS saying "Upton House 200 yards". The drive is 10 metres before the road signposted to Ratley. Turn right in, and we are the first entrance on the right.

From M40 South, turn off at Junction 12, follow signpost to Gaydon, turn left at the roundabout in the village following the sign to Upton House, Continue for about 2 miles and then turn right following sign Upton House, turn left at the 'T' junction and continue to the end of the road, still following Upton House, turn left, going past Upton House, and pass the turning on left signposted to Ratley. There is a drive 10 metres further on the left, marked Uplands Farm. Turn in, and we are the first entrance on the right.

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