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Ashbrook is at the epicentre of England, bordering three beautiful counties; Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
South Northamptonshire
- our official location by postcode is an unspoiled natural beauty packed with attractions.
Historic Oxfordshire
is close by, with its dreaming spires, honey-comb coloured cottages and quintessentially English countryside.
Buckinghamshire , A short drive to The heartland of Great British motor racing at Silverstone and reputedly the most filmed county in England
Access to major travel routes is good – we’re only 15 minutes from both the M1 and M40
and there are fast trains from our local towns,
Banbury and Milton Keynes.
Business or pleasure, you’ll be charmed by the local area and all it has to offer in this quintessentially Great British heartland.
Closest villages and shops:
Moreton Pinkney, 400M
With a newly opening pub (Dec 2019) and children’s playground, the idyllic village of Moreton Pinkney is only a short walk away. And less than a mile from the boundary of the village is a farm selling wholesale fruit and vegetables.
Canons Ashby, 1.4 miles
Canons Ashby village has a delightful National Trust House and Garden, a shop and a tasty tea-room.
Culworth, 3 miles
Culworth village is home to the popular Mumfords butcher and Forge Coffee, a cosy coffee shop with delicious, freshly baked bread, pies and cakes
Sulgrave, 3.5 miles
A little further afield, the village of Sulgrave has a deli-style shop with post office.
Woodford Halse, 4.5 miles
To stock up at a local supermarket, visit the CO-OP at Woodford Halse.
Closest towns:
Brackley, 7 miles
Brackley is a large town with all the usual amenities, including local butchers, bakers, a weekly market, Tesco and Waitrose Supermarkets.
Banbury, 11 miles
Banbury has the above, plus a retail park, a wider range of supermarkets and a new canal-side development with cinema, shops and restaurants (opens 2020.)
Closest pubs:
The Crown at Weston. 1.5 miles, a 16th century pub serving home cooked, locally sourced produce in a relaxed setting.
The Red Lion at Culworth, a restored 18th century inn with exposed beams and a large beer garden offering gastropub dining.
The Royal Oak at Eydon.3.9miles A friendly village pub with a great personality. The Royal Oak is a fantastic starting or ending point for several country walks.
Closest train stations:
Banbury, 11 Miles
Northampton, 15 miles
Milton Keynes, 22 miles
Train travel times:
London Marleybone to Banbury, 50 minutes.
London Euston to Milton Keynes, 45 minutes.
Oxford to Banbury, 20 minutes.
Birmingham to Banbury, 45 minutes.
Closest airports:
Birmingham, 39 miles
Luton, 45 miles
Closest motorways:
M1 Junction 16: 10 miles
M40 Junction 11: 9 miles
Places to visit:
Oxford:
The city of dreaming spires, historic Oxford has a mediaeval centre and world-famous University.
Stratford:
A mediaeval market town and the 16th century birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Silverstone:
The home of British motor sport is right on our doorstep and hosts a fantastic calendar of events.
http://www.silverstone.co.uk
The Cotswolds:
The Cotswold villages are some of the most beautiful in Britain (think honey-colour stone, rambling streets, quaint tea rooms and cosy pubs.) We recommend a trip to both Chipping Norton and Burford, only 30 minutes away.
Althorp:
The Grade I listed ancestral home of the Spencer family and final resting place of Diana, Princes of Wales is well worth a visit.
Blenheim Palace:
A world heritage site, Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. The principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, the house and formal gardens are a fantastic family day out with lake, countryside walks, mini train, playground, cafes and restaurants. Dogs are permitted if kept on a lead.
http://www.blenheimpalace.com
Stowe House and Gardens:
A grade I listed country house and Capability Brown parkland in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, steeped in over 300 years of history. Children under 16 go free with a paying adult.
http://www.stowe.co.uk
Bicester Village : A luxury shopping outlet on the outskirts of Oxford, Bicester village combines fashion, art and food
http://www.bicestervillage.com
Soho House: For global members of the exclusive private members club, there is Soho Farmhouse 35 minutes away
https://www.sohohouse.com/houses/soho-farm-house
Fawsley Spa: 6.5 miles. A beautiful country house hotel with Capability Brown parkland and a stunning spa available for non residents https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/fawsleyhall/spa
