Around & About
From our guestbook...
A beautiful cottage in lovely countryside, so comfy and cosy. The decoration of the cottage is even better than you can expect with everthing that you need. A wonderful place for all the family to get away from it all. Oh well, back to the city!!
October 2008
read more »The farm is situated in the heart of The Chilterns offering a tremendous amount of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, horse riding and bird watching for Red Kites to name a few. More details about these activities can be found on the Visit Henley and The Chilterns websites.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Hobbs of Henley or Benson Waterfront for boat hire
Henley Royal Regatta in June/July
The Henley Food Festival in May
The Henley Festival in July
The Henley Literary Festival in September
The Henley Show in September
The Henley Hawks Rugby Team
The Henley Cricket Team
Stonor Park Proms Spectacular in August
Jools Holland & his R & B Orchestra in Stonor Park in August
WALKS AND BIKING
Ordnance Survey have a page on their website with many routes people have uploaded for walking and biking in the area. Visit their website Ordnance Survey for more details.
HISTORIC HOMES
Stonor Park is the nearest, with views of the Deer Park from the farmyard
More details can be found on the Visit Henley website
KIDS
Henley & District Indoor Sports Centre
Lego Land in Windsor
The Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missendon
Beale Park near Reading
The Warburgh Wildlife Reserve which offers a nature trail for children to follow and explore
Coral Reef Swimming Pool and Slides in Bracknell
Go Ape in Bracknell
The Look Out in Bracknell
Again, the Visit Henley Website has a comprehensive list of activities.
PUBS & RESTAURANTS
The Crown in Pishill for good food and a great bar, especially on a Friday night when the locals meet for a pint!
The Rainbow in Middle Assendon
The Bull & Butcher in Turville (Vicar of Dibley Village!)
The Frog in Skirmett
The Five Horseshoes in Maidensgrove which is good for families
The Stag & Huntsman in Hambledon
The Cherry Tree in Stoke Row
The Rising Sun in Witheridge Hill
The Crooked Billet in Stoke Row for fine dinning
The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton for fine dinning
The Villa Marina In Henley (Italian) 01491 575 262
The Lamb in Satwell (Antony Worrall Thompson)
The Greyhound in Peppard (Antony Worrall Thompson)
The Home Sweet Home near Benson
The Lord Nelson in Britwell Balwin
The Half Moon in Cuxham.
There are also plenty of restaurants and bars in Henley that offer a variety of food and drink.
OTHER LINKS
Terri Amos Contempory Photographer
Walters Turkeys supply White Pond Farm for Christmas
The Tree Barn for Christmas trees, gifts & decorations
Bix Manor is a beautiful venue for functions such as weddings and conferences
For more information about the area have a look at the oxfordshire search engine.
