| Brook Barn is situated on the outskirts of a small, Oxfordshire village, 25 minutes from Oxford, 30 minutes from the Cotswolds and just over an hour from Bath, Cheltenham and London.
Up until a few years ago, the guest House was two barns, incorporating stables, a bullpen and a hayloft. The barns have now been converted into a stunning family home retaining many of the original beams.
The sitting room has a double-height ceiling with large French windows that open up onto the Mediterranean garden on one side and out to Letcombe Brook on the other. In the summer, with all the doors open, the sitting room becomes part of the garden. Equally inviting in winter, the huge fireplace and the under-floor heating make it a wonderfully cosy room in which to sit and relax.
The library is on the first floor and looks out over the sitting room. It is a fabulous area where you can hide yourself away to read magazines, the papers or a good book.
Brook Barn has a games room and an office for guests’ use, with a fax machine, a printer, a copier/scanner and a computer.
The gardens have the stunning Letcombe Brook running through them, with benches and chairs thoughtfully positioned for guests to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Oxfordshire countryside. For those who want to be more energetic there are various outdoor activities on offer including a walk along The Ridgeway, which is nearby.
This great-value modern hotel is on the A386, 5 miles from Plymouth city centre. It has free parking, free internet, an exercise room and air-conditioned rooms with free local calls.
The Future Inn Plymouth has free Wi-Fi in the public areas, and a cooked breakfast is also available. There are vending and ice machines, and the Fishbone Restaurant and Bar offers modern British food.
Each room has 2 double beds or one double bed and a sofa bed. Rooms can accommodate up to 4 people (at an additional cost).
The Future Inn''s large rooms have hairdryers, work desks, tea/coffee and ironing facilities. The flat-screen TVs have free limited internet access and on-demand movies and music.
The Future Inn is one mile north of the A38 and just off one of the main roads into Plymouth.
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Star Rating: 3