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Address: The Granary, Manor FarmBrogborough, Cranfield, Buckinghamshire, MK43 0YD
The Granary is a converted barn situated behind our 17th Century Manor House set on an arable farm with connections to Oliver Cromwell. We are one mile from Junction 13 of the M1 and equidistant from Milton Keynes and Bedford 5 Miles from Cranfield Airfield and Business School 3 miles from Woburn 30... [Read more]
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Address: The Old Stables, OLD STABLES BOW BRICKHILL ROAD, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8DE
The Old Stables is set off the main road between Woburn Sands and Bow Brickhill in 30 acres of pastureland with uninterrupted views across fields to Wavenden Church about a mile away. Milton Keynes City Centre and National Bowl is about 7 miles (10 minutes drive) and the M1 Junctions 13 and 14 are w... [Read more]
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Address: The Poplars Hotel, 33 Cross StreetMoulton, Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7RZ
Tourist Board Silver Award. A traditional stone built hotel in village of Moulton. Wide range of rooms singles doubles and executive style. Reputed for its friendly staff and high level of cleanliness. Run by owners Jim and Diana Norman. Dinners served Monday -Thursday. Excellent pubs within 5 minut... [Read more]
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Address: The White Cottage, The White CottageMarston Hill, Cranfield, Buckinghamshire, MK43 0QJ
Situated conveniently between J13 and J14 of M1 within easy reach of Milton Keynes Bedford Woburn Cranfield and Luton Airport set on a hill with beautiful views across open countryside is The White Cottage which has been extended or you might say stretched into a very warm and welcoming home. Whethe... [Read more]
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Address: Home Farm, Main StreetBeachampton, Beachampton, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6DX
A warm welcome awaits you at Home Farm. A period Farmhouse located in the picturesque village of Beachampton set in the Buckinghamshire countryside.We are only 15 minutes from Central Milton Keynes and Buckingham and are conveniently located for Woburn Abbey Bletchley Park and Silverstone race track... [Read more]
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Address: Newton Park Farm Bed and Breakfast, NEWTON PARK FARM, Cold Brayfield, Buckinghamshire, MK43 8AU
Newton Park is a traditional working farm situated on the BuckBeds border 15 minutes from Milton Keynes set in a beautiful location with stunning views over the Ouse Valley. A total of 3 rooms two in annex and one in new barn conversion with their own entrance and plenty of parking outside the rooms... [Read more]
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Address: Black Horse Cottage, 4 CRANFIELD ROAD, Salford, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8AW
We have two Double ensuite rooms in our self contained annex. The annex has a fully equipped kitchen with microwave lounge and conservatory. Our charming Annex offers everything you need whether you are in the area on business simply taking a break or you are visiting some of Woburn's local attracti... [Read more]
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Address: Bethany House, 101 WARWICK AVENUE, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK40 2DH
...Bethany House is a family-run BandB located in a quiet residential area of Bedford within easy walking distance of the central shopping area the mainline railway station and the bus station. The house dates from Victorian times and has many fine architectural features.We have 7 guest rooms for si... [Read more]
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Address: A City Central BB, 37 Mitcham PlaceBradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 8BX
This small clean and modern centrally located BandB is a five minute walk to the business and shopping areas of Central MIlton Keynes. The mainline railway station is ten minutes by foot. Ideal for professionalscontractors working in Milton Keynes Monday to Friday. All rooms have Wi-fi TVDVD players... [Read more]
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Address: Number 68, Oxman LaneGreenleys, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6LF
You can stop looking now at last you've found the Bed and Breakfast you will to stay in and return to again and again - Number 68 in Oxman Lane close to both Stony Stratford and Wolverton and less than 10 minutes from Central Milton Keynes home to the business district shopping (thecentre:mk and Mid... [Read more]
Olney, Buckinghamshire. Famous for its long-standing connections with William Cowper, Olney is the main town of north Buckinghamshire. It was once a lace-making centre but since the decline of that industry other trades have taken its place.
Its buildings are a mixture of new and old and in the market square is the red-bricked Cowper Memorial Museum, where William Cowper lived with his friend Mary Unwin, who cared for him during his bouts of insanity. It was here he wrote his poems and hymns. In glass cases round the walls are editions and illustrations of his work, and Mary Unwin's room holds her workbox and lace bobbins.
The broach spire of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul dominates the countryside, for it rises to 185 ft. Dating from the 14th century, it is one of the county's finest churches. The tower is in four tiers, each containing a gabled window. Grotesque heads decorate the pinnacles and others peep out beneath the parapet of the chancel. John Newton was curate here during the time Cowper resided in Olney and became his close friend, writing together with him many of the Olney Hymns, such as “Hark my soul it is the Lord”, “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform”, “How sweet the name of Jesus sounds” and “Glorious things of thee are spoken”.
The splendour of this magnificent church can be seen from the small bridge which passes over the narrow strip of the River Ouse adjacent to the church at the end of the long main street of the town.
Olney's claim to world renown is its pancake race, which takes place every Shrove Tuesday and has survived since the middle of the 15th century. In the town of Liberal in the United States a similar race is held annually. In Olney it is run between the market place and the church and the first housewife to complete the course is rewarded by a kiss from the bellringer and a silver cup.
Nearby towns: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Northampton.
Nearby villages: Bozeat, Cranfield, Earls Barton, Hanslope, North Crawley, Sherington, Soulbury, Stoke Goldington.
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