Hotel Information
Set in the Heart of the Shires Northants 8 miles from the centre of Northampton and 3 miles from Daventry our central and easy to find location on the Crossroads of the A5 and A45 junction is a distinct advantage to both tourists and business people alike. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside which is steeped in history. Weedon village itself has a long association with the British Army starting with the Cavalry in the early 1800's right up to the Second World War when the Cavalry Centre was a large arsenal store. The Gun Powder Plot was hatched in Ashby St Ledgers only six miles up the A5 North and the famous picturesque Althorp House is only 7 miles across some of Northamptonshires most stunning countryside the home of Earl Spencer and the site of Lady Diana's tribute museum. The hotel has to offer the weary traveller comforts of many kinds. We do not believe in saying that we are the most modern or plush of establishments but we are what we are that is we are friendly comfortable and reasonably priced serving quality home cooked dishes made from local sourced meat. In the bar area we serve anything from a sandwich or baguette or for the more hungry customer the Globe Grill or Sirloin Steak. We serve a wide selection of upto four well kept local Real Ales from Hoggleys Northamptonshire Bitter at 4% to Nobbys T'Owd Navigation Ale at 6.1% from Gilsborough not to forget mention the many Frog Island Ales brewed in Northampton itself we have also recently started selling Pitstop Bitter from Silverstone Brewery. If you are looking for a venue to hold your Wedding Anniversary Christening or Special Birthday then we can cater in our restaurant for your requirements in many ways. Whether you are looking for an a la carte meal a carvery or a hot or cold buffet affair for up to 55 people or more if you wish to spill between the main restaurant and bar. Dogs are most welcome in the bar area or to stay over with you in your room as our guest.
All of our rooms are ensuite with either a bath or shower and equipped to a basic standard with quality towels soap shower gel and shampoo. A small TV and hot drink making facilities are in each room. We would not describe the rooms as being the most modern which is reflected in our room rate but all are clean comfortable and serviced daily with fresh clean towels etc and your bed linen is changed every other day of your stay if you are staying longer than a night.
All of our rooms have ensuite bathrooms. A small portable TV is in each room most of which receive sky. (please note that the sky channel will be playing what has been requested in the main bar area). Each room has a tray with hot drink making facilities a work desk and chair to sit at with a desk lamp.
Style:
- Unique
- Traditional
- Homely
- Eclectic
Rooms Facilities:
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Sky TV
- Pets allowed
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Dining guide
- Desk with lamp
- Desk
- Colour television
Bed Details:
- Twin (single beds)
- Triple (3 single beds)
- Single bed
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- En suite
Amenities:
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Wedding services
- Restaurant
- Ironing facilities
- Bar
- Baggage store
Parking:
- Long-term parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Number of Rooms: 18
Number of Floors: 2
Mobility Description:
From the main Hotel car park onto the ground floor of the Hotel reception we do have a ramp built into the side of the main front step for easy wheel chair access. If you are staying as a resident in the Hotel we do have a large ground floor family room in an anex to the main building which means only one very small step of 8 inches from the level of the car park to the entrance lobby outside the room. The room is ideal for anyone who requires extra room to move about and the door way to the ensuite bathroom is extra wide with hand rails fitted to the walls.
Smoking Policy: Smoking rooms available
Dining Facilities:
- We have one main menu to offer our guests and a daily specials board. All our food would be described as traditional pub style fare which is served in either in our cosy main bar area or our restaurant area which is where breakfast is also served every morning. The feel of the hotel bar is that of a traditional pub experience from the past with an array of old bottles plates and bric a brac to add to the charm and character to the feel of the building.
Children Policy: Children welcome
Child Facilities:
- Highchairs
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Baby listening/monitoring
Check In Time: 2001-01-01 14:00:00.000
Check Out Time: 2001-01-01 11:00:00.000
Reception Closing Time: 2001-01-01 23:00:00.000
Pet Policy:
- Other small pets
- Dogs
- Cats
Recreation:
- Water activities
- Walking
- Theatre
- Tennis courts - outdoor
- Tennis courts - indoor
- Squash court
- Shopping - outlet
- Shopping - boutique
- Shopping - antiques
- Shopping
- Sailing
- River
- Playground
- Nightclubs
- Nature trail
- Museums/galleries
- Lake
- Horse riding
- Horse racing
- Gym off-site
- Golf - driving range
- Golf
- Gambling
- Football field
- Fishing
- Dancing
- Cycling
- Bowling alley
- Bird watching
- Badminton court
- Animal watching
Business Facilities:
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Meeting rooms
- Fax machine
- Desk
Directions:
By road we are conveniently located just 3 miles from junction 16 of the M1 on the crossroads of the A5 & A45 at Weedon Bec 3 miles from Daventry and 8 miles from Northampton. When leaving the sliproad of the M1 follow the A45 signes for Daventry you will drive through the village of Flore and drive down a long hill we are the cream coloured building facing you on the opposite side of the traffic lights. We have a large carpark on both sides of the hotel with an enterance on both sides.;