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Houblon Inn
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| Public house, restaurant and accommodation.
History
Built around 1650, the inn was initially called ‘The Old Red Lion’ and later renamed after Sir John Houblon, one of the main land-owners in the area, and the first governor of the Bank of England. (Look on the back of your £50 notes!).
‘Houblon‘ is also the Flemish translation of the word ‘hop’; and ‘jets de houblon’, or ‘hop asparagus‘, is the world’s most expensive vegetable, having a market price of over £200 per kilo. (Not on our menu, by the way!)
Wine · Dine · Garden
A modern wine list with a few traditional classics offering a minimum of 10 wines by the glass with additional bin end promotions.
The weekly-changing blackboard menu is created with freshly prepared quality ingredients, and herbs from our own garden.
Accommodation
Comfortable ‘no smoking’ en-suite rooms (bed & breakfast) are available by reservation in a converted barn, across the courtyard from the main building.
Each room has its own individual character; one boasts a four-poster bed. All have fluffy towels, TV, hair-dryer and courtesy tray.
Start the day with a splendid traditional English breakfast, or choose the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs – all cooked to order. |
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Things To Do
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| The Area
Beautiful countryside and rural villages surround us, making it ideal cycling and walking terrain. The parkland of Culverthorpe Hall offers a number of routes, including a 1-mile and 3½-mile way-marked paths. http://www.walksnk.oden.co.uk
More challenging is the Danelaw Way - a new route running from Lincoln to Stamford, through Oasby.
Four of the grandest stately homes in Lincolnshire - Belton House, Belvoir Castle, Grimsthorpe Castle, and the Elizabethan splendour of Burghley House - are all within an easy drive.
The city of Lincoln - with its magnificent cathedral on a hilltop location, and the Bishops’ old palace, along with one of Europe’s most northern vineyards.
Stamford - proclaimed as ‘the finest stone town in England’ - declared the country’s first conservation area in 1967.
Newark - famous for its antiques and collectors’ fairs.
Easton walled garden - a continuous garden revival with seasonal walks, plants for sale and a warming tearoom. http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk (Travel Publishing website - Country Life magazine - guide to rural England ‘The Heart of England’.)
The Hub at Sleaford - the National Centre for Craft and Design Exhibitions Events; café and shop with unique crafts for sale. http://www.thehubcentre.org |
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| Situated in the centre of Oasby village, 7 miles from Grantham to the west, and Sleaford to the east.
From the A1, take the A52 in the direction of Boston. About 5 miles along the A52 a crossroads signs Ropsley to the right and OASBY to the left.
Take the left turning and continue about 1 mile to the next junction. Turn right and you will find OASBY village about ½ mile along on the left-hand side. |
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