For your convenience we have collected together some information on a few local places and services which may be useful during your visit to us.
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Food / Drink
Lordship Farm Shop and Tea Room
Lordship Farm, 77 Upton End Road, Shillington, SG5 3PE
07484765498
A little farm shop and tea room on an old farm (known for their sausage rolls!) Customers can enjoy a peaceful drink in the secluded courtyard of a Tudor farmhouse. They do not rush anybody along, so your can stay for as long as needed.
Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Directions – Left onto Higham Road, right onto Hanscombe End Road, left onto Apsley End road, left onto High Road, left onto Upton End Road (sudden, sharp turn). Lordship Farm on left after Meppershall turning. Look for Sunnydale, a pale yellow house, white railings, ’30’ speed limit sign. Enter driveway into the courtyard at the Lordship Farm signage.
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Faldo Rd, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4RF
0845 872 0507
Includes a garden centre, a selection of small shops and a restaurant/café.
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Sundays 10 am to 5 pm
Directions – turn right out of Manor Farm Business Park. Follow this road until you reach a large roundabout, take the second exit on to the A6 towards Luton. As you join the A6, get across straight away into the right hand lane, take the right turn then turn immediately left into the Olde Watermill.
The View
Pegsdon Way, Pegsdon, SG5 3JX
01582 882555
Open daily from 11:00 am.
Directions – Turn left out of Manor Farm Business Park, then turn immediately right. At the end of the lane turn right on to Mill Lane and then at the crossroads, turn left on to the B655. The pub is on the left.
The Raven
Hexton, Hitchin, SG5 3JB
01582 881209
Open from 10.00 am. Food served 12-9 pm every day. Dogs allowed in garden only.
Directions – Turn left out of Manor Farm Business Park, then turn immediately right, the pub is at the end of this lane.
The Fox
High Street, Pirton, SG5 3PS
01462 339652
Open 12 noon until late. Food served Thu-Sun 12-3 pm.
Directions – Turn left out of Manor Farm Business Park, follow the road round a sharp bend to the right and follow signs to Pirton. Once you reach the village turn right on to the High Street.
Hitchin town centre is about 15 minutes’ drive, with various shops & restaurants/cafes.
Directions – Turn left out of Manor Farm Business Park, then turn immediately right. Turn right at the Raven Pub and at the end of the lane, turn left onto the B655. Follow this road through to Hitchin and follow signs for town centre car parking.
Accommodation
Yew Tree House B&B
19 Bedford Rd Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4JX
01582 521592
Directions – turn right out of Manor Farm Business Park. Follow this road until you reach a large roundabout, take the first exit in to Barton-le-Clay. Go straight over the next roundabout on to Bedford Road.
The Old Forge B&B
133 Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley, LU3 3PS
01582 882145
Directions – turn right out of Manor Farm Business Park. Follow this road until you reach a large roundabout, take the second exit on to the A6 towards Luton. At the next roundabout, take the third exit on to Church Road, then turn left on to Sharpenhoe Road.
The View
Pegsdon Way, Pegsdon, SG5 3JX
01582 881739
Directions – see entry in food/drink section above.
Taxis
Barton Taxis – 01582 584723 or 07587 886901
Britannia Cabs – 01525 876060 / 01525 877777
All information correct as of March 2022