King Johns Lodge

The house with its 14th Century origins is mainly Jacobean and has been restored by its present owners. Legend has it that King John 11, who became King of France in 1350, was taken prisoner by the Black Prince and held hostage in this house for some years before he died in 1364 in London.

The house retains many of its original features such as stone and inglenock fireplaces, original leaded lights in stone mullion windows and heavily beamed rooms.

A tennis court, heated swimming pool and croquet are also available for guests at certain times.

The Good Bed & Breakfast Guide published by Consumers Association which books has listed King John’s Lodge in the top 20 Bed & Breakfasts.

King Johns Lodge is also selected as one of Country Livings extra special B&Bs and featured in Great Escapes, Country Life and many other publications.

Four bedrooms – Jacobean, Tudor, Elizabethan or Victorian – are available, all with either en-suite or private bathrooms and comfortably furnished with a liberal mix of brass beds and antiques.