About us
A small inn by the brook
Meet your hosts, see what is for breakfast and find out what there is to do nearby.
Our story
Made for slow weekends
We are a family-run inn in an old house by the brook. We restored it room by room to make the kind of place we love to stay in ourselves: quiet, comfortable and full of character, with real people at the front desk.
- Breakfast cooked to order every morning
- Rooms cleaned daily, with fresh linen and towels
- A quiet house, with no large events
- Local tips from hosts who live here
Breakfast & dining
Mornings worth getting up for
Breakfast is served at the big table in the dining room, or on the terrace when the sun is out. We buy from local bakers and farms where we can, and cook everything to order.
Monday – Friday
7:30 – 10:00 am
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 – 10:30 am
Afternoon tea & cake
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Fresh pastries Eggs any way Full cooked breakfast Porridge & granola Seasonal fruit Homemade jam Vegetarian & vegan options
Allergies or a special diet? Tell us when you book and we will plan breakfast with you. Our kitchen handles common allergens, so we cannot promise any dish is free from traces.
Local area guide
Explore the neighbourhood
Walking times from the front door are approximate. Ask at the front desk for maps and our latest tips.
5 min walk
Riverside walk
A flat, easy path along the brook to the old mill and back, about an hour at a gentle pace.
10 min walk
Old town & market
Independent shops, small galleries and a farmers’ market on Saturday mornings.
5–15 min walk
Cafés & dinner
We keep a short list of favourite places for coffee, lunch and dinner, and can reserve a table for you.
Under 1 hour
Day trips
Hills, lakes and quiet villages are an easy drive or train ride away. Ask us for a route.
Gallery
A look around the house
Your hosts
The people behind the door
Clara Whitfield
Owner & host
Restored the house room by room and still checks every guest in herself.
Ana Ruiz
Front desk & guest care
Your go-to for tables, taxis, maps and the best walks nearby.
Tom Okafor
Breakfast cook
Bakes the pastries, makes the jam and remembers how you like your eggs.
Guest reviews
Kind words from our guests
★★★★★
“The quietest night’s sleep we have had in years, and a breakfast we are still talking about. We have already booked again.”
Sample guest
Garden room, two nights
★★★★★
“Our hosts sent us on the river walk and booked a lovely little restaurant for dinner. It felt like staying with friends.”
Sample guest
Brook suite, weekend
★★★★★
“Room for all four of us, a dog-friendly garden and pancakes for the kids. Easy, relaxed and spotless.”
Sample guest
Family loft, three nights
Book direct, stay happy
Choose your dates on our booking page, or call the front desk and we will help you find the right room.