Hotels, Pubs and Florists
For families organising funerals at Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground, here are a few local resources that may be of value.
We are happy to add any recommended businesses. Any that have been recommended by families using Sun Rising are marked **. Please do let us know.
If you are an associated business - such as a florist, caterer, horse-drawn hearse, and so on - and would like to advertise on this page, let us know. We may ask you for a donation or a reciprocal link.
Local Country Hotels
Ettington Chase Hotel, Ettington
Tel : 01789 740000
http://www.hayley-conf.co.uk
A country hotel and conference centre that would meet the needs of a funeral party beautifully if organised in advance. The hotel is around 10 - 15 minute drive north of the burial ground, and can cater for anything from tea and cakes in the public lounge to a full meal in a private dining room.
Charingworth Manor, nr Chipping Camden
Tel : 01386 593555
http://www.englishrosehotels.co.uk/hotelsZoom.aspx?Region=2
Fourteenth century manor with over 50 acres of beautiful countryside, this country hotel is an expensive but exceptional venue. Some 14 miles west of the burial ground.
The Halford Bridge, Halford
Tel : 01789 748217
http://www.thehalfordbridge.co.uk
An elegant country pub with a quiet private function room, with beams and courtyard. The staff are friendly and helpful, with a flexible attitude. The accommodation is spacious if staying overnight would make things easier. It is simple to find on the Fosse Way, just 7 miles from the burial ground.
Mallory Court Hotel, Harbury
Tel : 01926 330214
http://www.mallory.co.uk
A beautiful country house hotel in ten acres of tranquil grounds around 15 miles north east of the burial ground. An expensive option which may suit some funeral parties perfectly.
The George Hotel, Shipston on Stour **
Tel : 01608 661453
http://www.thefabulousgeorgehotel.com
This is a pub in the heart of the small market town of Shipston, about ten miles west of the burial ground, but it is quiet, spacious and elegant. The Library Bar accommodates around 25 and can be booked for private events.
The Old Library Bed and Breakfast, Kineton
Tel : 01926 640944
With much character and history, this is a local bed and breakfast run by a family who have relatives at the burial ground, and are willing to accommodate flexibly the needs of those attending funerals.
Local Hostelries and Pubs
NB: some country pubs are closed on Mondays, and may be closed at lunchtime during the winter months. Do call in advance.
The Peacock Inn, Tysoe
Tel : 01295 680338
A friendly informal pub in the nearest village to Sun Rising, just a mile to the west of the site. Real ales, simple good pub food.
The Peacock, Oxhill **
Tel : 01295 688060
www.thepeacockoxhill.co.uk
A country pub in the style of a new bistro pub, the proprietors are very happy to cater for funerals. Newly refurbished in a beautifully clean and simple way, this pub does a short but delicious gourmet menu. A few miles north of the burial ground.
The Royal Oak, Whatcote
Tel : 01295 680319 / 0781 7549998
A twelfth century pub with an open fire and small restaurant with simple good food and Hook Norton real ales, around 4 miles north west of Sun Rising. About ten minutes drive northwest.
The Castle Inn, Edge Hill
Tel : 01295 670255
Eighteenth century castellated pub above Ratley on the cliff top looking out over the civil war battle grounds of Edge Hill. The pub is a B&B, sells hearty pub food, surrounding by civil war memorabilia. Around five minutes drive south east of the burial ground.
The Rose and Crown, Ratley
Tel : 01295 678148
www.pub-explorer.com/olpg/the-roseandcrown/ratley
Another twelfth century pub, in the rich golden Hornton stone, this is a small and cosy place with big fireplaces and a sense of local community. It has a simple pub menu. Around ten minutes drive south east.
The Bell, Shenington
Tel : 01295 670274
A lovely small old fashioned Cotswold pub with very good food and comfortable B&B accommodation. Around ten minutes drive south of the burial ground.
The Inn, Farnborough **
Tel : 01295 690615
www.innatfarnborough.co.uk
Just the other side of Edge Hill to the east of the burial ground, this is a lovely country pub with very good food and B&B accommodation. They are flexible and happy to cater for funeral teas.
Florists
pod floral design **
Tel : 07970 197913
www.podfloraldesign.com
Lorna Pugh is a florist creating beautiful personal arrangements and tributes. She is wholly supportive of the ethos of Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground, and where possible uses recyclable and biodegradable products. She can source fair trade and organic flowers if requested (though these tend to be more expensive). She is more than happy to visit a family home, or have consultations at another convenient location. Formerly based in Warwick, she is now based in Kent, but is happy to travel.