27th October 2008

Family affair at the New Inn

It’s a family affair for the new tenants at the New Inn in Abthorpe. Three generations of the Smith family are working hard making sure their country pub thrives. The family’s ambition is to source as much as possible from local suppliers.

The ale comes from the Hook Norton Brewery. Local vegetables, all grown within four miles of the village take preference in the kitchen and the lamb, beef and pork is likely to come from the Smith’s farm across the Tove valley in Slapton.

The wholesome menu includes beer battered cod with mushy peas and chips and Cumberland sausage and mash. “Abthorpe is a wonderful village and this is a friendly local,” said Barbara Smith.

“We just want people to come here and enjoy themselves.” The pub doesn't have any letting rooms but the family’s nearby farmhouse - Slapton Manor Farm, Slapton, Towcester NN12 8PF - offers bed and breakfast.

.A period stone cart-horse stable and hay loft conversion featuring exposed timbers has been converted intro several en suite room creating a warm, relaxing atmosphere with individual entrance.

Pub and bed and breakfast are only three miles from Silverstone Circuit, within easy reach of the Cotswolds, Althorp House, Stowe Gardens, Canons Ashby, Sulgrave Manor and the M1, M40, A43, Towcester, Northampton, Brackley, Banbury and Milton Keynes.

The New Inn
Abthorpe,
Northhants
NN12 8QR.
Tel: 01327 857306