The building has been part of the Brakspear estate since 1840.

Now an award winning restaurant with original low beamed dining area and more recent bar area. Large garden with extensive flowering borders and expansive view over Thames valley.

Since Orwells opened its doors back in 2010, it has achieved 4 AA Rosettes, a cooking score of 7/10 in the Good Food Guide, a listing in the Michelin Guide and won The Good Food Guide's Readers Restaurant of the Year 2012, Editors Choice Restaurant of the Year 2017 and finally 3 Gold Stars in the Sustainable Restaurant Association for being a champion of sustainability, as well as other local awards.