The Three Horseshoes Inn

About The Three Horseshoes

With origins dating from the 17th Century, The Three Horseshoes is a Grade II Listed building including 2 detached letting accommodation buildings to the side of The Three Horseshoes including White Gate and the Old Forge (self contained letting chalet).

Public areas
Bar - Large lounge bar for 40 people.
Snugs – 2 snugs located in the original part of the main building separated via a fireplace providing further seating.
Restaurant – split level restaurant able to accommodate up to 70 covers, and also suitable for functions and weddings alike.

Ladies, Gent's and Disabled WC's

External details
Car park – parking for 60 plus cars.
Patio seating to the front of the property as well as to the rear.
Lawned beer garden – located to the rear of the property including further seating.

The picturesque Three Horseshoes was sympathetically and substantially refurbished and extended throughout in a programme taking approximately 5/6 years to complete. The business reopened in 2004 and is now a successful destination and function venue.

 

HISTORY
The village of “Riptune” was in existence at the time of the Domesday Survey of 1086.The word “Riptune” is derived from early Saxon meaning “wood”, “woodland” or “adjacent to woodland”.It came within the ownership of Ramsey Abbey which was founded in 969 A.D.and at the time of the Domesday held nearly three quarters of the land in Huntingdonshire.Ripton and Wennington (or Winnington as it was then known),were originally granted tothe monastery by Earl Alfwold,brother of Aylwin,the founder of Ramsey Abbey,and they were confirmed in the possessions of the Abbey in King Edgar’s Charter of 974 A.D.

In the 12th and 13th centuries, Abbots Ripton became known as Magna Ripton and Riptona Abbatis. Whilst following the dissolution of the monasteries it was known as StJohn’s Ripton after the family who became Lords of the Manor.
The Abbots Ripton Hall 2008 Garden Show will be held June 21-22 2008.
Please visit http://www.abbotsriptonhall.co.uk for further information.

Abbots Ripton was held by the Abbot of Ramesbury at Domesday and on the site of the building now known as Abbots Ripton Hall was a monastery where monks established substantial arable and stock farms and fisheries. Many of the original fields are still farmed today by The Abbots Ripton Estate.
Environmental Assets;
The Parish is well served by public footpaths and bridleways most of which cross Estate land, but no specifically designated cycle ways.

As the area is a designated conservation area, there are many opportunities to see conserving in action, from the flocks of geese which populate the small reservoir owned by the Estate, to the roe deer, muntjac, kites, pheasants, partridges, swans and owls which are to be found in the extensive woodlands, e.g. Monks Wood & Wennington Wood.

As many footpaths cross the Estate land it is an opportunity for people to understand the interrelationship between working farms and the provision of leisure areas. This adds significantly to the character of the Parish and is something most people feel strongly should be preserved at all costs. The village green in Abbots Ripton is a large open space which is presently accessible to all parishioners as are the grounds in which the village hall stands.There is a cricketsquare which is used by members of the village team.

Opposite the Post Office there is a commemorative garden, the Jubilee Garden which was opened to celebrate the Queen’s golden jubilee in 1983. This is also space which can be enjoyed by all after having a fine meal,ale and wine at the Three Horseshoes of course.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park (4 Miles)*
At Hinchingbrooke Country Park there are 170 acres of open grasslands, meadows, woodlands and lakes with a wealth of wildlife everywhere. The Park was originally part of the large estate surrounding Hinchingbrooke House.
Huntingdon Racecourse (4 Miles)*
Huntingdon Racecourse offers exciting competitive racing at all of the meetings. During the course of a season there is something for everyone: Corporate friendly weekday fixtures plus Bank Holiday meetings and weekend packages for families.
Houghton Mill (4 Miles)*
An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton.
Raptor Foundation (5 Miles)*
The Raptor Foundation is a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is a unique and exciting place for children and adults alike to meet and learn about owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards.
Hemingford Grey Manor (5 Miles)*
Most of the Norman house remains virtually intact in spite of various changes over nine centuries. The house and garden are the setting for the Green Knowe books, written by Lucy Boston.
Hamerton Zoo Park (6 Miles)*
The Zoo Park was opened as a conservation sanctuary in 1990. It is set in 15 acres of parkland providing a safe home for a fascinating array of beautiful creatures from around the world.