Well, isn’t it nice to see you here? Welcome to Honeycomb Houses…
I’d love to tell you a little bit about us but, boy, where do we even begin?
Quite simply, we’re a family-run institution born-and-bred from our parent company, Brakspear, which came to life all the way back in 1779.
Our British heritage underpins every pub that we look after, nurturing each into the 21st century with our distinctly playful nature.
We’re not a chain. All of our sites sit as they should, nestled in the towns and villages that surround them, each with their own personality, yet with similar traits that simply run in the family.
If you hadn’t guessed by now, family is important and that’s why the future of Honeycomb Houses has plenty of heart. Warm welcomes and making treasured memories are what we’re all about.
We want our customers to return again and again, so we can pass our happy houses on to the next generation.
Happy Hounds
Some of our favourite guests greet us with a wagging tail. We keep it wagging with our pooch friendly amenities and tasty treats.
We’re proud to say that each of our Honeycomb Houses is dog-friendly. We understand that your four-legged friend is a huge part of your family. And they’ll be greeted just as warmly as you…only with tummy tickles.
Dogs are warmly welcomed both indoors and outdoors at each of our houses. Our team are always on hand to dish out treats, water and plenty of doggy cuddles. So, you can sit back, relax and enjoy a pawfect pint with your pooch.
Ravishing Rooms
Whether you’re looking for country stays away or bustling townhouse retreats – we have an astonishing array of 129 ravishing rooms across 7 of our Honeycomb Houses.
From Gloucestershire to Buckinghamshire, we offer a stunning selection of double and twin rooms with a range of amenities.
Each boutique room features an en-suite bathroom, sensational sink-in beds, luxurious complimentary toiletries, flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-fi. Plus, some of our rooms welcome dogs, promising a restful night for both you and your canine companion.
Alfresco Dining
Sample our sensational seasonal dishes under the sun whilst making memories in our outstanding outdoor spaces. With so many breath-taking locations on offer, we want our parched punters and peckish patrons to enjoy what the Great British countryside has to offer.
That’s why our Honeycomb Houses boast picturesque plots perfect for al fresco dining. During the Spring and Summer months, there’s no better place to be than dining, drinking and dancing the night away in our large pub gardens. Most of our pub gardens are also available as private and spacious event spaces, so you can celebrate under the stars.
Perfect Events
From wondrous wedding receptions to birthday bonanzas, Honeycomb Houses is proud to host spectacular events at our abundance of events spaces.
Whether you seek a cosy private dining room for an intimate dinner party, an elegant outdoor setting for a glamourous garden celebration, or a stylish and unique space for a corporate event, we’ve got you covered.
Our versatile venues offer everything you could possibly need, from bountiful bar menus to masterfully-crafted cuisine. And our in-house party planners are happy to help every step of the way.
Good old family fun
Thrash friends in a game of chess or show off your spelling prowess with a spirited spot of scrabble with our range of good-time games.
At Honeycomb Houses, we want you to feel at home. And a house isn’t a home without family. Our houses offer the perfect place for pleasurable past times with the whole family in tow (including your four-legged BFF!).
Make memories that you will treasure forever whilst tucking into our scrumptious selection of crafted cuisine. And raise a toast to family and friends with a tasty tipple from our impressive bar menu. Our Houses are a home away from home, and we can’t wait to welcome you.
One Big Family
The Honeycomb Houses family is made up of around 250 exceptional individuals. Each team member is an integral part of the hive, working hard to maintain exceptional establishments that our valued patrons love. The core Honeycomb Houses team features seven family members.
Tom Davies, Founder of Honeycomb Houses and Chief Executive of Brakspear, had the original vision for the company. He is also the biggest champion of the “Our House, Your Home” ethos. Chief Financial Officer David Nathan and Finance Manager Vicky Manning are responsible for all things financial. Our marketing team is made up of Marketing Manager Jacqueline Fletcher and Marketing Executive Holly Harden-Sweetnam. And our fantastic Operations Managers, Sophie Johnson and Dean Bigley, oversee the day to day of our 9 Houses.
Each Honeycomb House then has a tremendous on-site team that keeps things buzzing. This includes a General Manager, Deputy Managers and an array of brilliant handpicked team members.
Henley-on-Thames
Why not drop us a line and let us know which one of our handsome homesteads is your go-to destination for a good time.
Perhaps you have some pointers that you think would help us make our abodes even more alluring?
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
I started at Brakspear in September 2007 before which I was at Fullers working as a Tenanted BDM.
What achievement are you most proud of?
I’m not sure it really counts as my achievement (more my wife Alexa’s!) but I am hugely proud we brought our baby daughter Bella into the world in February 2021. I am thoroughly enjoying being a father for the first time.
Who is your hero? Why?
I think hero is pushing it (!) but my Father has been a great inspiration to me and he continues to be a good friend and mentor in his capacity as Chairman.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I suppose I am very lucky in that I have always wanted to work for the family business in some capacity. I am very proud to be the 5th generation of my family to run the business and hope to be able to pass it on in good condition to the 6th.
What is your favourite tipple?
Brakspear Gravity of course!
David Nathan
Chief Financial Officer
David Nathan Chief Financial Officer
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
I started at Brakspear in April 2010. I worked previously for an audit & accountancy firm, a retail plc, international glass business and, supply chain & wholesaling business.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Patagonia … a little bit different!
Who’s your favourite sports team?
Leeds United FC.
What is your favourite tipple?
It’s got to be Brakspear Bitter.
What achievement are you most proud of?
This year … Completing the Three Peaks Challenge with my finance family … when you ‘meet them’ you’ll see why!!
Vicky Manning
Finance Manager
Vicky Manning Finance Manager
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
I joined Brakspear in August 2017, I was previously working for an IT company.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?
An army of puppies.
What skill would you like to learn and why?
I wish I could cook, I spend far too much money on takeaways.
What is your favourite dessert?
It has to be bread and butter pudding.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Anywhere covered in snow.
Sophie Johnson
Operations Manager
Sophie Johnson Operations Manager
When did you start at Brakspear and where were you before?
I started with Brakspear in May 2018, prior to this I worked within Casual Dining at Bella Italia for 3 years and Pubs at Mitchells and Butlers for 5 years, starting my hospitality career there on their Graduate programme.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?
A horse. I love animals and started riding last year.
What achievement are you most proud of?
Opening the Frogmill for Brakspear in 2018, I had never done a project of this scale before and the opportunity to work with a product that I loved was fantastic. It’s been great to see the business grow over the years and it still has so much potential.
What is your favourite dessert?
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
What is your favourite tipple?
Espresso Martini – I love coffee so this is my perfect cocktail
Dean Bigley
Operations Manager
Dean Bigley Operations Manager
When did you join Brakspear?
February 2017. Prior to this I spent some time at M&B, Oakman Inns and also operated my own small group of pubs in the North West.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I would love to spend a month trekking through the Amazon Rainforest, I love nature and everything about it!
What skill would you like to learn and why?
I would like one day to gain my pilot’s license to fly small aircraft, I love to travel and I feel this would open up even more opportunities to do so freely.
Who is your hero?
Probably a controversial answer, but Winston Churchill remains a role model of mine for his tenacity and leadership qualities in the most difficult of times.
What is your favourite dessert?
Most definitely a cheese board with a nice glass of port. Hold the blue cheese though.
Jaci Fletcher
Marketing Manager
Jaci Fletcher Marketing Manager
When did you start at Brakspear and where were you before?
I started in August 2021 and previously worked at Big Table Group (previously known as Casual Dining Group), Carlson Rezidor – Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson, and The Restaurant Group
What achievement are you most proud of?
I created the world’s first cheese hotel…..
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work in the local supermarket because I used to love the clicky keyboard
Whose your favourite sports team?
Manchester United!
What is your favourite dessert?
Terry’s Chocolate Orange
Holly Harden-Sweetnam
Marketing Executive
Holly Harden-Sweetnam Marketing Executive
When did you start at Brakspear and where were you before?
I started Brakspear in March 2020 and before that, I was the Marketing Manager for an engineering company in Reading. But I’ve spent my last 3 years completing a degree in Magazine Journalism & Production at The University of Gloucestershire.
If you could spend a day with any celebrity, who would it be?
It would have to be Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac, she’s honestly my muse & an absolute icon.
What is your favourite dessert?
This is a hard one to answer, as I have a mega sweet tooth. But my ultimate sweet treat has to be a vanilla and chocolate cannoli (an Italian pastry). However, when it comes to anything sweet, I’m not fussy…
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Anywhere by the beach. As long as there was a view from my window where I can work and paint, close enough to walk down to the beach on my lunch break and dip my toes in the water, and not too far from a bustling town to keep my evenings and weekends busy! If you know where this place is, please tell me!
Do you have a guilty pleasure?
I love fancy dress. In my bedroom, I have a box filled with various exciting accessories & items, like a 1930’s cage bag, a pink cowboy hat, a feather bower, ABBA boots & a whole load of other wonderfully wacky outfits! As soon as fancy dress is involved, I get overly excited & tend to plan my outfit down to every last minor detail.
Tony Lewis
Property Manager
Tony Lewis Property Manager
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
I have been at Brakspear since March 2011. I undertook my professional training at a firm of Chartered Surveyors in London called Drivers Jonas (Deloitte Real Estate).
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I would have a house in New Zealand for their summer and a house in Italy for our summer.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Antarctica. I have always dreamt of walking to the South Pole.
What skill would you like to learn and why?
I would love to learn to sail. It is on my bucket list to sail across the Atlantic.
What is your favourite dessert?
Apple crumble and lots of custard.
Yasmin Territt
Property Assistant
Yasmin Territt Property Assistant
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
December 2021. I was previously working in Finance for a Payment Services company, prior to that I was travelling South East Asia.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
South America! I would love to climb Machu Picchu and visit places like Rio,Brazil to experience the culture and food.
What skill would you like to learn and why?
I would love to learn how to bake! I enjoy cooking but baking any desserts or sweet treats is not my forte. My grandma makes the most amazing desserts – I would love to have this skill and not just eat them!
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A figure skating coach.
What is your favourite tipple?
A New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Stephanie Dennett
Head of Interior Design
Stephanie Dennett Head of Interior Design
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
I joined Brakspear in January 2012. I was at an interior design company in London before this working on residential projects across West London. I did my interior design training at KLC School of Design in Chelsea.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I’d love to tour South East Asia. I’ve been to Thailand and absolutely loved it so one day I hope to spend a lot more time travelling round the neighbouring countries.
What skill would you like to learn and why?
I’d love to be able to sew well and I’d also love to learn floristry.
What’s your favourite tipple?
I do like a nice glass of rosé!
Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Made in Chelsea!
Matt Godwin
System Analyst
Matt Godwin System Analyst
When did you start at Brakspear and where were you before?
I joined Brakspear in July 2017 as the Deputy Manager for the Bull on Bell St in Henley-on-Thames, I then joined the head office team in October 2018. Previous to this I spent 6 years working for Chiquito.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
My dream is to visit Iceland. I love photography so it would be amazing to explore and photograph the landscapes but most importantly I would love to see the Northern Lights!
What is your favourite tipple?
Long Island Ice Tea.
If you could spend a day with any celebrity, who would it be?
Penn & Teller the magicians
Whose your favourite sports team?
Manchester United.
Mark Hopes
Payroll and HR Officer
Mark Hopes Payroll and HR Officer
When did you join Brakspear and where were you before?
I started with Brakspear in September 2021 and was previously employed by Sally Salon Services for 15 years.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Around the age of 10, I wanted to be a policeman, but thought I would be too short.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I have always wanted to travel to Tokyo, to experience the culture and see Mount Fuji.
What’s your favourite tipple?
Jack Daniels & Coke, or a spiced rum.
What’s your favourite dessert?
Chocolate fudge cake with clotted cream
Gareth Jones
Training Manager
Gareth Jones Training Manager
When did you join Brakspear?
January 2022. I previously worked with CUBE HR consulting.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
South America. It’s somewhere that has always interested me, I’ve just never had the chance to go.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A footballer… I wasn’t anywhere near dedicated enough or crucially good enough!
Whose your favourite sports team?
Liverpool FC
Have you ever had a nickname?
Imaginatively, Jones or Jonesy.
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