Bushwood Antiques in Redbourn

Yesterday we popped into Bushwood Antiques, in Redbourn, having been impressed the small collection of antiques the same shop has in a concession at Hatfield House, which we visited a few weeks ago.

Their brochure contains a quote from BBC Homes & Antiques, which provides an accurate summary of Bushwood:

"Swathes of oak and mahogany tables greet the eye, not to mention satinwood cabinets, walnut wardrobes, rosewood chests and row upon row of chairs."

This place is, more than any antiques retailer we've ever been to, simply mind-blowing. There are two showrooms, part of the gorgeous stables next to a country pile, full of high-end antiques, displayed as if they were in a home. We saw beautiful bookcases, dining tables that could easily seat 12 or more guests, numerous four poster beds and much more. 

Next door, however, is an "arena sized" warehouse, with over 8000 pieces of furniture - we're talking row after row, sometimes piled up to the rafters, of Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture.

Although there are antiques available to suit any budget, Bushwood does have a high-end air to it, offering, according to the brochure we picked up, collection of clients from London airports, free delivery in and around London, and overseas shipping. 

Bushwood Antiques is located at Stags End Equestrian Centre, Gaddesden Lan, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, HP2 6HN and they are open from 08.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturday. For more information, see their website: http://www.bushwood.co.uk