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A unique four star family run hotel based on the edge of the Cotswolds, which started as a B&B at Peter Clifford’s farmhouse in 1958. Morris Owen helped Peter with his farming accounts, and the firm has continued to work with the Clifford family through the 60 or so years since then as the hotel climbed through the ratings to become the first four star hotel in Wiltshire.

John Clifford, Chairman of Blunsdon House, points out that through all the expansion and development, Morris Owen has provided a crucially important thread of continuity. He comments:

‘Building up this hotel has been a team effort, and Morris Owen have been with us all the way as part of that team’

‘Back in 2004, I was looking for a more local firm of auditors and tax advisers to support us. I had known Alan (Barlow) of Morris Owen for many years and he was able to demonstrate that Morris Owen could provide the services and the help we required at that time. Eighteen years later, Morris Owen, are still our accountants and we continue to enjoy a great working relationship with them.’

‘After all that time we continue to work with Alan, but also with other partners of the firm, namely Ian Sumbler and Dave Marshall, who have successively taken over the reins for the responsibility for our company statutory audit, as regulation requires. The wider team plan and turn around our audit effectively and efficiently without unnecessary complication, allowing us to meet our tight group reporting deadlines.’