There can be few family businesses in the country able to trace their history back to 1769 which are still owned and operated by the same family. Developing from a single baker's shop to a group of fine hotels has been a journey of over 200 years, during which the Beales have moved from Hertfordshire to London and back again. Each of the eight generations has added its own particular stamp, constantly adapting to new circumstances and, through booms, slumps and world wars, getting on with minding their own business. Areas serviced: Milton Keynes, Towcester & Buckinghamwww.bealeshotels.co.ukBuckingham Ring Road, MK18 1RY