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Accommodation in Northamptonshire
Nowhere in England, it seems, is as geared up to providing such a wide range of accommodation types as this cosmopolitan county in the heart of England. Historically, it has always been a case of supply and demand; and very little has changed today.
What this means in tourist terms is that you’ll be spoilt for choice! From luxurious world-class, city hotels, country houses, guest houses, B&Bs and pub/inn-style accommodation to caravan and campsites, holiday chalets, self-catering cottages apartments, youth hostels or campus accommodation, Northamptonshire’s got the lot. The following are just a few suggestions of places to stay that are not far off the M1 and M40 motorways and main access routes, yet within easy reach of Northamptonshire’s many attractions :
Northamptonshire Hotels, Guest Houses & B&Bs
Crown Hotel: 20 Market Place, Brackley NN13 7DP; Tel: (day): 01280 702210. Charming ‘olde worlde’ thirteenth century coaching inn, overlooking Brackley’s market square; makes an excellent base for exploring Northamptonshire.
Hotel Elizabeth Rockingham: Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1AE; Tel: +44 (0) 870 116 2713; email enquiries:elizabeth.rockingham@elizabethhotels.co.uk . Friendly, modern hotel ideally situated for visiting the sites and attractions of Northamptonshire, e.g. Rockingham Castle close by.
Yew Tree House, The Green, Hinton-in-the-Hedges, Brackley, Nr Silverstone, NN13 5NG; Tel: +44 (0)1280 700547; website: www.yewtreehousebedandbreakfast.co.uk; enquiries email: pamelasprason@hotmail.com. Character, modern stone-built B&B accommodation with superb countryside views and within 50 metres of the village pub; conveniently located for the M40 and M1 and for visiting Silverstone, Althorp House, Sulgrave Manor, etc.
Wold Farm, Old Village, Northampton, NN6 9RJ; Tel: +44 (0)1604 781258; website: www.woldfarm.co.uk. Visit Britain award winning eighteenth century farmhouse with period furniture, oak beams, inglenook fireplace, etc.; situated in the tranquil village of Old; B&B accommodation offered in both farmhouse and garden cottage; ideally situated for visiting nearby attractions including: Brixworth seventh century Anglo-Saxon Church, Pitsford Water and Nature Reserve, Althorp House, Boughton House, Coton Manor Gardens, National Waterways Museum at Stoke Bruerne; Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit and Rockingham Motor Speedway are also within easy reach.
The Elms, Kislingbury, nr Northampton; Tel: +44 (0)1604 830326.
The King’s Head, Church Street, Wadenhoe, nr. Oundle; Tel: +44 (0)1832 720024; website: www.kingsheadwadenhoe.co.uk. Located in a conservation village on the River Nene; inn-style accommodation, bars and pub grub.
B&B Accommodation with a Difference
Are you looking for beautiful rural B&B accommodation in Northamptonshire that goes that extra mile? Check out the following:
The Old House, East End, Scaldwell, Northampton NN6 9LB; Tel: +44 (0)1604 880359; website: www.the-oldhouse.co.uk ; email enquiries to Mrs Margaret Vinton: mrsv2@mac.com. Go organic at The Old House, situated in the picturesque village of Scaldwell, this delightful B&B exudes rustic charm – open fires, period furnishings, inspirational organic menus; serves only the very best organic food, with, seasonal organic produce grown in the garden of The Old House.
Laundimer House, Bears Lane, Weldon, NN17 3LL; Tel: +44 (0)1536 206770; website: www.laundimerhouse.co.uk; email enquiries to: pauline@laundimerhouse.co.uk. Set amidst 63 acres of scenic farm land, Laundimer House offers the ultimate B&B experience. It even has its own private 520-yard grass air strip that can accommodate small, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters! Extra touches include a hospitality tray with home-made cakes and chocolates; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food available.
Northamptonshire Self-Catering Accommodation
East Haddon Grange Country Cottages, East Haddon Grange, East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DR; Tel: +44 (0)7979 661122; website: www.easthaddongrange.co.uk. Situated on a working farm, scenic surrounding countryside; 4 traditional stone-built cottages, equipped to a high standard (4 star English Tourism Council rating) that would appeal to both tourists and business clientele; conveniently located not far from the M1and a mere stone’s throw from Althorp House.
Ryehill Cottages, Holdenby Road, East Haddon, NN6 8JR; Tel: +44 (0)1604 770990; email: ryehillcottages@btinternet.co.uk; website: www.ryehillcottages.co.uk. Four self-catering cottages equipped to a high spec.; Self-Catering 4-Star England Tourism Council; delightful rural setting, yet easy access by road and rail; excellent base for exploring Northamptonshire’s attractions; pets accepted for a nominal charge.
Holiday Parks, Caravan & Campsites, Chalets
Billing Aquadrome Camp Site, Crow Lane, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA; Touring and camping booking Tel: +44 (0)1604 784948; website: www.billingaquadrome.com. Set amidst pleasant countryside, close to Northampton, Billing Aquadrome provides 400 electrical hook-up points; touring and camping facilities include: licensed restaurants, bars, kids’ funfair and amusements; own toilet and shower facilities for disabled visitors.
Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ; Tel: +44 (0)8700 621191; Email: enquiries@wicksteedpark.co.uk; Website: www.wicksteedpark.co.uk. Great value for money touring caravan and campsite with 60 pitches set in 16 acres of beautiful parkland; daily entertainment, events, functions, rides and new facilities being added regularly; plenty to do for all the family.
Choosing Accommodation in Northamptonshire
Can’t decide where to stay in Northamptonshire? Or, perhaps you would like some more detailed information about accommodation available in Northamptonshire. Why not contact one of the many helpful Northamptonshire Tourist Information Centres (TICs). Members of staff at these centres have a wealth of local knowledge and are always happy to point you in the right direction.
Places that offer a range of different types of accommodation and make excellent bases for touring or doing business in Northamptonshire include: Brackley, Corby, Kettering, Northampton and Oundle. See article 'Visiting Northamptonshire' for individual TIC addresses, telephone numbers and contact details.
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What this means in tourist terms is that you’ll be spoilt for choice! From luxurious world-class, city hotels, country houses, guest houses, B&Bs and pub/inn-style accommodation to caravan and campsites, holiday chalets, self-catering cottages apartments, youth hostels or campus accommodation, Northamptonshire’s got the lot. The following are just a few suggestions of places to stay that are not far off the M1 and M40 motorways and main access routes, yet within easy reach of Northamptonshire’s many attractions :
Northamptonshire Hotels, Guest Houses & B&Bs
Crown Hotel: 20 Market Place, Brackley NN13 7DP; Tel: (day): 01280 702210. Charming ‘olde worlde’ thirteenth century coaching inn, overlooking Brackley’s market square; makes an excellent base for exploring Northamptonshire.
Hotel Elizabeth Rockingham: Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1AE; Tel: +44 (0) 870 116 2713; email enquiries:elizabeth.rockingham@elizabethhotels.co.uk . Friendly, modern hotel ideally situated for visiting the sites and attractions of Northamptonshire, e.g. Rockingham Castle close by.
Yew Tree House, The Green, Hinton-in-the-Hedges, Brackley, Nr Silverstone, NN13 5NG; Tel: +44 (0)1280 700547; website: www.yewtreehousebedandbreakfast.co.uk; enquiries email: pamelasprason@hotmail.com. Character, modern stone-built B&B accommodation with superb countryside views and within 50 metres of the village pub; conveniently located for the M40 and M1 and for visiting Silverstone, Althorp House, Sulgrave Manor, etc.
Wold Farm, Old Village, Northampton, NN6 9RJ; Tel: +44 (0)1604 781258; website: www.woldfarm.co.uk. Visit Britain award winning eighteenth century farmhouse with period furniture, oak beams, inglenook fireplace, etc.; situated in the tranquil village of Old; B&B accommodation offered in both farmhouse and garden cottage; ideally situated for visiting nearby attractions including: Brixworth seventh century Anglo-Saxon Church, Pitsford Water and Nature Reserve, Althorp House, Boughton House, Coton Manor Gardens, National Waterways Museum at Stoke Bruerne; Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit and Rockingham Motor Speedway are also within easy reach.
The Elms, Kislingbury, nr Northampton; Tel: +44 (0)1604 830326.
The King’s Head, Church Street, Wadenhoe, nr. Oundle; Tel: +44 (0)1832 720024; website: www.kingsheadwadenhoe.co.uk. Located in a conservation village on the River Nene; inn-style accommodation, bars and pub grub.
B&B Accommodation with a Difference
Are you looking for beautiful rural B&B accommodation in Northamptonshire that goes that extra mile? Check out the following:
The Old House, East End, Scaldwell, Northampton NN6 9LB; Tel: +44 (0)1604 880359; website: www.the-oldhouse.co.uk ; email enquiries to Mrs Margaret Vinton: mrsv2@mac.com. Go organic at The Old House, situated in the picturesque village of Scaldwell, this delightful B&B exudes rustic charm – open fires, period furnishings, inspirational organic menus; serves only the very best organic food, with, seasonal organic produce grown in the garden of The Old House.
Laundimer House, Bears Lane, Weldon, NN17 3LL; Tel: +44 (0)1536 206770; website: www.laundimerhouse.co.uk; email enquiries to: pauline@laundimerhouse.co.uk. Set amidst 63 acres of scenic farm land, Laundimer House offers the ultimate B&B experience. It even has its own private 520-yard grass air strip that can accommodate small, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters! Extra touches include a hospitality tray with home-made cakes and chocolates; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food available.
Northamptonshire Self-Catering Accommodation
East Haddon Grange Country Cottages, East Haddon Grange, East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DR; Tel: +44 (0)7979 661122; website: www.easthaddongrange.co.uk. Situated on a working farm, scenic surrounding countryside; 4 traditional stone-built cottages, equipped to a high standard (4 star English Tourism Council rating) that would appeal to both tourists and business clientele; conveniently located not far from the M1and a mere stone’s throw from Althorp House.
Ryehill Cottages, Holdenby Road, East Haddon, NN6 8JR; Tel: +44 (0)1604 770990; email: ryehillcottages@btinternet.co.uk; website: www.ryehillcottages.co.uk. Four self-catering cottages equipped to a high spec.; Self-Catering 4-Star England Tourism Council; delightful rural setting, yet easy access by road and rail; excellent base for exploring Northamptonshire’s attractions; pets accepted for a nominal charge.
Holiday Parks, Caravan & Campsites, Chalets
Billing Aquadrome Camp Site, Crow Lane, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA; Touring and camping booking Tel: +44 (0)1604 784948; website: www.billingaquadrome.com. Set amidst pleasant countryside, close to Northampton, Billing Aquadrome provides 400 electrical hook-up points; touring and camping facilities include: licensed restaurants, bars, kids’ funfair and amusements; own toilet and shower facilities for disabled visitors.
Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ; Tel: +44 (0)8700 621191; Email: enquiries@wicksteedpark.co.uk; Website: www.wicksteedpark.co.uk. Great value for money touring caravan and campsite with 60 pitches set in 16 acres of beautiful parkland; daily entertainment, events, functions, rides and new facilities being added regularly; plenty to do for all the family.
Choosing Accommodation in Northamptonshire
Can’t decide where to stay in Northamptonshire? Or, perhaps you would like some more detailed information about accommodation available in Northamptonshire. Why not contact one of the many helpful Northamptonshire Tourist Information Centres (TICs). Members of staff at these centres have a wealth of local knowledge and are always happy to point you in the right direction.
Places that offer a range of different types of accommodation and make excellent bases for touring or doing business in Northamptonshire include: Brackley, Corby, Kettering, Northampton and Oundle. See article 'Visiting Northamptonshire' for individual TIC addresses, telephone numbers and contact details.
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