The East Wing is a lovely, spacious and comfortable accommodation for couples looking to enjoy the area. Situated in the pretty village of Sutton Bassett on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, with the county of Rutland close by. The open plan living, and dining room has spectacular views of the meadow where you can often see the cows grazing. The well-equipped kitchen has all you need if you rather have a quiet night in with some home cooked supper and the private garden and patio is the ideal place to enjoy a drink in the evening sun. The large en-suite boasts both a shower cubicle and corner bath leading from the kingsize double bedroom.
The historic and pleasant town of Market Harborough is 2 miles away where you can enjoy an array of high street and independent shops and eateries and has a trainline direct to St Pancras in under an hour. Rutland Water is under 20 miles and has much to offer including cycling and walking routes, water sports, fishing and bird watching centres including hides for observing nesting ospreys in season. The local towns within easy reach include Oakham, Uppingham, Kettering, Northampton, Melton Mowbray, and Stamford. Eyebrook Reservoir is another lovely place to visit for beautiful walks and trout fishing. Foxton locks are 6 miles away which consists of a magnificent flight of ten immaculate working lock gates with a museum and lovely pub. Walks along the tow path are recommended. Other places of interest include Althorp House, Diana’s final resting place, Barnsdale Gardens, Rockingham Castle, Burghley House; where the annual horse trials are held, Kirby Hall and many attractions and shopping that the city of Leicester has to offer including the National Space Centre. There are also historic battle sites nearby including Bosworth and Naseby.

These three beautiful, comfortable, single-storey cottages, Graham Cottage (UK35385), Len Cottage (UK35386) and Alice Cottage (UK35387) are located in a stunning rural area of Northamptonshire on the owner’s working farm. Originally traditional farm buildings, these properties were converted in 2006 into accommodation of a very good standard and are well equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Located ½ mile from a quiet B road and surrounded by fields, wildlife and panoramic views, this is the perfect place in which to relax, unwind and enjoy these pleasant surroundings. Len Cottage and Graham Cottage both sleep four guests in two bedrooms, and Alice Cottage sleeps two guests. Alice Cottage can be interconnected with Len Cottage to make a three bedroom property. Alice Cottage has also been adapted for accessible use and is M1 and M2 compliant. Each property has use of a garden, where you can enjoy the sunsets on a warmer evening.
There are over five miles of footpaths and bridleways on the farm that you can discover from the doorstep, and with gentle rolling countryside, this location is perfect for cycling fans. Situated between Peterborough, Northampton and Cambridge, there is much to to and see in this area. The market towns of Oundle and Thrapston are both under 5 miles away where you can enjoy shopping at their open air markets, high streets and dine at an array of pubs, cafés and restaurants.
Northamptonshire and the surrounding area boasts many historic and stately homes including Althorp House (Princess Diana’s ancestral home), Castle Ashby, Sulgrave Manor, Rockingham Castle, Wimpole Hall, Burghley House and Lyvedon, near Oundle. Fun for all the family can be found at Wickstead Park, 14 miles away, which is a charming family theme park dating back to the 1920s. The historic university city of Cambridge, where you can enjoy punting on the River Cam, is just over 30 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests. Alice Cottage (ref UK35387) and Len Cottage (ref UK35386) can also be interconnected.