Castle Farm Guest HouseFotheringhay, Peterborough, PE8 5HZ
Telephone: 01832 226200
Fax: 01832 226200
English Tourism Council 4 Diamonds
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A delightful Riverside Location
Located in the beautiful county of Northamptonshire - Rose of the Shires
Ideal for an overnight stay, short break or even longer holiday
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There can be few counties in England with quite such a fascinating past as Northamptonshire, let alone one with so many historic houses, fine churches and monuments.
To the north and east lies Rockingham Forest, once annexed by William the Conqueror as his personal hunting ground and still with large tracts of woodland. It is excellent touring country, dotted with unspoilt pretty stone villages and the attractions of Rockingham Castle, Thomas Tresham's follies, Kirby Hall and the ancient market towns of Oundle and Stamford to name but a few.
Here, as with elsewhere in the county, water is a special feature of the quiet rolling countryside and the rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs will keep many a fisherman and birdwatcher happy. Ramblers, golfers and horse riders are also well catered for.
In the south and west you'll find other hidden treasures such as Althrop, Cannons Ashby, Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum and Sulgrave Manor. These, together with a variety of gardens, animal parks, antique, craft and farm shops, pubs and restaurants provide a thoroughly relaxing and richly rewarding holiday experience.
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| Castle Farm Guest House is in a delightful riverside location. This tastefully converted farmhouse sits at one end of what is arguably, one of the county's most picturesque and well known villages.
Across the farmyard is the mound of the castle where Richard III was born in 1452 and the ill fated Mary Queen of Scots spent her last days when she was imprisoned and finally executed in 1587.
There is a comfortable lounge which has an open fire and views across the river and meadows of the Nene Valley. |
|  | Accommodation consists of 4 twin bedded rooms plus 1 double and 1 double. Two of the twin bedded rooms convert easily into family rooms and all are en suite.
Tea and coffee facilities, guests own lounge, baby sitting service and laundry facilities are all available.
Recommended in the Elizabeth Gundrey book "Staying off the Beaten Track".
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Castle Farm House makes an ideal base for the businessman, offering a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a "home from home" feel.
Ideally located for easy access to main routes and a peaceful and relaxing escape at the end of the day.
The location offers private fishing from the garden and many opportunities are available within a short distance.
The surrounding area is also ideal for walking, cycling and sailing at nearby Rutland Water.
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| Local Places of Interest | St Mary's and all Saints Church, Fotheringhay
Almost on cathedral scale and dating from the 15th Century, with a mass of windows. A former collegiate church reduced to half its size in the reign of Edward VI. Superb riverside position.
|  | Burghley House - The home of the Cecil family for over 400 years. The house is situated on the edge of the town of Stamford within a Deer Park landscaped by Capability Brown. There are 18 magnificent state rooms open to visitors filled with fine pictures, furniture, porcelain, tapestries and painted ceilings. The house is open seven days a week from Easter to early October.
Rockingham Castle - Built by William the Conqueror. Still the home of the Watson family as it has been since 1530. Fine rooms with furniture, pictures, china and armour, collected over 400 years. Commanding views over four counties. 12 acres of gardens. Gift shop and teas.
Elton Hall - House dating back to 1474, lived in by the Proby family since the early 17th century. Fascinating mixture of styles, reflecting the tastes and interests of succeeding generations. Many art treasures. Gardens and teas.
Fortheringhay is in a central position with easy access to main roads and main towns, East of England Showground, Oundle and Uppingham Schools
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The following maps will be helpful -
The Ordinance Survey 1.50,000 Landranger Series of Great Britain, sheet numbers 141 (Kettering and Corby), and 142 (Peterborough), available from booksellers, newsagents and some tourist information centres, where details of other local walks are available. Amongst the most popular is the Nene Valley Way Walk.
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