The Cottage Soul
20 guests
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10 bedrooms, 16 beds
6 bathrooms
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This old dairy, set on the Burghley Estate, is a peaceful getaway for large groups and makes a pretty picture for small celebrations. Throughout the restoration of the dairy and its conversion into cottages, an emphasis remained on the history of this building, and plenty of the original features remain to make this a charming and comfortable stay. With two wings, it also grants everyone plenty of space, though the mezzanine bedrooms can only be accessed through several ground-floor rooms, which might not feel the most private. Still, it's a beautiful space, and the estate is within the Capability Brown Parkland, first landscaped in the early 1700s and still as lush and inviting, perfect for walks with the dogs.
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What to expect
Highlights
Take a walk to Burghley House, a historical landmark, minutes away
Prepare a Full English breakfast and enjoy it around the dining table
Run a luxurious bubble bath and soak tired limbs after a long day
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Home truths
We suggest hiring a car for ease – there's parking space for up to ten cars here.
A welcome hamper will get you started. If you'd like to stock up on anything, the nearest supermarket for stocking up is a ten-minute drive away.
There's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here. Some of the bedrooms feature a zip and link bed that can be arranged as a double or two single beds upon request. The four mezzanine bedrooms can only be accessed via ground-floor bedrooms, which might not feel entirely private.
Events may be allowed here – speak to your host.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
TV
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
10 bedrooms, 16 beds
6 bathrooms
Extras
Additional fees
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional fee, but must be kept off the furniture, sleeping in the boot room and not the bedrooms. They will also need supervision outside where the garden isn't entirely enclosed.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Northamptonshire
Battleground during the War of the Roses, Northamptonshire has stories pouring out from every nook and cranny. The villages dotting the countryside could still be in Tudor times, where thatch-roof cottages create shambling streets in the likes of Collyweston and Crick. Grander abodes come in the form of estate homes, like Althorp House, Boughton House and Sulgrave Manor, open to the public for tours of opulent rooms and rambles through...
Get around
Train station
Stamford (Lincs)
33 min
Train station
Peterborough
4 hr 3 min
Train station
Oakham
4 hr 24 min
Bus stop
Burghley House Gates
22 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
Events possible (with prior approval)
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Simon
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Simon and his team use their exceptional local knowledge to provide the best rural holiday homes. With you through every step of your holiday, they're always on hand to offer support. They'll take care of the details, so you can focus on creating lifelong memories.
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