Susan’s guide for The Loft, The Barn and The Cottage, Clipston
Things to do, places to Eat and where to explore
There is so much to do and see in our little corner of paradise.
Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon tea at the Farm shop where you can also buy locally grown produce and organic meats and fresh fish.
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Farndon Fields Farm Shop
Farndon RoadBreakfast, Lunch and Afternoon tea at the Farm shop where you can also buy locally grown produce and organic meats and fresh fish.
Fun for the whole family at this petting farm with its own cafe
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Mini Meadows Farm
Fun for the whole family at this petting farm with its own cafe
G & Tea Leaf
Gumley RoadTea Rooms at Foxton Locks - open 10 until 4 pm
Trip to see how industrial britain of the 1850s worked with the amazing locks.
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Foxton-Schleusen
Gumley RoadTrip to see how industrial britain of the 1850s worked with the amazing locks.
Just on our doorstep, Grade 1 gardens and house visit including nice cakes. Check opening times on their web site as they vary. If you are coming for an event then stay at the The Loft !
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Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Main RoadJust on our doorstep, Grade 1 gardens and house visit including nice cakes. Check opening times on their web site as they vary. If you are coming for an event then stay at the The Loft !
Daytime cafe with great food, including vegetarian and vegan options on the village green.
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The Bowden Stores
3 The GrnDaytime cafe with great food, including vegetarian and vegan options on the village green.
The Lighthouse
9 Station StGreat Fish restaurant
It doesn't get more traditional than this thatched pub with good food and welcome by Kate and Tim.
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The Bakers Arms
Main StreetIt doesn't get more traditional than this thatched pub with good food and welcome by Kate and Tim.
The Bull's Head
Our own village pub - good food and local ales.
The George at Great Oxendon
Harborough RoadRestaurant and Pub near us.
The Red Lion
5 Main StOur 2nd nearest pub, also serving food
Bike Rentals, walks and a cafe make this a fun day out - 20 mins drive from us.
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Pitsford Water
Bike Rentals, walks and a cafe make this a fun day out - 20 mins drive from us.
Ascough's Bistro
24-26 St Mary's RdFine dining - Market Harborough
Hambleton Bakery
12 Church StPosh bakery including cakes and pork pies from Hambleton Bakery.
Great cafe in Art Deco building by the amazing flower garden in Welland Valley park - a large kids playground nearby makes for fun for the whole family.
The Cafe @ Welland Park
Welland Park RoadGreat cafe in Art Deco building by the amazing flower garden in Welland Valley park - a large kids playground nearby makes for fun for the whole family.
Little Ones love soft play. Mini's is large, fun and thankfully serve caffeinated drinks for big people too !
Mini Mischiefs
Rockingham RoadLittle Ones love soft play. Mini's is large, fun and thankfully serve caffeinated drinks for big people too !
55 minutes fastest train to London St Pancras where you can connect to Eurostar and direct trains to London Gatwick airport. Direct service to Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Luton Airport and East Midlands Airport (parkway).
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Market Harborough station
Saint Mary's Road55 minutes fastest train to London St Pancras where you can connect to Eurostar and direct trains to London Gatwick airport. Direct service to Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Luton Airport and East Midlands Airport (parkway).
A whole day out for the family. Rent bikes or canoe around Rutland Water, lunch in the cafes or in Hambleton village, Aquatic Park during the summer season and way more. Boat trips and more.
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Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneA whole day out for the family. Rent bikes or canoe around Rutland Water, lunch in the cafes or in Hambleton village, Aquatic Park during the summer season and way more. Boat trips and more.
The Finch's Arms
Oakham RoadLunch on your day trip to Hambleton and Rutland water.
The Old Barn Inn
Main StreetIt doesn't get more English than this...
Good food and small bar- There is a market in the square on a friday! Good stop on the way to or back from Rutland Water.
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Don Paddy's
8 Market PlGood food and small bar- There is a market in the square on a friday! Good stop on the way to or back from Rutland Water.
It's a little drive but Alan and his team will never let you down - foryour Chinese food fix ! Flambe prawns in pernod - wow !
Yum Sing Cantonese Restaurant
11 Leicester RdIt's a little drive but Alan and his team will never let you down - foryour Chinese food fix ! Flambe prawns in pernod - wow !
Good Food and traditional pub settings if you are exploring through the Langtons and up.
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The Fox & Hounds
6 Somerby RoadGood Food and traditional pub settings if you are exploring through the Langtons and up.
Small Chain restaurant - but a nice menu of italian and med cooking makes for a nice family meal out in Market Harborough.
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Wildwood
6A Cathedral SquareSmall Chain restaurant - but a nice menu of italian and med cooking makes for a nice family meal out in Market Harborough.
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneBird Watching and Beautiful scenery.
Literally on our Front door is the site of the Battle of Naseby - where the Royalist and Parliament armies slugged out the future of hundreds of years of democracy in the United Kingdom.
Obelisk, Site Of Windmill, Battle of Naseby
Clipston RoadLiterally on our Front door is the site of the Battle of Naseby - where the Royalist and Parliament armies slugged out the future of hundreds of years of democracy in the United Kingdom.
Donington Park Rennstrecke
World Famous Circuit - 45 minutes from our door.
Site of many events including the Horse trials, concerts and car rallys. Only a 45 minute drive from our front door.
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Burghley House
Site of many events including the Horse trials, concerts and car rallys. Only a 45 minute drive from our front door.
The Grand Prix of course - 44 minutes drive from our front door.
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Silverstone-Rennstrecke
Silverstone CircuitThe Grand Prix of course - 44 minutes drive from our front door.
Beautiful restored ancestral home with stunning grounds and restaurant, also home to the outdoor theatre and 15 minutes drive from our front door if you are going to a performance.
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Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre
Lutterworth RoadBeautiful restored ancestral home with stunning grounds and restaurant, also home to the outdoor theatre and 15 minutes drive from our front door if you are going to a performance.
Brand new farm park with indoor wooden sofplay area and good cafe - lots of fun for everyone. Animal petting and outdoor play area too with tractor park and with water fountain and wooden play area.
Windmill Farm Park
Langton RoadBrand new farm park with indoor wooden sofplay area and good cafe - lots of fun for everyone. Animal petting and outdoor play area too with tractor park and with water fountain and wooden play area.