At Meadowview Cottages we offer 4 star self catering accommodation in a peaceful rural setting.
The cottages and log cabin lie at the heart of our 450 acre family farm and we aim to create a home from home for our guests. Whilst staying with us you will be able to experience life on a working farm, walk the tracks and footpaths passing through our fields and fish in our private lakes, which are stocked with carp, tench, roach and perch. We also provide a large play area for children to enjoy themselves within view of the cottages. All of our properties offer free wireless internet access allowing all of our visitors to keep in touch with friends and family at no extra cost. We regret that we are unable to accept pets in the cottages due to a number of working dogs on the farm. A copy of our downloadable brochure can be found here.
The self catering cottages lie in a peaceful, secluded valley offering panoramic views across beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
The thriving village of Long Buckby is 2 miles away and offers a large range of services including a bank, 2 supermarkets, a family run butcher's shop, chemist and a gift shop selling locally produced crafts. There is also a mainline railway station with hourly direct services to London and Birmingham. We are only 10 miles from Northampton and 15 minutes from the M1 and M6, offering easy access to the Midlands and putting all of its charm and history within easy reach. On our "contact us" page you will find a google map showing our location.
Larkrise is our exciting new development offering a unique visitor experience. It is a timber built Scandinavian log cabin which has three bedrooms and sleeps up to 6 people. It is set in the farm's orchard and has been built with a heavy emphasis on ecologically sound building principles. The cabin has its own garden complete with apple and pear trees, a herb nursery for guests to use for cooking and an enclosed play area making it ideal for families wishing to have friends and relatives visit during their stay.
The large open plan living and dining area has a high vaulted ceiling and double doors which lead out onto the covered veranda. The living room is equipped with a Freesat high definition TV, Blu Ray player and CD player so if you or your children wish to bring your favourite films or CD's with you you are welcome to. The master bedroom of Larkrise has a double bed with it's own en-suite shower room, we can also provide a cot if you are bringing a baby with you. The other two bedrooms are set up as twin rooms with full size single beds and have lovely views over open fields. These bedrooms share the main shower room which has level access into the shower for visitors with limited mobility. The kitchen has been equipped with everything you could wish for during your stay and includes a gas hob with an electric oven. We have also added free wireless internet access to the cabin.
Larkrise is heated by a state of the art air source heat pump which combined with a heat recovery system provides full heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer throughout the cabin, providing you with a very cosy stay. We have been amazed by the ability of this system which combined with the exceptional levels of insulation have helped contribute to our "excellent" rating for new buildings.
Outside Larkrise there is a barbecue and ample parking for you and any visitors you may have whilst staying with us. Our minimum stay is 3 nights and booking weeks normally run from Saturday to Saturday but if your arrival or departure falls on a different day we will do our best to accommodate you. The cabin is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and we ask that you vacate by 10am on the day of departure. If you wish to leave bags at the farmhouse outside of these times you can do by prior arrangement.
We have received funding to help expand our business and would like to acknowledge that this project has been supported through the Rural Development Programme for England, which is jointly funded by Defra and the European Union, and is delivered by East Midlands Development Agency (emda).
The Granary is a two bedroom self catering cottage sleeping five. It provides two storey accommodation and was converted, as the name suggests, from the original farm granary. It is a beautiful cottage with original exposed beams and sandstone walls two feet thick!
The en-suite master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has three full sized single beds, two of which are set up as bunks. Downstairs there is a large seperate wetroom providing level access for ease of entry. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and oil fired central heating along with a large lounge and dining area. There is a patio at the rear of the property, which is perfect for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening or having a barbecue on warm summer days. A cot is provided for parents with young children along with a high chair and stair gate. A sofa bed can also be arranged in the living room to provide temporary overnight facilities for friends or family.
Parking is provided for two cars but if you wish to have friends and family to visit whilst staying with us we can provide ample additional parking. The childrens play area at the front of the cottage provides plenty of room for football and cricket matches and we have several farm walks offering beautiful views and a chance to see what is happening on the rest of the farm.
Our all inclusive price includes heating, lighting, linen and towels and we provide wireless internet access to the cottage. There is no extra charge for this so there are no nasty surprises upon arrival. Our minimum let is for three nights and we run our booking weeks from Saturday to Saturday, but if your arrival or departure date falls on a different day we will do our best to accomodate you. The cottage is available on the day of arrival from 4pm. However, if you wish to leave bags etc at the farmhouse before this time you can do. We ask that the cottage is vacated by 10am on the day of your departure so that we have time to prepare it for our next guests.
The Coach House is a cosy single storey cottage sleeping five people in two bedrooms. Like The Granary this cottage is a barn conversion and was once used to house the coach and carts on the farm. The single storey layout of this cottage makes it ideal for families with young children and people with limited mobility.
The living room of The Coach House has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a large chandelier and double doors leading out on to the patio at the front of the cottage. In addition to oil fired central heating there is a large wood burning stove which creates a cosy feel during the winter months and we provide as much wood as you wish to use whilst staying with us. The en-suite master bedroom has a double bed and features exposed sandstone walls. The second bedroom has three full sized single beds (not set up as bunks) and an en-suite wetroom. For parents with young children we also provide a traditional wooden cot and highchair. The patio has a built in barbecue for warm summer evenings and seating from which to watch the animals and enjoy wonderful sunsets.
Parking is provided for two cars but if you wish to have friends and family visit whilst staying with us we can provide ample additional parking. The cottage overlooks the large childrens play area which is equipped with swings and a climbing frame with slide.
There are no hidden extras, our prices include all heating (and any logs for the wood burning stove), lighting, linen and towels and we have added wireless internet access to the cottage. We don't charge extra for this so there are no nasty surprises upon arrival. Our minimum let is for three nights and we run our booking weeks from Saturday to Saturday, but if your arrival or departure date falls on a different day we will do our best to accomodate you. The cottage is available on the day of arrival from 4pm. However, if you wish to leave bags etc at the farmhouse before this time you can do. We ask that the cottage is vacated by 10am on the day of your departure so that we have time to prepare it for our next guests.
The prices on this page are an illustration of our rental charges, please contact us for a figure based on your own particular dates and requirements.
January 2012: Both cottages are fully booked
February 2012: Both cottages are fully booked
March 2012: Prices range from £300 - £350 per week
April 2012: £350 - £400 per week
May 2012: Prices range from £350 - £375 per week
June 2012: Prices range from £375 - £450 per week
July 2012: £450 per week
August 2012: £450 per week
September 2012: Prices range from £375 - £400 per week
October 2012: Prices range from £275 - £350 per week
January 2012: Larkrise is fully booked
February 2012: Prices range from £350 - £375 per week
March 2012: Prices range from £400 - £450 per week
April 2012: £450 - £500 per week
May 2012: Prices range from £450 - £500 per week
June 2012: Prices range from £475 - £550 per week
July 2012: Larkrise is fully booked
August 2012: £550 per week
September 2012: Prices range from £475 - £500 per week
October 2012: Prices range from £375 - £450 per week
The rental costs shown on this page are based on one cottage, rented on a self catering basis for one week (Saturday to Saturday), by a party of 3 or more people. We offer a 10% discount to individuals and couples staying with us and discounts can also be negotiated for longer stays and repeat visits.
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Staying with us
Whilst staying at Meadowview Cottages you will get to experience life on a working farm and see where your food comes from. We will happily show you and your children the animals and crops in store and depending on the time of year you may see some of the plants and animals pictured in our album below. To view the pictures simply click on them, a second click on the selected picture will enlarge it. Click the cross to close again.
On this page we have put together a few of our favourite attractions which should give you an idea of the variety of activities available in our area.
Althorp House is the ancestral home of the Spencer family and offers an impressive range of attractions. From a tour of the house to the literary festival, a picnic at an open air concert and the award winning Diana exhibition, Althorp offers a diverse range of attractions. (5 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
The Saracens Head at Little Brington offers some of the best food in Northamptonshire and were runners up in the Pub Restaurant of the Year category in the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2009. The restaurant serves locally produced food with beef and lamb raised on our farm featuring on the menu. (10 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
Royal & Derngate Theatres, Northampton . The Royal and Derngate theatres offer a diverse range of entertainment, often featuring nationally recognised productions and acts. Redeveloped and reopened in 2006, the theatres provide great entertainment and value. (10 minutes by train or 30 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
Silverstone Circuit. Silverstone offers a variety of attractions from the major international events such as Formula 1 and MotoGP to indivdual rally experiences and track days. (30 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
Warwick Castle is one of England's finest castles and provides an excellent day out. The castle has a large number of attractions aimed at children but also provides tours and exhibitions for adults. This is one of our favourite attractions and is really worth a visit. (50 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
Heart of the Shires Shopping Village . A relaxed shopping environment in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside offering a wide range of shops set around a Victorian courtyard. (15 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
Northampton Saints . If you are looking for a top class sporting fixture whilst staying with us Franklin's Gardens is the place to go. Playing in the top tier of English rugby and featuring heavily in Europe, the Saints are pushing hard for the Premiership title. We suggest booking tickets in advance as most games are sell-outs. (10 minutes by train or 30 minutes by car from Meadowview Cottages)
London . Trains from Long Buckby arrive at Euston in London allowing easy connection to the tube system. Our cottages provide a convenient base for a day trip to London during your stay. (90 minutes by train from Meadowview Cottages)
Judith Jelley
Meadowview Cottages, Perkins Lodge Farm, Brington Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire. NN6 7NT.
Tel: 01327 843235
E-mail: judith_meadowviewcottages.co.uk
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