Holiday Homes and Cottages Northamptonshire
Where Where the Oxford canal meets the Grand Union canal and several major rivers have their source in a county that is effectively a watershed between the Severn and the Wash, a holiday cottage in Northamptonshire will never be far from a watercourse which more than compensates for not being beside the sea. Even so, a day trip to the nearest beach is not out of the question when the towns and villages of east Northamptonshire will be less than an hour's journey away from the east coast of England - even though you might have to get out of bed early if you're planning having breakfast in a seaside cafe! But boating, fishing and watersports are popular activities with those renting holiday homes in Northamptonshire each year without them ever having to consider travelling to the coast, and with miles of beautiful countryside waiting to be explored on foot, by cycle or on horse-back, an outdoor activity vacation is the perfect way to discover the excellent versatility and incredible diversity of natural environments that exist within easy reach of any holiday cottage in Northamptonshire.
Besides finding a wealth of opportunities for sporting and recreational pursuits available to anyone spending a week or two at one of the region's many quality holiday cottages, Northamptonshire is a county that boasts more than its fair share of medieval architecture, with a rich variety of stately homes and ancient castles and churches that will appeal to those who are more interested in the fascinating history of England. Bed and breakfasts and self catering cottages in Northamptonshire can be found in a number of of quiet rural villages and bustling market towns where an authentic experience of country life awaits those with a love of rural custom and tradition. Yet a good helping of urban culture is promised to anyone hoping to devote plenty of time to investigating the superb shopping, dining and entertainment facilities that exist in larger county towns, like Corby, Kettering and Northampton as holiday homes in locations like these can still let you discover a real sense of history hidden amongst an atmosphere of modern vibrancy.
While cottage rentals and bed and breakfasts in Northamptonshire will put you in what is often referred to as 'the county of squires and spires', it will soon become apparent why this is once you realise that this is a region of England that dates back at least as far as Roman times and has gained renown for its unique architectural heritage and the extraordinary number of wealthy country estates that once littered a landscape dominated by farmland. Cottesbroke Hall, Althorp House and Barnwell Manor are just three famous examples of the kind of houses that once provided home for land owners and nobility across the county - some of which still do - and even though you might not find quite as many bedrooms or such a big garden at your chosen holiday cottage in Northamptonshire, you'll still discover all the space, luxury and privacy you need to make this one of your favourite destinations in England for a family vacation!