Second generation family run restaurant serving high quality Italian cuisine. Regular winner of the best restaurant in Northamptonshire and one of our favourite places to eat anywhere, book early to avoid disappointment as it is very popular

The Olde Victoria is a friendly traditional pub. Offering a large beer garden, cosy bar and newly refurbished restaurant serving good quality pub food and more. Perfect place to unwind after a day out or after a walk and just a short stroll from the barn.

Kushboo, located on the High Street moments away from the barn, is a traditional Indian restaurant serving a varied selection of tasty indian cuisine, all the classics plus some unique house specialities. There is also a cocktail bar upstairs and they also offer a takeaway/delivery service.

Bodrum is a traditional Turkish restaurant set in a courtyard just back from the High Street directly opposite the barn. It is a lovely friendly place to go with a large seating area serving delicious BBQ Anatolian food.

Located approx. 2.5miles away in the village of Cranford, is the Red Lion public house, serving good quality food in the bar areas and glass restaurant. They also have a large covered decked area outside.

The Pig and Waffle is the sister pub to the Red Lion at Cranford and is in the pretty village of Grafton Underwood. They serve a selection of authentic tapas food alongside brunch items such as burgers and breakfasts.

The Snooty Fox is the third pub in the Greedy Gordons group that includes the Red Lion and Pig and Waffle and is considered their flagship offering. Located in the village of Lowick, 8.5 miles from the barn, it has a wide offering of premium food, including top quality steaks and lobster. It also serves an excellent Sunday Lunch menu. It is very popular and so booking is advisable.

Ember is an award winning restaurant located in the nearby town of Wellingborough (approx. 6 miles drive from the barn). It is relatively new on the scene but has quickly become a go to venue. The food is a small plates/tapas format of high quality food predominantly cooked and smoked over open coals in the restaurant. They also own the No 13 cocktail bar next door to the restaurant. Booking is strongly advised particularly at the weekends as it is very popular.

The Lilacs is a traditional style pub in the nearby village of Isham, and is a pleasant and easy walk across the fields and river Ise, walking directions are found on our walking routes page. It has a friendly bar area with darts board in the front and a large restaurant to the back.

Beckworth Emporium is a popular garden centre and food hall with a large restaurant located outside Mears Ashby (6.5 miles), serving a range of food from breakfasts, through light snacks and sandwiches to full meals. The restaurant is located at the back of the big food hall that sells a large amount of luxury and local produce from potatoes to pate and pastries. The restaurant is very popular and cannot be booked, so there can be a wait at busy times, however, a pager is supplied so that you can browse the food hall and garden centre whilst you wait.

The Tollemache Arms bills itself as the quintessential country pub. The pub itself is a very attractive thatched and stone building and had a large garden with sweeping views over the Welland Valley and a good play area for children. They serve a range of high quality food and drink and regularily win many awards.

This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been owned by the same family 450 years.

Discover one of Britain’s grandest and best-preserved stately homes and filming location for the 2012 film of Les Misérables starring Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman and the 2023 film Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix. As well as the splendours of the House, you can also enjoy the 18th-century landscaped gardens, woodlands and a grand country park.  Usually, it is open every Easter and August for guided tours and at other times of the year for special events. Groups can visit year round by appointment.

This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each side. On the entrance front is the inscription ‘Tres Testimonium Dant’ (‘there are three that give witness’), a Biblical quotation from St John’s Gospel referring to the Trinity. It is also a pun on Tresham’s name; his wife called him ‘Good Tres’ in her letters.

Enjoy a great day out at Kirby Hall, exploring the beautiful grounds and rich decoration of one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th century houses.  

Step back in time through the new interactive exhibition ‘Kirby Hall: Rise and Fall’ and discover its intriguing past, including once being owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor, and the visits of King James I when on royal progress.

Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age.

Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete and virtually unaltered since work stopped on his death in 1605.

There are tranquil moats, viewing terraces and an Elizabethan orchard to explore, as well as an enigmatic garden lodge covered in religious symbols. The full extent of Sir Thomas's symbolic design remains unexplained to this day.

Wicksteeds Park is a Grade II listed Theme Park on the outskirts of Kettering built by local wealthy industrialist, Charles Wicksteed, and opened in 1921 and is free to enter by foot. There is a lot of free play equipment for children of all ages, cafes and paid for rides (tickets or wristbad). You can also go around the lake on the minature railway (tickets/wristband required). 

Rushden Lakes shopping centre is located 7miles from Hilly Farm and offers a lakeside shopping and leisure experience.

There is a wide selection of High street and independent stores, many and varied eating options, multi-screen cinema, play areas, water activities and lakeside walks.

Free access and parking for 5 hours. EV charging available.

Situated in Irchester Country Park (also well worth a visit, with lots of trails, a large free play area and café), is the tree-top adventure course Jungle Parc. Featuring many zip-wires and climbing challenges, there are two courses, the Adventurer course (4 years +, height restrictions apply)) and the Explorer course (10 years +).

West Lodge Farm is an award winning farm park where children and adults of all ages can have hands on experiences of farm and country life. There are many opportunities to explore the whole farm; the livestock, the walks and nature trails, the fields, the streams and the machinery.

Visitors can also handle the rabbits and guinea pigs in cuddle corner, take a pony ride, watch the very popular sheep race or play in the adventure playground.

Nestled in rolling rural Northamptonshire, Pitsford Water offers something for everyone. A lovely blend of woodland, meadow and grassland, there are stunning views over the water, making it a great setting for walking, cycling, fishing, sailing, watersports and birdwatching.

And with a well-marked, hard-surfaced seven-mile waterside track, you’ll have a great day out whatever your ability. In partnership with Brixworth Country Park, just a stone’s throw away, we’re the ideal spot for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or a family day out.