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Fawsley Hall. Daventry.
As with many of Britain’s finest country houses, the Fawsley Hall of today is a product of restorations, developments and alterations over many centuries -
The oldest section of the house is the South Wing. Built in the early 1500s by its owner, Richard Knightley, much of the ground floor of the structure now houses the hotel’s restaurant. And directly above is the very room in which Queen Elizabeth I used during her stay in 1575 -
The Great Hall was constructed a little later in 1537, while the north wing was a product of Georgian architecture. The final addition to the house, the north east wing, was made in 1869.
It is also worth mentioning that Louisa Mary Bywater, who married Sir Rainald Knightley, befriended John Merrick (‘The Elephant Man’) and provided him with lodgings in a cottage on the estate.
Fawsley Hall offers a total of 58 bedrooms and suites, including that used by Elizabeth I (above left). For more information visit
The Saracen’s Head. Towcester.
Dating back at least four centuries, The Saracen’s Head has a rich local history. It is, however, its connection with Charles Dickens for which it is most renowned – the inn features in the great author’s very first novel, The Pickwick Papers.
'I say,' remonstrated Bob Sawyer, looking in at the coach
window, as they pulled up before the door of the Saracen's Head,
Towcester, 'this won't do, you know.'
window, as they pulled up before the door of the Saracen's Head,
Towcester, 'this won't do, you know.'
More Period Accommodation in Northamptonshire
Braunston
Castle Ashby
Falcon Hotel, The. A traditional English inn dating back to the late sixteenth century. Availability and guest reviews are available through Booking.com | The Falcon | LateRooms
Easton on the Hill
The Exeter Arms. A Grade-II listed building dating from the 18 th century, The Exeter Arms is located in a historic little village just a few miles from Stamford. Booking.com
Kettering
Oundle
Talbot Hotel, The. A largely seventeenth century structure, but features a staircase from Fotheringay Castle down which it is said Mary Queen of Scots walked to her execution. Booking.com
Wellingborough
The Hind. This Grade-II* listed building dates from the mid 1600’s and was reputedly used by Oliver Cromwell prior to the Battle of Naseby. Booking.com
For more period accommodation try our sections on Historic Holiday Cottages and Beautiful English Villages
We are always seeking to expand our guide to period accommodation. Any information concerning boutique hotels, old taverns offering rooms, country house hotels, traditional country inns or bed & breakfasts in Northamptonshire is always welcome. Those with the most fascinating of histories are our focus, but period buildings that have retained their original character are also welcome. We feature places for all budgets, but are interested only in hearing of those providing high-
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Historic Hotels in Northamptonshire
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The Saracen’s Head
The Talbot Hotel in Oundle
Rushton Hall