Oundle Mill- Luxury Boutique Hotel - Beautifully set on the banks of the River Nene, this traditional watermill has been sympathetically refurbished to provide chic, stylish accommodation on the outskirts of the historic market town of Oundle. Formerly known as Barnwell Corn Mill, Oundle Mill aims to provide a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary d?cor amid peaceful, rural surroundings. Throughout the mill's bedrooms, function rooms, restaurant and bar you will find exposed oak beams alongside sleek Italian furniture. Oundle Mill's spectacular countryside setting provides an ideal setting for a range of country pursuits, including fishing, golf, walking and cycling. You can also enjoy a relaxing day of messing about on the river.

The Benefield Wheatsheaf - With wonderful views of unspoilt countryside, this charming former coaching inn has a peaceful, rural location in the heart of Northamptonshire, famously known as the Rose of the Shires. In the mid-17th century, the Benefield Wheatsheaf Country Inn and Restaurant was a coaching inn. Today, the building still retains many of its traditional original features while offering modern comfort, style and service. All of the en suite rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and TVs with Freeview digital channels. The oak-beamed bar, open fire and snug provide a warm atmosphere in which to enjoy real ales, fine wines and cocktails. The purpose-built Garden Room Restaurant has uninterrupted views of the beautiful surrounding countryside and access to the gardens for al fresco dining in the warmer months. The finest, freshest ingredients are sourced from carefully selected local suppliers and the inn's Seven Wells beef and lamb is all raised and prepared locally. A full traditional cooked English breakfast is included in the price Near both Oundle and Corby, the Benefield Wheatsheaf is the perfect rural hideaway, surrounded by beautiful, tranquil countryside.

Talbot Hotel - Said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots, this Elizabethan hotel has historic features and a cosy restaurant. Charm and character mix with modern facilities. The Talbot Hotel has oak beam, open fires and many other historic qualities. Some parts of the hotel come from Fotheringhay Castle. This includes the staircase, which Mary Queen of Scots walked down before being executed. Recently refurbished, the Talbot is beautifully old, but fully up-to-date, with en suite bedrooms, Wi-Fi access and free parking. The intimate restaurant and bar offer traditional British cuisine, fine wines and real ales. Oundle is a town with Georgian architecture and a 14th-century church. Close by is Lyveden New Bield, the remains of a cross-shaped 16th-century lodge. Peterborough (and its shopping centre) is just 10 miles (16 km) away.