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About Guilsborough

Hidden amongst leafy lanes and glorious poppy fields of the undulating Northamptonshire countryside, lies the peaceful village of Guilsborough. Vast agricultural lands dominate the landscape, relieved by the rippling waters of Hollowell Reservoir. The reservoir is widely used for sailing, windsurfing, fishing, and with a rich variety of wildfowl and birdlife, it has become a Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts. The lanes in these parts often echo to the sound of the Hunt, for this is famous hunting country, for decades members of the aristocracy and Royalty have hunted this beautiful region.

The houses all around are mostly of ancient glowing, mellow stone, with tiny leaded windows. One such house, found close-by is enchanting Coton Manor. Picturesque by any standards, this handsome 17th-century house is further complimented by the surrounding 10 acre garden initially laid out by the present owners grandparents during the 1920's. It is an English garden at its very best with glorious old roses and clematis, rambling the walls of the house.

Arranged on a gently sloping site, the garden looks to be totally un-contrived. From the beautiful York stone terraces embellished with attractive, colourful pots overflowing with verbena, salvia and other cheerful flowers, to the outer reaches of the grounds. It is truly a garden full of interest where, round every corner, there is a delightful surprise.

There is a wooded area which in spring is carpeted with vibrant Bluebells and a newly planted wild flower meadow attracts Butterflies and other wildlife species. Formal gardens, enclosed by yew and holly hedges, include a herb garden and a Mediterranean bank. The well manicured lawns are interspersed with lofty trees, providing shady cover on a sun-drenched after-noon. A colourful dimension is added by graceful Flamingo, cranes and other exotic birds strutting around the grounds.

A thoughtful addition to the garden introduced several years ago, is the Groom's Cottage Restaurant where mouth watering dishes are served during the afternoon.

Other delightful visits within easy driving distance of Guilsborough and Coton include; Althorp Hall, girlhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales. Cottesbrooke Hall, Lamport Hall and Kelmsmarsh Hall.

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Recommended attractions near Guilsborough

Coton Manor Wildlife Garden	(1.5 miles, 2.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Althorp	(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Brampton Valley Way Country Park	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Brixworth Country Park	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Pitsford Reservoir	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Stanford Hall	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Daventry Country Park	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Abington Park Museum	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Foxton Locks	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Sywell Reservoir Country Park	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Billing Aquadrome	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Rushton Triangular Lodge	(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Wicksteed Park	(13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Draycote Water	(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Guilsborough

Lamport, in the county of Northamptonshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)
Tranquil Northamptonshire village set in fine countryside. Noted for splendid Lamport Hall built in the 17th-century and home of the Isham family for over 400 years.
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Stanford on Avon, in the county of Northamptonshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW)
Picturesque village straddling the banks of the River Avon.
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Northampton, in the county of Northamptonshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)
The landscape of Northampton is dotted with reminders of its illustrious history. Despite the great fire of 1675 when much of...
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Rothwell, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northamptonshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)
Interesting market town, with a long history, its market charter was granted in 1204.
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Rugby, in the county of Warwickshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction W)
This town is the home of Rugby public school, the place where William Webb Ellis carried the ball instead of kicking it, and thus, in 1823 the game of Rugby football was born.
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Foxton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N)
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Everdon, in the county of Northamptonshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
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Badby, in the county of Northamptonshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SW)
Badby is an attractive village spread around a hillside. It shows a confection of pretty cottages, some of which are thickly thatched with creeper climbing up to pretty dormer windows.
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Dunchurch, in the county of Warwickshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)
Dunchurch is located south of Rugby and just a short distance from the pleasures of the Oxford Canal. It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century.
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Rushton, in the county of Northamptonshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)
The picturesque village of Rushton set between Desborough and Rothwell is famous for the Rushton Triangular Lodge built in 1593 by Roman Catholic Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise the Holy Trinity.
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Wistow, in the county of Leicestershire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction N)
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Stoke Bruerne, in the county of Northamptonshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction S)
Lying just south of Northampton this beautiful canal village offers a wealth of interest to any boating enthusiast or any country lover.
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Hallaton, in the county of Leicestershire (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction NE)
Easter Monday sees the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne engaged in a riotous 'bottle kicking' contest which is said to have pagan origins.
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Rockingham, in the county of Northamptonshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NE)
This pretty village has a rising main street flanked by sturdy stone houses.
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Ryton-on-Dunsmore, in the county of Warwickshire (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction W)
Located in the countryside between Rugby and Coventry, this delightful village is probably best known for it's ancient parish church.
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Nearby travel help

Long Buckby Station	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW)
M1 Junction 17	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)
M1 Junction 18	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)
Northampton Station	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SE)
Birmingham International Airport	(31.4 miles, 50.6 km, direction W)
East Midlands Airport	(35.7 miles, 57.4 km, direction NW)
Guilsborough to London	(69.5 miles, 111.9 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Guilsborough

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Guilsborough center
Highgate House, A Sundial Group Venue 4 Star Guest Accommodation	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction E)
Kilworth House	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW)
Holiday Inn Northampton West M1 Junc 16	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S)
The Globe Hotel	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
Best Western Lime Trees Hotel	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SE)
Paramount Daventry Hotel	(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW)
Coach House	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE)
Sedgebrook Hall	(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)
Copperfield Hotel	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE)
Best Western Three Swans Hotel	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)
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