Lamport Hotels

New St, Oundle, Northamptonshire, England (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction NE)
Originally a part of Fotheringhay Castle, Mary Queen of Scots walked down the hotel's staircase to her execution. The intimate restaurant and cosy bar offer traditional British cuisine. Originally a part of Fotheringhay Castle, Mary Queen of Scots walked down the hotel's staircase to her execution. The intimate restaurant and cosy bar offer traditional British cuisine. The ghost of Mary Queen of Scots is said to haunt the Elizabethan Talbot Hotel. The oak staircase, and other parts of the building, were brought from the ruins of Fotheringhay Castle. It was down these steps that she walked to her execution. If all of this sinister historical association puts you off, you needn't worry, Queen Mary hasn't been sighted for over a week now. The hotel boasts oak beams, open fires and transformed windows. The intimate restaurant and cosy bar offer traditional British cuisine, fine wines and real ales. The Talbot has recently been fully refurbished, keeping its charm and character while bringing the facilities bang up to date. The four new feature suites are a wonderful addition. What's so special about us? The Talbot has 35 en-suite bedrooms including 4 beautiful feature rooms. With 4 meeting rooms, the hotel can cater for 100 conference delegates or 80 wedding guests, and holds a civil wedding licence. There is ample free car parking adjoining the hotel.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £34.00
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2,Church Street, Braunston-In-Rutland, Oakham, Rutland, England (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction N)
A unique picturesque 18th century inn situated close to Rutland Water, only 1 mile from the county town of Oakham. The Old Plough is within easy reach of Nottingham, Peterborough and Leicester, as well as the A1 and M1 motorway. Recently taken over by the Grainstore Brewery, The Old Plough has undergone extensive refurbishment to its en-suite rooms, resulting in us obtaining the aa Red Diamond Award. Whether you visit us for our speciality 'Cuisine a la Biere' menu in the conservatory, a bar snack from the specials board in the bar, or a relaxing afternoon in our garden with a barbecue, you are assured of a very warm welcome. We have a twin or double bedded room fully-equipped with the disabled in mind.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £30.00
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9-11 North Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England (28.3 miles, 45.5 km, direction SW)
A majestic 17th century building, with an elegant restaurant that offers an imaginative menu and good service. Food is also served on the terrace of the large enclosed garden. The Cromwell, having recently benefited from a refurbishment, has 23 en- suite rooms, a conference/meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people, and there is free parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel is centrally located in Banbury close to all the amenities and a lively night life. An ideal base from which to visit the beautiful Cotswold villages, as well as Oxford, Cheltenham and Cirencester.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £29.00
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219 Watling Street West, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction S)
The History of the Saracens Head, stretching back more than 400 years, is featured in Charles Dickens' 1st novel, The Pickwick Papers, and now blends into the atmosphere and splendour of this restored hotel. Today, the Saracens Head Hotel is the centrepiece of modern life in Towcester, much as it has been for centuries. The same homely comforts which were enjoyed by Charles Dickens when visiting Towcester have been restored and blended with today's luxuries. The continuing story of this hotel proudly offers excellent standards of comfort and service to the discerning guest. The Residents' Lounge, with its original open fireplace and leaded windows, provides an impressive classic surrounding for guests to meet visitors or to retire with a book. Saracens Head Hotel is one of the closest hotels to the Silverstone motor racing circuit, the home of British motorsport. Milton Keynes and Northampton are approximately 10 miles. Due to the nature and age of the building, there is not a lift.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £29.00
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72-74 High Street, Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England (21.2 miles, 34.2 km, direction S)
This historic hotel is situated in the high street of Stony Stratford. The town has for centuries occupied an important position on the old Roman Watling Street, the Cock has stood since 1470. In 1742 the great fire of Stont Stratford was started by a chambermaid in the adjacent Bull hotel. Fearfull that she would lose her position for burning a sheet while ironing, she stuffed it up the chimney, starting a blaze that rapidly spread and destroyed both inns and the old church. When the Cock was rebuilt it included wealth of ironwork projecting over the street which can still be seen today. During the hayday of coach ravel there were as many as 100 coaches coming it the town everyday. The inn was the offical stop for the Manchester flyer, with a 25 minute stop for dinner. The phrase 'a cock and bull story' derives from 18th and 19th century travellers telling hair-raising 'tales of the road' on arrival at the Cock and the nearby Bull public house. The Cock Features in nursery rhymes too. travellers could hire horses from the inns, and it was a \"cock horse\" that was hired to ride to Banbury Cross. The hotel's Brasserie Restaurant boasts an innovative a la carte menu whilst the popular Market Bar serves a wide variety of freshly prepared bar meals and snacks. The hotel is within easy reach of Towcester racecourse, Silverstone Circuit and Milton Keynes Bowl.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £24.00
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