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House Sleeps 5 with Garden and Parking

(Ref. 1203804)

Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Parking available
  • Enclosed garden with barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles

The property

House Sleeps 5 with Garden and Parking is a well-equipped house set in Great Oakley, Northamptonshire.

Boasting an enclosed garden and parking, this abode offers a practical and well-placed base for families and friends keen to enjoy a rural setting with everyday conveniences close at hand.

Pull up, park the car, and step through the private entrance, where the sense of arrival is immediate and unhurried.

From outside, the house feels neatly tucked into its surroundings, with the reassurance of an enclosed garden waiting to be discovered later in the day.

Head indoors, leave coats and shoes by the door, and move through into the sitting room, where soft seating invites you to stretch out after the journey, switch on the TV, and ease into time away together.

This is a space made for slow mornings with coffee, relaxed evenings with a favourite programme, and moments spent planning the next day’s adventures.

From here, wander through to the kitchen diner, where daily routines quickly fall into place.

Walk across the flooring into a room designed for shared moments, with worktops ready for chopping and stirring, appliances close to hand for easy meal preparation, and space to gather around the table once everything is ready.

The fridge freezer keeps fresh produce chilled for the week, the oven and hob support everything from simple breakfasts to evening meals, and the kettle is never far from reach when another cup of tea calls.

After a day outdoors, the washing machine takes care of well worn clothes, leaving you free to relax.

When it is time to settle for the night, head upstairs to find three bedrooms arranged with family stays in mind.

The first double bedroom offers a calm place to switch off, while the second double provides an equally restful retreat at the end of the day.

The third bedroom, with a single bed, is well suited to a younger guest, making it a natural choice for families travelling with children.

The bathroom, with a shower over the bath, offers flexibility for both quick starts and slower evenings, while the additional shower room with a walk in shower adds extra ease to the morning routine.

Step back outside to enjoy the enclosed garden, where time naturally slows.

Fire up the barbecue, carry plates outdoors, and linger over food and conversation as the evening draws in.

With the garden fully enclosed, it offers a reassuring space for children to play while adults relax nearby.

Everything you need is within easy reach, with shops, supermarkets, pubs and cafés all close enough to walk to, making it simple to pick up essentials or head out for a meal without needing the car.

Nearby Corby and Kettering open up a wider choice of shopping, dining and days out, while the surrounding countryside invites gentle exploration.

For memorable trips further afield, spend a day at a historic castle where stone walls frame sweeping views, richly furnished rooms reveal stories of centuries past, and landscaped gardens provide a lovely setting for a leisurely stroll.

Families will enjoy a visit to a well known park filled with rides, open green space and lakeside paths, where laughter carries across the grounds and picnics stretch into the afternoon.

For something slower paced, step aboard a heritage railway and watch the countryside roll by from your carriage window, pausing at traditional stations before returning the same way.

Settle into House Sleeps 5 with Garden and Parking and start exploring.

Where you’ll be staying

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GREAT OAKLEY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Corby 3.6 miles; Kettering 5.3 miles

Great Oakley is a well-established countryside village resting just south-west of Corby, with Kettering a short drive away. The village is known for its long estate heritage, historic buildings and leafy lanes, and offers a welcome mix of local features including St Michael’s Church, the village hall and surrounding walking routes through open fields and woodland. Dining options include the Spread Eagle and the Oakley Hay Beefeater, while essentials can be picked up locally at Morrisons Daily, with Aldi and further supermarkets available nearby in Corby. For days out, Wicksteed Park sits within easy reach, offering landscaped parkland, lakeside walks and family attractions, while Boughton House, often described as the ‘English Versailles’, provides grand architecture, formal gardens and sweeping parkland to explore. For more peaceful outdoor time, King’s Wood Nature Reserve lies close by, with woodland trails and open glades ideal for gentle walks, all balancing Great Oakley’s rural setting with the convenience of nearby town amenities.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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