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Scandinavian style lodge on lake & golf course (#41165)

Northampton, Midlands, England

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Description of the Northampton vacation cabin rental

The lakeside lodge is situated within the grounds of Overstone Park Golf and Leisure Resort which is set in 165 acres of Victorian parkland within which there is an 18-hole golf course and two tennis courts. The lodges are in small clusters and line the banks of a 21 acre fishing lake to the rear and overlook the golf course at the front.

The ground floor consists of a lounge/dining room 16' x 22'6' which leads to a large terrace deck 16' x 10' backing on to the lake. There is also a galley kitchen and a shower room/cloakroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with a small terrace overlooking the lake and the other looking on to the golf course, together with a fitted bathroom with shower.

The lodge is situated at the end of a terrace of four similar properties and is a perfect holiday or weekend destination for a small family group or two couples, although there are sleeping facilities for five.

Area Description

The golf club boasts a magnificent 18 hole, 6602 yard, par 72 golf course, 200 yard practice area with sand traps and a nine hole putting green, PGA tuition and a modern well equipped shop together with a Spike Bar. There is also a clubhouse, with a terrace overlooking the golf course and a restaurant which has a great view over the golf course and a terrace and patio.

(1) The golf club is available to non members. Overstone is a popular course for casual golfers and there is a wide variety of green fee options including special rates - 'Tenner on the T's' on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 18 holes for only £10. 'Winter Warmer' - 28 holes + full English breakfast (or brunch) for £23 per person (available for 2 or more players from Monday to Thursday.

(2) There are two hard tennis courts on the estate which are available for the use of non members. Bookings should, however, be made with reception.

The resort has a central England location near the historic town of Northampton and has convenient road, air and rail links. It is only a short drive from many of the country's famous heritage sites including the ancestral home of Diana Princess of Wales, Althorp House, Rockingham Castle, Sulgrave Manor, historic churches at Fawsley and Brixworth, Coton Manor Gardens, Stoke Bruene and the canal museum. A little further afield there is Warwick Castle and Stratford upon Avon.