The Cottage

Christmas light trails near Market Harborough for 2026, from Kelmarsh Hall and Delapré Abbey to Coombe Abbey, Warwick Castle, Twycross Zoo, Wollaton and Silverstone, with dates and prices.

Christmas markets near Market Harborough for 2026, from the town's Christmas Fayre and Lamport Hall to Burghley, Stamford, Nottingham and Birmingham, with dates, food and where to stay.

At A Glance For new years eve breaks for couples, The Cottage in Clipston is a converted Victorian dovecote for two near Market Harborough, with a roll-top bath, underfloor heating and country walks from the door for New Year’s Day. One super king bedroom, a freestanding roll-top bath and space for up to four guests.Continue reading "New Year Escape for Two: A Countryside Cottage Near Market Harborough"

At A Glance For romantic Christmas breaks, The Cottage in Clipston is a converted Victorian dovecote for two, ten minutes from Market Harborough, with a roll-top bath under the eaves, underfloor heating and the Northamptonshire countryside outside the door. One super king bedroom with a freestanding roll-top bath, a sofa bed for flexibility, and spaceContinue reading "Romantic Christmas Breaks at The Cottage, Clipston: A Christmas Getaway for Couples"

The Short Answer The best anniversary cottages in the Midlands are small, private and self-catering, close enough to one good restaurant and one good walk that you do not have to plan anything else. Our 2026 shortlist covers six areas: the East Midlands around Clipston and Market Harborough, the Peak District, Rutland, the Shropshire Hills,Continue reading "Anniversary Cottages in the Midlands: The 2026 Shortlist"

The Short Answer The 14 Acres estate near Market Harborough has three separate luxury conversions on one private site: The Cottage (4 guests), The Loft (6 + 2 infants) and The Barn (8 + 2 infants). Book two of them for 10 to 12 people, or all three for up to 18, and your groupContinue reading "Luxury Countryside Escapes Near Market Harborough: The Clipston Trio"

The Short Answer For a romantic weekend in the East Midlands in 2026, base yourselves somewhere private and self-catering in the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border country, then build two or three slow days around one good walk, one good dinner and one thing you would not do at home. The Cottage at Clipston is ourContinue reading "Romantic Weekends in the East Midlands: A Local’s 2026 Shortlist"

The Short Answer Going to a show at Kilworth House Theatre and wondering where to stay? Kilworth House Hotel is on site if the theatre is the whole trip. If you would rather the show were one good evening inside a slower couples’ break, stay about 25 minutes away at Clipston. Book tickets early, becauseContinue reading "Where to Stay for a Kilworth House Theatre Evening"

The Short Answer A mini-moon is a short, honeymoon-style break taken just after your wedding, usually two to four nights, somewhere close to home. The Cottage near Market Harborough is built for exactly this: a private Victorian Dove Cote for two, a luxury Hypnos bed, a dining deck for champagne at golden hour and totalContinue reading "Mini-Moon Ideas: A Cottage Escape After the Wedding"

Before you read on: The Cottage is not dog-friendly. The Loft, on the same 14 Acres estate at Clipston, is. Everything below is written for a stay at The Loft, and the walks, pubs and days out apply whichever of the estate properties you book. The Short Answer For a dog-friendly cottage short break thatContinue reading "A Dog-Friendly Short Break for Two Near Market Harborough"