Set in rural Northamptonshire, in the district of Daventry, the village of Badby is a charming stone village featuring ironstone and thatch cottages set alongside the famous bluebell woods. The earliest known recorded reference to the village comes from a Saxon land charter dating from 944AD, which records the village as 'Badden Byrig'. It is recorded in the Domesday Book that the village belonged to the church and was known as 'Badebi'. Indeed history tells us that the land in this area was used by Abbot Godric II to buy protection against the threatening Danes. He leased Badby in 1006 for 100 years to Norman, a great military officer under King Edred. The Danes attacked successfully in 1013 under King Sweyn, who was soon succeeded by his son Canute. In 1016 Norman was killed and in 1017 King Canute executed Edred. Canute later transferred Badby to Norman's brother, Earl Leofric, who had supported Canute and was married to the famous Lady Godiva. Earl Leofric gave the lordship of the manor of Badby and Newnham to the Benedictine Abbey of Evesham. This was ratified by King Canute and the Anglo-Saxons and the Danes began to settle together at last. Visitors today can find a warm welcome at the 17th century Windmill Inn at Badby, offering food, drink and rooms with en-suite.
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Maltsters Country Inn
Windmill Inn
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Maltsters Country Inn
The Fawsley
The Granary
Windmill Inn
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Places to Stay near Badby
Fawsley Hall (0.40 miles)
So sang Noel Coward and without doubt Fawsley Hall could have been his inspiration.
Now a hotel, surrounded by rolling parkland, this magnificent Tudor Manor House, with ... More | visit website
The Fawsley (0.40 miles)
The Granary Hotel (1.55 miles)
Staverton Park Hotel (1.72 miles)
Easily accessible from the M1, M6, M40, and Birmingham Airport, the hotel is one of the Midlands’ top locations and presents itself as the ideal venue for training and conferences. Set in its beautiful Daventry backdrop, ... More | visit website
Old Coach House (2.61 miles)
Elegantly furnished comfortable spacious Victorian Coach House. Set in lovely gardens with great views of open country,private lake,croquet.
Strategic location within 20 mins drive to M1/M40.
Excellent Food .
Terrific sunsets.
Warm & friendly welcome.
Ilador House (2.66 miles)
If you are looking for outstanding service, where 'nothing is too much trouble' then Dorothy and Vic ... More | visit website
Hellidon Lakes (2.83 miles)
Daventry Hotel (3.38 miles)
Situated by Drayton Water, in picturesque Northamptonshire, this spacious modern hotel is set in its own grounds. The hotel provides a convenient Midlands location with a wealth of interesting places to visit on the doorstep. Spacious ... More | visit website
Hollybush Inn (4.20 miles)
Situated in the Centre of the beautiful picturesque village of Priors Marston, the Hollybush emanates all that is “the perfect English Inn” with fantastically cooked fresh quality dining, 3 real ales, a buzzing atmosphere and ... More | visit website
Braunston Mill Country Retreats (4.44 miles)
Welcome to Braunston Mill & Mill Cottage.Why book a room when you can have the whole building!In the Heart of England stands Braunston Mill along with Mill Cottage. Situated in the historic village of Braunston ... More | visit website
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