The little village of Titchmarsh – its population around the 500 mark – is set in gentle Northamptonshire countryside just a mile or so north of the A14 near Thrapston (junction 14 leads you straight there). Drivers seeking to escape the traffic and garage food will find a village shop and a couple of pubs here, The Dog and Partridge with a garden hidden away at the rear. A stroll around the grassy-verged village reveals some decidedly picturesque cottages, many built in the grey or cream limestone quarried locally, and several with quaint thatched roofs – the old almshouses near the church certainly merit more than a glance. And that church – of St Mary the Virgin - is one of the prettiest village churches found outside Norfolk and Suffolk, its tower an absolute gem of 15th century architecture. Outside the village, to the west, there is a bird sanctuary and heronry. Stop off in Titchmarsh and you’ll join a list of notable visitors and residents, who include Samuel Pepys who attended a wedding at the church; gunpowder-plotter Robert Keys; poet-laureate John Dryden whose boyhood was lived here; and the eponymous gardener who recently presided over the opening of the village shop.
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Places to Stay near Titchmarsh
Wheatsheaf Inn (0.17 miles)
The Horseshoes is situated in the picturesque village of Titchmarsh. Run by the Wells family, it has an excellent reputation. The accommodation is in a old converted Coach House All the rooms are centrally heated, ... More | visit website
Travelodge Kettering Thrapston (1.48 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Bridge Hotel (1.68 miles)
Elegant & Comfortable Accommodation All the en suite rooms are individually decorated and boast all of the usual luxuries. At the end of your day you can retire to your room to sleep in the ... More | visit website
Home Farm Barn (3.66 miles)
A self contained Barn completely to yourself. Situated in Sudborough, 3 miles from the A14 and Thrapston, near Kettering, Corby, Rockingham Speedway, Wellingborough and Santa Pod, providing easy access to the A45, M1, M6 and ... More | visit website
Talbot Hotel (5.25 miles)
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 ... More | visit website
The Stanwick Hotel (5.74 miles)
The Stanwick Hotel is a medium sized, privately owned hotel in the heart of Northamptonshire. We have 22 rooms that are all en-suite with all necessary facilities including free internet access, televisions with Freeview and ... More | visit website
The Benefield Wheatsheaf (6.45 miles)
The Benefield Wheatsheaf Country Inn and Restaurant is located in the picturesque heart of the Rose of the Shires, favoured with unspoilt views of the Northamptonshire countryside. The Benefield Wheatsheaf aims to provide guests with ... More | visit website
Holiday Inn Express Kettering (8.10 miles)
Located just on the outskirts of Kettering, this hotel is ideal whether you are staying on business or leisure. Holiday Inn Express Kettering is located just off the A6003 - Rockingham Road. With 120 bedrooms ... More | visit website
Castle Farm Guest House (8.59 miles)
Bridge Cottage (8.83 miles)
Bridge Cottage is situated approximately 4 miles from of Oundle – home to the famous Oundle Schoool, 10 miles down the A1 from Stamford and Burghley House where the well known Burghley Horse Trials are ... More | visit website
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