Houghton is a very pretty village in Cambridgeshire with the River Ouse running by, the Lock is a magnet for painters and photographers as the countryside around it waits to be captured. The Village ‘Green’ has a thatched clock tower with a seat in which to rest a spell. The church of St Mary’s stands on an earlier Saxon site and dates back to the 13th Century. The beautiful and enchanting Houghton Water Mill is still working and the chance to buy flour in the shop is one worth taking, the evocative river reflects the 17th Century Mill beautifully. Hemingford Grey Manor is close by and dates back to 1130, the gardens are open and show colourful wonders, the house rewinds time but tells it’s story faithfully. Perhaps a visit to the Norris Museum will explain the mysteries of bones from giant reptiles, and secrets from the Stone Age. Or how about the Cromwell Museum which housed in his former school, has interesting exhibits of portraits and documents. For the great outdoors there is Hinchingbrooke Country Park that covers 170 acres with meadows, woodlands and lakes, and is peppered with Owls, Nightingales, Butterflies and fabulous wild flowers in the spring.
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Places to Stay near Houghton
Three Horseshoes (0.34 miles)
Slepe Hall Hotel (1.62 miles)
Slepe Hall was once a small country house and more recently a private boarding school for girls. Famous locally for it's excellent food & ever changing menus, Slepe Hall is ... More
Forty Winks (1.75 miles)
St Ives Motel (2.03 miles)
The St.Ives Motel is a family-run hotel on the outskirts of St.Ives, in Cambridgeshire. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The St. Ives Motel has easy access to the A14, making ... More
Oliver's Lodge Hotel (2.03 miles)
The sunshine is coming, so why not treat yourself to a few days away this Spring/Summer at Oliver's Lodge Hotel. Excellent accommodation available at exceptional value, where you will be ... More
Old Bridge Hotel (2.78 miles)
The 24 bedrooms are individually decorated to ... More | visit website
Black Bull Coaching Inn (2.81 miles)
George Hotel (3.05 miles)
Recently refurbished coaching Inn dated around the 15th century. Situated in the centre of town within easy access of the A1 and A14.
... MoreThe Blue Cow (3.06 miles)
The Blue Cow B&B offers a touch of luxury in an old converted stables, with a double bedroom, spacious lounge with two sofas, television and DVD, a fully equipped kitchen/breakfast ... More
Gallows Guest House (3.12 miles)
THE GALLOWS GUEST HOUSE IS A RECENTLY RENOVATED 300 YEAR OLD LISTED BUILDING WHICH OFFERS A HIGH QUALITY PERSONALISED SERVICE TO ALL OUR GUESTS.USED EXTENSIVELY BOTH BY BUSINESSMEN FOR ITS ... More
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