The Groom's Cottage

Handley Park Farm, Towcester, NN12 8PA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>176</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
176 reviews

Gorgeous location, lovely apartment, very clean and comfy. The hosts were very helpful and kind, met us as soon as we arrived and made sure our stay was as comfy as possible. We had a lovely stay!

Kaitlyn United Kingdom
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The Groom's Cottage

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  • Entire apartment
  • 360 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

The Groom's Cottage offers accommodations in Towcester, 23 miles from Kelmarsh Hall and 25 miles from Woburn Abbey. With free private parking, the property is 16 miles from Milton Keynes Bowl and 18 miles from Bletchley Park. Blenheim Palace is 30 miles from the apartment. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 39 miles from The Groom's Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.9
High score for Towcester
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  • Kaitlyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gorgeous location, lovely apartment, very clean and comfy. The hosts were very helpful and kind, met us as soon as we arrived and made sure our stay was as comfy as possible. We had a lovely stay!”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Property was amazing, spacious and very comfortable.”
  • Tyler
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “we loved everything, it was perfect from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. Jo and her family were so accommodating for us and anything problems she sorted straight away! couldn’t fault her or the house at all. we will definitely be back.”

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
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The Groom's Cottage is a spacious and comfortable self contained, split level maisonette with a private entrance. It features a superking sized bed and sofa in an open plan room. There is also a day bed available in the open plan room. En suite bathroom with walk in shower. Fully equipped kitchen downstairs. Free private parking. We also have space to park trailers if required.
Joe and Jo have lived at Handley Park Farm with their 4 children and a growing number of animals since 2020. They have been slowly renovating it and enjoy hosting guests at The Groom's Cottage. The Groom's Cottage is set next to our 17th century farmhouse. Drive through the cattle or sheep to reach us and enjoy our peaceful location. We are only 3 miles from Silverstone Circuit and within easy reach of the M1 and M40. The Groom's Cottage was renovated in 2021 to provide a split level open plan one bedroom cottage with a super king size bed and en suite bathroom with walk in shower. There is also a single day bed available in the open plan room. The fully equipped kitchen downstairs also has a table and chairs. The Groom's Cottage is situated next to The Cobbles which is newly available on booking.
The Groom's Cottage is situated on our 17th century family farm just outside Towcester. A footpath runs past the door giving access to beautiful unspoilt Northamptonshire countryside. Situated at the end of a 1/2 mile long drive through cattle or sheep The Groom's Cottage manages to make you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere when you are only a mile from the A43 and the local town of Towcester. We have great links to the M1 and M40 and we are only 3 Miles from Silverstone Circuit. Other places of interest include Stowe House and Gardens, Sulgrave Manor, Canons Ashby and Bletchley Park. Bicester Village Outlet is within easy reach by either car or train being only 17 miles away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Groom's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Groom's Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    1 crib available on request.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Groom's Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Groom's Cottage

    • The prices at The Groom's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, The Groom's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Groom's Cottage is 1.9 miles from the center of Towcester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Groom's Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Groom's Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 3 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Groom's Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Groom's Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 1 bedroom

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.