Local Attractions
Attractions
Bird watching
Osprey have been spotted at Naseby Reservoir on more than one occasion as well as many other bird species. Bring a pair of binoculars so you can sit on the verandah and enjoy the array of birds, deer and other wildlife as the sun sets!
Walking
It is possible to walk around the reservoir, but please note it can get rather muddy and is not wheelchair or pushchair friendly!
Fishing
Fishing is available at Naseby reservoir (which the Log Cabin overlooks) is over 93 acres when full and is very popular with local fishermen. It is well stocked with Carp, Perch, Roach and Pike.
- Fishing is available 7 days a week:
- £15 per day / £30 per night
For further information and to book your Fishing permits, please visit the Gocatchfish website.
Local towns
Market Harborough is approximately 8 miles away and is a beautiful historic market town bustling with shops, excellent restaurants and amenities.
Slightly further North are the popular towns of Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham, Melton and Stamford which have a large selection of antique shops, cafes and pubs.
Northampton is also only 10 miles away, home to the Cobblers football stadium, Northampton Saints rugby club and famous for its shoes and Carlsberg factory! The A14, M1 and M6 are close by for easy access from all parts of the country.
Welford Christmas Tree Farm (Café and Venue)
Less than one mile from the cabin, 3 min drive / 21-minute walk.
On-site café offering lunches and brunches, locally produced cakes, afternoon teas (booking required), and a variety of seasonal attractions, events such as farmers’ markets and craft workshops.
Pubs
There are some fantastic local pubs nearby for you to visit
- The Red Lion, Thornby (1.5 miles)
- The Royal Oak (1.5 miles)
- The Witch & Sow, Guilsborough (4.5 miles)
- The Kings Head, Spratton (5 miles)
- The Red Lion, East Haddon (7 miles)
- The Tollemache Arms, Harrington (10 miles)
Local restaurants include
- Zizzis, Market Harborough
- Ascoughs, Market Harborough
- Rocksalt, Market Harborough
- Little Thai, Market Harborough
More local restaurantsFarm shops
- Farndon Fields Farm Shop and kitchen
- Smiths Farms shop
- Langton’s garden centre and cafe
- Beckworth Emporium
Places to visit
- Coton Manor and Gardens
- Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens
- Cottesbrooke Hall and gardens
- Wicksteed Park
- Fineshade Woods
- Pitsford Reservoir and Brixworth Country Park
- Sywell Country Park
- Rockingham Castle
- Castle Ashby House and gardens
- Stanwick Lakes
- Althorp House
- Bugtopia
- Rushden Lakes and Retail Park
- The Pinnacle Climbing Centre
- Trapp’d Northampton
- Catanger Llamas
- Boost Trampoline Park
- Lamport Hall
- Charles Rennie Mackintosh Museum
- Market Harborough Museum
- Burghley Horse Trials
- Northampton and Lamport Railway
- Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
- Foxton Lock
