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New Year fireworks bursting around the London Eye over the River Thames at midnight
Saturday | October 31, 2026

New Year Breaks 2026: A New Year’s Eve Cottage for Families and Groups in Clipston

At A Glance New Year breaks at The Barn give a family or a group of friends one private luxury barn in Clipston for seeing in 2027, ten minutes from Market Harborough, with New Year’s Eve dinners, Twixmas light trails and New Year’s Day walks close by. Sleeps up to eight guests plus two infantsContinue reading "New Year Breaks 2026: A New Year’s Eve Cottage for Families and Groups in Clipston"

Christmas lights, a lit fountain and a carousel in Town Hall Square, Leicester, at night
Friday | October 30, 2026

Christmas Things to Do Near Market Harborough 2026: Light Trails, Santa, Panto and Family Days Out

At A Glance Christmas things to do near Market Harborough in 2026 include a new lantern trail at Kelmarsh Hall, Santa at Wicksteed Park and Twinlakes, steam-train Santa Specials and pantomimes in four towns, all within an easy drive of The Barn in Clipston. The Market Harborough Christmas lights are switched on at 7pm onContinue reading "Christmas Things to Do Near Market Harborough 2026: Light Trails, Santa, Panto and Family Days Out"

Frosty winter morning on top of Croft Hill looking out over the Leicestershire countryside
Thursday | October 1, 2026

Winter Breaks in the UK: A Luxury Barn Stay for Short Breaks, Groups and Fishing

At A Glance For winter breaks in the UK, The Barn in Clipston is a luxury barn conversion for up to eight guests, ten minutes from Market Harborough, with underfloor heating, a ten-metre glass wall onto a private garden and fishing, reservoir walks and deer parks within forty minutes. Three super king bedrooms, a doubleContinue reading "Winter Breaks in the UK: A Luxury Barn Stay for Short Breaks, Groups and Fishing"

Skaters on the ice rink beside the lit Christmas tree at Nottingham Winter Wonderland in Old Market Square
Wednesday | September 30, 2026

Christmas Market Breaks in the UK: A Family Christmas at The Barn, Clipston

At A Glance For Christmas market breaks in the UK, The Barn in Clipston sleeps up to eight in a luxury barn conversion ten minutes from Market Harborough, with Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, Nottingham Winter Wonderland and Leicester all within about an hour and a quarter. Three super king bedrooms, a double sofa bed andContinue reading "Christmas Market Breaks in the UK: A Family Christmas at The Barn, Clipston"

Thursday | April 9, 2026

Family Lodge Holidays UK: The Barn and The Cottage Together

At A Glance Book The Barn (sleeps 8) and The Cottage (sleeps 4) together on the 14 Acres estate for a multi-generational family lodge holiday with privacy between the generations. Two independent properties on one private 14-acre Northamptonshire estate Each has its own kitchen, bathrooms, and private garden; shared outdoor space Sleeps up to 12Continue reading "Family Lodge Holidays UK: The Barn and The Cottage Together"

Thursday | April 2, 2026

Best Luxury Lodges in England: Top Countryside Escapes

At A Glance The Barn at 14 Acres is a luxury stone-barn lodge in Northamptonshire with a 10-metre glass wall, private garden, and the amenities normally reserved for the Lake District. Three super king bedrooms with en-suites; Hypnos mattresses; sleeps 8 10-metre aluminium bi-fold glass wall opens the living area to the private garden OutdoorContinue reading "Best Luxury Lodges in England: Top Countryside Escapes"

Thursday | March 26, 2026

Luxury Countryside Holidays in England: The Barn at 14 Acres

At A Glance The Barn in Clipston, Northamptonshire offers a luxury English countryside holiday with proper amenities, genuine privacy, and a quiet location most tourists miss. Sleeps 8 in 3 super king bedrooms + sofa bed; 10-metre glass wall onto private garden East Midlands countryside is similar to the Cotswolds but far less touristy andContinue reading "Luxury Countryside Holidays in England: The Barn at 14 Acres"

Thursday | March 19, 2026

Best Country Cottages in the UK: Top Countryside Escapes

At A Glance The Barn at 14 Acres is a luxury eco-barn conversion in Northamptonshire that delivers Cotswolds-level comfort at a fraction of the price. Equivalent luxury barns in the Cotswolds start at £400-800/night; The Barn is from £199 Hypnos mattresses, designer kitchen, triple glazing, underfloor heating, fibre broadband 10-metre glass wall opens onto privateContinue reading "Best Country Cottages in the UK: Top Countryside Escapes"

Thursday | March 12, 2026

Top Countryside Stays in Northamptonshire: Luxury Rural Retreats

At A Glance Northamptonshire sits inside the Oxford-Cambridge-Birmingham triangle and offers Cotswolds-style villages and stately homes with none of the tourist crowds. Clipston village has a medieval church, conservation area, and the Bulls Head pub Market Harborough named one of Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the Midlands 2026 Kelmarsh Hall (10 min), RockinghamContinue reading "Top Countryside Stays in Northamptonshire: Luxury Rural Retreats"

Thursday | March 5, 2026

Insider Tips for a Relaxing Stay at The Barn

At A Glance Everything you need to make the most of a stay at The Barn — walks, restaurants, markets, and the rainy-day alternatives I send every guest. Brampton Valley Way (14-mile rail trail) starts a short drive from the estate Market Harborough (10 min) has markets Tue/Fri/Sat; named Sunday Times Best Places to LiveContinue reading "Insider Tips for a Relaxing Stay at The Barn"