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>177</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
177 reviews
a bathroom with a white toilet and a sink at The Groom's Cottage in Towcester
a living room with a couch and a tv at The Groom's Cottage in Towcester
a brick house with a table and chairs in front of it at The Groom's Cottage in Towcester
a living room with a bed and a coffee table at The Groom's Cottage in Towcester
a kitchen with white cabinets and an oven at The Groom's Cottage in Towcester
+16 photos

The Groom's Cottage

Lock in a great price for The Groom's Cottage - rated 9.7 by recent guests.

to get started.

Lock in a great price for The Groom's Cottage - rated 9.7 by recent guests. to get started.
  • Entire apartment
  • 360 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Situated 40 km from Woburn Abbey and 49 km from Blenheim Palace, The Groom's Cottage offers accommodation in Towcester. With free private parking, the property is 26 km from Milton Keynes Bowl and 30 km from Bletchley Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Kelmarsh Hall. 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, 63 km from The Groom's Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Show me more
Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Saved to 94 lists

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.9
High score for Towcester
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.”
  • Sofia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely touch of hosts leaving some food upon arrival for breakfast :)”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 15:00 to 21:00

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

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 cot available upon request.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Groom's Cottage

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

    • Check-in at The Groom's Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Groom's Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 3 guests

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

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

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

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • The prices at The Groom's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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