Flore House, Flore, Northamptonshire

We love walks on the nearby Grand Union Canal, including a stop-off for a drink at the Narrowboat Inn.

The hotel is in Flore, near the country village of Weedon Bec and seven miles from Northampton, with more shops and restaurants.
By car: Flore House is 1 hour 45 mins from London and 2 hours 30 mins from Manchester. Parking is avaible on-site.
By train: the hotel is 10 mins in a taxi from Northampton station which has direct links to London Euston. thetrainline.com

Couples looking for a B&B that offers a bit of privacy along with the opportunity to go walking and escape urban life without the pressure to see and do too much will like it here. You're only a 10-minute drive from Silverstone, making Flore House the ultimate base for attending a Grand Prix or other race meetings.

The rooms have their own separate entrance, and there are codes for the gates and a key safe, so you can come and go as you please.

• Gardens
• Terrace
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Bramble has the best views - of the gardens and grounds. Each room also has a fully equipped kitchenette with fridge, boiling water tap, toaster and crockery and cutlery.

Bramble, Bayberry
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, rain head shower, roll top bath, luxury toiletries, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, biscuits, breakfast hamper, TV, bespoke furniture, kitchenette

There's no restaurant at Flore House, but the White Hart in the village does decent pub grub and has regular live music nights; the Cross Roads at the bottom of Flore Hill has great service and an extensive menu, including gluten-free dishes. Finally the Narrowboat Inn by the canal serves excellent steaks, burgers, pizzas and much more, along with great Brunch and Sunday lunch menus.

Breakfast: breakfast hamper includes a selection of breakfast cereals, muesli, bread for toasting, butter, preserves, teas, coffee, fresh milk and mineral water.