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Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Shergar

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

large shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property

One of two newly converted self-contained stables located within the grounds of Grafton Cottages ‘Shergar’ can sleep a maximum of two adults. This beautifully restored stable has a combined living room and bedroom, complete with a kitchen that is slightly set back from the main residential area and a separate shower room. The stable has been tastefully furnished throughout and equipped with all modern conveniences and home comforts. Complete with mini oven and fridge freezer, and a breakfast bar to accommodate two guests. All towels and linen supplied.

A purpose built summer house is located within the grounds offering a shared facility for laundry, complete with washing machine and ironing board.

High chairs and cots are available on request.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 10697986
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Northampton

Located in Northampton, this apartment is in a rural area. Delapre Abbey and Royal & Derngate Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brixworth Country Park and Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park. Unit 17 Dance & Performing Arts and Laser Zone are also worth visiting. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Blisworth, England

What's nearby

  • Sixfields Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Collingtree Park Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • University of Northampton - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Franklin's Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Royal & Derngate Theatre - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellingborough (XWE-Wellingborough Train Station) - 20 min drive
  • Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eykyn Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cock At Roade - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stable conversion in a Grade 2 listed property located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Collingtree Park Golf Club and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from National Waterways Museum. Unit 17 Dance & Performing Arts and Delapre Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Nice little place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Paul F.

Very tidy

Ideal for short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage!

Cottage looks just great, very tasteful decorated. It's not oversized big but everything is there and smartly use of space makes the stay very pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, comfortable stay

Nice, comfortable stay. Good parking. Shower temperature is great with really good pressure. Getting to Northampton is quick and straight forward.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work trip

Lovely place immaculate little stable conversion . The host was very friendly highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs P W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant stable conversion apartment.

Gorgeous place to stay for days out with friends. Tim & Nicky were very lovely friendly helpful hosts. The apartment had everything you need and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay overall

Very nice property, well equipped and fairly comfortable. Easy parking and good location for what we needed. The passing trains were more frequent and louder than expected but not really a problem. The bed was ok but could do with being a pocket sprung mattress or at least an over mattress, just to make it even better 🙂 Hosts were welcoming and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

X̌x̌xxx

Good clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend!

We have just stayed here over the weekend. It was just what we wanted. It was just me and my husband so perfect space. It is essentially in one room - a studio except for the bathroom. Nice decor, good service from owners. I would recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great little property

Had lovely 2 days stay. Owner sent details early and let us know he wouldn’t be there to welcome us.It is near rail tracks but the noise didn’t bother us as didn’t last long each time a train passed. We got very hot and couldn’t get the skylight to open. Messaged owner and although he was away he arranged for a fan to be brought to us and it was great. It wasn’t far to stoke buruene so we visited there for the day. Also found 2 great places to eat in towcester:truva and watling st. Would recommend accommodation and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

eveline w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal rental

This property is very well managed and maintained .Is so much better than booking into hotels.Well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy weekend getaway

Perfect spot to stay for our Silverstone weekend. Beautifully laid out stable conversion, spotlessly clean and lovely hosts, who were very helpful in advance of our visit with location and transport information. Blisworth is very pretty and unspoilt, recommend Nings Thai for food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property, beautiful location.

Will be visiting this property again in the future, Tim and Nicky both lovely , helpful people. Accomodation was very clean just perfect for what we needed..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mavis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but perfectly formed.

Set in beautiful surroundings with the Canal, shop and hostelries only a short walk away, was perfect for us. The West Coast train line is very close and very busy but no bother at all. After a few trains, completely faded into the background! Anticipate returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A really enjoyable stay

A really clean, well maintained and warm self contained unit with all essential amenities. Description on the website exactly matches the accommodation. Thanks to Tim and his wife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gagan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely converted stable

We stayed for two nights and had a lovely stay. The stables are well converted, modern and have everything you need. Hosts were also very helpful and let us check out late. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent countryside retreat

Loved staying in this compact converted stable. Hosts were very responsive to any messages left and gave helpful local information. Property clean with good facilities. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality hideaways

Excellent accommodation couldn't find any issues. Ease of access and communication with host was excellent would happily use again and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Nice clean property in a lovely village with great hosts. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanzala P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay

We stayed at the Shergar over the bank holiday weekend and it was a brilliant experience. Perfect for a couple’s getaway as it is immaculately clean and has well thought of amenities. The hosts , Tim and Nicky, were very helpful, welcoming and polite; they were also kind enough to allow us check out at our convenience on the day. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Perfect for a relaxing weekend! Lovely accommodation, with everything you could need for a weekend away.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2021
Thanks for the review glad you had a nice time , sorry we missed you when you left regards tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent hosts

We stayed in the Shergar studio which was really well designed, equipped and beautifully presented. It was spotless and every detail was considered. It was a very late booking (2 days prior to arrival) but Nicky and Tim made us feel like very valued customers. They were a delight to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Handy for visiting our niece on her canal boat Nice and clean good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three night stay

Very nice, owner very pleasant and welcoming, great directions, easy to check in and out. Nice little place, warm, and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tim and Nicky Chapman

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We are both now semi-retired. Nicky's work has been in higher education student recruitment and marketing, where Tim has been a Bookie! We both still pick up odd bits of work or consultancy here and there but, in the main, we are happy to be at home and to take time ensuring our property is of the highest standard for our guests whilst, at the same time, delighting in meeting new people and ensuring that they have the best experience we can provide.
We also have a large family of 5 children, all with partners and some with children of their own - we love spending time with them all and this property allows us to do this very well (we usually block out the weekends when they are all coming to stay as there isn't enough room in our house for all of them!).
Finally, we have a fabulous Labradoodle named Herbert. He's such a lovely boy and a great hit with our guests. However, if you don't like dogs, or if he is a bit too 'present' during your stay, just mention it to us and we will have a word in his ear!

Why they chose this property

We bought Grafton Villa back in 2005 and have been ladelling on the love (and emptying our bank accounts) ever since. The renovations have been a real labour of love but we do love the property and feel very privileged to live here, so the love is sort of a natural part of it all!
Getting the outbuildings renovated (the cottage we did in 2009 and the stables were both finished in 2014), has meant that we are able to share some of this privilege with others, which has been great. We have met some wonderful people from all over the world, many of whom come back to visit us time after time - so we guess we are getting it right!

What makes this property unique

you have your own front door. You can spend your entire stay in isolation or stop for a chat, whichever better suits your mood.
We are, however, on the same property footprint as you so you will see us (and Herbert) around and can always knock the door if you want help or advice on anything to make your stay more interesting or comfortable
This is one of three rental properties on this site (the others being Shergar and The Cottage) which, between them, can sleep 8 people - ideal for family gatherings or events. Not available for hen or stag parties though - sorry!

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