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Roade House Restaurant and Hotel Northampton
Roade House Restaurant and Hotel, 16 High Street, Roade, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2NW"Roade House Restaurant & Hotel is situated in the historic Northamptonshire village of Roade." |  |
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| Roade House Restaurant & Hotel is situated in the historic Northamptonshire village of Roade. The oldest part of the building was originally the local stone built village pub dating from the end of the 18th century. The premises have been extensively developed by owners, Chris and Sue Kewley using traditional materials to create a harmonious synthesis of old and new. Ideally positioned just a few fields away from Junction 15 of the M1, it is conveniently accessible from Northampton and Milton Keynes and within an hours drive of London and Birmingham. |
| The menu revolves around the seasons. Ingredients are sourced from all over the country. Scotch beef, Cornish lamb and local game among other things are all used extensively. |
 | The ambience at Roade House is comfortable and relaxed, with friendly and efficient service. All our staff are committed to making your time with us as enjoyable as possible whether you are looking for a romantic meal to remember, an important business dinner or just a fun night out. |
| There is a large, comfortable lounge bar with an open fire in the winter for aperitifs, digestifs, coffee and chat. The bar and dining room are fully air conditioned. The winelist offers carefully chosen and affordable wines from all the major wine growing areas of the world and the bar stocks a wide range of malt whiskies, grappas, eau de vie and hand made cuban cigars. (Please note, however that smoking is not permitted in the dining room or any of the bedrooms) |  |
| Opening Times The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday for dinner and from Tuesday to Friday for lunch. We are also open for lunch on Sundays. Snacks and sandwiches are available on a room service basis for hotel guests. During restaurant opening times the full restaurant menu is also available for any guest requiring room service. |
 | The bedrooms have been tastefully furnished to create the atmosphere of a private country house - but with all the convenience and amenities of a modern hotel. All our bedrooms have full en-suite facilities, power showers, queen size beds with duvets, colour televisions with video recorders, hair dryers, direct dial telephones and trouser presses. Guests are requested not to smoke in the bedrooms. |
| Northamptonshire "Rose of the Shires" Northamptonshire nestles within the rural heart of England, an intoxicating mix of old and new, ancient and modern. Within its welcoming boundary the visitor will find picturesque villages with thatch roofed cottages and friendly inns, stately homes, art collections and historic market towns. The Northamptonshire countryside is a refreshing blend of rolling hills, lakes and rivers. Many of the fields were once covered by dense woodland, and evidence of this can be seen at Rockingham, Salcey and Whittlewood forests which were originally part of the royal hunting grounds. Unsurprisingly with its rural heritage, Northamptonshire has a diverse tradition of country arts and crafts. Seek, and you will discover delightful opportunities to spend lazy days shopping for antiques, hand crafted ceramics, decorative ironwork and many other quality goods. Many small farm shops also abound, with a wide range of freshly grown fruit and vegetables, and a variety of tempting farm produce. Northampton, the county town, established alongside a stretch of the river Nene for more than eight hundred years, is perhaps best known for its historical association with the boot and shoe trade, and many high quality shoe shops and factories can be found here. Northampton also boasts one of the largest and best open air markets in the country, which has been in existence for centuries. The historic town centre features many outstanding buildings old and new, such as the Victorian gothic "guildhall", central museum and art gallery, and not forgetting the Derngate and royal theatres. Many guided walks are available around the town taking in these sights, along with the many spectacular church buildings, including All Saints church in the centre itself.The village of Roade is an old English village of considerable character, dating back at least to the Doomsday Book in which it is documented. It is also an excellent base from which to explore many famous national tourist attractions. In the immediate vicinity are; Althorp house: The Spencer family have lived at Althorp for at least 500 years through successive generations. The magnificent house is set in impressive landscaped gardens, and features one of the finest collections of paintings, furniture, and porcelain in the country. The world's attention was focused on the park after the tragic death of Diana Princess of Wales. She lies on an island within the Round Oval, an ornamental lake, surrounded by her families unique heritage. A visitors centre opened at the park in 1998, housing an exhibition of Lady Diana Spencers life. The park is five miles west of Northampton. Castle Ashby: The Castle Ashby estate covers some 10,000 acres of unspoilt parkland. The house has been home to the Compton family since 1574. The building was finished in 1635, and south wing is attributed to the well known architect of the period, Inigo Jones. The gardens were landscaped by Capability Brown. Castle Ashby has been transformed to provide all the requirements of the modern visitor while retaining the charm of an English Country House. Castle Ashby is 14 miles/22 km south west of Northampton. Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens: A magnificent Queen Anne house, containing a world renowned art collection, which concentrates on sporting and equestrian subjects. The house also contains fine period furniture and porcelain. It is said that the house was the pattern for Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park". The house is surrounded by much admired gardens. Cottesbrooke Hall is 10 miles/16 km north of Northampton. Rockingham Castle: Both a fortified stronghold and a family home, Rockingham castle has looked over the countryside for 900 years. The castle has many fine rooms, all splendidly furnished. The castle is two miles north of Corby. Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum: The Museum is housed in a restored corn mill and vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of inland waterways. Also in this picturesque village visitors can enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Grand Union Canal.Trips range from 25 minutes to a full day. Self drive boats are also available in Stoke Bruerne. |
| Attractions within easy reach: Oxford:One of England's two medieval university towns, Oxford is in fact at least 300 years older than its university. In 879 AD King Alfred set up a mint there, and in 1068 William the Conqueror seized the town as a key point in his conquest of England.The first college to be built was University College in 1249. Oxford contains the oldest public museum in Britain, the Ashmolean, opened in 1683, one of the largest libraries in the world, the Bodleian, the oldest botanical gardens in Britain and a magnificent Norman cathedral. Colleges worth seeing include Magdelen, Merton and New College. Oxford is 40 miles/ 65 km south_west of Northampton. Cambridge: The other of England's two medieval university towns but also a city whose industries are today at the leading edge of technology. Historic College buildings containing priceless art treasures mingle with modern shops in the town centre. Explore the narrow, traffic_free streets and the passageways and bridges leading to the Backs. Watch the punters on the river Cam. Highpoints include Trinity College, St John's College , the magnificent perpendicular_style King's College Chapel and the Fitzwilliam Museum. Cambridge is 50 miles/80km from Northampton via the fast A45_A14 route. Silverstone: The Silverstone circuit is regarded as both one of the finest race tracks in the world, and the home of British motorsport. Sivlerstone hosts the British Grand Prix, and a host of other motorsport events, such as the British Touring Car Championship. You can even drive the circuit yourself in race ready single seaters, Rally cars, and even 4X4 off-roaders. (Bookings must be made in advance). Silverstone is 12 miles/20 kilometres south_west of Northampton. Warwick Castle: Warwick Castle offers its visitors over 1000 years of history. Its magnificent towers and ramparts are original, while much of the interior was rebuilt in the 17th Century. Don't miss a haunting visit to the dungeons, before contrasting that with a tour around the elegant splendour of the Staterooms, and Great Hall.The Castle houses many great works of art, and a stunning collection of arms and armour, much of it medieval in origin. Warwick is situated 32 miles/50 km from Northampton. Stratford Upon Avon: Situated on the River Avon, Stratford has many attractions linked to the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Exploring the historic market town, the visitor will discover where Shakespeare was born and grew up, where he gained inspiration for his work, even where he enjoyed a few drinks! There are five houses in and around Stratford Upon Avon linked to the bard: where he was born, lived,worked, and lies buried. Stratford was established as a market centre long before Shakespeare's time, however, and the market which was started in 1196 is still active today. The mainly Elizabethan and Jacobean buildings in the three streets of the town centre has changed little in 350 years. Recently, William Shakespeare was chosen by listeners of the UK's BBC Radio 4 as the "man of the millennium" for his impact on English life and culture, over the last few hundred years. Other Places of interest surrounding Northamptonshire Boughton House Kirby Hall Lamport Hall Holdenby House Gardens & Falconry Centre Stanford Hall Sulgrave Manor Deene Park Santa Pod Racing |
| Tariff Double or Twin Rooms Single Occupancy £75 Double Occupancy £83 Weekend Rate (Friday and Saturday) Single Occupancy £60.00 Double Occupancy £70.00 Weekend Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rate based on two people sharing a double or twin room £120.00The rates quoted above are per room, per night and include Full English Breakfast and VAT. Booking Conditions We would be grateful if reservations are confirmed in writing or by fax or email together with Credit card details and number. Reservations cancelled after 9am on the day of arrival will be charged in full unless the accommodation is relet.We suggest that guests wishing to have Dinner make a table reservation at the time of booking their accommodation.In the interest of the majority of our guests, pets are not allowed in the hotel. |
| Directions By Road: The Roade House Restaurant & Hotel is ideally positioned just a few fields away from Junction 15 of the MI, which is conveniently accessible from London (55miles), the Midlands and the North of England. It is within easy reach of Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Oxford, and within a half-hours drive from Silverstone Circuit, hosts for the British Grand Prix. By Air: Luton, Birmingham, London Heathrow, Stanstead and the East Midlands Airport, are all within an hours drive from the hotel. |
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