21/06/2019
The Bull Pen and The Stables are two Scotts Farm Luxury Barn Conversions set on a former farm yard. They offer spacious & flexible accommodation with under-floor heating, log burner & private garden. Experience ultimate pampering & the feel of luxury bedding & towels. Located in the picturesque Village of Glinton, it's ideally situated for visiting local attractions ie. Burghley House, Stamford, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough Cathedral, Rutland Water, plus London and Cambridge within 1hr.
Book Privately by messaging here or via our AirBnB Links:
The Bull Pen - https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/35422110?s=51
The Stables - https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/35137509?s=51
Click on the Photo Albums for each barn on our page for more information.
About the Neighbourhood:
Glinton offers an 18th Century Country Pub The Blue Bell, offering traditional classic and a la Carte menus. There is also a Nisa shop and post office in the village. Within a couple of miles there is a Tesco supermarket and slightly further; Morrisons, M&S Foodhall and Sainsburys.
Delicious scones and lunches can be enjoyed at the nearby Barn Garden Centre and the highly rated Lilli's Tearoom can be found in Market Deeping, 3.5 miles away.
There are various scenic footpaths only a few minutes walk from your accommodation; perfect for dog walking. Additionally, should you wish to explore further afield and leave the car behind, bikes can be made available with toddler seats if required.
There is a local park with play equipment for children and space for ballgames.
Within the local area of Peterborough:-
Ferry Meadows, situated in the heart of Nene Park is a beautiful country park and favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year. Whether you're looking to walk, cycle, ride a train, sail a boat enjoy a cup of tea in the cafe or go fishing Ferry meadows is the ideal place to explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland.
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Flag Fen, Longthorpe Tower, Exotic Pet Refuge, Hollywood Bowl Ten pin bowling, Planet Ice Arena (home to Peterborough Phantoms Ice Hockey Team), Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, East of England Arena and Events Centre
Cinemas and Theatres:-
Showcase Cinema, Key Theatre, New Theatre & The Cresset
Shopping:-
Brotherhoods Retail Park, 4 miles away with; M&S, TK Maxx, H&M, Outfit, Asda Living, Morrisons
Queensgate Shopping Centre in the City includes the department store John Lewis
Other nearby places to visit:-
* Stamford with its many 17th & 18th-century stone buildings, rated the best place to live in a survey by the Sunday Times!
* Burghley House; a Grand 16th-Century Country Historical House plus extensive Gardens, Deer Park, The Orangery Restaurant, Courtyard Shop, Garden Cafe & Garden Shop. Hosts Tours and events such as Burghley Horse Trials, Burghley Game & Country Fair, Battle of the Proms Concert, Film Festival, Fine Food Markets, Summer Craft Workshops, Halloween Trail, Christmas Fair
* Tallington Lakes Leisure Park with dry ski slope, water skiing, sailing and Lakeside Bar & Restaurant
* Elton Hall and Gardens, a romantic part-gothic historic house near Peterborough
* Sacrewell Heritage Farm & Country Centre, with animals to meet, restored 18th Century watermill and a large indoor soft play centre
* John Clare Cottage, Helpston, the home of Poet John Clare, widely regarded as one of the greatest English poets
Also: Rutland Water, Grimsthorpe Castle, Rockingham Castle & Forest, Belvour Castle, Belton House, Grafham Water, Brampton Mill
Getting around
The City of Peterborough has an extensive and well integrated road network and has the fastest peak and off-peak travel times for a city of its size in the UK. The A1 runs from London through Peterborough (Junction 17), continuing north to Edinburgh.
The Stables Barn is ideally located only a short drive from Peterborough train station; a central hub with very good links to major cities in England. It is less than an hour to Cambridge and 50 minutes to Kings Cross in London.
Local taxis and regular bus services are available.
There are lots of local footpaths perfect for walking dogs. Glinton is also on the 'Peterborough Green Wheel' 45 mile cycling route which circles the City with 'spokes' leading from the perimeter into the city centre.
Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Scotts Farm Luxury Barns, Vacation Home Rental, 7 Dovecot Way, Glinton, Peterborough.
