A luxury cottage in Clipston, the conservation-area village on the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border. The Loft is my lovingly restored stable conversion on the 14 Acres estate, right in the village, with a lake-view dining balcony, two super-king bedrooms and walks straight off the doorstep. Read our guide to the Clipston conservation area and the history of Clipston village.
Clipston village in 60 seconds
Clipston is a small Northamptonshire village (population ~600), with a conservation area at its core, a 12th-century church (All Saints), a thatched-roof pub (The Bull’s Head), and the Naseby Battlefield ten minutes’ drive away. The village sits on the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border, ten minutes from Market Harborough and an hour from London by train.
Read more: the history of Clipston, Clipston conservation area guide, things to do in Clipston, Foxton Locks and Naseby.
The Loft within Clipston
The Loft is on the 14 Acres estate inside the village. The estate is a private chunk of countryside with the lake, the woods and the walks. Walks straight off the doorstep into the village or out to the fields. The Bull’s Head pub is a short walk for the proper Sunday lunch.
Right place for the slow countryside weekend
Clipston is the right place for a slow countryside weekend: village walks, the conservation area, the pub, Naseby Battlefield, Foxton Locks twenty minutes away. Less right if you want a town-weekend vibe with shops and cafes on the doorstep. Market Harborough is ten minutes by car for that side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Clipston?
Clipston is a Northamptonshire village on the border with Leicestershire, ten minutes by car from Market Harborough and an hour from London by train.
How big is the village?
Roughly 600 residents. Conservation area at the core, 12th-century church, thatched-roof pub. Genuine English village feel.
What’s there to do in Clipston?
Village walks, the conservation area, The Bull’s Head pub, Naseby Battlefield, Foxton Locks. Market Harborough ten minutes away for the town side.
Is The Loft inside the village?
Yes. The 14 Acres estate is inside Clipston village, with walks straight off the doorstep.
Is Clipston safe to walk around?
Yes. Small, quiet, conservation-area village. Walking around at any time of day or evening is fine.
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