A romantic countryside getaway at The Loft, my lovingly restored stable conversion on the 14 Acres estate, Clipston. Two super-king beds (you choose which one), a private lake-view dining balcony for sundowners and slow breakfasts, the gas BBQ, the well-equipped kitchen for a proper Saturday-night dinner in, and walks straight from the door across the 14 Acres estate. No neighbours, no town-centre noise, no kids unless you bring them yourselves.
Why The Loft works for two
- Lake-view dining balcony with gas BBQ and picnic bench, the headline feature of every couples’ stay
- Two super-king beds (you only need one of them)
- Egyptian cotton linens, luxury bathroom products, blackout blinds, air conditioning, underfloor heating
- Well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso, breakfast provisions and fresh milk on arrival
- Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Echo with unlimited music
- Original art throughout, lovingly restored stable interior
- Free parking on the estate, no permit, no surprise charge
Within reach of the right places
Market Harborough’s restaurants are ten minutes by car for the proper night out. See our local dining guide for the ones worth the drive. Kilworth House Theatre is on the doorstep for open-air summer performances; Foxton Locks is twenty minutes for the canal-side lunch; London is roughly an hour by train if you’re combining country with a city break.
For a couples’ weekend that doesn’t need a car beyond the arrival drive, the 14 Acres estate has the lake and the woods straight off the doorstep. See our walking and cycling routes guide.
Honest about what it isn’t
No hot tub. None of the three properties on the 14 Acres estate (The Loft, The Cottage, The Barn) have one. The romantic case here is the lake-view balcony, the privacy, the kitchen and the walks, not a hot tub. If a hot tub is the headline reason you’re booking, this isn’t the right cottage for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Loft suitable for a couple’s break?
Yes. Two super-king beds (you only need one), the lake-view balcony, walks from the door, ten minutes to Market Harborough’s best restaurants, and an hour by train to London. Designed for couples and small groups.
Does The Loft have a hot tub?
No. None of the three properties on the 14 Acres estate have a hot tub. The romantic case is the lake view, the privacy, and the walks.
How far is Market Harborough?
Ten minutes by car. Direct trains to London St Pancras in roughly an hour.
Is there a fire / wood burner?
Underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen and lounge are warm in winter.
Can we arrange catering or breakfast hampers?
Yes, on request. Message us before arrival and we’ll send options for private chefs, breakfast hampers, and arrival baskets.
The Loft is part of Espais Roca, amazing spaces in amazing places across Malta, Portugal, Spain and the UK.