The Talbot
Steeped in history, this Grade I listed 16th-century coaching inn is reputed to house the…
The Talbot
“A mix of traditional and contemporary rooms in a hotel steeped in history” - AA Inspector
LOCATION
OUNDLE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
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This Grade I listed property is steeped in history and is reputed to house the staircase that Mary, Queen of Scots walked down to her execution in 1587. The hotel offers an open-plan eatery and coffee shop for relaxed dining. Accommodation is a mix of traditional and contemporary, but all rooms provide up-to-date amenities for guest comfort.
Awards, accolades & Welcome Schemes
1-Rosette restaurant
Facilities – at a glance
Accessible rooms
Civil weddings
Dogs welcome
Family rooms
Outdoor parking
Features
Rooms
- Rooms 34
- Family bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms ground: 12
Children
- Children welcome
- Cots provided
- High chairs
- Children's portions or menu
Facilities
- Free TV
- Wifi
- Open parking
Accessibility
- Accessible bedrooms: 1
Opening times
- Open all year
Weddings
- Holds a civil ceremony licence
Food
- Afternoon Tea
- Dinner Served
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About the area
Discover Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a mainly rural county of gentle beauty, with farmland, forest and great country estates. Rivers, canals and meadows are all part of the tranquil scene, providing a haven for wildlife.
This is a great area for walking, touring and exploring villages of stone and thatch. There are also some impressive Saxon churches at Brixworth and Earls Barton. Northampton is the county town, and along with Kettering, has long been associated with the production of footwear. Kettering was the second largest town until it was overtaken by the rapid development of Corby as a major centre of the steel industry.
Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park is set in Northamptonshire, although it seems that Austen never actually visited the county. Other famous connections include the poet John Dryden (1631-1700) who was born in the tiny village of Aldwincle; King Richard III (1452-1485) born at Fotheringhay Castle; and American revolutionaries George Washington (1732-1799), whose family came from Sulgrave Manor, and Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) whose father was born in another tiny Northamptonshire village called Ecton.
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