| the pub features exposed beams, fireplaces and an outdoor dining area; offerings include upscale steaks and real ales. set on a property on the river nene, this traditional stone pub and inn is 4. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 7 miles from burghley house. cosy rooms offer en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, plus free wifi and toiletries. on-site parking is complimentary, and murder mystery dinners are available (fee) and can be arranged in advance. 7 miles from bedford purlieus national nature reserve and 8
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 46
Peterborough Cathedral (19 min)
Medieval church with tours, a grand Gothic facade, tower visits in summer and choral recitals. Flag Fen Archaeology Park (24 min)
3,500 year-old archaeological site with Bronze age causeway remains and reconstructed round houses. Ferry Meadows in Nene Park (17 min)
Destination for walks, fishing, horseback riding & other activities amid meadows, woodlands & lakes. Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway (17 min)
Seasonal miniature train ride providing rides in open coaches through the park since 1978. Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve (7 min) Hamerton Zoo Park (26 min)
Attraction with wild animals, including a cheetah and tiger, 2 play areas, a picnic area and cafe. Fineshade Wood (16 min)
Family-friendly walking paths, plus a forest horse-riding trail, kids' playgrounds & an art gallery. Sacrewell (7 min) Apethorpe Palace (9 min)
Architecture and history Kirby Hall (23 min)
17th-century English Heritage country house with tours of elaborate state rooms and formal gardens. Longthorpe Tower (14 min)
Historic 3-tiered tower known for its detailed 14th-century wall paintings, with costumed docents. Elton Hall and Gardens (8 min)
Opulent stately home dating to the 15th century, with formal gardens and parkland, open in summer. Rutland Water (33 min)
Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching. Burghley House (19 min)
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter. Peterborough Museum (18 min)
Georgian townhouse with a Victorian operating theatre as well as fossil and civic art collections. | 
