Grace

West Northamptonshire's canal-side countryside offers quiet walking and waterside pubs within reach on foot. Grace is a detached lodge for two, positioned to overlook the Grand Union Canal from its garden. Everything is on the ground floor: a combined living and dining space with a woodburner, a kitchen with electric hob and microwave, and a bedroom with a double bed and freeview TV. The shower room has a cubicle shower and heated towel rail. Electricity, bed linen and towels are all provided, and the woodburner comes with initial logs included.

The garden is the real draw. It has a patio with seating, a firepit, and a barbecue—plus an outdoor copper bath where you can soak while looking out towards the fields. A single car space is available on site, though the location suits guests who prefer to leave the car parked and explore the surrounding footpaths and canal towpaths by foot. The property has underfloor heating throughout, and works year-round. No smoking is permitted. One well-behaved pet is welcome.