Highgate House

Grooms Lane Creaton

Northampton, GB

Rating: 4 Stars

Highgate House is a striking country mansion in the picturesque Northamptonshire village of Creaton. Originally a coaching inn, it has evolved over the years into a superb venue for all kinds of events. Its continued development has been careful to maintain the beauty of the original building, successfully combining 17th century charm with 21st century comfort. Highgate House qualifies as 4 Star Guest Accommodation by the Quality in Tourism board.

Room Information

DOUBLE

All Double Rooms are Ensuite with Study Facilities The bedrooms are well-equipped, featuring en-suite bathrooms, remote control LCD television, iron and ironing board, hot-drink making facilities, bottled mineral water, safes, direct-dial telephone and web connectivity. To ensure the highest standards for our guests, we supply toiletries from The White Company in our guest rooms.

SINGLE

All Single Rooms are Ensuite with Study Facilities The bedrooms are well-equipped, featuring en-suite bathrooms, remote control LCD television, iron and ironing board, hot-drink making facilities, bottled mineral water, safes, direct-dial telephone and web connectivity. To ensure the highest standards for our guests, we supply toiletries from The White Company in our guest rooms.

Directions

From the north: M1 or M6: Take the A14 exit (J19) (Kettering), where the motorways join. Leave the A14 at Junction 1, signed for Leicester and the A5199. Take the A5199 south, towards Northampton, for 5 miles, through Thornby to Creaton. Highgate House is just off the A5199, on your left as you start to leave Creaton. From the East: A14 Take the A14 towards the M1. Leave the A14 at Junction 1, signed for Leicester and the A5199, and then head South (signposted 'Northampton' , following the directions given above. From the South: M1: Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and follow the A45 towards Northampton. At the first roundabout (2 miles from the motorway) take the left turning towards New Duston. Follow this road (going straight on at the mini roundabout) for about 1.75 miles until you reach a T junction. Turn left followed 100 yards later by a right turn. This will take you to another T where you again turn left. After 1mile, in Harlestone, take the right turn towards the Bramptons, with a sign saying Holdenby House Gardens. Continue for 2 miles, pass through Church Brampton and follow the one-way system round to the left. Turn left onto the A5199 and drive for 3 miles, passing through Spratton. As you come into Creaton, turn right into Grooms Lane, following signs to Highgate House reception and car park. From the West: Take the A43 towards Northampton, Join the M1 Northbound at junction 15a and proceed about 2 miles to junction 16. Exit M1 at junction 16 and follow the instructions above Alternatively, before it merges into the M1 South, the M6 joins the A14 so you can take this option and follow instructions From the North above. From the South West it is possible to use the M5 (North), M42 and M6 (South) to get to the A14 and, subsequently, Highgate House.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

It is recommended to pre-book dinner at the time of reservation. Highgate House is renowned both locally and nationally for the excellent food it serves its guests. A skilled team of chefs uses fresh local produce to create breathtaking menus. Highgate House is accredited by the Vegetarian Society. Highgate House has a number of beautiful dining rooms able to seat parties of 2 - 200. We also have an elegant Pool Terrace Restaurant available for mixed dining. Sample Menu ~ Starter ~ Lobster and Crayfish Bisque with smoked cheese palmiers Duck and Chiken Liver Rillette with green peppercorns and chicory salad Cappuccino of Asparagus with Truffle Oil ~ Main Course ~ Seared Fillet of Salmon with sweet cherry tomato chutney and deep fried basil. Noisette of Lamb with fondant potato, served with garlic and basil cream sauce. Stuffed field mushrooms, with Madeira Sauce ~ Dessert ~ Baked Raspberry Cheesecake, with Vanilla Scented Cream Braeburn Apple and Cardamom Tarte Tatin, with brown bread icecream Lee Gaskins, recently-appointed head chef at Highgate House, has won the UK heat of the International Association of Conference Centres Copper Skillet' competition.

Area Attractions

Althorp - Althorp is delighted to welcome visitors to explore the house, stroll through the park and relax in the beautiful gardens during July and August.Be touched by the award winning exhibition, Diana: A Celebration. Reflect on the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. Brixworth Country Park is a beautiful park for walks, cycle rides and picnics. Other local Historical Houses such as, Kelmarsh Hall, Holdenby House and Rockingham Castle are very close by. Silverstone Racing circuit is close by where the English Grand Prix is held every year. Every August Northampton hosts a Balloon Festival.

Recreation

Recreation Information

Swimming Pool, Gym, Sauna, Tennis Courts, Table Tennis, Croquet, Snooker, games room and Mountain Bikes available on site. Golf Course, Paint balling and Go-Karting centres, off site.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting / Conference Information

Our conference rooms all provide natural daylight, high quality furniture and a distraction-free environment conducive to creativity and focused thought. Meetings from 240 Theatre Style to 1:1 Interview Style.