At The Arc Cabin
Playing cards, backgammon, scrabble and other old games; jigsaws, art equipment, knitting and crochet stuff…plenty to keep you busy! There is a big library of fiction as well as art, cookery and holistic books to immerse yourself in.
Places to visit
Elton Hall – a baronial hall in Elton Stamford
Stamford is a historical market town and has been voted the best place in England to live by The Guardian and Telegraph. See Visit Stamford. In Stamford, you will find many lovely gift shops and many local pubs and eateries – see ‘Eating & Drinking’ for recommendations
Burghley House – Just outside of Stamford, within a deer park, you will find the Elizabethan manor Burghley House, home of the Cecil family for over 400 years. It is also home to the world-famous Burghley Horse Trials in September, only 6 miles away
Oundle is a beautiful market town only 6 miles away
Sacrewell Farm and Riverford Organics – A fabulous day out, especially good for young families
Flag Fen Bronze Age site – An archaeological dig with a well-organised visitor centre. Museum and exhibitions
Fotheringhay – visit the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded
Outdoors & Active
Elton-Nassington-Fotheringhay loop – Step out from The Arc on a circular walk that leads across the river and through fields. A beautiful walk taking in four local pubs and some history on the way
Ferry Meadows – For long walks with beautiful sunsets
Eating & Drinking
At The Arc
There are farm shops, markets and producers aplenty in the local area to stock the fridge and shelves with goodness
Shops & markets
Elton Village Shop
Oundle Market- Thursday Mornings
Stamford Market – All day Friday on Broad Street
Chutney Shop in Bulwick
New Lodge Farm Shop – Between Bulwick and Laxton
Chesterton Pick Your Own summer berries in season, and pumpkins in Sept/Oct! Their Farm Shop is open year round with local honey, beef and lamb, fresh herbs – and tea and cake
Local pubs & restaurants
The Crown Inn at Elton – your local Sawday’s pub, this beautiful thatched building is a gentle ten-minute walk from The Arc and serves local real ales
Loch Fyne Seafood Restaurant – serving all kinds of specialities from the sea
The Black Horse, Elton
Highly recommended places to eat and drink a little further afield
The Falcon, Fotheringhay – three miles away, walkable from The Arc Cabin
Black Horse, Nassington
The White Swan, Woodnewton
The George of Stamford- Stamford
The Kings Arms – Polebrook. Locally brewed beer and excellent food
Places even further afield that are worth the trip
The Olive Branch – Clipsham
Snooty Fox – Lowick
The Wicked Witch – Ryhall