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Althorp

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Althorp is famous as the home of the Earl and Countess Spencer, and the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales. There has been a house at Althorp since the beginning of the 16th century when Sir John Spence bought land here. The house that Sir John built provides the essential shape of the current building; an enclosed courtyard with a projecting wing along the south side. Althorp is set in magnificent grounds, covering 450 acres of parkland. more details ...
Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, NN7 4HQ

About Althorp
Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Althorp
Email: mail@althorp.com
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Photo Credit: Althorp Park
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Saddlery - 10.4 miles from Althorp Willoughby, Warwickshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £370

Elms Farm Lodge - 17.2 miles from Althorp Fleckney, Leicestershire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £260

Elms Farm Cottage - 17.2 miles from Althorp Fleckney, Leicestershire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £180

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Broomhill Hotel - 3.2 miles from Althorp Spratton, Northamptonshire Stay from: £60.00

Hopping Hare - 3.2 miles from Althorp Dallington, Northamptonshire Stay from: £55.00

Holiday Inn Northampton West M1 J16 - 3.6 miles from Althorp Northampton, Northamptonshire Stay from: £30.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Coton Lodge - 4.9 miles from Althorp Guilsborough, Northamptonshire From: £110.00

The Olde Coach House - 6.8 miles from Althorp Ashby, Northamptonshire From: £65.00

BRAUNSTON MANOR - 8.8 miles from Althorp Braunston, Northamptonshire From: £60.00

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