the Garden House
The Garden House is Hungerton’s latest venture, and we are so pleased that we can now offer you a chance to come and see what makes this place so special.
Although The Garden House looks as though it is part of the main house, it was in fact built fairly recently by Francis LeMarchant, who was an artist. The stains of paint in the sink, the books left behind, and of course the wonderful light all day long, bear witness to the building’s previous life as an artist’s studio. Sadly, Francis died 7 years ago, but his legacy remains and you will find his paintings hanging on the walls. We believe he’d be delighted with how the space has been adapted, allowing us to share this beautiful pocket of rural idyll with others.
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the space
Originally built to be an artist's studio, The Garden House is full of light and character. Paint splatters in the sink tell a charming story, and the 360 degrees of beautiful windows bring the outside in, and keep you feeling connected to the outdoors even when you're curled up on the sofa. The Garden House is an outstanding open-plan space furnished with a mixture of contemporary and traditional pieces. The double-height living area features a large table, bar area, two comfortable sofas and SmartTV. The bedroom is very cosy, with a working fireplace (wood and fire-lighters provided) and french doors out into the garden. The garden is private with outdoor seating and a firebowl. There are many wonderful plants and a view out over parkland. Wherever possible we provide guests with a welcome basket containing milk, butter, bread and eggs. Sheets and towels are provided, underfloor heating runs throughout, the bathroom has a generous shower and you will find the kitchen fully equipped with utensils, cutlery, crockery, microwave, oven and hob. You will notice that the products in the bathroom are eco friendly, and wherever possible we follow this ethos into our cleaning.
If you have friends nearby then feel free to host a dinner party, or if you prefer a quiet night in then you have access to Netflix and OnDemand streaming, as well as a bookshelf full of novels and non-fiction, and plenty of board games.
the area
Although Lincolnshire is believed to be flat, you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful low hills and sweeping valleys. The Studio is a haven of peace and quiet, despite being only 10 minutes from the A1. The property stands on the edge of a small cluster of buildings at the end of a long tree-lined drive. It has private parking, stunning views over open parkland and ancient woodland, and immediate access to the beautiful countryside of this area. The nearest town is Grantham, around 4 miles away, which will serve all your basic needs, but for a more romantic day out the historic market towns of Oakham and Stamford are nearby, as well as the beautiful city of Lincoln. Roam around Burghley House and their Garden of Surprises, or visit Belvoir Castle with all it has to offer. Keen walkers and cyclists will enjoy a trip to Rutland Water - the UK's largest reservoir, and even a day trip to London is possible with trains running directly from Grantham to Kings Cross in just over an hour.
Burghley House
St Wulfram's Church
Woolsthorpe Manor - the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton
Chatsworth House
Belvoir Castle
Sherwood Forest
Ragdale Hall Spa
Belton Woods Golf
The Engine Yard, Belvoir
Easton Walled Gardens
Rutland Water
York
Cambridge
Lincoln
Stamford
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If you would like to come and see for yourself what makes Hungerton so special, there is no better way to do so than to come and stay in our studio and feel its restorative effects. If you need further convincing then see what other people have said. With a guarantee of warmth, isolation and beauty, where better to escape from work, children, in-laws, the city bustle, and anything else that ails you.