Hotels in Nothamptonshire

Northamptonshire has around 380 towns and villages spread across its countryside and urban areas. These range from market towns like Kettering and Wellingborough to peaceful villages such as Geddington and Everdon. Whether you're exploring historic streets or relaxing in rural surroundings, there's plenty of variety across the county.

The largest town in Northamptonshire is Northampton. It’s also the county town and a major hub for shopping, culture and history. Northampton is known for its shoe-making heritage, lively arts scene, and excellent transport links, making it a great base for exploring the rest of the county.

Northamptonshire is located in the East Midlands region of England. It’s bordered by several counties including Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire. The area blends rolling countryside with historic towns and is well-connected to London and Birmingham, making it ideal for short breaks or day trips.

Northampton is a town and serves as the administrative centre of Northamptonshire, which is the wider county that includes many other towns and villages. 

Whether you enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, or the hustle and bustle of a thriving market town, our Northamptonshire hotels are ideally located for visiting English Heritage properties, or for seeing Formula 1 cars up close and personal at Silverstone. If you’re looking for cheap hotels in Northamptonshire, you’ll find Premier Inn has great value accommodation in central locations, perfect for your needs. Business travellers will find our hotels have all the amenities to make a brief stay enjoyable and productive. There’s plenty to explore nearby too. Some of the top attractions in Northamptonshire include:

• Althorp Estate – The ancestral home of Princess Diana, with beautiful grounds and a memorial lake.

• Silverstone Circuit & Museum – A must for motorsport fans, with race days and interactive exhibits.

• Wicksteed Park – A family-friendly park with rides, playgrounds and open green space. 

• Castle Ashby Gardens – Stunning formal gardens and a small animal menagerie.

• 78 Derngate – A unique house designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

• Canons Ashby – A historic manor house with gardens and a tea room.

• Coton Manor Gardens – Known for its seasonal blooms and woodland walks. 

• Santa Pod Raceway – For high-speed thrills and stunt shows.

• Royal & Derngate Theatre – A venue for performances and events.

There’s loads to enjoy in Northamptonshire if you’re travelling without kids. Some top picks include:

• Althorp Estate – Explore the stately home and memorial to Princess Diana.

• Silverstone Circuit & Museum – Perfect for motorsport fans.

• Coton Manor Gardens – Peaceful gardens with water features and woodland walks. 

• Royal & Derngate Theatre – Catch a show in Northampton’s main performing arts venue.

• Santa Pod Raceway – For high-speed fun and live events.

• Local vineyards and breweries – Great for tastings and tours.

• Historic houses like Canons Ashby and Castle Ashby – Ideal for history lovers. 

Northamptonshire is full of beautiful walking routes. Some of the most scenic include:

• Barnwell Country Park – Lakeside paths and wildlife spotting.

• Everdon Stubbs – Especially stunning in spring with carpets of bluebells.

• Salcey Forest – Ancient woodland with a treetop walkway. 

• Pitsford Reservoir – A peaceful circular walk with water views.

• Rockingham Forest & Harringworth Viaduct – A mix of woodland and dramatic architecture.

• Stanwick Lakes – Ideal for families and nature lovers.

• Grand Union Canal Towpaths – Great for relaxed strolls with views of narrowboats and countryside. 

Definitely! Northamptonshire is a brilliant destination for a UK break. It’s packed with history, from medieval castles to stately homes and has a strong motorsport legacy thanks to Silverstone. You’ll find beautiful gardens, nature reserves and walking trails, plus lively towns with great food and drink. 

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.