Blackbird Cottage near Kettering, Northamptonshire, sleeps three in two rooms.

The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, and coffee machine, and a living/dining room with Smart TV with Netflix, Sky and Freeview, and an electric fire. The bedrooms consist of a double with Smart TV and a single, along with a ground-floor shower room. Outside there is an enclosed front garden with lawn, decking, furniture, a barbecue, and an external outbuilding for lockable bike storage, and designated parking for three cars. Two well-behaved, medium-sized dogs welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. Highchair and travel cot available. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop in 3.3 miles and a pub in 0.1 miles. Blackbird Cottage is a delightful base for exploring Northamptonshire as a family.

Amenities: Electric wall heaters. Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, coffee machine. 2 x Smart TV with access to Sky, Netflix and Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Designated parking for 3 cars. Enclosed front garden with lawn, decking, furniture, and barbecue. Two well-behaved, medium-sized dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles

Region: Comprising mainly of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, the East Midlands has something for everyone from historic castles and National Trust properties, beautiful landscaped parks to gardens and family-friendly theme parks.

Town: The English town of Kettering is located in Northamptonshire. The region appears to have been fairly inaccessible to early human occupancy before the Romans, similar to much of Northamptonshire's prehistoric countryside, leading to an apparent sparse population and very few findings from the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. The Dukes of Buccleuch, who held significant land holdings in Kettering and the majority of the surrounding villages, as well as the Watsons of Rockingham Castle, were joint lords of the manor of Kettering. Their residence is the nearby stately home of Boughton House, sometimes referred to as the "English Versailles." There are numerous commercial centres, water features, works of public art, sculptures, street furniture, trees, and plants in the town, as well as a cutting-edge pavement lighting system.