Frequently asked questions

Check-in is after 3pm and before 10pm, and check-out is 11am. Early check-in is £30 when available — Call Patricia to confirm.

Early check-in is £30 when available. Call Patricia to confirm. On wedding mornings, photographers and hair or make-up artists can often arrive earlier still — ask Patricia when you book.

Yes. Parking is free for guests, on site and off-road, a short walk from the rooms. Day-office guests also park off-road, with EV charging.

No. Guests come for a quiet stay, so we have chosen not to have them. Strong Wi‑Fi lets you stream on your own device.

Yes, even if you book a single room. The Stables has a kitchen on each floor; The Mews has one kitchen between Rooms 5 and 6. There are no kitchen hours or cooking rules — we only ask that you are mindful of other guests and tidy up after yourself. Shared fridges are fine for BYO drinks.

Rooms 1 and 2 in The Stables, and both Mews rooms (5 and 6).

The Stables has four rooms over two floors, with a kitchen on each floor. The Mews has two ground-floor rooms with a shared kitchen between them. You can book a single room, a whole building, or both buildings together.

Yes. Book The Stables (Rooms 1–4), The Mews (Rooms 5–6), or both. The Stables sleeps 8 adults comfortably, up to 12 guests in all; The Mews sleeps up to 4. Patricia will hold rooms together when she can. We don’t offer whole-property hire of the main house.

The two Mews rooms are very similar, so we allocate Room 5 or 6 when you book. If you need both, book the whole Mews for up to four guests.

Up to four, so it suits a family: a main room, a smaller room through its own door, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and grab rail.

Yes — there is an EV charge point by the parking. Overnight charging is £30. Tell Patricia when you book so she can arrange it.

Room 2 sleeps 2 people, in a king bed.

A king-size bed, plus a sofa bed that is comfortable for 2 children or 1 adult. Room 3 sleeps 4 people in total.

Room 4 sleeps 2 people in a king-size bed.

Yes. The lawns are yours to gather on when the weather allows, with BBQ and fire pit. Shared kitchens have fridges for your own food and drinks. An event space is optional if you want more room indoors — ask when you enquire.

Every day, 08:00 to 17:00. No need to book a table — it is walk-in.

Breakfast is served in Café de Flore from 08:00 to 10:00 and is paid separately (not included in the room rate). Overnight guests can order ahead on the breakfast page so it is ready when you are; pay at the café till. Visitors who are not staying can walk in for breakfast and order individually.

Please tell us before you order — and again when you arrive if you are staying overnight — and we will talk you through what is on the menu.

Kids’ portions are usually half price. Ask when you order.

Yes. The Dining Room is the Café de Flore space. Hiring it for the day closes the café to the public, which is rare. Patricia will confirm the date with you — if you are travelling a distance, call ahead to check we are open that day.

Per person, and charged separately from the room hire. The prices here are a guide: Patricia confirms the price for your date and numbers.

08:00 to 18:00, with a minimum of 5 hours. Evening hire may be possible too — contact Patricia to work out the details.

Yes. For example, tea and coffee on arrival, a working lunch and afternoon tea. Tell Patricia what you have in mind.

The Music Room seats 40 people theatre style. Or take out the chairs and have an empty room to decorate with your own decorations. The Blue Room seats 20 people, theatre style, or take out the chairs and use it for your dance class or art studio. The Dining Room seats 16 at tables (in Cafe de Flore)

Yes. The Music Room, Blue Room and Dining Room can be hired together. For a conference, for example, use the Blue Room for sessions and the Dining Room for lunch. Tell Patricia what you have in mind.

In the space you have hired, with tea and coffee stations or a buffet set up for you. For a BBQ, on the lawn.

Yes. Catering is optional, from Café de Flore.

Yes. The Music Room sash doors open onto the lawn, so an event can run inside and out, with outdoor catering such as a BBQ, or lawn games. The lawn is 15 by 30 metres and you can put up a marquee.

Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00, and Saturday and Sunday 09:00–17:00.

Yes. The offices are flexible, from a day to a full week. Tell Patricia the dates you need. Day rate from £30.

Tea and coffee, fast Wi‑Fi and a fully furnished desk. Parking is off-road, with EV charging.

No. It is not a beauty salon which offers manicures or facial treatments. Rainbow Ri, offers holistic health and coaching.

Book directly with Rainbow Ri, through her website or on 07730 592904.

Yes. Book your room as usual and tell Patricia if you would like help with timing. Book the session separately with Rainbow Ri.

No. However, we are always happy to consider expanding the well-being treatments, so call Patricia about your specific practise.

Yes. The White Hart is the village pub, a short walk from The Old Vicarage. Confirm current hours and kitchen times before you set out. For a longer evening out, Daventry and Weedon are a short drive away.

About 20 minutes by car from The Old Vicarage. Leave extra time on race days as it gets busy.

Café de Flore opens at 08:00 every day, and overnight guests can order breakfast ahead. Ask Patricia about take away bacon baps!

Book online, or 07445 246 471. Formula 1, MotoGP and other headline weekends can sell out as soon as dates are announced — check Silverstone’s events page and book early. BTCC, endurance and club weekends often still have rooms closer to the date.

At All Saints’ Church, about five minutes on foot from The Old Vicarage. The loop is about 6 km and takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. There is also towpath walking on the canal near Flore — ask Patricia for a stretch that suits your day. Coffee afterwards is at Café de Flore back at your base in The Old Vicarage.

Althorp House is about 15 minutes by car from Flore; Canons Ashby (National Trust) is also a short drive, and Bletchley Park is about 35 minutes away. Confirm opening and event days on each house’s own website before you travel. Patricia can suggest others when you book.

Weedon Bec is 1 mile from Flore. Daventry is 9 miles away (11 minutes by car).

Guests often notice wild birds’ tweeting including the distinct sound of red kites. There are many varieties of birds in the garden. In season you may also see hedgehogs and its not uncommon to spot a deer (monk jacks). We cannot promise sightings. The paddock is being developed into a wildlife and nature garden, so watch this space for new developments in the garden.

No. A single Saturday night is normal.

Yes, and we encourage it. All six courtyard rooms sit around The Stables and The Mews. Tell Patricia and she will hold them together when she can.

Guests referred by Dodmoor House or Dodford Manor who book direct get 20% off.

Yes. They can arrive as early as you wish and let themselves in; we give them instructions on how. We can also arrange a staggered or buffet breakfast to match hair and make-up slots.

Yes. Each building has ironing facilities.

Patricia handles bookings, timing, special requests and group logistics. 07445 246 471. Gerry greets guests when they arrive.

Book online, or Call Patricia on 07445 246 471 to talk through dates and rooms.

When you book direct, cancelling is free until your card is charged, three days before you arrive. After that the booking is non-refundable, but please still tell us if you cannot come. See the booking terms. (Booking.com and Airbnb have their own rules if you book there.)

Use the form on the events page, or Call Patricia.

Yes. The Old Vicarage is Grade II listed, with origins in the 17th century and a largely 1815 rebuild.

The Old Vicarage, The Avenue, Flore, Northamptonshire NN7 4LZ, between Northampton and Daventry.

Yes. They show the house and garden, the Stables and Mews rooms, Café de Flore and the event spaces. Open a photo for a link to the room or space it shows.

Frank and Elsa, our rescue dogs (they often greet people in the courtyard); Sophie, Jennifer and Dennis, the cats; Peter the rabbit and 3 lady guinea pigs who are called Podge, Slim and Scruff. Tell us if you have allergies.