The tiny village of Elton lies in what used to be Huntingdonshire, but is now part of Cambridgeshire. It is situated on the B671 road, about eight miles south west of Peterborough. The hamlet of Over End is located a mile south of the village, on the same road. Elton is two miles away from Fotheringay, where Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded. It is also five miles away from Oundle, a historic market town which features the Talbot Inn. The Talbot Inn was built from the stones of the ruined Fotheringay Castle and features a wooden stairway taken from the castle. This stairway was the last stairway Mary walked down on the way to her execution. Close by is Elton Hall; an extraordinarily romantic, part Gothic house, which stands in the midst of unspoilt landscaped parkland. It offers a fascinating mix of styles and is surrounded by stunning gardens. There is also a garden centre to visit and the Loch Fyne restaurant that specialises in seafood. Elton Hall lies at the heart of a 3,800 acre Estate made up of farms, houses, cottages and commercial property, together with woodland. The Estate straddles the Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire borders. Pubs in Elton itself include The Crown and The Black Horse, both of which serve food.
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Black Horse
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar
School
Elton C of E Aided Primary School
Shops
Curl Hair Studio
The Walled Garden Centre
Places to Stay near Elton
The Queens Head Inn & Restaurant (2.04 miles)
A warm welcome and traditional hospitality greets visitors to the Queens Head Inn and Restaurant situated on the banks of the River Nene in the picturesque Northamptonshire village of Nassington, near to Peterborough Stamford and ... More | visit website
Fairlands B&B (2.08 miles)
Sibson Inn Hotel (2.27 miles)
Dear Guest, Why stay at a Hotel or Inn that is twice the price or half the value when you could stay at a real country Inn run by the owners.Why not support local businesses ... More | visit website
Travelodge Peterborough Alwalton (2.87 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Marriott Peterborough Hotel (3.21 miles)
Haycock Hotel (3.32 miles)
One of Englands finest coaching inns, dates back to 1620. Its impressive façade dominates the idyllic stone village of Wansford near Peterborough, set in unspoilt countryside on the banks of the River Nene. Our luxuriously ... More | visit website
Southgate (3.65 miles)
Modern Tudor styled house adjacent East of England Showground , with 3 doubles and one single room. Non Smoking throughout. [ Smoking allowed in rear garden, patio area] WIFI throughout ... More
Premier Inn Peterborough (Ferry Meadows) (4.32 miles)
Talbot Hotel (4.65 miles)
The ghost of Mary Queen of Scots is said to haunt the Elizabethan Talbot Hotel. The oak staircase, and other parts of the building, were brought from the ruins of ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Peterborough (A1(M)J16) (4.92 miles)
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