Stamford: Distance 7 miles from Stretton Lakes.

Stamford is renowned for its historical, architecture. Declared a conservation area in 1967 and is proclaimed as'the finest stone town in England',

Specialist shops include china, wholefoods, confectionery, quality boutiques, interior design, art galleries, antiques, bookshops, crafts and giftware together with major high-street retailers and a wide choice of cafes, restaurants, inns and tearooms.

Stamford is famous for Burghley house and the Burghley horse trails which is the premiere equestrian and social event in the international sporting calendar.

Burghley house: Is the largest and grandest house of the Elizabethan age, which has the finest example of Elizabethan architecture. Regular events are held throughout the year at Burghley, for more details contact www.burghley.co.uk