The village of Coates has two wonderful pubs and a fantastic Chinese Takeaway.
The market town of Whittlesey is 2 miles away which offers a wide range of restaurants, hairdressers, coffee shops, and shopping facilities. Also there is Whittlesey Manor Leisure Centre which offers a swimming pool and Fitness Centre.
Peterborough is approx 8 miles.
Other areas within driving distance are Ely, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Oundle, Stamford and we are approx 40 mins away from the nearest seaside. 
10 miles from A1.
Also in driving distance to the Nene Valley Steam Railway, Ferry Meadows and
Peterborough Showground.
 
Events.
Petanque international championships in the village. (August)
The Whittlesey Straw Bear festival Jan 2026
Whittlesey Festival. 
1940's Ramsey weekend,  
 
Bird Watching and wildlife:
A bird watchers and wildlife paradise is only a stones throw away, with the Nene washes behind us.
Here are a few of the species that have been photographed by some of the watchers.