Those looking for park homes, holiday lodges and caravans for sale at Overstone Lakes are choosing a lakeside, countryside setting on the edge of Sywell in rural Northamptonshire. The park blends a settled over-50s residential community with holiday ownership, and it’s pet-friendly for owners who want to bring a dog along. With scenic fishing lakes, a welcoming clubhouse with bar and dining, and a seasonal heated outdoor pool, Overstone Lakes, Sywell offers a relaxed lifestyle whether you’re here full-time or escaping for weekends.

Surrounded by woodland and water, Overstone Lakes feels peaceful and green, yet it stays close to everyday essentials in Sywell, Wellingborough and Northampton. It’s the kind of place where morning walks by the lakes, an easy lunch on park, and an afternoon out exploring the county can all sit in the same day without effort.

Buying at Overstone Lakes

• Homes for sale: A mix of residential park homes for permanent living and holiday lodges/caravans for leisure use, with new and pre-owned options depending on availability.
• Audience: Residential area is aimed at over-50s; holiday homes are for leisure ownership (use terms apply per purchase).
• Part-exchange: Part-exchange may be available on selected homes — check current options with the sales team.
• Viewings: Tours are arranged in advance so you can see the park properly and walk through any homes available.
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly (park rules apply).
• Season/tenure: Residential homes are for year-round living; holiday ownership runs on a long season with a short winter closure — confirm exact dates for specific homes.
• Next steps: Browse current Overstone Lakes listings, request details on available plots, or arrange a visit.

Life at Overstone Lakes

• Day-to-day life here is built around the outdoors. Many owners spend time on the lakes, enjoy the on-park café and bar for easy socialising, and use the pool in warmer months. With tennis courts, a bowling green, and woodland walks on the doorstep, the pace is calm but never dull.
• Nearby & Getting Around
• Sywell Country Park: approx. 5–10 minutes by car for reservoir walks and café stops.
• Northampton: around 10–15 minutes by car for shopping, restaurants and larger services.
• Wellingborough: roughly 10–15 minutes by car for supermarkets, retail parks and day-to-day errands.
• Kettering: around 20–25 minutes by car for wider shopping and rail links.
• Road links: easy access to the A4500 and A43 for travel across Northamptonshire.
• Rail: Nearest stations include Northampton and Wellingborough. London is typically around 50–60 minutes from these stations on faster routes (service dependent).
• Sat nav: NN6 0BD.

FAQs 

Where is Overstone Lakes?

Overstone Lakes is in Sywell, Northamptonshire, a countryside setting between Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering.

Is Overstone Lakes residential or holiday?

It’s a mixed park offering residential park homes for year-round living and holiday lodges/caravans for leisure ownership.

What age is Overstone Lakes for?

The residential community is designed for over-50s, while the holiday side is for leisure use under holiday-ownership terms.

Are pets allowed at Overstone Lakes, Sywell?

Yes, Overstone Lakes is pet-friendly, subject to park rules.

Can you fish at Overstone Lakes?

Yes. The park is centred around fishing lakes, and lakeside living is a key part of the lifestyle.

Can you live full-time in a holiday home at Overstone Lakes?

Holiday homes are for leisure use. Full-time living is limited to the residential park homes section.

What’s there to do near Overstone Lakes?

Sywell Country Park is close for walks, Northampton is nearby for city days out, and the wider Northamptonshire countryside offers plenty of villages, trails and pub stops.