JAMIE VARDY is taking his party to… Burnley.
The Leicester City legend, now 39, has signed for the Clarets after leaving Italian club Cremonese.
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That means he will be leaving his plush £2million Lake Garda home to spearhead his new side’s push for promotion and will base himself in the north.
He said: “This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town. I can’t wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.”
It is expected that his Wag Rebekah Vardy will stay at their Grantham home near to where their children, Sofia and Ella, go to school, and visit sporadically.
But, what could life in Burnley look like for the Vardys. SunSport take a look at the lifestyle that awaits.
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Burnley boasts plenty of affluent areas.
Many players and former managers prefer the quiet, scenic, and private villages north-west of the market town toward Pendle Hill and the Ribble Valley for family life.
There’s Buckshaw Village, a modern development found between major Lancashire and Greater Manchester hubs, that is a hotspot for footballers across all the regional clubs.
Close to Burnley’s Barnfield Training Centre, it offers an easy commute for many of the club’s playing staff.
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It’s also a possibility that given his wealth (estimated at around £12million), Vardy could choose to commute from more populated upscale areas closer to Manchester.
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The Cheshire Golden Triangle, including villages like Hale, Wilmslow, and Alderley Edge would most certainly be on the list.
Accepted, it’s not quite the dolce vita, but it’s good enough for Manchester United and Manchester City’s stars, with many residing there.
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Footballers who play in the north west tend to levitate towards high-end Italian restaurants, luxury Asian fusion spots, and private bars hidden away in Manchester City Centre and in the affluent villages of Cheshire.
Italian haunts Vero Moderno, Cibo, and San Carlo have attracted footballers including Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, and Rodri. Should Vardy miss Italian food, they could fill the void.
Near Burnley’s Turf Moor stadium, The Palazzo has also been a favourite. Former hero Jay Rodriguez was once a diner.
Tattu is another very popular Asian hotspot, found in Manchester’s sleek financial district, Spinningfields.
However, the Vardys may want to avoid booking a table at Victors, which has restaurants in Alderley Edge and Hale.
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It’s a favourite of the Rooneys. Need we say, “Wagatha Christie”.
Match days
Rebekah is her husband’s greatest supporter.
She attends most of his games, but faces a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Turf Moor to watch Vardy.
She once said: “Jamie is so laid back about football, he doesn’t get nervous.
“The only time I get nervous is when he has to take a penalty.
“It’s anxiety-inducing and I’m always so relieved when he hits the back of the net.”
On a match day, you can expect Rebekah and their brood to be looked after at the club’s Jimmy Mac Hospitality Lounge and the 1882 Lounge, where she can calm her nerves.
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A bit of R&R
At 39, despite being super-fit, Jamie will need moments where a bit of rest and recuperation are needed throughout the season.
He won’t have the surroundings of Lake Garda’s water and mountains, or wellness retreats on offer, as he previously had.
However, on his doorstep is one of Lancashire’s most exclusive resorts, Crow Wood Hotel & Spa.
It boasts The Woodland Spa, which completed a £16million refurbishment in 2024.
As well as first class amenities, like steam rooms and saunas, it has a rooftop infinity pool and a thermal garden bar that overlooks Pendle Hill.
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Overnight stays average around £167 to £220 per night for standard occupancy.
While use of the Thermal Experience costs from £120 to £160 per person, per day.
One of the most unique luxury features of the resort is its complimentary Rolls-Royce chauffeur service, which safely transports guests between the hotel, the spa, and the on-site restaurants.
These are AA Rosette-standard dining options, that include Bertram’s Restaurant, which has as fillet steak recommended by guests online, to Wilfred’s Restaurant, or the more relaxed The Lounge.
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It’s could certainly be for Rebekah’s and Jamie’s tastes, and will see them continue to live the high-life in the north.
Who needs Lake Garda now?
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