Leicestershire combines historic market towns, urban cultural hubs, and scenic countryside with notable heritage sites, renowned food, and accessible outdoor activities, making it an engaging destination in the East Midlands.
Kings Moor Retreat - Kings Moor Retreat 3
Kingsmoor Retreat is a two-bedroom holiday lodge in rural Leicestershire offering peaceful surroundings, an open-plan living area, private hot tub, private parking, and proximity to historic Ashby-de-la-Zouch and local countryside attractions.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a 15th-century ruined castle in Leicestershire, England, known for its well-preserved Tudor gardens, historical significance in the English Civil War, and association with Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with notable architectural features and gardens.
Coplow Cabins - Pheasant Lodge
This is a single-storey detached lodge set in the Leicestershire countryside featuring two double bedrooms, open plan living, and private hot tub with garden and patio space, suitable for up to 4 guests including one pet.
Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness - Herbie's Shepherd Hut
Herbie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a tranquil shepherd's hut set at the water's edge offering peaceful lake views and a cosy, intimate atmosphere, ideal for couples seeking a quiet countryside escape.
Belvoir Castle Garden is a historic and extensively restored Edwardian garden featuring rare plant collections, picturesque Regency landscaping, and outdoor facilities including a children's play area and picnic spots, open to RHS members and visitors by ticket.
Burrow Hill Farm - Fountain Front Barn
A luxurious one-bedroom barn conversion in rural Warwickshire, designed as an intimate couples retreat with private hot tub, enclosed garden, and stunning countryside views nearby local pubs and historic towns.
Stop in the Sticks - Under Willows
A stylish shepherd’s hut with a private hot tub set in the Leicestershire countryside, offering a tranquil and romantic retreat for couples surrounded by a large garden and open countryside views.
Foremark Cottages - Repton Cottage
An elegant Grade II listed rural cottage with original features and a woodburning stove, set close to a shop and pub, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with shared garden and courtyard spaces.
Foremark is a 230-acre nature reserve in Derbyshire featuring diverse woodland, heathland, and open water habitats including a reservoir. Visitors can enjoy walking trails including a wheelchair-accessible bridleway, a playground for children, outdoor family activities, and refreshments at the kiosk. Dogs are welcome on leads in designated areas.
Sulby Reservoir Retreats - Tansers Barn
Tansers Barn is a boutique barn conversion near Welford offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with a mezzanine double bedroom, private patio with countryside views, and a wood fired hot tub, set on the quiet outskirts of a village with scenic walks and a nearby canal.
The Stables
A luxury one-bedroom holiday cottage in the village of Sproxton, Leicestershire, converted from a former stable with a tranquil garden patio, scenic countryside views, and a cozy atmosphere suitable for couples and pets.
Lovetts Bridge Cottage
Lovetts Bridge Cottage is a spacious and stylish four-bedroom countryside retreat located on a peaceful lane at the edge of Sheepy Parva village, offering scenic river views and countryside walks from the doorstep, ideal for family get-togethers and celebrations.
Kings Moor Retreat - Kings Moor Retreat 1
A stylish two-bedroom ground floor lodge in rural Coleorton with countryside views, private hot tub, and close proximity to a local pub and market town, ideal for relaxing and exploring.
Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire is a specialist primate zoo home to over 500 animals and 125 species, including all four great apes. It features extensive outdoor exhibits, conservation programs, a children's Gruffalo Discovery Land, and on-site dining.
Woodside Retreat
A single-storey one-bedroom holiday accommodation suitable for couples, located in the village of Newbold Coleorton amidst the National Forest and Leicestershire countryside. It features an open plan living space with a private enclosed garden and is near local amenities including a pub and restaurant.
Staunton Harold Church is a rare 17th-century Gothic style church set in the Leicestershire countryside, offering guided tours and historic architecture with scenic views by a tranquil lake. The site features accessibility options including ramped access on request and a visitor car park nearby with charges at weekends and bank holidays.
Coplow Cabins - Reynard's Retreat
A detached countryside lodge with open plan living, two double bedrooms, and private hot tub, surrounded by rural views and suitable for small families or groups including pets.
Berberis Lodge
This accommodation is a stylish and homely holiday lodge situated at Mercia Marina, near Derby, offering a peaceful and scenic waterside setting with a private outdoor veranda and garden patio.
Foremark Cottages - Burdett's Cottage
This accommodation is a peaceful, romantic rural cottage on the edge of the National Forest with views towards a Georgian country house, featuring a woodburner, shared lawned garden and courtyard, and private parking for two cars.
Fern Lodge
A cosy single-level lodge ideal for couples seeking a relaxing break in the National Forest, surrounded by countryside and close walking paths.
Calke Abbey is a historic country estate in Derbyshire offering a unique visit with its Baroque mansion in decline, extensive parkland with ancient trees and deer, a vibrant walled garden, and accessible walking and cycling trails. The venue provides family-friendly outdoor play areas, guided tours, cafés, shops, and accessibility features including wheelchair access and mobility aids.
The Stables
This single-storey holiday home in the historic village of Waltham on the Wolds in Leicestershire offers a cosy and homely atmosphere, blending rustic charm with modern comfort, suitable for families, couples, and pets, featuring an enclosed garden and flexible sleeping arrangements.
Goadby Marwood Hall is a Georgian country house with extensive gardens and lakes located near Melton Mowbray. The venue offers private guided tours showcasing the historic house and beautifully redesigned 18th-century style gardens. It is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, but entry is not free and must be booked in advance.
Medbourne Edge Retreat
Medbourne Edge Retreat offers high-end lodges nestled in the serene Leicestershire countryside, providing a peaceful and stylish setting ideal for romantic or family escapes with opportunities for outdoor adventures and relaxation.
Ashby Woulds Lodges and Spa
Ashby Woulds Lodges and Spa offers boutique lodges in a waterside setting in Derbyshire countryside, ideal for relaxing rural escapes or romantic retreats with a scenic and tranquil environment.
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery in Derbyshire features a beautiful nine-acre woodland garden with a notable collection of unusual trees and shrubs, offering seasonal displays and educational plant information.
Teal
A detached luxury lodge in a peaceful Lincolnshire countryside location with ground-floor open plan living, cosy interiors, shared back garden patio, and excellent on-site coarse fishing opportunities.
Belton House is a Grade I listed English country house in Lincolnshire, surrounded by formal gardens and a deer park. It offers indoor attractions including historic rooms, exhibitions, and a restaurant in the restored stables, alongside outdoor experiences in its extensive gardens, parkland, and adventure playground for families.
The Bradgate Escape
The Bradgate Escape is a couple's retreat situated in the village of Anstey, featuring stylish interiors, a private hot tub, and a private enclosed courtyard garden, with nearby nature and walking opportunities.
Kirby Muxloe Castle is a ruined 15th-century fortified manor house in Leicestershire featuring a partially intact gatehouse and west tower, surrounded by a water-filled moat. Visitors can explore the historic ruins and appreciate the decorative medieval brickwork and defensive features. It is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a heritage site.
Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness - Lillie's Shepherd Hut
Lillie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a cosy, self-contained countryside hideaway with private hot tub, wood burner, and scenic elevated lake and countryside views, set in a peaceful rural location near Belvoir Castle.
Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness - Poppie's Shepherd Hut
Poppie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a peaceful shepherd's hut set in the scenic Vale of Belvoir countryside with private outdoor space including a garden and patio, a wood-fired hot tub, and views of a landscaped lake, offering a romantic and unique countryside retreat with access to an on-site wellness room and lakeside summerhouse.
Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness - Bonnie's Shepherd Hut
Bonnie's Hut is a stylish shepherd's hut retreat in the Vale of Belvoir with a peaceful lakeside setting and countryside views, designed for a relaxing and private stay for two guests.
Burrow Hill Farm - Corley Rocks Barn
This accommodation is a converted barn set in the Warwickshire countryside near Corley village, offering a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with private hot tub and picturesque views.
Sulby Reservoir Retreats - Pitchers Barn
Pitchers Barn is a romantic, carbon-neutral barn near Welford offering a quiet countryside escape with a mezzanine bedroom and views over a reservoir.
Ashby Woulds Retreat
Ashby Woulds Retreat offers adult-only boutique lodges in a rural setting overlooking Derbyshire countryside, ideal for romantic and relaxing escapes with spa and wellbeing services.
