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.
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.
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.
Nether Burrows Farm - Sunshine Cottage
A secluded standalone barn conversion on a non-working farm, featuring stylish contemporary interiors and a south-facing patio garden in a rural setting, suitable for family and group stays.
Kedleston Hall is an 18th-century English country house in Derbyshire, featuring Palladian architecture and Neoclassical interiors. Visitors can explore its grand state rooms and extensive landscaped gardens with architectural follies. The historic seat of the Curzon family, it is now managed by the National Trust as a cultural and heritage attraction.
Fairchilds - Big Drift Barn
Big Drift Barn is a semi-detached barn conversion located in the countryside of Rutland, offering spacious accommodation across two floors with views over rolling hills and a private hot tub in a rural farm setting.
Rockingham Castle is a historically rich Norman castle in Northamptonshire, still home to the Saunders-Watson family. Visitors can explore the castle interiors, extensive gardens, and enjoy facilities like a cafe and shop. The site offers wheelchair access and various visitor amenities, with special events and guided tours available seasonally.
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.
Walnut Lodge
Walnut Lodge is a 2-bedroom Nordic style lodge situated on the ground floor with a south-facing balcony overlooking a secluded lawn area, nestled in a peaceful marina setting within Derbyshire countryside.
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.
Tetuan House
Tetuan House is a stylish six-bedroom holiday home in Leicester suitable for families and groups, located in a residential area within easy reach of the city centre and local attractions, offering a comfortable and convenient urban stay with a secure garden and on-site parking.
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.
The Jewry Wall in Leicester is a significant 2nd-century Roman masonry ruin forming part of a public baths complex, complemented by the Jewry Wall Museum displaying Roman and Iron Age artefacts, offering visitors a mix of outdoor ruins and indoor museum experiences.
Acer Lodge
Acer Lodge is a spacious three-bedroom lodge nestled in the Derbyshire countryside overlooking Mercia Marina, offering a peaceful and stylish setting with modern interiors and a wrap-around terrace.
Bay Tree Lodge
Bay Tree Lodge is a New England designed lodge located at Mercia Marina with water and canal boat views, featuring open plan living, two ensuite bedrooms, garden with furniture, and private parking.
Knights Lodges
Knights Lodges offers a luxury lodge retreat located in the South Derbyshire countryside with panoramic countryside views, a state-of-the-art spa, and private outdoor hot tubs for relaxation.
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 Woodshed
The Woodshed is a luxury single-level barn conversion situated in the peaceful countryside of Congerstone, Leicestershire, offering a private retreat ideal for families, friends and pets with spacious open-plan living and direct access to a private garden.
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.
Lilac Tree Lodge
Lilac Tree Lodge is a lakeside luxury lodge at Mercia Marina near Derby, offering a peaceful and scenic holiday setting with a private jetty, spacious enclosed veranda, and family-friendly accommodation for up to six guests.
Fairchilds - Fairchild's Barn
This modern barn conversion offers accommodation for up to 11 guests in a rural farmhouse setting on the edge of Rutland, featuring spacious living areas, private hot tub, and enclosed garden space with countryside views.
Lyddington Bede House is a Grade I listed historic medieval bishop's palace turned almshouse in Rutland, England, featuring well-preserved interiors and gardens, open to the public under English Heritage.
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.
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.
Stop in the Sticks - Hare's Furrow
This spacious detached property built in 2019 is situated in the Leicestershire countryside with a large landscaped garden and offers a peaceful retreat with an open plan living and dining area and countryside 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.
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.
Millstone Meadow - Hare Lodge
Hare Lodge is a contemporary two-bedroom holiday lodge in Hartshorne, Derbyshire, offering countryside views and easy access to local attractions including Hartshorne Wood and the National Forest, designed for a comfortable stay for up to three guests in a peaceful rural setting.
Calke Abbey is a Grade I listed English country house in Derbyshire, cared for by the National Trust, showcasing a baroque mansion preserved in a state of decline surrounded by a landscape park rich in natural heritage and historic estate features.
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.
Skyview Cottage
Skyview Cottage is a stylishly refurbished two-bedroom cottage with a private courtyard garden located in a quiet residential area of Market Harborough, close to the town centre and local amenities, offering a peaceful and comfortable setting for small groups or families.
Heather Lodge
Heather Lodge is a contemporary lakeside lodge located on the private area of Mercia Marina, offering a peaceful and spacious setting with views over the lake and natural wildlife.
Lavender Lodge
Lavender Lodge is a private, stylish lodge located in a quiet gated conservation park area of Mercia Marina, featuring a spacious ground-floor layout, a veranda, and a woodland atmosphere.
The Tack Room
A recently renovated single-storey barn conversion set in a rural location with views over parkland and grazing cattle, offering accessible features and a private enclosed garden with patio and seating.
Beech Tree Lodge
Beech Lodge is a spacious ground-floor lodge situated in a gated community by a marina with views of a secluded grassed area and wildlife, offering a peaceful and comfortable setting for families and pet owners.
Rosemary Lodge
Rosemary Lodge is a Nordic style lodge set in a tranquil lakeside area within Mercia Marina, offering a peaceful and stylish private retreat with scenic views and access to local amenities including shops and eateries.
Fuchsia Lodge
Fuchsia Lodge is a stylish, new three-bedroom holiday lodge set within the peaceful Mercia Marina, featuring a private hot tub, open-plan living, and a lakeside location amid Derbyshire countryside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
