Tropical Birdland is a bird-focused visitor attraction in Desford, Leicestershire, featuring many bird species including parrots, hornbills, and owls, with some birds flying outdoors during visiting hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lower Peastocking
A luxurious and spacious ground-floor holiday cottage near Meriden village, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful retreat or professionals attending NEC events, featuring modern amenities with a private hot tub, sauna, garden patio and parking.
Packington Hall is a historic house originally built in 1693 with Palladian extensions, featuring interiors designed by Joseph Bonomi and gardens landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the ground floor and gardens, including notable rooms and garden features.
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.
The Hive
The Hive is a countryside pod located on Brookfields Farm near the village of Church Broughton, Derbyshire, providing a stylish and private romantic retreat with countryside views and an enclosed garden area.
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne Hall & Gardens in Derbyshire offers visitors an early 18th-century English garden in the style of Le Notre, combined with a historic family home open to the public in August. The venue features elegant formal gardens, exquisite furniture, antiques, and unique garden ornaments in a picturesque setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brookfields Holiday Farm - The Warren
The Warren is a modern and stylish pod set in a peaceful countryside farm environment, designed as a romantic getaway for two guests with countryside views and private outdoor space including a hot tub and garden.