Tropical Birdland, Desford

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.

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3 miles from Kirby Muxloe Castle

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.

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.

3 miles from Foremark

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.

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.

Mahonia Lodge

This family-friendly lodge offers spacious single-floor living with lakeside views, accommodating up to eight guests including pets, with contemporary furnishings and nearby amenities including a bar and restaurant within the marina complex.

3 miles from Calke Abbey

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.

2 miles from Clawson Old Manor

Clawson Old Manor is an early historic house in Leicestershire known for its remarkably intact interiors, medieval features, and rich history including a fishpond and a unique slate roof. It offers guided tours with period costumes and tea.

Donative Holiday Cottages - The Granary

This traditional two-bedroom cottage on a working farm near Polesworth and Warton offers a rural retreat ideal for families and groups, with scenic countryside views and easy access to local attractions in the Midlands.

3 miles from Middleton Lakes

Middleton Lakes is a tranquil nature reserve featuring wetlands, meadows, and woodland, home to diverse birdlife and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy nature trails, wildlife viewing, a play meadow for children, and light refreshments at the Welcome Hub.

3 miles from Radbourne Hall

Radbourne Hall is an eighteenth century Palladian home set in extensive parkland and woodland near Derby. It features elegant indoor rooms and outdoor grounds and is available for exclusive hire including filming and photographic shoots.

Near Melbourne Hall & Gardens

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.

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.

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.

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.

Near Twycross Zoo

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.

3 miles from Staunton Harold

Staunton Harold is a 163-acre countryside venue featuring a man-made reservoir, wildlife habitats, and walking trails. Visitors can enjoy wheelchair-friendly paths, a dog-friendly café, adventure playground, and various outdoor family activities including water sports and fishing. The site combines outdoor natural beauty with indoor facilities for a varied visit experience.

3 miles from Goadby Marwood Hall

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.

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.

3 miles from Ashby de la Zouch Castle

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.

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.

3 miles from Packington Hall

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.

Bridge House

Bridge House is a detached holiday cottage set within an acre of private landscaped gardens in the National Forest near Overseal, offering a tranquil countryside retreat suitable for couples and families with access to nearby nature and family attractions.

3 miles from Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Calke Abbey

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.

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.

3 miles from Melbourne Hall Gardens

Melbourne Hall Gardens in Derbyshire offers formal garden landscapes with avenues, specimen trees, sculptures, and water features. Visitors can enjoy restored historic garden layouts, notable ironwork, and statuary in a tranquil outdoor setting.

Redwood House

This spacious holiday home set in the rural village of Hoby, Leicestershire, offers a peaceful and cosy retreat surrounded by countryside and scenic walks, ideal for families and groups seeking a private and relaxing getaway.

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.

3 miles from Staunton Harold

Staunton Harold is a civil parish in Leicestershire known for its historic Staunton Harold Hall country house and the Holy Trinity Chapel, a rare Commonwealth-era Gothic revival church. Visitors can enjoy both the indoor architectural heritage and the scenic outdoor lakes and brook landscapes.

The Milking Parlour

The Milking Parlour is a country cottage nestled beside a Staffordshire countryside property, surrounded by picturesque rural and equestrian landscapes, providing a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for families or groups seeking easy access to local attractions and nature.

2 miles from Sinai Park House

Sinai Park House is a historic timber-framed Elizabethan manor house with a 13th-century moat, located on a hilltop overlooking the Trent Valley in Staffordshire. Visitors can explore its rich history through private tours by appointment, enjoying accessible facilities and free parking.

Burrow Hill Farm - Stable View Barn

A spacious luxury barn conversion in rural Warwickshire suited for families and friends, featuring four bedrooms, a games room, private hot tub, enclosed garden with patio, and private parking, set in a tranquil countryside setting near Corley village.

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.

3 miles from Jewry Wall

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.

2 miles from Whatton House Gardens

Whatton House Gardens is a 15 acre garden showcasing vibrant flowers, ornamental trees, woodland paths, and an old fashioned rose garden with views. It offers accessible parking, mostly wheelchair accessible paths, and an outdoor café area. Admission is charged but free for Historic Houses members.

2 miles from Staunton Harold Church

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.