- Kilworth House is a grand country house, looking like a beautiful, full-sized dollhouse in acres of its own gardens and parkland. As well as an elegant facade of pale stone, balustraded balconies and friezes, Kilworth House has peaceful courtyards, and terraces, and its own open-air theatre. Inside are 44 rooms and suites, individually decorated as they would have been when this was still a manor house - with high ceilings, four-poster beds, chandeliers and antique furnishings. Some of the suites are suitable for families. There are four dining options on site too, which certainly helps families out, ranging from casual to fine dining. Definitely special.
- Stapleford Park is a huge Georgian era country estate close to Melton Mowbray, surrounded by wonderful gardens laid out by Capability Brown. Everything here feels spacious, from the vast windows and large rooms and suites - 55 of them, to the indoor pool, the spa, and dining rooms. Classic country pursuits on offer include shooting and falconry, archery, off-road driving, croquet and tennis, and you can also ply golf on the hotel’s 18 hole course. Very grand indeed.
For a City Break
- St Martins Lodge has been converted from an elegant Georgian building with a Grade II listing, and is ideally located for a city break, in the centre of historic Leicester, overlooking the gardens of Leicester cathedral. The lodge has 28 rooms and suites, decorated in a classic style in contemporary colours. There’s no restaurant, but you’re surrounded by places to eat and drink.