Historic and Period Hotels in Leicestershire: Melton Mowbray, Castle Donington and more

Rothley Court. Rothley, Leicester.

This handsome building - whose predecessor is to be found in the Domesday Book - is particularly notable for its private chapel. Constructed during the 1200‘s, it was originally the property of none other than the Knights Templar.

Rothley Court offers accommodation within both a converted mews to four-poster suites in the main house.

For further information and details of facilities, availability and tariff, try Expedia, www.lastminute.com or the Rothley Court Website

Castle Donington

Donington Manor. A former coaching inn dating from the 15th century. Expedia | LateRooms

Priest House on the River, The. A four-star hotel centred around a Norman tower on the banks of the River Trent. Expedia | LateRooms

Knipton

The Manners Arms. Interestingly, the décor of all ten guest rooms of this rural inn have been chosen by the Duchess of Rutland. Indeed, the place was originally constructed as a hunting lodge for the Duke during the latter half of the 19th century. LateRooms

Leicester

The Castle Inn. Situated on the western fringes of the city in Kirby Muxloe, the name could be slightly more accurate: this was actually once a farmhouse serving the nearby Kirby Castle. It is, however, still around 400 years old. LateRooms | www.lastminute.com

Loughborough

Old Manor Hotel. 500-year-old manor with original medieval beams exposed in many guest rooms. Expedia

Quorn Country Hotel. Four-star accommodation centred around a listed seventeenth century building. Expedia | LateRooms

Lutterworth

The Greyhound. Dating from the early 1700’s this former coaching inn and post house is within easy reach of Leicester, Hinckely and Market Harborough. TripAdvisor

Market Harborough

Best Western Three Swans. Thought to be in excess of 500 years old, the Three Swans is said to have been visited by King Charles I on the eve of the Battle of Naseby in 1645. Expedia | Hotel Homepage

Markfield

Fieldhead Hotel, The. Built in 1672, the Fieldhead was a farmhouse for most of its history. www.lastminute.com | Expedia | Hotel's Own Site

Melton Mowbray

Stapleford Park. Situated in 500 acres of parkland and grounds landscaped by Capability Brown, Stapleford Park offers four-star accommodation and championship 18-hole golf course. Expedia | LateRooms | www.lastminute.com

The George Hotel. A seventeenth century coaching inn at the heart of old Melton Mowbray. LateRooms

Nuneaton

Bosworth Hall. A striking 17th century William and Mary mansion located a short distance from the site of the Battle of Bosworth. Expedia | Hotel's Own Site

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