8 Bed And Breakfasts in Leicestershire

The Queens Head Hotel - This 17th-century coaching inn is located on Ashby's main high street. Family run, it offers a bar and a lively weekend nightclub. The Queen's Head Hotel is close to all the main local motorways, and a short journey from Birmingham and East Midlands Airport. An intimate front bar is open until either 22:30 (Sunday), 23:00 (Monday to Wednesday), 00:00 (Thursday) or 01:00 (Friday and Saturday). On Fridays and Saturdays, the hotel features Ciros Night Club (open till 02:00) and The Loft Bar (open till 01:00). It's popular and so a bit noisy, but residents are on the club's guest list. The hotel also features a large outside smoking area.

The Hardinge Arms - In Kings Newton village, The Hardinge offers free Wi-Fi and charming rooms with flat-screen TVs. This traditional inn serves real ales, while the restaurant serves home-cooked food and local produce. Full of character, the en suite rooms at The Hardinge Arms have tea/coffee facilities and hairdryers. A generous full English breakfast is provided and there is free private parking. Friendly and welcoming, The Hardinge Arms features original oak beams, log-burning fires and comfortable sofas. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is just 4 miles away and Donington Racetrack is nearby. Derby city centre is 10 km away.

The Grange Courtyard - On the edge of the National Forest, The Grange is an award-winning bed and breakfast, comprising of 6 unique cottages. Junction 23 of the M1 is only a mile away. All of the rooms at The Grange Courtyard have TVs, DVD players, bathrobes and organic toiletries. Some rooms have four-poster beds. The Grange Courtyard has a shared kitchen with a washing machine, fridge, iron and dryer. A continental or full English breakfast is provided. The guest lounge overlooks the garden and there is an honesty bar.

The Staff Of Life - Located in the heart of Ticknall, The Staff of Life is a welcoming 4-star country inn, housed in a Grade II Listed building, south of Derby. Rooms are stylishly decorated with en suite facilities and many have original features. Some of the rooms have a large plasma-screen TV. Free wireless broadband is available in all of the rooms. Ticknall is a picturesque village situated in Derbyshire. Just 10 minutes walk from The Staff of Life are the historic grounds of Calke Park, often hosting concerts and events. The Staff of Life offers traditional food in a warm pub atmosphere, using locally sourced produce wherever possible. A Full English Breakfast is included for guests.

Spindle Lodge - A family-run hotel with Victorian charm, situated off the New Walk pedestrian walkway to the city centre, 400 metres from Leicester University and 500 metres from Leicester Train Station. The bedrooms all have their own bathroom with a shower. They also feature tea/coffee and ironing facilities. Spindle Lodge is also situated a short walk from De Montfort Hall Concert Venue, Tiger's Rugby Stadium, Y Theatre, The Little Theatre and the Phoenix Centre. Parking is free at the property, but reservation is needed.

Morton Guesthouse - This family-run guest house is 3 miles (4.8 km) from East Midlands Airport, 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from Donington Race Track and 20 minutes from Alton Towers. Morton Guesthouse is a non-smoking, pet-friendly hotel, and offers good-value accommodation. Breakfast will set you up for the day, with house specials on the table every morning. Enjoy homemade brown bread and honey from the hotel's hives. Dietary needs and vegetarians can be catered for.

Grange Country Guest House (Non Smoking) - Surrounded by Leicestershire's beautiful countryside, Grange Country Guest House is just 5 minutes' drive from Melton Mowbray. The cosy self-catering rooms have private balconies, and free parking is also available. The traditional rooms at Grange Guest House are elegantly decorated and each has an en suite bathroom, some rooms also have a balcony. Rooms also offer compact kitchenettes with a microwave, crockery and refrigerator. Many rooms have scenic views. The friendly staff serves a generous continental breakfast in the rooms each morning. A selection of prepared evening meals is also available and free tea and coffee facilities are provided. The Grange Country House also offers a range of beers, world wines and spirits. Famed for its Stilton cheese and pork pies, the Melton Mowbray area is packed with historical villages, castles and countryside walks. Picturesque Oakham, with its market place and castle, is a 15-minute drive away, and Rutland Water is 20 minutes' drive.

The Old Greyhound Inn - This 400-year-old coaching inn is located south of Leicester on the old A6, in the village of Great Glen. The privately-run residence has charming guest rooms, a lounge and a bar serving traditional ales and lagers. An