Family-friendly vacation rentals in Leicestershire

Location was excellent for our purposes (in the center of the city, few minutes walking distance from the University, the market and the railway station) The host was a bit slow in responding before arrival in the UK, but issues regarding were resolved upon arrival at the airport. Overall the apartment was in good to excellent condition apart from some issues which were considered minor due to the relative short stay of 8 days. (One window was very tricky to open and close, the freezer needed some defrosting, one of the faucets had a broken drainer, no towels or sheets were changed during the length of our stay)

Had a lovely stay in the lodge. Beds comfy, place was clean and luxurious, great to have robes for when utilising the hot tub. Temp of hot tub did unfortunately vary and was cold on first night but soon sorted through instructions from host. Overall a very lovely stay with beautiful views and secluded quiet environment.WiFi a bonus! Lovely touches including bottle of wine, welcome note and folder providing info on local area and places to eat. We enjoyed visiting the foxton locks, the local tearoom and the local market for some lovely fresh produce.

Amazing place amazing animals and amazing people . Will be coming back every chance we get 😍

Such a beautiful area , Dave was lovely so kind and helpful , was up for a chat at any time and went out of he’s way to help us . The place itself was so cosy and peaceful and the views were amazing . Will definitely be recommending and coming back .

Just got home from a lovely, relaxing stay here. Met up with 5 friends who now live all over the country and this was a great, central location. Tom met us as we arrived and showed us how everything worked. House was clean with some quirky lamps, each bedroom had an en-suite plus kettle and cups. The hot tub was a perfect addition. Lost many an hour chatting away while sat in it. Would definitely stay again.

absolutely amazing. the Lodge was.a perfect retreat for a getaway x

We stayed for a couple of nights over Christmas and cooked our Christmas dinner at the lodge. The kitchen was very well equipped - the oven was a bit tricky but the hob was fine. The lodge was very clean and homely. Great peaceful location and the most amazing sunsets were visible from the lounge. Caroline was really helpful and on hand if needed.

The property was in a great location, easy to walk to town, the area is gorgeous , right near the castle. Dimitri was a great host, communicative, and he was really accommodating. The home was spacious, well decorated, spotlessly clean. The beds were comfy, we all slept very well. I agree with the other comments that it's a little tired and there are some things that could do with a fix (like the fridge door). But I think they've priced it accordingly so it's 5 stars from me, I would definitely stay again.

Very nice house. We've enjoyed our stay.

This was our first Air B&B experience. If Hugh and his Emma are anything to go by as hosts we will always choose this option over any hotel. They helped us out of the way to make us feel at home. We were in-between selling a house thus required a month long place to reside. With the amount of baggage and luggage we could not have stayed anywhere else. The family let us use their shed space and took the burden off us. The entire property is just "wow". Endless green fields with local habitat, horses in barns, pet chickens and beautifully landscaped gardens around the whole palace like estate. A month is a lot of time but the family was very proactive to any queries or requirements. The dwelling itself has a lot of character, Endless paintings and views to die for. Not to mention the collection of multitude of books. The host had provided detailed information pack about anything and everything. We wish them prosperity and happiness in all future endeavours. Hugh do take a break!

I stayed at The Hayloft whilst looking for a place to rent of my own, the house became like my home and I truly enjoyed the peacefulness of the countryside and how private it felt. The house was pristine and they had a newly renovated bathroom and kitchen, it was amazing to get a chance to use their place as a stepping stone. I would’ve loved to have stayed on. The hosts were extremely nice and responded to all my queries, I’ll definitely be back and would recommend them to everyone I know and don’t know!

Lovely hosts and extremely generous with little treats and fridge staples. Super comfy sofa and bed, perfect for the relaxing stay I needed! I loved the log burner and they provided the perfect amount of wood for the length of stay. Situated in beautiful countryside, offering lovely local walks and also a great rural option for those wanting to commute as I managed to meet up with friends in local towns/cities easily. 10 out of 10!

This is such a lovely house, very clean, with books, a spacious loft room, and a garden to relax in. The location is near to a tram stop; shops, Tesco's, Sainsbury's are about 15 minutes' walk away. The welcome fruit and wine added a thoughtful touch to the welcome extended to us. Thank you, Michael and Heather, for a wonderful stay!

we had a great time and admired his works it was very nice very communicative the owner is mega great. I have already arranged another meeting but with the whole family Because it was worth showing it all, it was beautiful

By far the best lodge we’ve stayed in. The place was spotless the beds are lovely and comfortable and it had everything you could. We had young children with us and they loved it. The views are absolutely incredible and even better when the sun is setting. I couldn’t recommend this place enough. It’s even better than it looks in the photos! We will definitely be back for another visit. The host are lovely people as well. 10/10

I stayed here for 5 weeks and was very comfortable, with everything you could need. The area seems nice and safe, walkable to city centre/train station and a quick bus ride to the university. It's worth being aware that you can clearly hear the people in the upstairs flat (footsteps, phone alerts etc) but I sleep with headphones in so not too much of a problem for me.

We had a great stay. Everything was as described on the website and in the photo's. Lovely quiet location, ideal area for quiet walks and exploring the local market towns. The house had good facilities, plenty of crockery, towels etc and a nice homely feel. Having two sitting rooms was a bonus. We went in winter and enjoyed the open fires too. Definitely recommend.

Easy to find, and very comfortable. Short walk into city centre.

The apartment was clean and comfortable and perfect for our short stay in Derby.

wonderful house to stay highly recommended

Lyla and Stephen have crafted a beautiful little holiday home separate from their house, but on the same property and they are perfect hosts. My son and I loved our stay which was walking distance from the City Cricket Academy where my son did a half term camp

Lovely house, clean and clear communication.