Holiday cottage to rent in Lubenham, near Market Harborough - sleeps 6

Wagtail Cottage 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Wagtail Cottage offers fantastic opportunities to enjoy great family days out and to explore the heritage and museums in the county of Leicestershire.

4 steps to entrance (ramp access on request) or level access to rear.
All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space: With beams.
Living area: With wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and patio doors leading to courtyard.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 3: With zip and link kingsize bed (can be 2ft 6in twin beds on request) and Freeview TV.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.

Both properties: Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Use of owners’ field. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.

Extra Amenities

Set in the Leicestershire countryside on a working farm are these two single-storey barn conversions, Wagtail Cottage (ref UKC1999) and Waxwing Cottage (ref UKC2000) which has a private hot tub to relax in after a day out exploring the countryside. The area is well known for its beautiful scenery and is ideal for walking, horse riding and cycling. The quaint village of Lubenham is 1 mile away and has previously won the prestigious Central Village of the Year Award and has a village pub, a 12th-century church and village green. The village of Foxton is also only 1 mile away, has a shop, and is home to the unique waterways landmark of Foxton Locks, the famous flight of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal which are Grade II listed and over 200 years old.

Here you can visit the Boiler House which is full of history or take a leisurely boat trip. The market town of Market Harborough is 5 miles away and has many independent shops, restaurants, bars and cafés to experience and explore. The train from Market Harborough can have you in St Pancras, London in an hour. There are many National Trust properties within 20 miles including Lyveden, Priest’s House at Easton on the Hill, Ulverscroft Nature Reserve and Stoneywell.

Oadby, home of the fascinating University of Leicester Botanical Gardens is 11 miles and close by from here is Leicester racecourse. Rutland Water, with its beach and opportunities for sailing, walking and cycling, is about a ½-hour drive away. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties have an adjoining door and can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests, but please note this property cannot be used for parties.