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Leicestershire Travel Guide - Castles

Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire
Largely ruins, this grim castle sits rather incongruously amid carefully manicured lawns.
South Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire, England, LE65 1BR
Location: 12 m S Derby on A511
Website: Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
Phone: 01530 413 343
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire
The beautiful remains of a moated 15th century mansion, left unfinished when its owner was executed for treason. The owner was William, Lord Hastings, who began work on Kirby Muxloe Castle in 1480, creating a fortified house of red brick surrounded by a wide moat.
Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England, LE9 2DH
Location: At Kirby Muxloe, on the western fringes of greater Leicester. Near junction 21A of the M1.
Website: Kirby Muxloe Castle
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Leicestershire

Ryehill House

Lutterworth
Self catering cottage

Set in the delightful conservation village of Bruntingthorpe the cottage offers opportunity for exploration and relaxation whether on holiday, working in the area or staying … more >>
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Cherry Tree Cottage

Barkestone-le-Vale
Self catering cottage

Farmhouse style kitchen. Beamed sitting room with gas fire. Dining room with door to patio. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with 5’ bed. Single … more >>
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Holwell (Hotel)

SYSONBY KNOLL HOTEL

WINNER - Best Value Accommodation, Heart of England 2002.WINNER - Best Visitor Accommodation, Leicestershire 2003Sysonby Knoll is the largest and longest established family owned and run hotel in Melton Mowbray, and has the highest AA quality rating of any hotel in the town. It has been owned by the same … more >>

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Appleby Magna (Hotel)

Ramada Tamworth Hotel

Located on the outskirts of Tamworth and Burton upon Trent, midway between Birmingham and Nottingham/Derby, close to the NEC. Leisure attractions nearby include Tamworth Snowdome, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Thomas Land, Alton Towers and Twycross Zoo. The hotel offers free car parking and the restaurant, bar and lobby area are … more >>

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