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Hanbury Cottage

Ashby Folville, Leicestershire
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A beautifully updated four-bedroom country property surrounded by idyllic views
  • With a welcoming wood burner, exposed brickwork, a generous garden and spacious carport
  • Perfect for larger families and groups of friends seeking a peaceful rural getaway
Overview
Property code: OC-H33445

Situated in the historic village of Ashby Folville, this beautifully refurbished property makes a wonderful holiday home for family gatherings, walkers, nature spotters and cyclists discovering an idyllic corner of the Leicestershire countryside. In the village there is an outstanding country pub just a short stroll away, and an excellent Farm Shop with a lovely café just 3 miles away. To the north, the historic market town of Melton Mowbray (7 miles) has a rich heritage and is known for a delicious range of local produce including pork pies and Stilton cheese. Heading south-west, the vibrant city of Leicester (12 miles) is home to a wealth of great pubs, shops and restaurants, with popular attractions including the National Space Centre, the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Watermead Country Park and the Newarke Houses Museum. Birdwatchers and walkers should travel south-east to stunning Rutland Water near Oakham (18 miles), home of the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Aqua Park Rutland and the Lyndon Visitor Centre where you can spot the Rutland ospreys.

On the ground floor, the accommodation comprises the most delightful sitting room, with a log burner overlooking the garden to the rear. There is a guest cloakroom and a large, light-filled kitchen which has a table that seats up to 10, and French windows onto the garden at the back. In addition, there is second sitting room which is ideal as a playroom/TV room and has an Xbox and lots of board games. There is also a sofa bed in here which can be made up for a child  if requested at time of booking. Completing the ground floor is a good sized utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer – this leads out to a car port which takes two cars. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms comprising two equally sized master bedrooms with king-size beds and en-suites, a twin bedroom, and a zip-and-link bedroom which can be made up as a king-size bed or twin beds. The accommodation is rounded off with a refreshing family bathroom.

At the back of the house is a large, fully enclosed garden, next door to a delightful horse paddock. The garden is fully fenced, ideal for dogs and children alike. There is comfortable outdoor seating and a barbeque. There’s plenty of parking space along the private drive and in the undercover carport.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (can be made up as a 2 small singles on request), 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom, 2 en-suite shower rooms, 1 ground-floor WC
  • Oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • TV in both lounges, Xbox
  • Large garden with outdoor furniture
  • Ample parking space in carport and along private drive
  • Pub 250 metres, shop 3.5 miles
  • Ring doorbell covering front entrance of house
  • Sleeps 8+2 children - sofa bed in second lounge can sleep 1-2 children (please request at time of booking)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jackie 10th August 2026

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Hanbury Cottage is a very spacious property, with plenty of room for the seven of us and our two dogs. The enclosed garden is a great, safe space for dogs, although unfortunately the previous guests had left five dog messes behind, which was disappointing and rather inconsiderate to both the owners and future guests. The beds were very comfortabRead morele and the showers were excellent. One slightly strange quirk is that the hot taps on the sinks turn the opposite way to what you might expect! The location is great, with The Carington Arms just a hop, skip and a jump away. It serves excellent food and has a lovely beer garden. March House Farm Shop is also within easy reach, with a nice caf and various events for children during the summer. On the way, you pass The Milk Shed in Great Dalby, where you can pick up very fresh milk from a vending machine a fun little stop with a playground behind it. On Saturday mornings, there is a pop-up caf at Ashby Folville village hall, which looked very popular while we were there. There are also plenty of lovely walks around the village, with the routes well signposted. A few things you may want to bring with you are dishwasher tablets, salt and pepper, tea and coffee, and pods if you want to use the coffee machine. The hand soaps were all different and almost empty, so we werent sure whether these had been left by previous guests; it might be worth bringing some just in case. There wasnt a welcome pack (or cake) when we arrived, and as there isnt a village shop, wed recommend picking up some essentials before you arrive. One other useful point for future guests is that bin day is Friday. The bins hadnt been put out when we arrived, and as we arrived too late to do it ourselves, they were already full, which was a little inconvenient. If this isnt already included in the guest guide, it would be helpful to mention putting the bins out on Thursday night. That way, you can also get rid of your rubbish before you leave. Overall, Hanbury Cottage is a lovely, spacious base for exploring the area, particularly if youre travelling with dogs, and we enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 15th July 2026

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Excellent for a family break. Spacious and flexible accommodation, fully equipped and well appointed, with a good-sized enclosed garden, kid and dog friendly, Parking for 3 cars (possibly 4).. Great pub with an unusually varied menu (traditional, Indian and Italian) only a few minute's walk away. Good walks from the house, and a wide variety of oRead morether attractions within easy driving distance. Owner provided clear and helpful information before we arrived, ensured that the property was kept as cool as possible in a very hot spell, and dropped by to welcome us soon after we reached the property - nice touches. So was the welcome cake. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 7th July 2026

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Enjoyed a lovely weekend in the cottage. Garden was enclosed which was great for toddler and dogs. Pretty walks locally ending at the village pub

Reviewed by Juliet 26th May 2026

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A beautiful property in stunning countryside. This was perfect for our family celebrations, three generations were very well catered for. Exceptional communication from the owners too.

Reviewed by David 25th May 2026

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The owners were very kind and allowed me earlier access to the property which was much appreciated after a long drive. The cottage was very clean and comfortable in a quiet village and the local pub was excellent for food, beer, and friendly entertainment. The local church is also very charming and very welcoming. Despite being quiet the village doRead morees host some good events. I very much enjoyed my visit Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 2nd May 2026

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This is a lovely house with beautiful countryside views. The property is very clean and well equipped. It was perfect for our group of six adults and a dog. The garden is fully enclosed, so was ideal for our dog. We were lucky enough to have good weather and so were able to enjoy sitting in the garden on the comfotable chairs. We enjoyed an eveRead morening meal and a Sunday roast at the Carington Arms in the village. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 23rd February 2026

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Reviewed by Grace 19th February 2026

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What a lovely house, with very friendly owners. We enjoyed our stay an Hanbury Cottage very much. It is well equipped, perfect for dogs with the separate utility, and it was very clean. The owner very kindly gave some recommendations for places to eat and we had a lovely meal in the village pub just around the corner from the house. The village is Read morerural and quiet but not far from anything by car. A very tasty, homemade cake welcomed us and it didnt last long! Hide

Reviewed by Lindsey 6th January 2026

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A modern house in a lovely position with a fully enclosed garden. Comfortable and clean. We had a very good stay.

Reviewed by Paul 4th January 2026

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Well laid out and comfortable house for our Christmas getaway. Generous bedrooms and bathroom facilities. Plenty of crockery/kitchen utensils. Parking more than adequate. Great pub with great atmosphere within walking distance serving huge portions. Owner lived nearby, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall the house made for a great ChRead moreristmas. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.