With an idyllic setting in beautifully kept grounds with a rose walk, a babbling brook and a trout-filled river, this impressive ancient rambling manor house is rich in traditional historic charm. Situated in Rothley, a quiet village 8 miles (13 km) north of Leicester’s city centre, Rothley Court has a long history dating back to the Doomsday Book of 1086. The hotel boasts its own 11th-century chapel and 30 comfortable en suite rooms.