The Farmhouse
20 guests
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8 bedrooms, 14 beds
4 bathrooms
Originally built in 1960, this stunning Georgian home is brimming with comfort and character, welcoming guests in with a warm embrace, inviting them to leave troubles at the door as they relax in rusticly modern simplicity. With manicured lawns, tennis court, paddocks, stables and orchards for horseriding and scrumping, the view from your window will be phenomenal, while inside, guests are treated to a home cinema, pool table, ping pong table and table football, spa baths and hot tub, and ample cosy reading snugs. This home is ideal for larger groups looking for quality time together on the lawn on warm summer days and cuddled up next to the fire on crisp, cosy winters. The home is situated in the perfect location for day trips and adventures, with Derby and the Peak District in the North, the historic sites of Leicester to the East, and Birmingham's amazing shopping district to the South. Rest assured guests will never run out of things to do at this amazing home. From here, the world is your oyster, and wherever you choose to visit, home will always be a stone's throw for sumptuous evening candlelit meals out on the lawn, filled with love and laughter.
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What to expect
Highlights
Head off for a day out at the stunning Elvaston Castle just outside of Derby, which can be reached by car in thirty minutes
Shop till you drop at Birmingham city centre, just a twenty-five-minute drive from homw
Catch your favourite flick at the private on-site home theatre
Soak tired muscles in the warm and bubbly jacuzzi
Get competitive at the home's well-equipped games room
Spend your days playing out on the lush, green lawn
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Home truths
The beds in this home can remain singles or be pushed together to make large, comfy kingsize beds
Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay
There’s free parking for up to two cars on the driveway
Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
Hen and stag parties are allowed at this home
This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Home cinema setup
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Hot tub
Garden
Bedrooms & bathrooms
8 bedrooms, 14 beds
4 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Massage
Additional fees
Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones for an additional fee
Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire
If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Leicestershire
Often overlooked, landlocked Leicestershire might surprise you with how much it has to shout about. Starting with its glorious patchwork countryside, not only do off-road bridleways lead to pretty meandering rivers and sprawling meadows flecked with delicate wildflowers, it’s where the Battle of Bosworth – one of the most decisive battles in British history – was fought. After retracing the steps of Richard III, it’s time to fill up on...
Get around
Airport
East Midlands
28 min
Birmingham
42 min
Nottingham City
46 min
Train station
Burton-on-Trent
24 min
Bus stop
Navigation Street
7 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
5 min
Cafe
24 min
Pharmacy
6 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Oliver
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.
This home is nominated for the Plum Guide Award.
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