The Old Stables at Port Hill

The Old Stables sits next door to Port Hill House at Port Hill, on the estate above the Welland Valley — a separate one-bedroom lodge, let on its own, with far-reaching views over the rolling south Leicestershire countryside in every direction.

It is all on one level. The large oak kitchen sits under beams with Velux windows overhead, and the conservatory off it opens onto the patio, which is where you end up with the first coffee of the morning. French doors from the living room open onto the same enclosed patio — table, chairs, barbecue, and room for a hot tub if you want one added.

The bedroom is at the back, looking over the hills, with a super king that zips apart into twins. A sofa bed in the living room takes the number to four. The original bathroom has kept its floral tiles.

The Nevill Holt Festival is a short drive away each June. Beyond it: trout fishing, birdwatching, walking and cycling, and Rutland Water, Rockingham Castle and the Welland Valley Vineyard within an easy drive.

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• SleepsFour — one bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room
• BedsSuper king zip-and-link (separates into twins), plus a double sofa bed
• BathroomsOne, with a jet shower
• LayoutSingle level throughout — step-free inside
• KitchenLarge oak kitchen: oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, espresso machine
• OutsideEnclosed patio with seating and barbecue. Hot tub available as an added extra, at a fee — there is not one in situ
• ParkingSpace for three cars at the front. The drive is shared with Port Hill House next door
• PetsWelcome on request, with a fee per animal. The patio is enclosed
• Getting aroundA short drive to Nevill Holt. The Hall is a private house and not open to guests
• BookingThrough our letting partner, We Stay
• Check in / outFrom 3pm, out by 11am
• AlsoWifi throughout. Accredited by Visitor Ready, backed by the AA and Visit England