The Windmill Cottage is located in Melton Mowbray, just 24 miles from National Ice Centre and 24 miles from De Montfort University. The property is around 22 miles from Belgrave Road, 23 miles from Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, and 23 miles from Leicester Train Station. There's a children's playground and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. This bed and breakfast includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a coffee shop, and a mini-market is also available. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden. University of Leicester is 24 miles from The Windmill Cottage, while Nottingham Castle is 26 miles away. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 29 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Melton Mowbray
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  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and facilities. Took our 3 month old for our first weekend away and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
  • P
    Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Can't fault brilliant stay. But left my shaving bag, if they could contact me. 07728950349
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    well stocked with everything you might need. big TV with built in Netflix was a very nice touch

Managed by Wymondham Windmill

Company review score: 9.4Based on 64 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Cycling, walking and riding can all be enjoyed from the door-step. For golf lovers, Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray Golf Club, Rutland Water Golf Club and Rutland County Golf Club are all just a few minutes away. Fishing and bird watching can be enjoyed at Rutland Water, only 6 miles from the cottage. Our historical site has lots to offer. From our vintage style Tearoom, serving a wide range of food and drinks all day, to our boutique shops. Secure, private parking facilities are available right on the doorstep. Free Wifi and a complete self catering accommodation style makes The Windmill Luxury Cottage the perfect location for short and longer stays.

Property info

Welcome to The Windmill Luxury Cottage. This beautifully appointed one bedroom cottage accommodation is an ideal place to stay while you visit family or explore all of what Rutland and rural Leicestershire has to offer. The Cottage consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen. The bedroom has views over the surrounding countryside and village with a good sized en suite. The cottage can be enjoyed as a bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation and is set within the acres of the Windmill site. Our Luxury Cottage is fully furnished to make your stay comfortable and simple. With a double bed en-suite upstairs and a double size sofa bed downstairs in the lounge, we guarantee comfort for all our guests. The luxury style and finish makes staying in the Cottage a peaceful and relaxing break. In the kitchen you will find an electric oven and hob, washing machine, toaster, kettle, microwave and a luxury 'bean-to-cup' coffee machine, along with compliments in the fridge on arrival.

Neighborhood info

Freshly prepared breakfast is always available with bookings. Our on-site Tearoom serves breakfast from 9.00am every morning.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Windmill Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Windmill Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 12:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Windmill Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Windmill Cottage

  • The Windmill Cottage is 5.6 miles from the center of Melton Mowbray. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Windmill Cottage include:

    • Vacation Home

  • The prices at The Windmill Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Windmill Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, The Windmill Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Windmill Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.