The Marquess of Exeter

–Excellent location - show map
+81 photos
Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.0
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Set in Leicestershire countryside, in picturesque Lyddington, The Marquess of Exeter is a historic country inn with a traditional restaurant. The inn offers cosy log fires, leafy gardens and period features. The bright and airy bedrooms feature crisp linens and free Wi-Fi access. All of the luxury, 4-star rooms have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities, and some have scenic views across the gardens. With a daily-changing menu, the restaurant serves fine British cuisine using fresh, seasonal produce. The bar features exposed beams and stone walls, and offers a range of cask ales, fine wines and full english breakfasts. Just a 15-minute drive from Rutland Water, Marquess of Exeter is a 40-minute drive from the historical cities of Leicester and Peterborough. There is free on-site parking and the A1 road is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lees
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely. The location was also pretty good. The bar and restaurant facilities were exceptional. The staff were friendly and polite. We did mention the problem we'd had with water pressure in the bathroom and appreciated that the...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a very good place to stay with modern, comfortable rooms and a good location for Corby and Rutland. The evening meal was a great curry. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Giles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is really good. Its in a lovely village, the rooms are great, it is a pub and restaurant. Staff really friendly. Really nicely funished and furnished and very clean. Beds were very comfy and good quality pillows. Breakfast really good,...”
Anastasios
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious, warm and clean rooms with all the amenities you need. Perfect for a couple and small family. The restaurant on site is also very good, with a combination of pub grub and curry options. There's also another great pub up the road with...”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice comfy and warm room, good parking and lovely breakfast. Located in a beautiful village a short drive from the town.”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, tidy and great value for money. Fantastic breakfast.”
Jenn
Australia Australia
“The property exceeded our expectations. Cosy spotless room, beautiful surroundings, delicious food in the exquisite restaurant. The staff were the best! Very caring and always attentive to our needs. We were so impressed that we booked another night.”
Rebecca
United States United States
“The room was spacious, staff was very pleasant and we loved the food in the restaurant. We were very happy with the value of our stay.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We ate dinner as a group. The menu was a mix of Asian and traditional British. The food was all lovely as was our breakfast the following day. The location of the Marquess of Exeter is splendid, in the centre of a very pretty and quiet village.”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room stayed in suite lots of space, very clean and bed was very comfy charming pub. They served indian food, and it was amazing. Staff were very welcoming, and we will definitely return .”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Local • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Marquess of Exeter takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£20 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.