The Modern Retreat

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in Leicester: The Modern Retreat offers a spacious, recently renovated holiday home in Leicester. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Living Spaces: The home features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a comfortable living room with a sofa bed. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and streaming services. Convenient Location: Located less than 1 km from the University of Leicester and 37 km from East Midlands Airport, the property is also close to attractions such as Leicester Railway Station and De Montfort University. Boating opportunities are available in the surrounding area.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, near everything it needed to be near for our visit. Comfortable and clean accommodation. Well equipped. Helpful and friendly host.”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, quiet residential area with plenty of local amenities - cafes, bakeries, pubs, various shops, a small supermarket and a large park. Property has been decorated/furnished to a high standard and is spacious and exceptionally clean...”
Mohini
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked the location of the house. It was in a quiet location but not too far from the motorway or the shops. There's also plenty of car parking space outside of the house It has been modernised and has all the basic amenities, including...”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and spacious. Modern kitchen and bathrooms. The area has quite an 'arty' feel to it. Independent shops including a fantastic art gallery 'Ellerington Fine Art'. Lots of eating places including some artisan bakeries Leicester city...”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was within easy walking distance of Demontford Hall which we were visiting. Lots of places to eat and drink within walking distance. Able to park free of charge. Property was newly refurbished, clean, comfortable and everything you...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and modern, 2 bathrooms, well equipped.”
Kajal
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean property and the location was good. Close to Queens road.”
Gabor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It's always a bit risky to book accommodation with only a very few feedback but it has really paid off in this case. We found a very tidy and clean home. The house is well modernised and equipped everything you need for a short (or even longer)...”
Amna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was an amazing stay for us the hosts were really sweet and had a snack basket ready on arrival, everything about the property was perfect, I would highly recommend it. Also asked for a late check out and they happily allowed me to check out a...”
Evelin
Hungary Hungary
“Modern, felszerelt, tiszta és kényelmes szállás. A szállásadó nagyon kedves, kommunikatív és rugalmas volt a kicsekkolást illetően is.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Shyam

9.8
Host review score
Shyam
Property is located in the trendy neighbourhood of Clarendon park just south of Victoria park’s 70 acres of green space. Filled with bars, restaurants, bakeries and shops. Clarendon park is centred around Queens road and close to Train Station, City Centre, King Power Football Stadium, Mattiolio Woods Rugby Stadium and Grace Road Cricket Ground. Newly renovated TV Streaming services included Parking No parties No pets Quiet Quiet hour policy - London Road - 5 minute drive and 10 minute walk. Further restaurants, bars and desserts options - Train station - 10 minutes drive, 30 minutes walk - City centre - 10 minutes drive, 30 minutes walk - Access to buses found on Queens Road & Welford Road - 8 minutes drive and 25 minutes walk to the King Power Stadium - 6 minute drive and 20 minute walk to Mattiolio Woods Welford Road Stadium - 10 minutes drive and 30 minute walk to Grace Road Leicester Cricket ground
Hello! I’m Shyam, and I’m excited to welcome you to my home! I’ve always loved meeting new people from different parts of the world, and sharing my space with travelers is something I truly enjoy. Whether you’re here for a short getaway, a work trip, or a longer stay, my goal is to make sure you have a comfortable, relaxing, and memorable experience. I take pride in providing a clean and welcoming environment for my guests. I’m always happy to offer recommendations on things to do in the area, from local attractions to hidden gems that only locals know about. If you have any questions or need assistance during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out – I’m here to help and ensure your visit is as smooth as possible!
- Food - Martin bros pizzeria, Halcyon Kitchen, Barceloneta (Spanish), Ground Kitchen (Korean), Ohannes Burgers, Indian rooster, Friends Tandoori, Subway - Dessert - Gelato Village, Award winning ‘Tiny Bakery’ handmade pastries, sourdough - Coffee shops - Northern Clobber, Bica Lisboa, Bondade (Vegan), Costa Coffee - Groceries - Sainsbury’s local, W.Archer & Son (Butchers), Christopher James (Deli) - Pubs - Craddock Arms, Clarendon Arms
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Modern Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £248 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Modern Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £248 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.