Situated in northeastern Leicestershire, Melton Mowbray is known for its rich food culture and proximity to Borrough Hill, an archaeologically important neolithic hill fort. Home to such English culinary classics as the pork pie and Stilton cheese, Melton Mowbray has reinvented itself as an eating destination and numerous visitors are drawn to the town each year to sample its famous wares. With its newfound fame, the town is now home to many lodging options, including a variety of small hotels.
Founded as a coaching inn during the 18th century, The Harboro Hotel is a historic lodging standing in central Melton Mowbray. Much of the original architecture remains intact following an extensive refurbishment and it now houses a traditional pub and 26 well-equipped guest rooms. An abundance of dining options are available within walking distance of the hotel, including shops selling traditional Melton pork pies. Within the town, visitors have use of a public swimming pool and fitness center, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts. For guests wishing to explore further afield, numerous places of interest lie within a thirty-minute drive of the town, such as Belvoir Castle and Rutland Water, the largest manmade lake in England.
The Harboro Hotel
Burton Street
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 1AF
England
011-44-01664-560121
harborohotel.co.uk
Steeped in history, Scalford Hall is a well-preserved Edwardian country house set amidst 12-acres of parklike gardens just outside Melton Mowbray. Once home to Colonel Colman, the founder of Colman Mustards, the hotel offers a restaurant, spa treatments, a fitness center and 88 guest rooms within its updated yet historic interior. Guest rooms include basic amenities, as well as the option of bringing along a pet. Close to attractions like Oakham Castle and the Barnsdale Gardens, the hotel provides access to a variety of activities, such as clay pigeon shooting, golf and horseback riding in the Vale of Belvoir, an unspoiled rural area popular for picnics and hiking.
Scalford Hall
Melton Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE14 4UB
England
011-44-0845-400-1402
scalfordhall.co.uk
Once a hunting lodge, Quorn Lodge Hotel is now a historic family-owned lodging set on the outskirts of Melton Mowbray. The 18th-century brickwork and half-timbered exterior houses a bar, restaurant and 19 well-equipped guest rooms, each offering wireless internet and complimentary refreshments. Standing just steps from Melton's bustling downtown, the hotel lies within walking distance of many of the area's well-known attractions, including the Carnegie Museum, Twinlakes Park and Ye Old Pork Pie Shoppe, home to the famous Melton pork pie. Further afield, visitors will find an abundance of historic sites such as Nottingham Castle, Foxton Locks and Belgrave Hall, a reputedly haunted manor house situated 15 miles from Quorn Lodge Hotel.
Quorn Lodge Hotel
46 Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 0HR
England
011-44-01664-56-6660
quornlodge.co.uk
