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Elm Tree Cottage

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Great Dalby near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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22 Customer Reviews

  • "Elm Tree Cottage is a first class property with excellent access to nearby Melton Mowbray and surrounding Rutland and Leicestershire."

    The local March house farm was a very good eatery that was walking distance from the Cottage. The cottage owners were very helpful and freindly. We will definitely use Elm Tree Cottage again.

    Reviewed by Andrew4.1Oct 2024

  • "We had a lovely few days in Elm Tree Cottage."

    The cottage was wonderful and very well equipped.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Oct 2024

  • "Lovely cottage everything you need for a pleasant stay"

    We are pleased that you found everything you needed. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Shirley5.0Oct 2024

  • "The property was clean, comfortable, well equipped and stocked with a variety of useful items."

    I would also like to add that the owner was friendly and very helpful.

    We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and were sorry that you had to leave early. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Oct 2024

  • "Elm Tree Cottage is a very comfortable "home from home" holiday home and we enjoyed our stay very much."

    Some road noise is experienced but not too intrusive.

    Thank you for these comments and pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Sep 2024

  • "A really comfy cottage for our week away."

    It was very clean and well equipped with everything you need. The owner Carolyn was close by and gave us a very warm welcome. Highly recommend this cottage.

    Thank you for these comments, we are pleased that you found the cottage had all you needed. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony John5.0Aug 2024

  • "We were very pleased with this property."

    It is in an ideal situation to Melton if you have family there. We would definitely book it again.

    We are glad you enjoyed your stay and that the cottage worked for you. It would be lovely to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pamela4.7Aug 2024

  • "We stayed in Elm Tree Cottage for the last three days of June and thoroughly enjoyed it."

    The cottage is very comfortable with excellent furnishings and equipment. We have no hesitation is giving it a 5 star rating. The purpose of our trip to the area was to visit family and we are very likely to book the property again, subject to availability. Many thanks for helping make our trip a big success.

    We are pleased that your stay was comfortable and well located for visiting your family. Thank you for your positive comments, it would be lovely to see you both again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Jun 2024

  • "A lovely property with plenty of room for chilling out."

    Friendly and helpful owners

    Thank you for these comments, we are pleased you had a relaxing stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma5.0May 2024

  • "While the listing does say the property does back onto the road running through the village, it doesn’t state that it is a very busy road."

    Also, I hadn’t comprehended just how close the road was. The pavement between the property and the road is so narrow you would have problems walking along it, meaning you are constantly aware of the whoosh of traffic noise. The first thing we did, after a broken nights sleep, and getting woken up at 5am with commuter traffic, was go and buy several different ear plugs - hoping one of them would work. And they certainly helped. Had we known about the road noise we wouldn’t have booked this property. The property isn’t bad, it’s just wasn’t the right property for us, and if I had realised about the road noise then we would have booked elsewhere.

    Reviewed by Sheena3.1May 2024

  • "A comfortable cottage in a very good location for exploring Rutland."

    We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony3.8May 2024

  • "Booked Elm Tree Cottage so we could visit relatives around Melton Mowbray."

    A beautiful, spacious, clean and comfortable home from home . It is on the village road but you hardly hear traffic so not a problem at all . Ironically after we booked the cottage and told relatives where we were staying they were good friends of Ian and Carolyn the owners who incidentally are a very pleasant friendly couple . Highly recommend staying here and we will be using it again for future visits .

    Glad you enjoyed your break Nice to have friends in common (even Rob) Look forward to perhaps hosting you again Ian And Carolyn Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Apr 2024

  • "Nice clean cottage in a village location comfortable like home from home owners ..."

    Nice clean cottage in a village location comfortable like home from home owners very pleasant and welcoming definitely recommend

    Thank you for your comments, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay here. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Mar 2024

  • "Excellent accommodation beautifully presented."

    Fully recommended. Colin

    We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin5.0Mar 2024

  • "It was a lovely stay with a homely feel, would stay again."

    Was cold on arrival due to heating issue, resolved by owners within a few mins. Although next to the main road of the village had no issues with noise. The wifi is very temperamental especially in the kitchen and living room, phone signal can easily drop but that’s understandable due to location. Lovely farm shop and cafe just located up the road along with the local milk hut as you enter the village. Perfect for a peaceful relaxing stay.

    Pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your comments. The WiFi issue is being looked into with a change of provider in February. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Bradley4.7Jan 2024

  • "Had a lovely few days away staying at this lovely cottage celebrating my ..."

    Had a lovely few days away staying at this lovely cottage celebrating my husbands birthday, owners was lovey and welcoming and even wished my husband a happy birthday property was clean and lovely decorated and so welcoming looking forward to staying again thank you x

    Apologies for not responding earlier! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and were comfortable during that very cold spell we had back then. It would be nice to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Toni5.0Nov 2023

  • "Amazing place."

    Great hosts. Lovely location. I would recommend to anyone who is staying in the area

    Thank you for this positive feedback; we hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dennis5.0Nov 2023

  • "The cottage was excellent with ask the facilities we needed to cook and enjoy ourselves for the week we were staying."

    Carolyn was very welcoming and made us feel at home. Even though the road is right next to the property you don't be put off it is very quiet inside and watching the comings and goings from the comfortable sofa is a daily treat. We would definitely return with easy access to Melton Mowbray this is one of the best properties we have stayed at off this website.

    Thank you for this feedback, it is good to hear that the roadside position wasn't an issue. Nice to hear that you would return. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Nov 2023

  • "Lovely cottage well equip with everything we needed for our weeks stay."

    Host was welcoming and made us feel relaxed. It was lovely, clean and comfortable, perfect stay. There was also plenty of room for two allocated car spaces which was an added bonus. Thank you for a lovely relaxing stay at Elm Cottage.

    We are pleased you had a relaxing stay; I enjoyed our little chats. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sonia5.0Oct 2023

  • "The property was found to be as advertised, very comfortable and clean and tidy."

    The location of the property was very good for exploring Melton Mowbray and surrounding area. We would not hesitate to recommend this cottage.

    Thankyou for your response Peter positive comments much appreciated Ian Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter4.7Oct 2023

  • "Had a lovely week ,a beautiful cottage,and would stay again in the future."

    Karolyn and Ian were the perfect hosts,and made our stay that much more enjoyable. Set in a lovely village,and only short drives to anywhere. So,get there and have as lovely a time as we did. Not enough superlatives,a real gem.

    Thanks for your glowing review Stuart Yourself and Shelia were a pleasure to host,so glad you enjoyed your stay Ian Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay."

    Spacious accommodation. Everything was clean and tidy with all you could possibly want for a comfortable stay. our host made prompt communication and was helpful in guiding us on the area. Thank you

    Les Feedback and comments much appreciated as we are still quite new to holiday letting Thankyou Carolyn and Ian Property Owner

    Reviewed by Les4.4Aug 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms, 1x double with 1x twin leading off this; ideal for families
  • Bath, Shower, Hand Basin, WC, Towel Rail
  • 1 x Living Dining
  • 1 x Kitchen
  • 1 x Conservatory
  • Gas central heating
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • TV with Sky and Sky Sports, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available; cot bedding is not supplied
  • Designated parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed courtyard with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping
  • Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles
  • Note: The owners live next door
  • Note: The property backs onto the road running through the village

The property

Melton Mowbray 3.5 miles.

Located in Great Dalby near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire is Elm Tree Cottage, a delightful, two-bedroom bungalow.

Resting a car journey away from a hub of amenities and attractions, Elm Tree Cottage also features an enclosed courtyard, designated parking, and family-friendly facilities, making it a wonderful base for a tour of Central England.

Park up on the private driveway before making your way into your new abode, storing your walking boots and coats in the hallway.

Make your way towards the well-equipped kitchen to fulfil your self-catering needs, where you can rustle up delicious dishes to be enjoyed around the dining table, or alfresco upon the courtyard.

While the night away by socialising and planning your itinerary, whilst indoors you'll locate a selection of books and games to delve into, entertaining all the family.

As day turns into night, catch some rest from either the double or twin bedrooms, both serviced by the bathroom, providing plenty of space to prepare for your coming days.

The Royal Oak pub is a stroll up the street and serves food except on a Monday.

Visit the milk shed at the top of the village for fresh milk, milkshakes and coffees with an attached young children's play area.

March House farm shop offers local produce with an extensive cafe and is half a mile walk over fields or by road.

Once you're ready to explore, don your walking boots to follow one of the many trails in the area, whilst Melton Mowbray is home to a variety of shops, pubs and attractions to fill your time; be sure to visit the twice-weekly farmers market, brush up on your local knowledge at Melton Carnegie Museum, take in the countryside at Melton Country Park, or opt for a day of amusements and rides at Twinlakes Park. For walkers an iconic walk to Burrough Hill country park for magnificent views.

Be sure to visit the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, reachable by car, also home to the Rutland Farm Park, a museum, and the Aqua Park, sure to deliver a day full of fun, before heading into Oakham for a bite to eat.

The city of Leicester is also brimming with attractions including Leicester Museum, Art Gallery and the National Space Centre.

Experience all of this at Elm Tree Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

MELTON MOWBRAY

Oakham 5 miles, Rutland 5 miles, Leicester 19 miles; Nottingham 20 miles.

The town of Melton Mowbray is set in Leicestershire. Well known for its popular pies, this well-loved town is set just 19 miles from Leicester and 20 miles from Nottingham. With a host of cafes, butchers’, shops and pubs in this delightful town, this is an ideal place for holidaymakers to discover. Pubs such as the Noel Arms with its Gas Dog brewery and the Ann of Cleves, a 14th century pub that was once home to monks, are just two of the pubs that are well worth a visit for enjoying a relaxing drink after exploring this fantastic area. Visitors to the area can also take in a movie at The Regal Cinema, a play at the local Melton Theatre, purchase a few keepsakes from the antiques shops or learn more about the area from the Melton Carnegie Museum. For the more adventurous, why not partake in a game of golf or try your hand at waterskiing or jetskiing. Fly fishing is also available at Rutland Water and Brooksby Equestrian Centre caters for horse enthusiasts. A wonderful town to discover on your holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas