Guests say
Boothorpe Hall is a spacious property with a range of amenities suitable for large gatherings. Guests have enjoyed the peaceful location, comfortable sitting rooms, and the helpfulness of the owner. While some guests reported issues, others found these to be resolved, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Cleanliness has been a concern with reports of dirt, mouse droppings, and unclean kitchenware. However, some guests found the bathrooms clean and the property prepared for their arrival.
There is not enough information to accurately score the location as reviews focus on the property itself rather than its surroundings.
The property offers comfortable sitting rooms and beds, with some rooms featuring underfloor heating. However, some guests experienced issues with heating and electrical systems.
Facilities such as the gym, hot tub, and sauna are appreciated, but maintenance issues with appliances, plumbing, and heating have affected the overall experience.
The owner's responsiveness and provision of items such as a gazebo and barbeque have been noted. While gifts like a Christmas tree were mentioned, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Woodville 2 miles. Nestled in the idyllic hamlet of Boothorpe near Woodville in Leicestershire, is this remarkable 13-bedroom residence, Boothorpe Hall almost at the end of being completely refurbished. Enjoying a superb location in the National Forest within 4-acres of grounds which include formal gardens, a lake, courtyard woods and a separate paddock, as well as an interior boasting exceptional attention to detail and luxury furnishings, Boothorpe Hall is an outstanding dwelling for a large family get together or a getaway with friends in complete luxury. Step into the open reception hall, where you will find four stunning formal period rooms overlooking the lawns, where you can relax with your favourite tipple in style after your journey. Whether it’s recounting the day's adventures in the ample sitting room or celebrating your superb surroundings with a celebratory bottle of fizz in the beautiful drawing room, there is a room to suit everyone in this grand abode! While the designated chef prepares dinner in one of two fully-equipped kitchens, featuring a cold room and pantry for storing ingredients, you can explore the remaining rooms which include a garden room, study, a morning room, a cellar, and a spa/gym where you can pamper yourself after day of adventures in steam room and sauna. Head outside, where you can follow the steps down from the sun terrace to explore the ample grounds and soak up the last of the day’s rays. Completing the ground floor is a utility room for your convenience, perfect for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh! Climb the grand staircase leading up to the first floor, where guests are well-catered for with 13 opulent double bedrooms, two of which boast their own en-suites, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by four lavish bathrooms with bath and shower, perfect for relaxing in style after your adventures. Explore your local surroundings, where just a short drive away, you will find the welcoming Black Lion, where you can treat your loved ones to a tasty meal and sample the local ales. For a wider selection of amenities, continue on to Woodville, where you will find a good selection of pubs, restaurants, takeaways and a well-stocked convenience store for picking up any last-minute essentials. The former mining town of Swadlincote rests nearby, here you can tour the Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, picnic in the picturesque Swadlincote Woodlands and Park, test out your swing at the Swadlincote Family Golf Centre or enjoy the thrills of Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. On the outskirts of the town, there is the village of Moira, where you can enjoy a day spent at CONKERS, a centre in the National Forest offering play areas, discovery centres and a large amphitheatre, there is also the Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park and the delightful Lakeside Bistro which overlooks a lush fishing lake. Next stop is Twycross, where you can visit the popular Twycross Zoo, home to an abundance of wildlife. For a taste of city life, enjoy a memorable day trip to Leicester home to the magnificent Leicester Cathedral, the National Space Centre, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and the De Monfort Hall, as well as a wide variety of eateries and shopping opportunities. For a luxury getaway like no other, secure your stay at Boothorpe Hall.
Woodville is a lovely suburban village resting between Swadlincote and Blackforby. The village is well-known for its rich industrial heritage and offers a small selection of attractions including pottery, crate-making, breweries and rope-making. Dining options include No.33 Restaurant and Bar, Bombay Spice and The Joiners Arms, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby convenience store. Just outside of the village is the former mining town of Swadlincote, here you can find further attractions and amenities, including Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, Swadlincote Woodlands and Park, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, The Railway Inn and The 50’s American Diner.
Accommodation
Twelve bedrooms accommodating 27 guests: 2 x Super king double, 4 x king size double, 4 x double with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x sofa double beds, 3 x single beds.
4 x Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x kitchen with pantry and cold room.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting/Drawing room.
Play area.
Morning room.
Gym/spa.
Steam room.
Storage heating and electric fires.
Range, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Formal gardens with large decked area, hot tub, lawns, a wood and a lake, courtyard with water feature.
Ample off-road parking.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Please note: The deck and spa area can only be used when safe to do so - subject to weather.
Please note: famous Boothorpe Hall breakfasts, special Derbyshire afternoons teas and special occasion catering by prior arrangement (fees applicable).
Please note:The AGA is not for guest use due to health and safety reasons.
Reviews (8)
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Louise
.. This property should never be let out to the public... We had to deal with a flood through broken plumbing and the kitchen was disgusting with broken doors and so dirty there were mouse traps in the cupboards.... The oven was the dirtiest I have ever seen and the air fryer and pans were also dirty and greasy. I don't believe we should be paying for this awful property and the property is not as described...several toilets and showers were not working... Or the sauna. I am seeking legal advice about liability and neglectful management
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Alan
But if you're happy to ignore the dated and worn kitchen (with only 1 oven), tired decor and some weeds around the garden then Boothorpe will suit you nicely. Excellent for big groups with awesome massive outdoor spaces (especially the BBQ and eating space under cover), comfy beds, loads of room and great support from property management while we where there. It's quirky and old, but the place quickly grew on all of us and we had a great time there.
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Husameddin
it is in a nice area to have good walks. Martin, the manager, is a helpful and responsive guy. Negatives: 1- Heating system is terrible. We stayed for a week between 5-12 January, as expected the coldest period in the year. but the heating was faulty. First of all in the description they did not mention about the central heating failure. there is no gas heating. the electric heating system is just rubbish and doesnt work properly. We literally stayed in freezing conditions. There are not enough electric heaters. the ones that exist do not suffice to make the huge place warm enough. We had constant electricity cut due to fuse blow. 2- Electrical system is insufficient. All the appliances in kitchen dependent on the electricity but due to the system failure we couldnt use the big kitchen. We had to use the gas cooker in the small kitchen but it was very unpleasant experience. 3- there was a regional electicity cut happened and we had to stay in the cold even without electircy for around 20 hours. They took zero responsibity for it. 4. The bed numbers are misleading. 27 individuals cannot stay if they do not share their beds in most of the rooms. There are only double beds in the rooms, except one or two rooms. So if you are a big group like 27 and not coming as couple group, so it is not your place, if you don't mind sleeping in the same bed though. We made our complaints and asked for compensation and they accepted to make a compensation when we are still in there. Yet, after we leave they refused to make any compensation claiming that they had no share in the problems we face d during our stay. If we knew that there is no central gas heating and there is electricty issues in the building we would never rent this place. It is very unsuitable for a winter retreat. Even for the summer, the electricity is still a problem in the kitchen. All in all, I recommend Sykes Cottages to remove this place from winter rentals and ask these people to rewrite their description. The current description is literally misleading and untrue. If this place stays as it is in the website it will only cause a reputation damage to Sykes cottages. We are so disappointed and the money we paid is literally wasted, on top of that the people who came all the way from different parts of the country and even abroad left the place with having cold and illness.