Set amid parkland with its illustrious history and contemporary renovation, Winstanley House is the place to be. As a boutique hotel, luxury venue and home to Black Iron, a contemporary British steakhouse and restaurant, we enjoy welcoming guests through our doors to create memories they’ll never forget. The venue is a Grade II Listed Georgian house located just outside of Leicester City Center with 19 stunning bedrooms, two elegant ballrooms, a modern British restaurant, private dining room and beautiful terraces all set in 168 acres of rolling public parkland. Rooms are located in to two areas. The original Georgian manor where rooms are accessed via the grand staircase; while the area around an enclosed courtyard offers access by both elevator and stairs. Please advise the hotel in advance if you require elevator access. Our ballrooms and kitchens are able to entertain over 500 guests, and our 19 rooms offer luxurious stays after busy days. Please note that only couples who have their weddings at Winstanley house are permitted on site in bridal wear. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms at Winstanley House have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodations also offers a terrace with a covered area providing shade from both sun and showers, perfect for alfresco drinks with friends. We also have 4 EV pay per charge units at the side of the property, located in our complimentary car park; able to accommodate up to 150 vehicles. You will find the hotel located in Leicester, 2.1 mi from De Montfort and Leicester University, while Belgrave Road is 3.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 16 mi from the hotel. Access is gained by driving through Braunstone park to find the hotel hidden at its center. To reach the Hotel, we recommend access via the Gooding avenue entrance to the park, which can be best located using What 3 Words - Gets.charmingly.meal

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

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

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Delphine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great breakfast lovely room thought the bar could have stayed open longer for residents
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Last minute decision to break up our journey and travel at night in the heatwave. Air con in this heatwave! Quiet. Drove through the middle of a public park.
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful property and surrounding area, very polite and pleasant staff
Shay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great stay and very clean and overall expectations were met very well
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The history of the house and the lovely staff.The ambience and the location was excellent for our needs
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent. Good range of food available. Excellent presentation & service.
Munaym
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed at Winstanley House from 05/04/2026 to 06/04/2026 for a quick break. My wife had just been maid of honour at her sister’s wedding, and I wanted to surprise her with a well-deserved break to help her relax. It was the perfect...
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location as soon as we arrived Nabeela recognised us and we had an immediate free upgrade. The room was exceptional.
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely setting set in grounds and an imposing building - staff very welcoming
Dipak
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We came to stay and attend a wedding here. The booking staff were very attentive. The reception staff were extremely helpful. We had Nice comfortable room in this historic house , The room was well lite with all facilities.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Black Iron
  • Cuisine
    British • Steakhouse • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Winstanley House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Winstanley House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the only brides and grooms permitted on site, are those who hold their weddings at Winstanley house.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Winstanley House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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