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Popular holiday rental amenities in Leicestershire
Finding an accommodation that includes a pool shouldn't be too hard in Leicestershire. A few of the holiday lettings offer one. In addition, properties with pools in Leicestershire cost, on average, £219 per night. Most of the listed rentals with pools are hotel rooms. If, ideally, you would like to be close to the water, a few of the properties providing a pool are situated within 2 kilometres of the waterfront. In Leicestershire, there are plenty of choices in case you want to book a holiday letting that allows pets. House rentals are the most pet-friendly accommodation type in Leicestershire. In addition, a night in a pet-friendly accommodation there is, on average, £194. A few of the pet-friendly lettings are situated less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.
The weather in Leicestershire
This is the climate diagram in Leicestershire. The highest average temperatures are in the month of July. On the contrary, the coolest month is January. The rainiest month is July while the driest month is September.
Accommodations in Leicestershire
In Leicestershire, house rentals are the most typical accommodation option. In addition, the median size of house rentals in Leicestershire is 53 m², with an average price of £172 a night. Moreover, these properties are great for medium-sized groups and families, as most can accommodate 5 holidaymakers. If you're searching for another type of accommodation, you can search and compare alternative offers, including hotel rooms, which are another popular type of property in Leicestershire. Hotel rooms have an average size of 22 m² in Leicestershire.
Enjoy town and country life with holiday cottages in Leicestershire
With slick, modern city centre apartments in the heart of Leicester and cottages and family homes in the surrounding countryside and villages, you’ll enjoy the history and beauty of this charming English county.
Art & Culture
The cultural marvels of the county of Leicestershire
The city of Leicester forms the cultural core of this great county, with a number of great historic churches to visit including the ancient St Mary de Castro and, of course, Leicester Cathedral. New Walk Museum and Art Gallery is great for modern art.
The city has also risen to recent prominence with the discovery of the remains of King Richard III in a car park here, with a special visitor centre dedicated to him. For more modern cultural interests, see the National Space Centre, with educational galleries and a planetarium.
Family Activities
Activities for children in Leicestershire
If travelling as a family, there’s plenty to do around the county for kids of all ages. As well as the Space Centre, there’s Twinlakes, an amusement park in Melton Mowbray, as well as the larger Drayton Manor theme park just 45 minutes drive away.
Goldhill Adventure Playground and Gorse Hill City Farm, a petting zoo, are other options within Leicester itself for travellers looking to entertain their children. For kids interested in history, Ashby and Belvoir castles are further excellent destinations with educational interest.
Local Attractions
Exploring around Leicestershire and beyond
The city of Leicester sits at the very centre of the county, and is surrounded by a great many interesting towns and villages. These include Melton Mowbray, which has the distinction of producing excellent pork pies as well as Stilton cheese, two British favourites.
Encircling the county are the cities of Birmingham, Nottingham, Northampton and Royal Leamington Spa. This makes it a fantastic base for a wider UK trip, with each of these destinations being quickly accessible by car or train for day tours.
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