The Dairy, Belvoir Castle

Don’t let the name fool you, The Dairy is a rather splendid place to spend the night.

Tucked away within the magnificent Belvoir Castle estate, this charming Gothic Revival building was once part of the working estate. Today, it has been beautifully transformed into luxurious self-catering accommodation for up to eight guests, offering the rare opportunity to stay in a building with a genuine connection to one of England’s great country estates.

Designed by the same architect as the castle, James Wyatt, The Dairy has plenty of architectural character of its own. Its pretty Gothic windows look out across the rolling Leicestershire countryside, with views that are particularly lovely when the landscape is bathed in the soft light of early morning or evening.

There’s something rather romantic about staying somewhere that was once part of the everyday life of a great English estate. The Dairy may no longer be busy with the comings and goings of a working country house, but it retains that wonderfully evocative sense of place, a little glimpse into the world of grand estates, without having to give up your creature comforts.

And then there’s the setting. With Belvoir Castle on the doorstep and the surrounding countryside stretching out beyond the windows, it makes an especially appealing base for a proper English country escape. Spend the day wandering through the estate, exploring the castle and its gardens, then retreat to The Dairy for a quiet evening away from it all.

For anyone who has ever fancied sleeping somewhere with a little history, a little grandeur and an abundance of English country charm, The Dairy is a particularly lovely choice.

(Gifted visit, with thanks to Belvoir Castle)

For more information, visit Accommodation at Belvoir Castle.