The Hunting Lodge

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Doug McConnell

What a great place to stay in the broader Loughborough area. Will definitiely come back next time I'm in the area

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Claude

Nice rooms over the pub. No AC so hot in late June. Some noise from the pub garden area but fine after 11 pm. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Nice outdoor eating/drinking area.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Alan

Very nice well maintained property i just picked the wrong day as no meals served on a Monday evening. However, will not stop me visiting again as aware of this now.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Andy

All round good stay.
Breakfast was a bit weak though.
Fresh fruit, but no yoghurt to go with it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

STEPHEN

Lovely stay all staff very helpful and friendly. Room was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Ashley

Gorgeous room, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Nichola

There was an issue with my booking at the usual place i stay so i booked this last minute and i was not disappointed. The staff were super friendly, the rooms have recently been refurbished and the room I stayed in was beautiful. This is now my new favourite place to stay in the area and I will be back. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Nicholas

Great base for Loughborough Uni, lovely village for a walk. The room was spacious and quiet. Breakfast was good but started a bit late on the weekend at 9am. We also ate in the pub and both meals and service was excellent. Easy parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Stuart

1st visit since the refurb and the refurbed rooms are excellent. As always, a great place to stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Sara

What a gem of a properly. We will definitely be back. Absolutely loved our stay. Each team member we encountered was professional and welcoming. A delight to speak to. Stayed in the Dali room, which was breathtaking, only criticism is that the window couldn't be opened.

Keep up the amazing work

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Mark

This hotel is surprisingly nicer than the photos on Expedia show. It’s a lovely old property the cave/restaurant is nice, my room was fantastic and spacious and the staff friendly and helpful.
I’ll definitely stay again when I’m working in the area.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

David

Cracking property updated rooms all good. Friendly staff and lovals

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Susan

Fantastic Stay

Everything was perfect and room was be
autiful. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Stephen

Great place to stay.

Could not fault this hotel. Charming place to stay. Staff friendly and helpful. Would love to return.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Roy

Some comunal areas affected by the builders but generally cleanliness was good.
The staff were very friendly, breakfasts and two evening meals were very good. The room fine but in the bathroom I would have liked a shelf or a surface by the handbasin and a grab rail in the shower even though the floor was non slip.
An enjoyable stay and can be recomended.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

James

Lovely room, staff and the best meal I have had in ages

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

tracie

Stayed in the newly refurbished Louis room - it was fab.
I would rate this excellent but Mon-Fri breakfast has now been downgraded to a continental one and it was OK but not the best. Very carb / sugar based ('normal' sliced bread, cereals, fruit). Tea was weak as was the coffee. i would recommend you add in yoghurt, meat, cheese to ensure some can have a protein based start to the day. There is an attractive dining area but we were in the bar... few tweaks could make a lot of difference

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Wayne

From when we arrived until when we checked out the staff could not of done anything more for us and so friendly the room was very clean comfortable and plenty of room we couldn't not of been happier with it we highly recommend it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Barbara

Fab

Had a great stay. We were there for the reggae fest at another venue that finished at 8pm & by pure change the hunting lodge had a SKA night on. So was great carrying on. Enjoyed it so much. Had a great sleep with comfy bed & fab cooked breakfast £10 each extra but well worth it. The staff were friendly & helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2025

John

Friendly welcome.
Daley room refurbishment great improvement.
Enjoyed dining experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Hazrl

The room was faultless. The staff were amazing will definitely come again highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Andy

Lovely place to stay and everyone is so friendly

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

Ms Wendy E

Creaking

Fine but the room creaked a lot. I know it's an old building but even my bed creaked when I turned. They are doing refurbishment so hopefully will improve.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Mr Jan

Pleasant stay

Comfortable pleasant stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

sheila

Very pleasant staff, very comfy beds, excellent continental breakfast

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Ellie

The staff were super friendly and helpful and the hunting lodge has a unique charm, would stay again

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2025

Michael

Excellent staff and location
Clean and comfortable rooms but will soon need an up date
Good bar and atmosphere

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Donna

Very friendly relaxed and welcoming . Cannot comment on breakfast as we had to leave early. We did have lunch on arrival and the Fish Share Platter was amazing .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

I

Very Tasty Food!

Excellent food and very friendly staff. No faff check-in/out.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2025

David

A great stay

A really nice welcome on arrival.
My room was amazing, a big 4 poster bed, old wooden wardrobe and period chair.
Plenty of choice for tea and coffee.
I had fish and chips which was lovely and I didnt see any plates on other tables that hadn't been eaten completely, so must be good.
A real fire kept thing really nice and cosy and the guiness was spot on.
Continental breakfast in the morning was great and my croissant was lively and fresh and warm.

Business

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2024

Ken

A pleasant stay

A pleasant stay with friendly staff in a good, central location. Comfortable room, good service and a choice of continental or English breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Robert

Reunion

Reunion with old friends. Fabulous.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

David

staff very attentive, helpful and pleasant

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Nigel

Stayed in the Biko room. Large room, striking decor. All the expected room facilities. Beds and floorboards a bit creaky, and the room being above a busy popular bar came with predictable noises into the early hours, particularly Saturday. But, that said, we'd visit again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2024

David

Welcoming & helpful staff. Good value for money

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Stuart

Excellent, as always.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Underwhelming, has potential but needs some TLC

Staff friendly and welcoming.
Bed mattresses very creaky, springs obviously gone. Continental breakfast only during the week, shame no cooked option. Toast, cereals fruit all came at once, so toast got cold. Bananas had been in the fridge, therefore off putting black skins.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

sarah

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the beds comfortable. It has a clean and bright large bathroom . There is a large garden to enjoy and it’s a short walk to the river

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Lynne

Friendly welcome, upgraded to a bigger room. All staff were very friendly, and our room was in keeping with the age and character of the building. Big fluffy towels, molten brown shower gel and a very comfortable bed. The bed did squeak as we moved, the only downside to the room. Loved the location, great value, and we would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Miles

All round very good. Highly recommend to anyone.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

Kathryn

Given a warm welcome

On arrival received a warm welcome and checked in swiftly. The bar restaurant area was very inviting and the décor appealing. Very much reflecting the hotel name.
The accommodation itself was tired looking, outdated and in dire need of some TLC. One hopes that this is in the pipeline as it does affect the overall appeal of The Lodge. The room was however clean and warm.
All the staff were incredibly friendly and worked well together as a team. They seemed genuinely happy in their work and offered a high level of service. There is an extensive menu with an interest variety of choices to be had. Food was well cooked and tasty and the breakfast was definitely worth the nominal additional cost.

Overall in was a nice stay and would visit again.

Many thanks to the management & staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Rebecca

Couple staying for family birthday

Staff extremely friendly. The continental breakfast was amazing & good choice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2024

Louise

Quick stay

Decor is very tired and didn't feel particularly clean (very large cobweb at eye level behind door into bathroom). But very warm welcome and accomodated my early departure at 6.30am with a substantial breakfast tray outside door. Felt overpriced at £90 for a twin room for a single traveller considering the decor.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Super weekend break

Super weekend stay! Friendly welcome, lovely staff, delicious food and a quirky spacious room. Restaurant food was absolutely delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Verified traveler

Overnight Stay

Helpful friendly staff from the moment I arrived to the moment I left.
The restaurant should be visited.
Good car parking facilities
Leaving on the Sunday morning well before \"breakfast\" began proved not to be a problem as a tray with a perfect Continental breakfast was left outside the door while I was using the en-suit shower.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

James

Wonderful stay

Great hotel with boutique rooms. The staff were simply amazing, so friendly and helpful. Our room was huge and although a bit tired in places was spotlessly clean. We upgraded from continental breakfast to full English and omg, it was so good and a very large portion. I must also mention the coffee which was, and this is no exaggeration the best we have ever tasted, it was from ‘Forge’ coffee roasters in Sheffield if you are interested. If we are ever in the area again we would not hesitate to stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2024

Marcus

Little gem. Up at Loughborough with my son for a days training the following day.

Really friendly welcome, great room(we were in Yoko).

We had to leave next morning before breakfast service started. They wrapped up some croissants and fresh fruit and left them outside our room for us unbudden, which was a lovely touch.

Lots of parking, clean spacious room.

Just one minor gripe, the pillows. Only one of them, and really flimsy, but that aside couldn't fault it. Will use again, next time we're up here.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2024

Richard

A good place to stay

The outstanding features of this hotel are the warm welcome and excellent service from the staff, the very pleasant and comfortable dining experience, the nice clean bathroom facilities, and access to a regular rail service. A great place to stay if you are visiting the Great Central Heritage Railway, whose Quorn and Woodhouse station is short distance away by car; and there is also an hourly train service to Loughborough where the Great Central Railway has its HQ (20 minutes on foot from Loughborough station), from Barrow-upon Soar station which is just 200 metres walk from the hotel (step access to platforms) but no noise from the trains at the hotel as they are in a deep cutting. There is enough parking at the hotel but you don't need to have a car to stay here.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2024

Steve

old fashioned room

As the room was directly above the bar, it was quite noisy which was not ideal for working.
Also I am not big on breakfasts but if I was, a continental breakfast would not be my choice.
evening meal the night before was excellent however.
The room whilst quirky was very dated and could do with an up-date.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Gary

Great size room, lovely stay.

Very pleased I found this venue. I was away for business, arrived around 20;00 on the first day, greeted with a friendly smile, assisted with my luggage to the room. Then enjoyed a lovely steak meal. Breakfast was continental style which suited me. This was served by Maggie, friendly and fun to chat with, which being a sole visitor was a nice bonus. Very enjoyable two day, lovely big room, what more could I ask for.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Stuart

Second business trip here. Even though I got here just before closing, due to a 3 hour M6 closure, everyone was just as helpful and nice as the last time. Check-in easy. Room, service, food, drink & people great. As Arnie said...

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2023

Antonia

Lovely restful stay

Great welcome and hospitality.
Awesome food in comfy Restaurant.
Room and shower a little cold

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2023

Brett

Lovely place to stay near loughborough uni

Stayed at the Hunting Lodge as I wanted somewhere near to Loughborough Uni as I was attending the open day with my son. Good location, lovely pub both food and service was great. We stayed in the Biko room, it was very clean. Mattress was a bit soft for my liking but that's a personal preference. Only niggle were the beds made alot of noise (creaking) when you tried to move. Only thing that stopped me giving full marks. Would recommend and would use again if in the area. A much better option the holiday/premier inn etc.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2023

Colin

Lovely friendly atmosphere. Restaurant food is really good. Prawn and salmon risotto was amazing. Had a continental breakfast first morning and a full English the second. Faultless! We have been for food a few times before and will be back for more in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Mr S

Good place to stop

Good enough to say I have no issue recommending this property to any of my friends - can't say any more than that.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Taya

Would definitely recommend

Amazing and very welcoming, tidy and clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Janet

It’s an old property so not likely to be pristine. But loved the staff; food; upgrade; price (with blue light discount) and short walk to beautiful canal and riverside walks and pubs. Bed very comfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2023

Paul

Excellent hotel in a pleasant village.

This was a nice find, convenient for visits to friends in Loughborough and Leicester. The rooms are themed (ours was the 'Yoko' Japanese room) which is an unusual touch. The room was spacious with a large bathroom and a hallway. The beds were a little soft to our liking but otherwise comfortable and the room was quiet (though traffic on the A6 not far away was a low noise in the morning). The breakfast was fine and the meal we had in the restaurant was very good. Staff really pleasant and helpful. Nice village with walks on the river Soar nearby. One thing puzzled us (and the hotel when we told them about it) - according to the Hotels.com info this hotel does not supply towels or bed-linen. We thought this was maybe some sort of laundry-cost-saver and brought our own. We didn't need it! This incorrect info needs to be fixed!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2023

Catrina

Excellent room, great food, brilliant value for money. Staff are just lovely. What more could you want?

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Sarah

Very relaxing.

This is a lovely small hotel with loads of history. Today it is a very pleasant, quiet place to stay, allowing plenty of relaxation. We enjoyed a very tasty meal in the dining room. The service was everything it should be. In short very pleased and will come again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

Jason

Excellent overnight stay

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2023

derrick

Good accommodation

Warm welcome,room clean.Restaurant meal was excellent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Sarah

Great stay all round and excellent value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff, clean room with everything we required and great continental breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2023

Stuart

Very friendly, personal and efficient service. Good food & drink. A very nice stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Very friendly staff and nice large room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2023

hazel

Lovely food and helpful staff. Unfortunately rooms were exceptionally hot and beds creaked loudly with the tiniest of movement

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Hannah

A lovely unique property with extremely welcoming staff. Great check in and staff helped me with carrying luggage to my room. A few cobwebs around the ceilings, a squeaky bed but a powerful shower and slept well!

Breakfast was included and rang up before as I'm gluten free vegetarian. The person on the phone went to speak to the chef who said a cooked breakfast could be organised. On the day I was offered fruit and gluten free toast. Maybe looking into more options for a gluten free breakfast?

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Kris

Great host

Gavin was a great host, helpful and informative.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Mike

Somebody has spent a lot of money on refurbishing this place - and it shows.
We had a nice, comfortable, themed room (Fagin room), plenty of space. Food in restaurant excellent. We'll be coming back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Friendly staff. Room had everything we needed. Good continental breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2023

Thomas

Fantastic stay

Shahid was excellent in helping me check in and get to my room.

Shahid, had really gone over and above to make sure that I had an excellent stay.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2023

Ian

Great food, great service and quirky rooms. Plus the beer isn't bad in the bar. Second visit and planning on a third. Recommended.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2022

graham

1 night stay

Clean room (apart from mouldy shower curtain and mat), staff friendly, however, the breakfast was very poor, no fault of the lady serving, but a very poor continental breakfast with day old croissant and selection of cereals, with what seemed like cheap supermarket orange juice, is not acceptable when paying £140 for the room. I could have paid the same for a nearly manor with great room and fantastic breakfast, unsurprisingly that was full, unfortunately, and the Hunting lodge was pretty much empty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2022

Joanne

Great comfortable stay with very friendly and accommodating staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2022

Louise

Very welcoming and friendly staff. Perfect for what we needed

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2022

Nigel

Relaxing stay

Stayed in the Yoko room which was very pleasant, large room and had en-suite bathroom. Complimentary bottled water along with tea/coffee in the room which was a nice touch, particularly as the weather was so hot !! Excellent food. Lovely to sit outside in the large rear garden with evening drinks. Staff very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

Wendy

Excellent stay, the staff are very friendly and attentive. We would definitely stay again.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2022

Tosin

it was okay; however no hot water during my stay, so therefore middle rating

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2022

P G

All of the staff were excellent and nothing was to much trouble. Will stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2022

David

Great old pub with lots of parking, seating and superb garden. Good size bedroom and ensuite in a clean and tidy condition. Food was good, breakfast superb and the variety of drinks enjoyable. Would definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2022

Kieran

Lovely pub with nice garden and good sized rooms.

Really nice posh pub/hotel. Good if a bit eccentric decor, good sized rooms and lovely bathroom and shower. Very comfy bed, would happily stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2022

susan

Very friendly- lovely place to stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2022

Steve

Nice friendly people

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2022

tom

Room clean and nicely furnished. Bed a bit hard and sagged in the middle. Staff couldn't be more friendly. Good continental breakfast. Would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2022

Michael

Lovely staff and atmosphere, themed rooms. Ours was a king Louis period room. Ample parking lovely beer garden with scenic views. Staff very friendly, continental brekky included, pay a little more for full English. Good value for money.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2022

Graham

Staff friendly.food good except cold peas,could do with draw curtains or blinds on room windows.
Good location ideal for a

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2021

Shrooq

Awosme

Everytime is an amazing experience. Very friendly staff comfortable beds and delecious breakfast. Very attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2021

Wendy

Lovely room and the food was very good!!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

Lee

Couples night away

We had an evening away as a couple for some down time, the whole place had a lovely feel and environment, just what we were looking for, the food was delicious the service was fantastic, Breakfast the next morning was continental but was offered a full English when booked in and we were not disappointed at all. We will defiantly be returning for another occasion.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2021

IAN

Great place and very friendly

Business

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2021

Lawrence

An average stay.

I was here for one night for a funeral wake. It caters for this very well, and the buffet was extremely good.

The room was very tired looking and the bathroom is in desperate need of attention. The shower is very poor.

I booked breakfast and was expecting a full english the morning I left. Unfortunately it was cereal in a small box, and some toast. There was some fruit also and described as continental. I really dont think so.

I am being kind when I say the experience was average.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Quaint, friendly staff

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2021

Gillian

Lovely hotel and friendly staff

Lovely friendly staff. The room was nice and clean, the hotel grounds were lovely with a big garden and plenty of seats.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2021

Jennifer

Good weekend

Excellent efficient check in - good continental breakfast - clean room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast included £10 extra for a cooked breakfast seems excessive. Bedrooms although clean decor and furnishings very dated and tired looking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful room, lovely location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2020

Eileen

Rooms & restaurant situated in beautiful settings. Friendly & efficient staff. A little gem of a place. Good food

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2020

Sue

Lovely place excellent food. Staff very helpful and polite would recommend a visit

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Breakfast on first day excellent. Second morning quite poor

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed in the Louis suit and it was brilliant. The staff were amazing and welcoming, could not of wished for a better hotel to stay in.

Friends_and_family Partner