| the simple rooms have basic furnishings and decor, and come with free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. other amenities include free parking and a function room. some have en suite facilities, while others have shared bathrooms. the downstairs pub has a cosy feel with an exposed brick bar, a fireplace and wooden beams, and features a lively club at the weekends. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in a 17th-century former coaching inn, this traditional pub with budget rooms is on the town's main street, a 2-minute walk from ashby de la zouch castle and 7. 7 miles from charnwood lodge national nature reserve
Manchester Airport 1 hr 38
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