Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Looking to upsize? This elegant village could be the place for you – The Ridgeway has been named one of the priciest streets outside of London with properties averaging a cool million. However, away from that particular spot, there are more affordable properties and the village has a friendly community spirit centred around Woodgate, the main shopping street and great links with neighbouring Mountsorrel and south to Leicester.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/Tamalada-Quorn.jpeg" alt="Tamalada Quorn Latin American Restaurant Leicestershire" class="wp-image-50802" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/Tamalada-Quorn.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/Tamalada-Quorn-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/Tamalada-Quorn-768x511.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tamalada</figcaption></figure>



<p><a aria-label="The Blue Bell Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thebluebellrothley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Blue Bell Inn</a>, with its spacious outdoor garden at the back and lovely terrace at the front, is a great option for casual dining. In nearby Quorn, Latin American inspired restaurant <a href="https://www.tamalada.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tamalada</a> is all about fresh, zingy flavour and pretty plates. Fancy a Michelin-starred meal? Book a table at <a href="http://www.johnshouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John&#8217;s House</a> in Mountsorrel and oder the Stonehurst Hogget, it comes from their own farm next door – you can&#8217;t get more local that.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>Pick up a bottle of vino from artisan winemaker, <a aria-label="Rothley Wine (opens in a new tab)" href="https://rothleywine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rothley Wine</a> and you can get all your groceries from <a aria-label="Woodcock Farm Shop  (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.woodcockfarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woodcock Farm Shop</a>. They sell everything you might need from home grown potatoes, fresh fruit and vegetables to locally-sourced honey and eggs – you can even pick up Christmas trees in winter. Spruce up your decor with fresh flowers from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiealicefloraldesign/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Katie A</a><a aria-label="Katie Alice  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.katiealicefloraldesign.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lice </a>and for the perfect gift, head to <a aria-label="Libby's. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/LibbysRothley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libby&#8217;s</a>. <a href="http://www.dominicatdavidnorth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North&#8217;s Deli</a> is amazing for cheese, charcuterie and patisserie.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>There are plenty of options for getting fit and active, from the <a href="https://www.rothleytennis.info/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rothley Ivanhoe Tennis Club</a> (they have six outdoor courts) to the brilliant <a href="https://mhstudio.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MH Studio</a> for friendly small group classes and personal training sessions in a boutique studio environment. We&#8217;re big fans of Rothley Fitness and Kickboxing Studio too, which is super inclusive and offers sessions for kids. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The village is centred around its extensive parks and green spaces and there is a community library that hosts events including outdoor cinema, a lego club for kids and a book club for grown-ups, as well as an annual book themed village scarecrow trail. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/rothley-steam-train.jpg" alt="Rothley railway platform leicestershire" class="wp-image-50809" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/rothley-steam-train.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/rothley-steam-train-300x240.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/rothley-steam-train-768x614.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rothley railway station</figcaption></figure>



<p>The historic <a aria-label="Rothley Court Hotel (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/rothley-court-hotel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rothley Court Hotel</a> with its sweeping driveway was originally mentioned in the Domesday Book and is also associated with the Knights Templar. Rothley&#8217;s beautiful <a aria-label="restored railway  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/station-facilities/rothley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">restored railway</a> station is still lit by gas light and gives an idea of a bygone era. The train still run every weekend through the glorious Leicestershire countryside. Nearby, the<a href="http://heritage-centre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Heritage Centre</a> has a den building area, a small&nbsp;play area, nature trails&nbsp;to explore and crazy golf&nbsp;at the weekends and school holidays.</p>



<p>Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leicscountryparks.org.uk/beacon-visitor/">Beacon Hill</a>, where the kids can enjoy the ample play areas, plus plenty of cycling and walking routes. Nearby,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stonehurstfarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stonehurst Farm</a>&nbsp;is where children can get up close with the farm animals, explore the adventure playground and hop on the tractor rides. They do fab afternoon tea and fist class dining trains too. If you need any more convincing to move here, <a href="https://rothleywine.com/visiting-the-vineyard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rothley Wine Estate</a>&nbsp;is a must-visit, book in for a vineyard tour and a tasting of award-winning Leicestershire wines.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>In nearby Mountsorrel, the local <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mountsorrelmemorialcentre.co.uk/" target="_blank">Memorial Centre</a> hold a variety of excellent live shows all year round from comedy nights to Christmas pantos.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/11/THURCASTON-BPTL.jpg" alt="Property for sale near Rothley Leicestershire Thurcaston" class="wp-image-52616" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/11/THURCASTON-BPTL.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/11/THURCASTON-BPTL-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/11/THURCASTON-BPTL-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bargain fixer-uppers are increasingly hard to come my within reach of Leicester, but this Victorian house in Thurcaston, just a few minute&#8217;s from Rothley, comes with, 5 beds, a swimming pool and 1.58 acres. <a href="https://www.bentons.co.uk/properties/19245730/sales#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for £1m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>The average price for a family home in Rothley sits at around £406,973 and terraced houses around £226,000.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.rothleyparkkindergarten.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rothley Park Kindergarten</a> is a bright and spacious nursery. It has a small outdoor playground and Ofsted rated outstanding (expect a waiting list) and also offers pre-school with 16 spaces.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>Most young children attend<a href="https://www.rothley.leics.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" Rothley Primary School. (opens in a new tab)"> Rothley Primary School.</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ratcliffe College (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.ratcliffecollege.com" target="_blank">Ratcliffe College</a> is a short drive away as is the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Loughborough Schools Foundation (opens in a new tab)" href="https://lsf.org/" target="_blank">Loughborough Schools Foundation</a> which includes a nursery, prep school, grammar school for boys and a high school for girls. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Rothley railway station was featured in the 1988 film&nbsp;<em>Buster</em>&nbsp;and the 2004&nbsp;TV adaptation of <em>Miss Marple</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s not likely that you&#8217;ll be commuting daily to London but it&#8217;s just over a 2 hrs drive or alternatively, you can get into London from Loughborough station (a 15 min drive from Rothley) in around 75 mins. Annual season tickets start for just under £10,000+ from here.</p>



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