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Set in Leicestershire countryside, in picturesque Lyddington, The Marquess of Exeter is a historic country inn with a traditional restaurant. The inn offers cosy log fires, leafy gardens and period features. The bright and airy bedrooms feature crisp linens and free Wi-Fi access. All of the luxury, 4-star rooms have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities, and some have scenic views across the gardens. With a daily-changing menu, the restaurant serves fine British cuisine using fresh, seasonal produce. The bar features exposed beams and stone walls, and offers a range of cask ales, fine wines and full english breakfasts. Just a 15-minute drive from Rutland Water, Marquess of Exeter is a 40-minute drive from the historical cities of Leicester and Peterborough. There is free on-site parking and the A1 road is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Frantz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly accommodating staff, excellent evening food and great value.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was excellent value for money. It's a lovely country pub that serves top notch food. Breakfast was included in our stay and again really lovely. Me and my son stayed in a twin room which, although basic, very clean and comfortable and we had...
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a bar meal on arrival and it was exceptional. My husband had a beautiful curry and my choice was tempura prawns. Both meals were excellent in flavour and presentation. A spacious room with beautiful crisp white quality bedlinen. The...
  • Kristianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Indian food was delicious. Pub was cosy and authentic. Great facilities for dogs .
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bedrooms were clean and well appointed. Menu choice was excellent and food of high standard. Having dogs with us - it was useful to have the garden at the rear of the property.
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Located in a quiet village in a scenic part of Rutland, this was a good place for an overnight stopover. The restaurant offered a full Indian menu as well as traditional pub food. A generous midweek discount on meals made it good value, and there...
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The village setting and the fact it was attached to a pub, perfect for an evening meal after a day of travelling
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attentive hosts, lovely breakfast and comfy (firm) bed. Loved waking up to the sound of sheep!
  • Adele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is in a beautiful country village.Room was clean and spacious, bed was very comfortable,we slept really well.There is a lovely Indian restaurant as well as traditional pub food.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good comfortable room with bath and shower. Bar area good also and welcoming of dog. Menu is traditional pub but the twist is a full Indian menu on the reverse. Chicken Jalfresi was good. Breakfast was good also, but make sure you ask for toast...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Marquess of Exeter
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Krishana's
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Marquess of Exeter
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Themed dinner nights
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

House rules
The Marquess of Exeter takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£20 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Marquess of Exeter

  • The Marquess of Exeter is 1.6 miles from the centre of Uppingham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Marquess of Exeter may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Marquess of Exeter is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Marquess of Exeter include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
  • The Marquess of Exeter offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Themed dinner nights
  • Yes, The Marquess of Exeter is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Marquess of Exeter can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The Marquess of Exeter has 2 restaurants:

    • The Marquess of Exeter
    • Krishana's