Your own lodge, kitchen and hot tub
Two-bedroom self-catering lodges in Earl Shilton, with private outdoor hot tubs and on-site parking. A practical base for a countryside break and days around Bosworth.
King Richard’s Country Lodges
For couples and small groups who want a two-bedroom lodge, the freedom of a kitchen and a private hot tub after a day out. On-site parking helps make the most of the surrounding Leicestershire countryside.
Overview
King Richards Country Lodges suits a stay where the lodge is part of the holiday. There is room to cook, settle into the living area and spend the evening in a private outdoor hot tub, rather than returning to a single hotel room.
The setting is outside Earl Shilton’s centre, on Leicester Road. On-site parking makes it a useful choice for drivers planning Bosworth Battlefield, local countryside and trips into Leicester. Guests relying entirely on buses should check the final journey to the site before booking.
King Richards Country Lodges
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A kitchen and living area make it easy to prepare meals and spend time together. Equipment varies between products: Hoseasons describes a microwave in Richards Lodge, while Dynasty Lodge adds a dishwasher, full-size fridge/freezer and washing machine/dryer. Check the specification of your selected lodge before planning what to bring.
The private hot tub is a clear reason to choose these lodges over an ordinary room. Outdoor seating gives you another place to spend time together. Bring what you need for a self-catering evening and follow the hot-tub instructions supplied for your stay.
Hoseasons includes bed linen, duvets and towels, with beds made for arrival. The lodges have heating, a television and Wi-Fi. This is self-catering accommodation: plan meals around the kitchen and local places to eat, rather than expecting a hotel restaurant or an established breakfast service.
Beyond the essentials
Hoseasons’ Richards Lodge has one bathroom; Dynasty Lodge has an ensuite shower room plus a separate family shower room. The difference matters for four adults sharing. Booking uses more general room names, so compare the details of your selected accommodation before reserving.
Bosworth Battlefield makes a fitting excursion from a lodge with the King Richard name. The visitor centre explores the battle of 1485 and Richard III, with exhibitions and a battlefield trail. The lodge itself is contemporary accommodation, rather than a historic royal building.
Verdict
Choose King Richards if your idea of a break includes cooking together, a private hot tub and day trips by car. Compare the exact lodge before booking, especially its beds, bathrooms and age restrictions. If you need a fully confirmed step-free stay, hotel breakfast or an easy walk from public transport, establish those details first.
Rooms
Sleeps 4
Two bedrooms; confirm the complete bed arrangement
A two-bedroom, self-catering option for up to four guests, with a private kitchen, bathroom and outdoor hot tub. Its room gallery shows the open-plan living and dining area, bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. Confirm the complete bed arrangement for your chosen booking.
Sleeps 4
Two bedrooms; confirm the complete bed arrangement
A two-bedroom chalet for up to four guests, with two bathrooms, a private kitchen and outdoor hot tub. Its own gallery shows the light kitchen and dining space, bedroom interiors and bathroom areas. Check the precise bed layout and booking conditions before reserving.
Facilities
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Location
The lodges are on Leicester Road outside Earl Shilton’s centre, in Leicestershire. Earl Shilton is a town in its own right, between the Leicester and Hinckley area; a Leicester postal reference does not make this a city-centre stay.
A car is the simplest way to combine the lodge with nearby countryside and attractions. The 158 bus serves Earl Shilton on the Leicester–Hinckley–Nuneaton route, but the walk from a useful stop to the guest entrance has not been verified.
King Richards Country LodgesThe Paddocks, Bungalow Farm Leicester Road Earl Shilton, Earl Shilton, LE9 7TJ
The property marker shows the position supplied by the booking channels. Use your reservation’s arrival instructions for the guest entrance. Distances below are approximate straight-line measurements from the mapped property position; journeys by road or on foot will be longer.
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Use the full address and the arrival instructions supplied with your reservation. Parking is on site, but the exact gate, unloading point and path to your lodge should be confirmed rather than guessed from a map pin.
Hinckley or Leicester can serve as rail gateways. Check the 158 timetable for the bus leg into Earl Shilton and arrange the last part of the journey to the lodges. Allow for luggage and evening arrival, and do not assume the final walk is suitable.
Ask about the route from parking to the door, steps or thresholds, bathroom facilities and any equipment you need before reserving. The photographs do not establish a step-free route or accessible bathroom.
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Explore the story of the battle of 1485 at the Heritage Centre, then allow time for the battlefield trail. Check exhibition, walk and café opening details for your date. The centre is at Sutton Cheney, rather than in Earl Shilton.
Visitor informationA countryside stop for open space, woodland and a change of pace. Check current parking and visitor information before setting out, and choose a walk that suits your group.
Visitor informationWoodland and grassland near Hinckley offer another day-out option for walking and wildlife. The visitor centre and Acorns Café are off Leicester Road, beside the main car park. Plan your transport there before choosing a walk on the common.
Visitor informationFourwards on High Street is an option for meals out; check its current menu and booking times. The Dog & Gun and Red Lion are local pub options, without assuming a full dining service. These are town venues, with no lodge-to-door walking time promised.
Visitor informationThe area
A stay here works well with a day at Bosworth Battlefield, time in Market Bosworth Country Park and a walk at Burbage Common and Woods. These are separate destinations, so plan the journeys and check current opening information.
Earl Shilton itself offers local pubs, a restaurant and a short look around its conservation area and Hall Field Park. For a full city day, Leicester is a separate excursion rather than the immediate neighbourhood.
Guest reviews
54 Guest reviews
Guests regularly praise the restful setting, tidy lodges, private hot tubs and welcoming staff. Some visits mention weak Wi-Fi, changing shower temperatures, minor wear or noise from neighbouring hot tubs. One guest also wanted more shelter and drying space in wet weather.
The scores and ten paraphrased guest reviews below come from the booking site’s 10 October 2026 snapshot. They describe individual stays, and the overall scores can change. Read the latest feedback for the accommodation you plan to book.
Guest feedback is paraphrased. Scores reflect the source on the date shown. October 10, 2026
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Linda
On a return visit, Linda enjoyed a restful stay and found the setting convenient for her planned outings. She did report that the shower temperature varied.
Lisa
Lisa described a warm arrival from Corinna, with an explanation of the lodge equipment. She liked the inviting lodge, robes and well-kept hot tub, and enjoyed spotting wildlife nearby. Rain highlighted a drawback: she wanted shelter over the tub, indoor hooks and better drying space for wet towels and swimwear.
Nicky
Nicky enjoyed a quiet three-night break, a welcoming reception and clear hot-tub water. The tubs felt reasonably secluded for a shared site. A weak Wi-Fi connection meant using a phone hotspot for the television.
Keith
Keith valued the calm surroundings and staff assistance, and found the accommodation warm and comfortable. His only regret was having to leave.
Linda
Linda liked the tidy, well-equipped lodge and roomy hot tub during a visit to family. The location worked for exploring the area. She noted that neighbouring lodges sit fairly close together: noise from another hot tub late one evening disturbed the quiet.
Stephen
Stephen found the accommodation tidy and suitably equipped, with a convenient location for his sporting plans. He did not identify a particular drawback.
Damian
Damian enjoyed an easygoing break and singled out the hot tub and the standard of cleanliness. He reported no complaint.
Alfie
Alfie praised the spotless lodge, useful equipment and layout, along with the hot tub and a comfortable night’s sleep. He hoped to return. He did not identify a particular drawback.
Mubasir
Mubasir enjoyed the lodge and hot tub, the nearby horses and rural surroundings, and help from Bill and Corina. He noticed some minor wear and felt a little upkeep would help, while remaining very positive about the break.
Helen
Helen’s brief feedback described a cosy, clean stay. She was happy with the visit and did not name a drawback.
Explore the full reviews for more perspectives on staying here.
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The practical details
King Richards Country Lodges
Hoseasons gives arrival from 16:00 and departure by 10:00. Booking’s supplied information says key-location details are sent after payment. Follow the instructions for your reservation, especially if arriving late. Booking’s supplied check-in policy requires the arriving guest to be at least 18.
Breakfast has not been confirmed. The lodges have kitchens, and there is no on-site restaurant in Booking’s supplied property information. Plan to self-cater or eat in town.
On-site parking is available and Booking lists it as free. Confirm the gate, unloading route and any mobility requirements before arrival.
Eligibility depends on the accommodation and booking channel. Booking’s general policy allows children, while Dynasty Lodge is adults-only on Hoseasons’ page. Check the exact product before reserving a family stay. Booking’s supplied policy says cots and extra beds are unavailable, so confirm that the fixed sleeping arrangement works for your group.
Hoseasons’ named lodges allow no pets and are non-smoking. Ask separately about assistance animals rather than treating the pet rule as an answer.
Booking’s supplied terms list a £150 cash damage deposit, with return by bank transfer within 14 days after inspection. Check the current deposit, payment method and refund terms for your booking before travelling.
Cancellation and prepayment depend on the rate and dates selected. The supplied booking conditions require the reservation balance before arrival, with payment instructions sent by Hoseasons. Follow the deadline and terms on your own confirmation; conditions can differ between offers.
Booking’s supplied conditions do not allow parties or events, including hen and stag parties. Choose this for a quiet lodge break and check any group plans before booking.
FAQs
Yes. Hoseasons describes private outdoor hot tubs for Richards Lodge and Dynasty Lodge. Check the exact lodge included in your reservation.
The two named lodges on Hoseasons sleep four in two bedrooms. Richards Lodge has a king bed and two singles; Dynasty has a double and a twin bedroom.
Check the exact accommodation. Booking’s general policy welcomes children, but Hoseasons’ Dynasty Lodge is adults-only.
Yes, there is on-site parking, listed as free in Booking’s supplied information. Confirm the precise arrival point in your reservation instructions.
Breakfast has not been confirmed. Plan to use the lodge kitchen or check a nearby place to eat.
Step-free access and accessible bathroom features have not been established. Ask about parking, paths, thresholds and the specific lodge before booking.
The 158 bus serves Earl Shilton, but the final route to the lodges has not been verified. Check the timetable and arrange the last part of the journey, particularly with luggage or a late arrival.
Hoseasons’ named lodges have a no-pets rule. Assistance-animal arrangements need checking separately.
Hoseasons gives arrival from 16:00 and departure by 10:00. Use the instructions supplied for your reservation.
At The Paddocks, Bungalow Farm, Leicester Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7TJ. It is outside the town centre, rather than a central Leicester hotel.
Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth Country Park and Burbage Common and Woods are useful days out. Check current visitor information and plan the journey from the lodge.