Winstanley House, Grade II listed country house hotel in Leicester, England
This restored Georgian mansion stands within 160 acres of parkland, featuring 19 bedrooms, two ballrooms, and a restaurant two miles from Leicester center.
Built in 1775 for the Winstanley family, the property served as a residence for 150 years before becoming a school and later hosting American troops during World War II.
The property includes a memorial garden dedicated to US soldiers and contains a small museum maintained by the Braunstone History Group.
The Black Iron restaurant serves contemporary British cuisine and steakhouse dishes to hotel guests and outside visitors throughout the day.
The property connects to the story of a mysterious disappearance that may have influenced Arthur Conan Doyle in creating Sherlock Holmes.
Location: City of Leicester
Inception: 1775
GPS coordinates: 52.62495,-1.17733
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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