The Cuckoo's Rest

About this property

The Cuckoo's Rest is a delightful first-floor apartment situated near Melton Country Park in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. With an open-plan living area and convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and pubs, this pet-friendly retreat offers off-road parking and a Smart TV, perfect for small families or friends. As you step into the apartment, you're immediately welcomed by the open-plan living area on your left, a bright and inviting space designed for spending time together. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare meals with an electric oven, hob and airfryer ready to assist the chef of the group. Plate the delicious dinner up on the dining table to share some laughs as you tuck in.

After a meal, settle into the sitting area where a plush sofa and two armchairs are arranged around a Smart TV and a glowing coal effect fire, ideal for winding down with a film or chatting about the day’s adventures with your favourite drink in hand. Further inside, you'll find two thoughtfully arranged bedrooms: a king-size and a double, each offering a peaceful setting to retreat to. The contemporary shower room includes a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, perfect for getting ready in the morning or freshening up before bed. Outside, the front garden patio provides a pleasant spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink, surrounded by the calm of this lovely Leicestershire setting.

A shop and a pub are short walk away for any essentials or a meal out. Immerse yourself in the picturesque ambience of Melton Country Park, taking leisurely strolls through the wilderness or enjoying a picnic amidst the great outdoors. Visit Wilton Park for a charming day out in nature, or head over to the Melton Carnegie Museum to take in the local history and culture. Nature lovers will appreciate a day trip to Rutland Water Nature Reserve, home to a vast array of native wildlife, and Oakham Castle, a magnificent historical site with its unique collection of horseshoes. Enthusiasts of ornithology should not miss The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre, a paradise filled with diverse birdlife.

The awe-inspiring National Space Centre in Leicester beckons with its fascinating exhibits about space and astronomy, and Abbey Park offers beautiful, meticulously maintained gardens and ruins. Finally, the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, boasting important fine art and natural history collections, make for a worthy visit. Embrace the adventure, culture, and calmness during your unforgettable stay at The Cuckoo's Rest.

The town of Melton Mowbray is set in Leicestershire. Well known for its popular pies, this well-loved town is set just 19 miles from Leicester and 20 miles from Nottingham. With a host of cafes, butchers’, shops and pubs in this delightful town, this is an ideal place for holidaymakers to discover. Pubs such as the Noel Arms with its Gas Dog brewery and the Ann of Cleves, a 14th century pub that was once home to monks, are just two of the pubs that are well worth a visit for enjoying a relaxing drink after exploring this fantastic area. Visitors to the area can also take in a movie at The Regal Cinema, a play at the local Melton Theatre, purchase a few keepsakes from the antiques shops or learn more about the area from the Melton Carnegie Museum. For the more adventurous, why not partake in a game of golf or try your hand at waterskiing or jetskiing. Fly fishing is also available at Rutland Water and Brooksby Equestrian Centre caters for horse enthusiasts. A wonderful town to discover on your holiday.

Accommodation

First-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area

Gas central heating.

Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster, sandwich toaster, Nespresso machine, double air fryer.

Smart TV, Superfast WiFi.

Board games available.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

High chair, cot, stair gate and baby changing mat.

Non-enclosed front garden patio.

Garage with storage for a small car, bikes or a pram.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles, lake 1.2 miles.

Note: Bickley Avenue is close by and there is a short cut pathway to walk into the town