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2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Leicester, Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Market Harborough & More!
2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Leicester, Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Market Harborough & More!
Waxwing Cottage is a single-storey barn conversion on Holmes Farm, a working farm in the Leicestershire countryside near Lubenham and Market Harborough. It sleeps six and holds a 4. 6 out of 5 customer rating. The private hot tub is included and sits within an enclosed courtyard.
This is proper sheep country. The village of Lubenham is one mile away with a pub and a 12th-century church. Foxton Locks, a flight of 10 Grand Union Canal locks over 200 years old, is also just one mile away. Market Harborough is five miles with independent shops and a train to London St Pancras in around an hour.
The cottage has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Bedroom one has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower. Bedroom two has a king-size bed.
Waxwing Cottage is a single-storey barn conversion on Holmes Farm, a working farm in the Leicestershire countryside near Lubenham and Market Harborough. It sleeps six and holds a 4.6 out of 5 customer rating. The private hot tub is included and sits within an enclosed courtyard.
This is proper sheep country. The village of Lubenham is one mile away with a pub and a 12th-century church. Foxton Locks, a flight of 10 Grand Union Canal locks over 200 years old, is also just one mile away. Market Harborough is five miles with independent shops and a train to London St Pancras in around an hour.
The cottage has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Bedroom one has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower. Bedroom two has a king-size bed. Bedroom three has a zip-and-link king-size (convertible to two singles). There's a woodburning stove in the open-plan living space and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher.
Top nearby attractions include Foxton Locks (1 mile / 3 mins), Rutland Water (approx 18 miles / 30 mins), University of Leicester Botanical Gardens at Oadby (11 miles / 20 mins) and Lyveden National Trust property (approx 20 miles / 35 mins).
Waxwing Cottage suits couples and families who want countryside peace with easy access to towns. Two dogs are welcome. It can also connect with Wagtail Cottage next door for up to 12 guests.
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Lubenham, Leicestershire4°C
Foggy
Updated: 9 Nov 2026, 4:52am
Buddy is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
119m
(390 feet above sea level)
Buddy sits in a peaceful Leicestershire setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.4904370° N | Longitude: 0.973547° W
Today's sun times for Lubenham (Monday, 9 November 2026):
7:14am
Sunrise
3:20pm
Golden Hour
4:20pm
Sunset
This month in Lubenham, you have approximately 9.09 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Buddy.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Waxwing Cottage
The enclosed courtyard hot tub is private to the property and fits all six guests. Perfect after a day out walking or cycling.
The open-plan living area has a woodburner with initial logs included. Great for cosy evenings in the Leicestershire countryside.
Up to two dogs are welcome, charges apply. The farm setting means plenty of space though dogs must stay on a lead at all times.
The famous flight of 10 canal locks on the Grand Union Canal is just one mile away. Boat trips are available and the site is Grade II listed.
An adjoining door links Waxwing with Wagtail Cottage (ref UKC1999) so groups of up to 12 can book both properties together.
Market Harborough has independent shops, restaurants, bars and a train to London St Pancras in around one hour.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Waxwing Cottage by car, head towards Lubenham near Market Harborough in Leicestershire. The cottage is on Holmes Farm and private parking for three cars is available on site.
Market Harborough railway station is approximately five miles away and has direct services to London St Pancras in around one hour. From the station a short taxi ride will get you to the farm.
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Postcode: LE16 9TF
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Postcode: LE16 7AF
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