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Dingley Lodge Hotel
If you are looking for Hotel, Guest House or Bed & Breakfast, B & B accommodation in or near Market Harborough in Leicestershire, then please consider coming to stay at Dingley Lodge.
Dingley is a delightful village and is well-placed for Leicester and for the towns of Corby, Kettering and Northampton. It is a perfect base from which to explore Midland attractions and the whole of the UK.
Dingley Lodge was built by Viscount Lord Downe in 1888 for his farm manager. This fine old house, which stands in over four acres of grounds, commands extensive views over Market Harborough and the Welland Valley to the West and over Dingley Point-to-Point course to the South.
When we first looked at it late in 1982, the house had been empty for a number of years and was semi-derelict. Naively we turned our backs on the crumbling building and fell in love with the views. What was to be a five-year project has kept us busy ever since.
Dingley Lodge is first and foremost our home and we're delighted to be able to open it for others to share. We find that most people appreciate the informality and relaxed atmosphere and many of our customers become regulars. They do much of our advertising for us and and we have an established reputation for good food and personal service.
Christine & Bruce
Directions
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By Car: 1) From the M1 (Junction 20) follow the signs to Market Harborough along the A4304. On reaching the Market Harborough take the A427 towards Corby which passes through the village of Dingley. Immediately upon entering the village look out for our sign and driveway on the right hand side. Dingley Lodge is at the bottom of this drive, some 150 metres from the road.
2) From the A14 travelling westwards take the A6 towards Market Harborough. After the third roundabout (approximately 3 miles) continue towards Market Harborough, then take the country lane on the right hand side signposted to Dingley . On entering Dingley turn left onto the A427 towards Market Harborough. Look out for our sign on the left hand side just before leaving the village. Dingley Lodge is at the bottom of the driveway some 150 metres from the road.
By Bus: Buses through the village are regular but occasional
By Train: Nearest train station is Market Harborough (2 miles). Trains run in both directions (London /Leicester) every 60 minutes and it is a short taxi ride to our hotel. You can also use Kettering Station but the taxi journey is around 7 miles.
By Plane: Nearest airports are Coventry, Birmingham and Nottingham East Midlands.
Accommodation
All bedrooms are comfortable and well-equipped having "en-suite" shower/w.c., colour television, free wireless internet access and tea/coffee making facilities. Single, double and twin-bedded rooms are available, with a "family room" which can, with the addition of a folded bed, take up to four people.
Facilities
Dingley Lodge is a licensed premises, not just for the sale of alcohol but also for most types of live or recorded performance. The licence extends beyond the building itself to include our two excellent marquee sites which are suitable for larger functions.
Should you require more than our on-site facilities, DIngey Lodge is only a couple of miles from the town of Market Harborough where excellent shopping and leisure facilites are available,
- Conference room
- Internet facilities
- Marquee area
- Bar
- Parking
- Host weddings
- Message service
- Gardens
- Guest lounge
- Stables
- Bathroom
- Site restaurant
- Home produce
Amenities
Dingley Lodge offers more than just accommodation and our facilities are suitable for various different types of function. We have a licensed bar, a lounge and a dining room, all of which can all be made available for your exclusive use. We also offer these same facilities for meetings and 'away days'.
Outdoors we have a superb cloistered terrace and guests are welcome to stroll round the grounds and meet the animals.
Bedrooms are comfortable, individual and well-equipped, having en-suite shower or bath and with w.c., colour television, free wireless broadband and hospitality tray. The rooms take their names from local fields and areas of woodland, most of which are visible from their windows and which offer a glimpse into local history. You might stay in 'Lordships' or 'Bandys' and, if you're lucky and have time, we can bore you with lots more details about the house and its past.
- Cots available
- Extra beds available
- Shower ensuite
- TV in room
- Coffee & tea in room
- Bath ensuite
- Highchairs available
- Hair dryers available
- Radio alarm
- Central heating
- Trouser press
- Iron board
- Broadband
- Shaver point
Leisure
Within easy reach of many of the attracions of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. Some of the leisure facility available nearby include:
- Golf
- Health club
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Cycling
- Castles
- Museums
- Motor sports
- Stately Homes
- Wildlife
- Theatre
- Shopping
- Countryside
- Churches
- Art galleries
- Canal Trips
- Family Attractions
- Marquee Area
Food & Drink
Meals are wholesome and freshly prepared with the finest ingredients. Guests are offered a traditional English breakfast and each evening the table d'hote menu is varied according to guests' tastes. Vegetarian dishes are offered and we can usually cater for other dietary requirements. Because we prefer to cook for individuals, and fresh food takes time to prepare, meals should be booked in advance.
For residents, typical prices are around £8.50 for a main course and £4.00 for starters and desserts. Unlike some restaurants we don't charge extra for vegetables!
For meetings, private parties and functions please ask for a selection of menus so that you can choose dishes to suit your occasion.
We have a small range of wines, spirits and of premium bottled and canned beers and soft drinks. Draught beers and lagers are stocked for larger parties .
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know in advance of your arrival and we will be happy to try and accommodate your needs.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served between: 07.00 - 09.00
- Cooked breakfast (incl)
- Continental breakfast (incl)
Dinner
Dinner is served between: 19.30 - 20.30
Some of the special dining features that we have to offer
- Home cooking
- Home produce
- Vegan food
- Vegetarian food
Deals & Promotions
SIB deal 1
We often have long-term guests, who normally stay with us from Sunday or Monday to Friday each week. We'd be pleased to offer special discounted rates, with or without evening meals, for those considering longer term lets. This offer might suit someone moving into the area or working on an extended local contract.
Reference: Long-term guests
Valid dates: 2/1/2010 - 28/2/2010
SIB deal 2
Because of its central location, its size and because of its homely atmosphere Dingley Lodge is ideal for family reunions, with family members taking over all of our eight bedrooms. We regularly host this type of function and can provide suitable buffets and meals.
Once all the bedrooms are full we have even been known to provide the occasional pitch for tent or caravan, though facilities for these are a bit limited.
If you would like to find out more about family reunions or would like us to send you some sample menus please give us a call on 01858 535365.
Reference: Family reunions
Valid dates: 1/1/2010 - 31/12/2010
SIB deal 3
Marquees.
It is not always easy to find a site for a sizeable marquee to host larger numbers. Here at Dingley Lodge we have two such sites, one close enough to the main building to share its facilities and another separate (larger) site on what was formerly a tennis court. Both our sites are licensed for the sale of alcohol and for most types of live and recorded performance.
We provide the bar and the food (anything from 'bangers and mash' to a hog roast) and can even negotiate special deals on your marquee hire .
Please contact us for more details.
Reference: Marquees
Valid dates: 1/1/2010 - 31/12/2010