# Stoneywell, Leicester — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore this enchanting Arts and Crafts cottage nestled in Leicestershire's Charnwood Forest, offering families delightful gardens and woodland trails perfect for young adventurers. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/leicester/attractions/stoneywell (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Stoneywell Whitcrofts Lane, Ulverscroft [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17143024174896138599&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Gordon Choi](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108099088932620717110) **In short:** Stoneywell is an attraction in Leicester, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 968 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Stoneywell Explore this enchanting Arts and Crafts cottage nestled in Leicestershire's Charnwood Forest, offering families delightful gardens and woodland trails perfect for young adventurers. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ## What visitors say [Matthew Watkins](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102808141897359688900/reviews) ★★★★★ Really enjoyed our visit. You need to book a time slot in advance. Park in their car park a few minutes drive from the property itself (don't go directly to the property as you can't park there), and then get the shuttle bus to the property itself that leaves regularly. When you arrive at the entrance to the main site, you can then book on a guided tour of the property, and/or garden, or when you want to explore yourself, at different time slots in the day - see photo of blackboard of what was available on Friday 3 July 2026. They have a small cafe with a few tables and chairs indoor and out. A small selection of cakes and lunchtimes. Or equally you could take along your own picnic. Well worth walking around the woodland at the back of the property. · via Google [Alice Rowland](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109347062894102667296/reviews) ★★★★★ Fantastic house and gardens. We spent over 3.5 hours there with little ones too. The views are fantastic and the flowers in the garden are beautiful. The house is very quirky. The staff are very friendly and the lady giving tours of the garden is so knowledgeable. Our tour lasted over half an hour! The cafe is small, but has everything you need, small bites of food. I'd recommend having a sling or baby carrier for little ones, as it's not so easy to get around with a buggy. Overall 10/10, we can't wait to come again! Thankyou · via Google [Marvin Cottam](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111376033824566403616/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely loved visiting this place. The house is fascinating and the woods and gardens are beautiful. The NT guides were so good too. Really informative and entertaining. Well worth a visit. · via Google [Paul Jarvis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114207690205406079758/reviews) ★★★★★ A fascinating building set in beautiful grounds. Definitely take advantage of the guided tours on your first visit, the staff are very informative and bring the story to life with their insights. · via Google Visitors say this cottage features a fascinating Arts and Crafts house with unique furniture and beautiful, well-maintained gardens. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, especially the tour guides who bring the history to life. Guests mention the convenient shuttle bus from the car park and the pleasant tea room with good food options. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Whitcrofts Lane, Ulverscroft [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.7014847%2C-1.2646239) **Category** Historic Houses & Gardens **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (968 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Leicester [More attractions in Leicester](https://staycation.co.uk/leicester/attractions) ★ 4.8 (968 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stoneywell?campid=Affiliates_Midlands_Winter2019_DOWTK_Stoneywell&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01530 248 040](tel:01530248040) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Leicester **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C4WPP2P+H5 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4877606dfba01443:0x20fb3d34a8624a5a!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4877606dfba01443:0x20fb3d34a8624a5a!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Leicester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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