Rothley
Places to eat in Rothley, Charnwood
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Rothley is a Leicestershire village that draws visitors primarily for its food and drink. The strongest draw is Daisy's Tea Room, which is rated 4.6 from around 233 reviews—a solid indicator that it merits a visit if you're passing through or local to the area. Granite's Coffee Shop and Waffle Shack, rated 4.5 from 458 reviews, suggests a popular spot for a casual meal or coffee. Ellis' Visitor Centre also has a good reputation at 4.4 from 97 reviews and may serve as a useful stop for information or refreshment.
Beyond the higher-rated places, there are several other options to explore. Rothley Court Hotel offers dining at 4.3 from 120 reviews, while Anmol Restaurant provides a different type of fare at 3.7 from 60 reviews. The Rowena Garden Centre Cafe, rated 3.5 from 216 reviews, caters to those combining shopping with a break for tea or lunch.
If you're planning to stay in the area, you would need to look further afield, as Rothley itself functions more as a village to visit for food rather than as an overnight base. The village works best as a stop during a broader Leicestershire trip—somewhere to spend an hour or two over coffee and cake, or to sit down for a proper meal.
Where to stay in Rothley
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Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns
Westfield Lane, Leicester
ibis budget Leicester
Leicester North Services, Birstall
Keepers Lodge
Keepers Close, Loughborough
Bybrook Barn Bed & Breakfast
Leicester Lane, Swithland
Quorn Country Hotel
66 Leicester Road, Loughborough
The Hunting Lodge - Restaurant With Rooms
38 South Street, Loughborough
The Manor House at Quorn
Woodhouse Road, Loughborough
Aaron Lodge Guest House
3 Coppice Court, Leicester
Things to Do in Rothley
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Attractions Near Rothley
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Curious About Leicester
Leicester · ⭐ 4.9
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The Hub
Leicester · ⭐ 4.7
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Bradgate Park Leicester
Leicester · ⭐ 4.8
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Leicester Leys Leisure Centre
Leicester · ⭐ 3.8
3 mi
Beanies Soft Play & Cafe
Anstey · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Charnwood Forest Leicestershire
Loughborough · ⭐ 4.1
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Charnwood Museum
Loughborough · ⭐ 4.1
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The Climbing Station
Loughborough · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Rothley
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Self-Catering Cottages in Rothley
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1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £507
Tetuan House
6 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,476
The Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £523
Redwood House
4 bed · sleeps 8
Nibelheim
6 bed · sleeps 11 · from £1,476
Pear Tree Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £777
Coplow Cabins
2 cottages · from £403
Common questions about Rothley
Where can I eat in Rothley?
We list 9 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Rothley.
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