Leicestershire & Northamptonshire

Stoneywell

The home of a family who lived and loved the Arts and Crafts

Whitcrofts Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9QE

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Yellow daffodils cover the meadow beside a stone cottage nestled in the hillside.

Opening times for 21 May 2025
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Cottage Closed
Garden Closed
Tearoom Closed
Please note that pre-booking is essential for everyone. The time you book is for your arrival to the car park at Stoneywell, rather than entry into the cottage.
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Opening times for 21 May 2025
Asset	Opening time
Cottage	Closed
Garden	Closed
Tearoom	Closed

Whole property
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£12.10	£11.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£6.10	£5.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£30.30	£27.50
1 adult, 2 children	£18.20	£16.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£10.45
Group (Child 5-17)		£5.23

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Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs welcome in all areas of Stoneywell
Bookshop
Well stocked second-hand bookshop in the tearoom
Car park
Car park 500 yards away from Stoneywell on Whitcroft's Lane. All visitors must then take the shuttle the remainder of the journey.
Guided tour
The cottage can be explored either at your own pace at regular intervals throughout the day or with a cottage host on a 40-minute guided tour. The cottage is closed during tours - 11am-12.15pm & 1.30pm-3.15pm. You can choose your preferred option when you arrive at the stables. Tour spaces are on a first come first served basis.
Tea-room
We have a small (but perfectly formed) tearoom serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of delicious cakes and snacks.
Toilet
Toilets located in the stable-yard
Level access to stables and cottage (dining room only). Many steep slopes throughout the garden. Accessible toilet available. Assistance dogs only.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Stoneywell - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet available in the stable-yard
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides are available for the cottage.
Designated parking
Induction loop
Induction loops are available in the tearoom and a portable one for guided tours of the cottage.
Large print (guide or menu)
Level access to food outlet
Narrow corridors
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
Virtual tour
The virtual tour includes information on the cottage and garden, with optional features including adjustable text size, recorded narration and BSL.
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By road
The best way to find us it to exit the A50 towards Shepshed and turn right onto Priory Lane. Stoneywell is well signposted from here. From the M1,junction 22, take the exit onto the A50 signposted towards Leicester. Take the first slip road, signposted towards Shepshed, and turn right onto the Whitwick Road. Take the first right onto Priory Lane and follow for 0.8 miles, before turning left onto Whitcroft’s Lane. The car park for Stoneywell will be on your left in 0.1 miles.
Parking: The car park address is Whitcroft’s Lane, Ulverscroft LE67 9QE. You will be met at the car park and taken up to the cottage by shuttle bus. Our car park is quite small and can only accommodate standard-sized vehicles. If you’re hoping to visit Stoneywell with a mobile home or caravan, please call us on 01530 248040 to speak to a member of the team.
On foot
We ask all of our visitors to check in at the car park on arrival, and take the shuttle bus down to the property. Please make your way to Whitcroft's Lane, just off Priory Lane.
By train
The nearest train station to Stoneywell is at Barrow-upon-Soar, 7 miles away.
By bus
The 29A and 29B buses operate from Leicester to Coalville. Disembark at Markfield, which is 2 miles from Stoneywell.
Cycling
If you’re planning on arriving by bicycle or walking, please give us a call so that we can discuss the best way to find us.

Exterior view of Stoneywell, Leicestershire. Stoneywell was built as a summer home by Arts and Crafts architect-designer Ernest Gimson for his brother Sidney.

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Booking your visit to Stoneywell

Stoneywell is open to visitors between Friday and Monday until 2 November and must be booked in advance. If you're planning a visit to Stoneywell, read this article to find out everything you need to know.

A display of autumnal gourds and flowers on a windowsill inside the cottage at Stoneywell, with a tiny staircase built into the cottage wall to the left.

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Accessibility at Stoneywell

Zigzagging from its rocky outcrop, the cottage and garden we care for at Stoneywell present challenges in making this Arts and Crafts place accessible for everyone. Find out more about accessibility at Stoneywell as you plan your next visit.

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Stoneywell map

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A view of the north end of the cottage at Stoneywell, with the garden sloping upward to the right of the image and sunshine falling over the cottage.

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Volunteer opportunities at Stoneywell

Volunteers are what make Stoneywell tick. From welcoming visitors to telling stories, driving the bus to pulling weeds, harvesting veg to taking photos - find out more about how you can join the team and play your part.