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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The south front of Stoneywell, Leicestershire.

Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs welcome in all areas of Stoneywell
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.
Book shop
Well stocked second-hand bookshop in the tearoom
Tea room
We have a small (but perfectly formed) tearoom serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of delicious cakes and snacks.
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.
Toilet
Toilets located in the stable-yard
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Directions via Google Maps
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.
By bicycle
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.

Whole property
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£9.40	£8.50
Child	£4.90	£4.40
Family	£23.40	£21.25
1 adult, 2 children	£14.10	£12.75

A view of Stoneywell from the garden, with a footpath in the foreground and the cottage framed by trees and hedges

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Group visits to Stoneywell

We welcome group visits to Stoneywell, where you can explore an Arts and Crafts home and garden – find out how to book and what to expect from your group visit here.

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 from Friday-Monday until 30 October 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.