Molly's Cabin - Bonington Farm
Sleeps 2. Converted hay barn with kingsize bed, bathroom with shower, small kitchen with fridge, hob, oven, microwave, toaster and kettle. Open-plan living space with Smart TV. Dog friendly
The Grain Store - Bonington Farm
Sleeps 2. Converted grain silo with kingsize bed, bathroom with shower, small kitchen with fridge, hob, oven, microwave, toaster and kettle. Open-plan living space with woodburner & Smart TV. Dog friendly
Freya's Farmhouse
Sleeps 6-8. Detached farmhouse with 3 bedrooms (superking with in-room tub and 2 doubles, one with an extra small double mezzanine). 2 bathrooms with showers. Kitchen with fridge/freezer, hob, oven, microwave, toaster + kettle. Lounge/dining area with woodburner; private garden with dining furniture, Green Egg BBQ, Gozney pizza oven, alfresco bath, woodfired hot tub & sauna. Dog friendly
Pamella's Place
Sleeps 8. Design cabin with 4 sleeping nooks, each with double bed & acoustic-lined curtains; 1 bathroom with shower; kitchen with fridge/freezer, hob, oven, microwave, toaster & kettle; open-plan living/dining space; outdoor dining area with BBQ; wood-fired hot tub. Dog friendly
Bonington Farm is the vision of husband-and-wife Sonya and Raffaele, whose backgrounds span design, photography, events and brand collaborations. Rather than making four versions of the same holiday rental, they’ve allowed each building to keep its own personality, filling them with vintage finds, bold colour, tactile materials and pieces that feel collected rather than ordered en masse. The 15-acre former farm is also used for shoots, events and wellness retreats, and Sonya and Raffaele live on site. The individual stays have their own private spaces though, so you’re not all sitting around one communal firepit making polite conversation with strangers.
They love
“The beautiful fabric bed headboards.”
We love
The quirky Film House, a converted grain store wrapped in mustard curtains, with deep sofas, a huge projector screen, Apple TV and sweets. Book it for a private film showing.
You may not love
Below the flight path for East Midlands airport so you sometimes hear planes but you quickly stop noticing; ear plugs are provided for light sleepers. Pamella’s Place only has one bathroom.
Surrounds.
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The Film House at Bonnington Farm -
Private Dining at Bonington Farm -
Calke Abbey via National Trust -
Leicester Canal via Visit Leicester -
Belton House via National Trust
- Book a private yoga session, reflexology treatment or massage – designed to restore and realign amongst nature.
- Explore the 15-acre site, and walk straight out into the countryside. The village of Sutton Bonington and The Star Inn around 10 minutes away on foot.
- Sutton Bonington is home to 2 historic churches — St. Michael’s and St. Anne’s — each with centuries of stories etched into their stones.
- The monthly Farmers’ Market here is a treat for foodies — sample small-batch honey, grab a slice of wood-fired sourdough pizza or stock up on handmade candles and local cheeses (5 mins’ drive).
- Explore the Sutton Bonington Arboretum for a slow stroll or picturesque picnic (5 mins’ drive, part of Nottingham Uni campus).
- The River Soar Trail is a peaceful 39-mile walking route, which winds along lush riverbanks and through Leicestershire’s sleepy hamlets (10 mins’ drive)
- Fancy a starry detour? Head to nearby Sutton-in-Ashfield to visit Sherwood Observatory, one of the UK’s most exciting new astronomy centres — complete with immersive planetarium and telescope dome (30 mins’ drive).
- You’re perfectly placed for exploring local National Trust estates like Calke Abbey, Belton House, or Wollaton Hall — all under an hour’s drive and steeped in grandeur, gardens and family-friendly trails (30-50 mins’ drive).
Details.
- 15-acre former farm in Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire
- 4 separate self-catering stays, sleeping 20 in total. Book individually or as a full farm takeover
- Dogs welcome! (see FAQs)
- Parking
- EV charging on request (extra cost)
- The owners live on site, available by phone should you need anything
- Walk to local pub (10 mins); drive to shops (5 mins)
- Booking conditions: a 2-night stay at weekends
- An additional cleaning fee will be charged for Freya’s and Pamella’s – see FAQ
- Remember to pack: walking boots
Simple
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay. These terms also apply to any booking amendments or date changes.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 3pm / out 10am
Yes, dogs are welcome — £30/dog/stay.
Hire of the Film House can be arranged directly with the owners after booking (additional cost)
- Freya’s Farmhouse: £70
- Pamella’s Place: £70
This charge will be added to your booking. The smaller hideaways have cleaning included in their rate.
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