This glorious Grade II listed Italianate country house was built as a family home towards the end of the nineteenth century for John Entwisle, the High Sheriff of Leicestershire. After the death of Mr Entwisle's second wife in the 1960s, the house passed to the Snowdon family who turned it into several flats. In 1999 the current owners, Celia and Richard Mackay, bought the house and painstakingly restored it to its former glory transforming it into the beautiful Hotel and grounds you see today. John Bertie Norreys Entwisle had public service in his blood.
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Kilworth House Hotel is on the A4304 just four miles east of Junction 20 of the M1 and easily accessible from the M69, M42, M6 and A14. Midland Mainline offer a frequent service between London St. Pancras and Market Harborough. Market Harborough train station is around 20 minutes drive from the Hotel.
Kilworth House is part and parcel of the rolling countryside of rural South Leicestershire. The hotel lies at the end of an inviting, tree-lined approach that winds through a tranquil thirty-eight acre estate. Broad lawns in front of the elegant south-facing facade lead the eye out towards distant fields, while a network of paths snake through the woods and parkland.
Browse our photo gallery to view a unique selection of our favourite images captured here at Kilworth House. From the expansive grounds and period rooms to exquisite menus, Kilworth House offers all that you could wish for. We offer on and off site leisure facilities, for full details please see the leisure section of our website.
Bespoke menus can be provided to match the mood of the occasion, be that christening, wedding breakfast, wedding anniversary, birthday or company dinner. Facilities range from the informality of the Staging Post to a more private formal dining area in the main house. For those wishing to experience the house as if it was their own, we can offer exclusivity for you and your guests.
Reviews (19)
Barry Barnes
Jun 21, 2022
Clive Francis
Jun 14, 2022
Kilworth House Hotel and their magnificent outside theatre ticks all the 'fantastic time' boxes. Enjoyed their production of 'Carousel' last night (take tissues if you are as soft as I am). Had a delicious meal in the Orangery before the show. Stayed overnight in a beautiful room. Woke up after a wonderful night's sleep to a sumptuous breakfast. Happy Birthday Me!
To top it all, I even met the lovely Judith Chalmers who just happened to be sitting behind me in the audience. The staff, the cast, the atmosphere is second to none. The orchestra, as always provided the most memorable score to the show. Sadly, even though each musician is as much part of the entire musical experience as every brilliant member of the cast, being tucked away in a tent out of view of the audience should be addressed.
Surely a close circuit camera and TV above the stage could include them in the event. The audience needs to see the orchestra to add to the magic of the theatrical experience. Kilworth House. Don't tuck them away. Please allow them to join in the magic. Put the orchestra on the stage with everybody else performing their hearts out. Thank you.
To top it all, I even met the lovely Judith Chalmers who just happened to be sitting behind me in the audience. The staff, the cast, the atmosphere is second to none. The orchestra, as always provided the most memorable score to the show. Sadly, even though each musician is as much part of the entire musical experience as every brilliant member of the cast, being tucked away in a tent out of view of the audience should be addressed.
Surely a close circuit camera and TV above the stage could include them in the event. The audience needs to see the orchestra to add to the magic of the theatrical experience. Kilworth House. Don't tuck them away. Please allow them to join in the magic. Put the orchestra on the stage with everybody else performing their hearts out. Thank you.
Colleen Gibb
May 20, 2022
John Lewis
May 13, 2022
My daughter was married locally in September (2021) and was given a voucher for she and her husband to share a celebratory meal and/or treatment. Numerous times both last year and this she has tried to make a booking. But she is always told the hotel is too busy to accept a booking. Not too busy to have accepted the money in the first place! Hoping someone in authority reads this and sorts something out. If I could leave a no star review I would.
Lindsey Hall
Apr 24, 2022
We had the most wonderful stay at Kilworth House over Christmas. From the moment we arrived into the beautifully festive hotel, the staff were amazing. They had a big function on and the foyer was busy with guests enjoying the festivities, but they greeted us with such warmth and attention. We were staying with our 2 year old son, and everyone was so accommodating to our needs; arranging for us to have our dinners up in our room while he was sleeping, helping us with ALL our luggage, and attending to our gluten free requirements.
It wasn't just that the service from the entire team was exceptional - you might expect that from a high quality hotel - it was how genuinely friendly and caring they all were to our family. On Christmas morning they'd even bought our son a lovely Christmas present. We felt completely at home and it was amazing for our son to have such a magical Christmas experience. We'll be back!
It wasn't just that the service from the entire team was exceptional - you might expect that from a high quality hotel - it was how genuinely friendly and caring they all were to our family. On Christmas morning they'd even bought our son a lovely Christmas present. We felt completely at home and it was amazing for our son to have such a magical Christmas experience. We'll be back!
Mel Emery
Apr 15, 2022
Lovely building but needing some restoration in parts but, overall, lovely. Don't expect any kind of bar service.staff not trained properly. Bar prices far to high and no Ale beer! Only bottled beer! Or bottled lager over 5 per bottle! My Sons wedding went off reasonably well but, without a PA system & microphone no one apart from the front row of guests could hear anything. The same could be said for the Father of the bride speech & Best Persons speeches. Mr Emery From Cambridge.
Sara Thorpe
Apr 11, 2022
We had our fabulous wedding at Kilworth House in November and it's was nothing short of magical! The staff, venue, food. everything was perfect from start to finish. Today we went back for the first time since our wonderful day for the Easter Sunday lunch. Once again it was wonderful. the staff were wonderful and attentive, the food delicious and venue faultless.
The childrens entertainer who did the balloon making and face painting was amazing and really added to a lovely afternoon. Keep up what your doing and we can't wait to return again soon! X
The childrens entertainer who did the balloon making and face painting was amazing and really added to a lovely afternoon. Keep up what your doing and we can't wait to return again soon! X
Kelly Smith
Apr 07, 2022
Carol Beddoe
Feb 07, 2022
Beth Ellis
Jan 07, 2022
Went here for afternoon tea with work friends in memory of a colleague who died recently and loved to visit Kilworth House.now we know why! Lovely atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff and delicious food. I had the gluten free tea, which was very good. Regular refills of hot drinks were offered. The house is gorgeous, with roaring fires in the waiting areas; great on a chilly afternoon/evening. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and are planning to make it an annual outing.
David Roberts
Jan 02, 2022
Anne Stachurski
Dec 20, 2021
Jay R.
Dec 16, 2021
Not good on this occasion. Took over 40 minutes to get our drinks. One of our group ordered a cocktail. The staff had never heard of it even though it was on their cocktail menu. We were told it couldn't be made as no one 'on site' could make cocktails. Food was good but not impressed with the service.
Colin Lockwood
Dec 14, 2021
Tim Moseley
Dec 06, 2021
Andrew Lord
Dec 04, 2021
Robert Wilford
Nov 02, 2021
We stayed at Kilworth House for my son's wedding. The venue was stunning with views of the countryside all round. The accommodation was excellent with lovely food and wonderful facilities. I couldn't fault the staff who made the wedding an event to always remember. So friendly and helpful. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Fuzzy Sweets
Oct 23, 2021
Having just been to the most amazing wedding at Kilworth Hall I felt I had to come on here and say what a wonderful front of house team they had on yesterday. The food was amazing and the bar staff were friendly but not in a false sense. 100% recommended and I might even have my wedding here having had such a great time!
Qype User Tasha
Mar 07, 2011