The cottage, the surroundings and the hospitality of Jayne and Nigel really surpassed our expectations. Our stay was lovely and we could not have wished for something else. Thanks so much, we hope to be back soon!

Dagmar, Andreas, Lotta & Janis

July 2026

A beautiful place to stay. Thank you for your hospitality, and the wonderful welcome pack. Unfortunately it was too hot to visit some of the lovely places round here, but it gives us a perfect reason to come back again and see them next time.

Ann and Ron - July 2026

The New Stables surpassed my expections! Your designers touch made for a most enjoyable stay. The arrangements were perfect for visiting Donington Racetrack and the surrounding area. Thank you!

Doris and Bob - June 2026

Very comfortable and well equipped cottage on the outskirts of Melbourne. The place was spotless and had a lovely welcome pack when we arrived. The owner was very friendly. Nice farm shop two minutes walk away and short drive to lots of supermarkets. Lots to do in the area, though in the middle of a heatwave we were unable to visit some of them. Hopefully we will be able to return when it’s not quite so hot, be very happy to stay in this cottage again.

Ann and Roy July 2026

We had a lovely stay at your lovely cottage. Thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality; your cottage has everything you need and more, you have done an amazing job renovating, great location too.

Gillian, Sarah and David - May 2026

An absolutely beautiful cottage - the best we’ve ever stayed in. Perfect for our weekend stay for the British Superbikes at Donington. The cottage is cosy, comfortable, beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Thank you Jayne for the welcome gifts of delicious cakes and bottle of prosecco. We will definitely be back.

Carmel and David - May 2026

What a superb cottage, even better than anticipated! Perfectly placed for our weekend visit to watch motorsport at Donington Park. Even managed to fit in a 3 mile walk suggested in the brochure ‘Melbourne to Broadstone Lane’, perfect circular walk. So much to see around here, really intend to visit again. Thank you.

Sally and Paul - May 2026

My 3rd stay in this wonderful barn conversion. Lovely and toasty warm inspite of the very cold, freezing weather outside. Reason for my weekend stay, my daughter’s wedding at Melbourne Church and reception at Amalfi White’s beautiful ballroom and White Bar. All guests were so impressed with the lovely little town of Melbourne, the Pool and the independent shops and surrounding countryside. I will be back and again many thanks to Jayne and Nigel.

Janet - January 2026

OMG - what a fabulous place! The New Stables is absolutely gorgeous!! Perfect for our weekend stay for our trip to Donington Race Track to watch the World Superbikes. Jayne is an amazing host - thank you so much for the fizz and pastries, not to mention your very warm welcome - we will definitely be back soon! PS Your dogs are just too cute for words :-)

David and Jacqueline - July 2025