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Muston Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve south of Muston in Leicestershire.
Grade I listed. Has a 212 feet high spire, the tallest in Leicestershire. The chancel was once the nave of an earlier church dating back to the 12th century. John Mareschall who in 1282 owned the manor of Bottesford and left money in 1295 for the church at Bottesford. In 1330 William de Roos founded a chantry to St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The Rector John de Codyngtoun and John Bauland obtained a license on 12 January 1359 for the maintenance of a priest to perform a daily divine service at the altar of St Peter for the welfare of the founders, Walter Payn, parents and friends. A chantry of St Peter was founded in the north transept on 5 December 1368. Edward III granted a license on 26 June 1373 to Henry de Codyngtoun to settle a house and land on a chantry priest of St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The tower is dated from around 1420. In 1538 with the dissolution of Croxton Abbey and Beolvoir Priory, Thomas Manners the 1st Earl of Rutland brought in 5 family memorials. Pic by Jenny.
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Grade I listed. The chancel was once the nave of an earlier church dating back to the 12th century. John Mareschall who in 1282 owned the manor of Bottesford and left money in 1295 for the church at Bottesford. In 1330 William de Roos founded a chantry to St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The Rector John de Codyngtoun and John Bauland obtained a license on 12 January 1359 for the maintenance of a priest to perform a daily divine service at the altar of St Peter for the welfare of the founders, Walter Payn, parents and friends. A chantry of St Peter was founded in the north transept on 5 December 1368. Edward III granted a license on 26 June 1373 to Henry de Codyngtoun to settle a house and land on a chantry priest of St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The tower is dated from around 1420. In 1538 with the dissolution of Croxton Abbey and Beolvoir Priory, Thomas Manners the 1st Earl of Rutland brought in 5 family memorials. Pic by Jenny.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Parish church of St John the Baptist, Muston, Leicestershire, seen from the northwest
Photo by Julian P Guffogg (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

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Great property, clean and tidy. had everything we needed

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A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
The price is NZ$203 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$203
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
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Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is NZ$150 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$150
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,099 reviews)
It was a pleasant location for our stay. We enjoyed our room and the breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

Muston
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muston Meadows National Nature ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
Great property, clean and tidy. had everything we needed

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.
Roomzzz Nottingham City

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4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (921 reviews)
Pros- decent sized room, with plenty of amenities inside, good level of cleanliness. Bed was very firm, which I like, so I slept like a log. Centrally located but kind of out of the way, so not too much street noise. Croissant in the morning was a welcome addition included in the room rate. Cons- ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Trent Bridge ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
I wish they had let me know when I booked that there is no reception and checking in is virtual. I only found out when I arrived at the hotel. We stood outside for well over 30 min trying to enter details on the app that kept erroring. I called, but it went to voicemail- still haven’t got a call ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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