Stables, Staunton Harold

National GeographicSep 29

Plan a woodland escape in this lush and little-visited corner of the Midlands — a riot of red, yellow and orange leaves come autumn.

Cafe known for its toasties

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Ferrers Centre for Arts and CraftsSightFormer stables house open studios and a model workshop
StablesCaféCafe known for its toasties
Staunton DeliBakeryOffers local produce including artisan charcuterie
Elsewhere
Calke AbbeySightDerbyshire, United Kingdom18th-century estate left as found, with taxidermy
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Mount St Bernard AbbeySightLeicestershire, United KingdomMonks produce the UK's only Trappist beer
Griffin InnPubSwithland, United KingdomServes dishes inspired by countries where cricket is played
The Spirit VaultsPubMelbourne, United KingdomMicrobrewery with four characterful doubles
Horseshoe Cottage FarmHotelBradgate Park, United KingdomSelf-catering timber-beamed property with hot tub
Hoar Cross HallHotelStaffordshire, United KingdomAdults-only spa hotel in a 19th-century manor

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