The Star Inn 1744

On Leicestershire’s village green in the picturesque village of Thrussington, a rural, family-friendly inn a short drive from Leicester and Nottingham and roughly one mile from the A46. Watermead Park and Watermead Country Park are within a 10-minute drive; the National Space Centre and Loughborough University sit about 14 km away. East Midlands Airport is the nearest major airport.

A low‑ceilinged coaching inn dating from the reign of George II, recently refreshed but full of character. Rooms feature flat‑screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms (some with shower/tub combos); a ground‑floor accessible room and a family suite are available, and several rooms now have air conditioning.

Homey pub vibes meet modern convenience: 1744 Restaurant with bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, complimentary continental breakfast 7:00–10:00, free self parking, and designated smoking areas. Expect simple comforts and village‑green mornings just outside the door.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout, desks in rooms, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and free on‑site self parking — handy for road trips and short business stays.

1744 Restaurant offers on‑site dining with a bar/lounge vibe and a coffee shop for lighter bites; a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.