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South Fork Guest House

Stay at South Fork Guest House, a family-run guest house in Leicester offering free parking, cooked breakfast, and easy access to the city centre and local attractions.

464-466 Narborough Rd, Leicester LE3 2FT, United Kingdom View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 104 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Kid-friendly Smoke-free
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, Good Value, Friendly Service

Visitors appreciate the clean and comfortable rooms, attentive and polite staff, and the excellent value for money. The convenient location near Leicester city centre and free parking are also commonly noted. Some practical drawbacks include limited air conditioning and an early breakfast schedule.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness and comfortable beds with adequate heating
  • Friendly, professional, and welcoming hosts
  • Good value for money and affordable pricing
  • Free and convenient parking on site
  • Simple but satisfying cooked breakfast options

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are basic and some decor may feel dated, though certain rooms have recent refurbishments
  • Breakfast is served early, which may not suit late risers
  • No air conditioning or on-site restaurant available
  • Location is on a congested residential road but within easy reach of public transport to the city centre
  • Shared bathrooms are available and generally clean with good water pressure

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking basic, clean accommodation
  • Visitors attending events or exploring Leicester city centre by public transport
  • Families looking for kid-friendly lodging with simple amenities
  • Guests needing free parking and easy access to local attractions
  • Short stays where value and comfort outweigh luxury facilities
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About this property

Welcome to South Fork Guest House

South Fork Guest House is a large, modern guest house located in a residential area of Leicester, offering basic and simple rooms suited to travellers seeking practical accommodations. The property features free parking and includes a cooked breakfast, with ample positive feedback highlighting clean and comfortable rooms as well as friendly service. While the décor is described as modest and some bathrooms are shared, it remains a popular choice for value-conscious guests.

Set on Narborough Road, the guest house benefits from easy access to public transport, with a bus stop just a short walk away providing a 19-minute journey to Leicester city centre. This location makes it convenient for visitors attending nearby attractions such as De Montfort Hall, the National Space Centre, and Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, all within a few miles.

Facilities focus on essentials rather than luxury, with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking available. There is no air conditioning, restaurant, or fitness centre on-site, and the property does not accommodate pets. The guest house is smoke-free and kid-friendly, appealing to families and solo travellers alike.

Guest reviews generally praise the welcoming hosts, cleanliness, and value for money, although some note the early breakfast time and busy street location as minor drawbacks. Overall, South Fork Guest House caters well to visitors prioritizing convenience and affordability over additional amenities, providing a practical base for exploring Leicester.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MH
Mahboob Hussain Apr 01, 2026
10

A nice place to stay while visiting Leicester. Staff are very professional and polite and it's very clean warm and comfy. We will be staying again when visiting Leicester and would highly recommend staying here.

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Drew Lochore (Lads_Dark) Jan 28, 2026
8.0

The rooms were always really clean and for a room costing £65 per night, it has great value! The beds were very comfy and the breakfasts are good too! There are some issues however, the breakfast is at a really early time which is annoying for me as I like to stay in bed late. The location is also somewhat bad as well, because of it being on a conjested road

HP
haydn powell Jan 20, 2026
10

Three of us stayed in the triple bed room and found it to be clean, quite spacious, and well set out. The room was warm on arrival and had tea and coffee provided along with a kettle. The toilet and shower area was spotless and the shower water was hot and constant. Decor a bit dated but that was not a problem for us. We all slept well in comfortable beds with nice pillows plus spares. Breakfast in a bag because of COVID but it was more than adequate. Host was friendly and informative. £80 in total I consider to be fantastic value for money. First time to stay here but won't be the last.

JP
Joshua Pugh Jan 20, 2026
10

Fantastic value for money for a short stay! It was perfectly located near the wedding reception we attended, easy to find, very reasonably-priced room, good amenities, clean room and facilities too. We had a shared bathroom option and it worked out fine: good strong, hot shower. Breakfast was a buffet with sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, plus cereal and toast. Coffee, tea and juices were also available. Friendly and welcoming staff, it was perfect for our stay!

JM
John Milnes Jan 12, 2026
10

We stayed in may and just stayed this Saturday 16.8.25.we returned because its perfect price and location, lovely owners and breakfast is lovely thanks so much,will return again in the future many more times.

H
Henry Jan 11, 2026
8.0

Excellent service, very good breakfast would stay again. Parking is good as well. Has good hot water and a comfortable bed. Very good pricing.

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Liz Clark (Purpletwiglet) Jan 10, 2026
10

Small & quite basic but popular, we were given a newly refurbished twin bedded room. It still smelled of fresh paint but I like that. The decor is attractive with new carpet & a spacious shower in the freshly appointed bathroom. All nice & clean & tidy. The duvets are quite thin but there are heavy wool blankets in the wardrobe if needed (& I did). The mattresses are quite firm. View onto garden. The house is warm & breakfast is perfectly acceptable. Come & go as you please. Very handy for the City Centre, walkable or a short bus ride. The family are friendly & obliging. Good value for the money. No doubt we will stay again.

LB
Lauren Blundell Dec 23, 2025
10

Parking was really convenient, our room was clean with towels & hot drinks provided inside. Also the bathroom was larger than most and we had a breakfast (hot or cold) offered to us in the morning. For what you pay it’s excellent value for money, and staff were welcoming :)

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find South Fork Guest House

Leicester, United Kingdom

Set in a modern house in a residential area, this simple, family-run hotel is a 2-minute walk from the bus stop for Leicester city centre (19 minutes' journey time), 2.6 miles from De Montfort Hall and 3.6 miles from the National Space Centre.

  • Leicester 50 min Walk
  • South Wigston 1 hr 9 Walk
  • Somerville Road 2 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 55 Car · 3 hr 4 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 2 hr 31 Car · 3 hr 6 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 1 hr 58 Car · 3 hr 16 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Leicester. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

National Space Centre 10,600 reviews

National Space Centre

Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS, United Kingdom

4.5 · Planetarium
Leicester Cathedral 1,450 reviews

Leicester Cathedral

St Martins House, 2 Peacock Ln, Leicester LE1 5PZ, United Kingdom

4.6 · Cathedral
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 4,575 reviews

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA, United Kingdom

4.5 · Museum
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