Self catering holidays in Ashby-de-la-zouch - Leicestershire

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a small marketing town and also a developing civil parish located in the north-western part of Leicestershire County of England. The town is situated in the National Forest region and because of its unique location visitors here come in large numbers to enjoy self-catering holidays.

Attractions located in the town include the ancient castle that belongs to the 15th century and it was in the 19th century the town was connected to the county by railways. Ashby-de-la-Zouch used to be the principle town of the county until the growth of Coalville. The museums located here provide a deep view into the history of the town and is open for the visitors throughout the day.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch had an economy that was dependant on agriculture but in the 19th century with the establishment of coal mining and brick making industries, the economy developed rapidly here. However, in the year 1964 the station of Ashby was closed as train services were withdrawn from the town. The nearby villages to Ashby-de-la-Zouch include villages like Normanton le Heath, Packington, Donisthorpe, Oakthorpe, Measham, Coleorton and Moira.

There are many self-catering accommodation scattered around the region in the form of small cottages, villas, log cabins and holiday chalets that offer a comfortable stay to the travellers at much better price than the other accommodation options located here.