Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary breakfast is included for guests, though specific serving hours are not provided.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 18:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Loughborough University and John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum. It is approximately 10.5 miles from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 15 miles from the University of Nottingham.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, though specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Caravelli Guest House in Loughborough

Average nightly price at Caravelli by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$120
February	$121
March	$116
April	$116
May	$125
June	$115
July	$128
August	$115
September	$119
October	$123
November	$126
December	$114

What guests think

Travellers describe Caravelli as welcoming and centrally located above a popular Italian restaurant, with many appreciating good value stays, attentive hosts, and consistently praised food that makes the property appealing for short work trips and weekends.

Onsite parking is very limited and tight, and some guests reported being blocked in or confusion about allocations. Room sizes vary from small to very spacious with period features, while recurring downsides include nighttime noise, intrusive emergency lights or blinds, and occasional maintenance niggles or heat on hot days. Expect a charming base with standout Italian dining and a few practical quirks.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Onsite parking is available but very limited and tight, with reports of blocked-in cars or confusion over allocations. When available, free parking is a bonus.

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10

Stephen

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcomed in nicely car parking very tight Food in restaurant outstanding - superb taste and good value Room excellent - better than last time I stayed -chose a better room ! On the negative then someone else parked selfishly in the carpark making it extremely precarious to get out - should have been stopped and was charged at dinner for something i didn't have - only noticed today

8

Edmund

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear communication on location and parking prior to arrival. Th staff were friendly and quick to show me to my room, which was much bigger than I expected. It could do with a lick of paint but at 6ft5" the shower head was plenty high enough although doors were a little low and be careful of the large chandelier in the middle of the room. I dined in the restaurant and the food was amazing, overall I would definitely stay here again.

10

John Anthony

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic visit & thoroughly enjoyed my time spent there. Staff were attentive, caring & couldn’t do enough. A great business trip and I would recommend anyone working in the area for a few days to stay here. - however. The car parking at the rear was very tight and due to my early starts it wasn’t helped by other staff/residents blocking my vehicle in plus the rear car park is difficult to reverse into made worse if you have a larger vehicle.

10

Jon

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked with parking to be told my room does not come with parking luckily room to park Room ok bed comfy but needs a deep clean star carpet filthy and room carpet dirty Italian restaurant good

8

Keith

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not the best entrance via the back door and steep narrow stairs to the rooms.

6

Keith

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property only has a very small car park (3 cars) which was problematic. The shower in the room was broken and the shower head un-adjustable so it sprayed water directly in your face. The bed was very good as was the restaurant although we were not aware that there was only a continental breakfast on offer

10

Samantha

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at Caravelli. Room was beautiful and food in the restaurant excellent. Continental breakfast in the morning was good. Rooms are above a restaurant so no check in area per se. friendly staff and onsite parking. Great central location for visiting son at uni.

10

Rachel

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with rooms above an Italian restaurant within walking distance of Loughborough town centre. Staff were also lovely and very helpful and welcoming. Meal in the restaurant was also lovely. Would definitely stay again.

4

Craig

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very tight parking space but ok, stayed in the Huntingdon room, which only has a slated blind in window, there was a curtain rail but No curtains therefore light shined through all night from the building nearby, the room adjacent has some sort of water issue bubbling constantly, So overall had very little sleep. Will not return!

10

Louise

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, very accommodating, delicious food in the restaurant. Free parking! I had an early flight and the owner allowed me in before check in time. It was a hot day and room was very hot but they had a fan in the room which eased the heat slightly

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with several guests noting very clean spaces. One review reported dirty carpets needing a deep clean.

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10

Melanie

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean. It’s a small room but only because it’s a historic beautiful building. It had everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant. The food was superb. Good price too. Highly recommended. 👍

6

Samuel

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was in good condition, the staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. However the heating in the room did not work the first night, there was plumbing pipes going through the room which made sounds all night, and there was a green fire exit sign inside the room, which was lit all night.

8

N

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly Italian restaurant with rooms. The room was comfortable and a good size, but was adjacent to the toilets the restaurant guests used. I came out of my room a couple of times just as men were coming out the gents which was a bit off putting. The room was clean and comfortable if a tiny bit dated. The food and the service in the restaurant was very good although i was a bit sad to find myself eating alone for most of my meal in the annex as the restaurant was I assume full. My biggest complaint was that the music while dining in the annex was very loud, but I felt a bit too embarrassed to ask them to turn it down, two ladies were also eventually shown to a table near me and did ask. It was a lot more bearable then. Breakfast was a continental buffet whcih was fresh and very nice. Overall a very nice place to stay and very easy with the restaurant downstairs.

10

Jon

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked with parking to be told my room does not come with parking luckily room to park Room ok bed comfy but needs a deep clean star carpet filthy and room carpet dirty Italian restaurant good

10

Louise

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, very accommodating, delicious food in the restaurant. Free parking! I had an early flight and the owner allowed me in before check in time. It was a hot day and room was very hot but they had a fan in the room which eased the heat slightly

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Rooms

Room sizes vary widely, from small to very spacious with period features. Recurring issues include nighttime noise, intrusive emergency lights or blinds, and occasional maintenance problems or heat on hot days.

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10

Melanie

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean. It’s a small room but only because it’s a historic beautiful building. It had everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant. The food was superb. Good price too. Highly recommended. 👍

6

Samuel

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was in good condition, the staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. However the heating in the room did not work the first night, there was plumbing pipes going through the room which made sounds all night, and there was a green fire exit sign inside the room, which was lit all night.

8

Edmund

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear communication on location and parking prior to arrival. Th staff were friendly and quick to show me to my room, which was much bigger than I expected. It could do with a lick of paint but at 6ft5" the shower head was plenty high enough although doors were a little low and be careful of the large chandelier in the middle of the room. I dined in the restaurant and the food was amazing, overall I would definitely stay here again.

8

Derek

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brilliant breakfast, the best continental I have had. Great choice and service Bed was comfortable, room cosy, and plenty of self service tea n coffee options. Only problem in the room was that the tv remote would not control the tv, so had to go to the tv to change channel's etc.. I did teport this but nothing was done!

10

Michael

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing room and service. A bit noisy during the night but likely from other guests

6

Andrew

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had the small double business room, the bed and pillows were to hard for me and the emergency exit light in the room omits light all night so the room isn’t dark. The room was extremely hot but to be honest it was a hot day so all in all a very bad night’s sleep

6

Keith

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property only has a very small car park (3 cars) which was problematic. The shower in the room was broken and the shower head un-adjustable so it sprayed water directly in your face. The bed was very good as was the restaurant although we were not aware that there was only a continental breakfast on offer

10

Kate

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly helpful team and lovely room with 4 poster bed.

4

Craig

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very tight parking space but ok, stayed in the Huntingdon room, which only has a slated blind in window, there was a curtain rail but No curtains therefore light shined through all night from the building nearby, the room adjacent has some sort of water issue bubbling constantly, So overall had very little sleep. Will not return!

10

JM

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was in Loughborough for work, so needed something at short notice - Caravelli fit the bill perfectly. Walking in the place smelled amazing - the benefits of being attached to a fantastic restaurant. The staff were very helpful, and explained everything really well. I was shocked when I got to my room - it was HUGE, with a real fireplace. Far from the usual bookings I would usually make. The bed was big and comfortable, and the room was warm. I didn't have breakfast, as I had to leave early, but again - looked amazing. I'll definitely be back

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, including help with early or flexible check in. A few guests mentioned isolated responsiveness issues or difficulty arranging late check in.

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10

Melanie

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean. It’s a small room but only because it’s a historic beautiful building. It had everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant. The food was superb. Good price too. Highly recommended. 👍

10

Karen

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great convenient place to stay and welcomed with professional and friendly management

10

Jon

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late in the day and the hosts were very welcoming and we settled in quickly. Very nice and spacious room and we were accommodated for food in the restaurant without any fuss at all.

8

Edmund

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear communication on location and parking prior to arrival. Th staff were friendly and quick to show me to my room, which was much bigger than I expected. It could do with a lick of paint but at 6ft5" the shower head was plenty high enough although doors were a little low and be careful of the large chandelier in the middle of the room. I dined in the restaurant and the food was amazing, overall I would definitely stay here again.

2

nigel

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't get in - flight was delayed and unable to get any response from number on booking to advise I would need a late check in. Ended up stranded in town having to find a hotel that caters for business

10

Sean

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful place to stay, old world charm but still comfortable. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent. We also ate dinner two nights in the restaurant and that was top notch. I don't have a negative.

10

John Anthony

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic visit & thoroughly enjoyed my time spent there. Staff were attentive, caring & couldn’t do enough. A great business trip and I would recommend anyone working in the area for a few days to stay here. - however. The car parking at the rear was very tight and due to my early starts it wasn’t helped by other staff/residents blocking my vehicle in plus the rear car park is difficult to reverse into made worse if you have a larger vehicle.

10

Jennifer

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A fantastic stay with very friendly andaccommodating services.

10

JM

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was in Loughborough for work, so needed something at short notice - Caravelli fit the bill perfectly. Walking in the place smelled amazing - the benefits of being attached to a fantastic restaurant. The staff were very helpful, and explained everything really well. I was shocked when I got to my room - it was HUGE, with a real fireplace. Far from the usual bookings I would usually make. The bed was big and comfortable, and the room was warm. I didn't have breakfast, as I had to leave early, but again - looked amazing. I'll definitely be back

10

Louise

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, very accommodating, delicious food in the restaurant. Free parking! I had an early flight and the owner allowed me in before check in time. It was a hot day and room was very hot but they had a fan in the room which eased the heat slightly

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Location

Consistently described as central and walkable to town, convenient for the university and local amenities.

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Edmund

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear communication on location and parking prior to arrival. Th staff were friendly and quick to show me to my room, which was much bigger than I expected. It could do with a lick of paint but at 6ft5" the shower head was plenty high enough although doors were a little low and be careful of the large chandelier in the middle of the room. I dined in the restaurant and the food was amazing, overall I would definitely stay here again.

8

Linda

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value, central location.

8

Annemarie

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely atmospheric room. Good size. Modern ensuite with good quality towels. Nice toiletries. Big comfortable bed. Reasonable tea/coffee tray (I always mean to remember to take extra tea bags!!!) Good continental breakfast included with option to pay for cooked. Small parking for free which was a bonus. Well positioned to walk into town. Warm and pleasant staff without being crowding. Would stay again.

10

Samantha

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at Caravelli. Room was beautiful and food in the restaurant excellent. Continental breakfast in the morning was good. Rooms are above a restaurant so no check in area per se. friendly staff and onsite parking. Great central location for visiting son at uni.

10

Rachel

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with rooms above an Italian restaurant within walking distance of Loughborough town centre. Staff were also lovely and very helpful and welcoming. Meal in the restaurant was also lovely. Would definitely stay again.

8

Joanne

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and friendly staff

8

Mary

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is very central. It was lovely and warm

8

Theresa

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to town centre. Reasonable price for bed & breakfast. Large bedroom with very comfortable bed.

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Dining

The Italian restaurant earns strong praise for quality and value, and the continental breakfast is well liked, with cooked options available for an extra charge. One review noted loud music during dinner.

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Melanie

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean. It’s a small room but only because it’s a historic beautiful building. It had everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant. The food was superb. Good price too. Highly recommended. 👍

10

phillip

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Italian restaurant and good service

8

Edmund

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear communication on location and parking prior to arrival. Th staff were friendly and quick to show me to my room, which was much bigger than I expected. It could do with a lick of paint but at 6ft5" the shower head was plenty high enough although doors were a little low and be careful of the large chandelier in the middle of the room. I dined in the restaurant and the food was amazing, overall I would definitely stay here again.

10

Tim

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute booking, and there was only 1 room available. It was a gorgeous room, with luxurious features, including a 4 poster bed, and free standing bath. The restaurant is an authentic Italian and the menu was sublime, which oozed quality - both in the ingredients and presentation, all served very attentively. The breakfast in the morning had plenty of continental options too, a full English was an optional extra.

8

Derek

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brilliant breakfast, the best continental I have had. Great choice and service Bed was comfortable, room cosy, and plenty of self service tea n coffee options. Only problem in the room was that the tv remote would not control the tv, so had to go to the tv to change channel's etc.. I did teport this but nothing was done!

10

David

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, fantastic breakfast, would stay again.

10

Sean

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful place to stay, old world charm but still comfortable. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent. We also ate dinner two nights in the restaurant and that was top notch. I don't have a negative.

6

Keith

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property only has a very small car park (3 cars) which was problematic. The shower in the room was broken and the shower head un-adjustable so it sprayed water directly in your face. The bed was very good as was the restaurant although we were not aware that there was only a continental breakfast on offer

10

Samantha

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at Caravelli. Room was beautiful and food in the restaurant excellent. Continental breakfast in the morning was good. Rooms are above a restaurant so no check in area per se. friendly staff and onsite parking. Great central location for visiting son at uni.

10

Martin

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel room for a very reasonable price, and the restaurant is top drawer

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Beaumont)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Hastings )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Despenser )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Huntingdon )

Business Single Room, Ensuite (Lovell)

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