County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine

04/10/2026

Boiler trouble? Leaking pipe? Blocked drain?

Rightio Plumbing & Heating provides local engineers across Lutterworth, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leicester and the surrounding areas, covering everything from boiler breakdowns and servicing to radiators, leaks, toilets, taps, showers and pipework.

Competitive rates, flexible appointments and same-day emergency response are available subject to engineer availability.

Call 024 7657 0007.

04/10/2026

Your roof isn’t somewhere you want corners cut.

Oakley Improvements provides new roofs, repairs, chimney work, fascias, soffits, guttering and specialist spray foam insulation removal, with an emphasis on straightforward advice, quality workmanship and long-lasting solutions.

They offer free, no-obligation roof inspections and quotations – and County Lifestyle & Leisure readers can receive a 10% discount when retaining the magazine.

Call 0800 669 6090 or visit oakleyimprovements.com.

03/10/2026

Some restaurants become part of the family story.

Valentino’s has been welcoming diners in Worcester for more than three decades, with Franco and Mandy still at the helm and Head Chef Will having been part of the restaurant since day one.

Authentic Italian inspiration, freshly prepared pasta, homemade tiramisu and their famous garlic bread with cheese all feature, while Will’s homemade lasagne has been perfected over almost 30 years.

From first dates to birthdays, proposals and family celebrations, Valentino’s has seen generations of customers return.

Find them at 43 Foregate Street, Worcester, or visit valentinosrestaurant.co.uk.

03/10/2026

Too many tabs open trying to plan your next holiday?

Lyndsey Prestleton takes the searching, comparing and paperwork off your hands. With decades of travel-industry experience, she creates holidays around individual needs and budgets, whether you’re dreaming of a family adventure, honeymoon, cruise, luxury escape or bucket-list journey.

And her support doesn’t disappear once you’ve booked – Lyndsey is there before, during and after your travels.

Start planning on 07746 453098 or email [email protected].

02/10/2026

No television. No Wi-Fi. And that’s exactly the point.

Hidden on a working dairy farm in the Leicestershire countryside, Village Farm Hideaway is home to just two luxury canvas cottages – Bramble and Hawthorn.

Inside you’ll find a kitchen, private bathroom and log burner; outside, your own hot tub and the peace of the countryside. Guests can also meet the calves, explore the farm and enjoy some of its freshly produced milk and dairy products.

County Lifestyle & Leisure readers can currently receive 5% off with code County5.

Plan your escape at villagefarmhideaway.co.uk.

02/10/2026

Meet the chef behind some of Hinckley’s favourite pub classics. 👨‍🍳

Head Chef Tom McCann brings 33 years of hospitality experience to The Railway, with a career that began with professional training in Spain.

Today, his menus are all about fresh ingredients and food people genuinely want to eat – from traditional Sunday roasts and beer-battered fish and chips to tagliatelle, stone-baked pizzas and his recommended seabass with homemade parsley sauce.

The Railway is opposite Hinckley Train Station and is dog friendly too.

Book on 01455 697418 or visit railwayhinckley.co.uk.

01/10/2026

Butter Chicken, Tandoori King Prawns, Lamb Chops, Lamb Shank or the much-loved Lamb Karahi… which would you choose?

Varanasi brings contemporary Indian fine dining to the heart of Leicester, pairing authentic regional flavours with refined presentation, striking interiors and warm hospitality.

Add handcrafted cocktails, carefully selected wines and a vibrant atmosphere, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable evening.

Find Varanasi at 89–91 High Street, Leicester, or visit varanasi.uk/leicester to discover more.

01/10/2026

There are some holidays where a few clicks online simply aren’t enough. ✈️

The Travel Place in Rugby brings together more than 600 years of combined travel-industry experience, offering genuinely personal advice for everything from family holidays and cruises to complex, tailor-made adventures.

It all starts with a conversation. Their team takes the time to understand where you want to go and what you want from your holiday before helping create an itinerary around you.

Visit The Travel Place at The Swan Centre in Rugby or explore thetravelplace.co.uk.

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