House & Family History: The first building on the site was a preceptory of the Knights Templar, to whom the manor was given by King Henry III; the preceptory was later was transferred to the Knights Hospitalers of St. John of Jerusalem. During the Dissolution of the Monasteries Rothley Temple became the private home of the Babington family.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Today Rothley Court Hotel, a member of Old English Inns.
Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, 19th century; Babington family here since the 16th century.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 08456-086-040
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No