The Quietly Convenient Stay for East Midlands Airport
Ditch the airport hotel: discover Bonington Farm, a design-led homestay just 12 minutes from East Midlands Airport & 8 from East Midlands Parkway with self check-in for effortless travel.
The Antidote to Travel Days
Travel is a necessity, but the the early alarms, the security lines, the rush can be jarring and the impersonal, brightly-lit, airport hotels don’t always make for the most restful start to your trip. We offer a different beginning, and a better place to land.
Bonington Farm is your pre-flight sanctuary and your post-landing refuge. Set in the quiet Nottinghamshire countryside, we are an off-grid escape tucked a short drive away from the every day. We’ve combined the peace of a rural hideout with the connectivity you need, creating a space for the modern traveller.
Whether you’re journeying for work or pleasure, flying in or flying out, this is your place to decompress.
Your Effortless Connection
Forget the long transfers or the stress of a tight connection. Bonington Farm is positioned in the perfect spot, placing you within effortless reach of the region’s key travel hubs without the noise, traffic, or impersonal concrete.
East Midlands Airport (EMA): A short, simple 12-minute drive is all that separates our quiet fields from the check-in desk. It’s close enough for absolute convenience, yet far enough to completely disconnect. Start your holiday a night early, wrapped in genuine comfort, or land late and be sinking into a proper bed just moments later.
East Midlands Parkway (EMP): Connecting to the mainline? We are just an 8-minute drive from East Midlands Parkway station. This makes us the ideal base for those arriving by train before an early flight, or for anyone needing a calm, collected stopover on a cross-country journey.
Arrive on Your Schedule: The Freedom of Self Check-In
We move at our own pace here: unhurried, uncomplicated, and always inviting- that ethos extends to how you arrive, too, as Bonington Farm is a self check-in homestay.
There’s no reception desk to wait at, no out-of-hours time to stress about. Your journey should dictate your schedule, not the other way around. Whether your flight lands at 2 AM or your train is delayed, just let yourself in, make a cup of tea, and breathe.
For Pilots, Crew, and Air Professionals
We understand the unique demands of a life lived in the air. For flight attendants, pilots, and aviation professionals, Bonington Farm is the perfect alternative to a generic crew hotel.
Think of us as your quiet hideout or your home base for rest days. When you need quality sleep, you’ll find it here, in beds you’ll love to sink into – surrounded by restorative peace and quiet. Our spaces are thoughtfully designed for unwinding, with comfortable living areas, well-equipped kitchens, and all the little touches that make a place feel like home (but only better).
The 12-minute commute to the airport means you can maximise your rest, and the self check-in system gives you the flexibility your roster demands.
More Than Just a Bed for the Night
Choosing to stay with us isn’t just about convenience; it’s about experience: a collection of special, stand-out spaces, each with its own character and a modern, easygoing country feel.
We’ve designed Bonington Farm to be the ideal hideout: effortless, characterful, and quietly cool. Instead of a bland corridor, you’ll find acres countryside to wander. Instead of a hotel bar, you’ll find a crackling log burner and wood fired hot tub – a place to properly pause, make breakfast in your own time and stretch out in a space that feels considered and comfortable. From Molly’s Cabin to Pamella’s Place, each of our stays is a testament to laid-back, refined living.
