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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Walesby in Sherwood Forest

From £300 per week |  From £50 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This self catering holiday cottage is situated on the edge of Sherwood Forest. It is ideal for exploring the myths of Robin Hood. The beautifully restored early Victorian cottage is situated in the conservation area on the edge of a quiet village and gives easy access to the attractions of Sherwood Forest and Nottinghamshire. The cottage is ideal for walkers, cyclists, National Trust enthusiasts and families looking for a child friendly holiday. A pet is welcome by prior arrangement.

The cottage sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (one double bed & 2 singles). There is a bed settee in the sitting room that can accommodate a further 2 guests. The cottage stands in its own garden which is lawned with flower beds and mature trees. The large south facing sheltered garden is perfect for relaxing.

The cottage has been assessed as 4 star Self Catering property by Visit Britain.

Advance Notice:

The Cottage is 15 minutes away from the East Coast mainline train routes from either Newark or Retford into Kings Cross, London, station. The journey by train is 75 minutes at peak times. From Kings Cross the 2012 Olympic is only a few minutes away.

There are major Antiques Fairs at Newark 4 times a year.

The Olympic torch will pass the village on June 28 2012.

Nottingham will be the venue of several major sporting events next year as well as hosting gigs by leading entertainers, touring plays and orchestras. Nottingham also has a number of leading cultural venues, including the new art gallery.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Under floor central heating, gas & electricity included
This restored early 2 bedroom Victorian cottage is situated in the conservation area on the edge of a quiet village. The original 2 up, 2 down cottage has been fully restored and has been sensitively extended at the rear in keeping with the style of the original cottage. Most rooms have beams and there are internal old pine shutters in the upstairs rooms. There is a large south facing patio and a range of outbuildings. 3 cars can be parked on the drive.

The property has been assessed as 4 stars in the Quality in Tourism awards of VisitBritain.

The accommodation comprises:

Downstairs:
* fully fitted kitchen
* large south facing tiled garden room with a dining table, sofa & easy chairs. The room has 6 fully opening glass doors that give access to the patio bringing the outdoors indoors,
* sitting room with open fireplace, 2 sofas & a sofa bed (1800mm x 1340mm), & freeview TV,DVD player
* wet room with rain shower, toilet and hand basin

Upstairs:
* bedroom 1 with king sized double bed
* separate bathroom with bath, walk in shower, & wash basin
* bedroom 2 with twin beds & en-suite with walk in shower, wash basin & toilet
* (a cot and bunk beds are available on request)
* separate toilet & wash basin

Further details outdoors:
Outside:
* a range of outbuildings, including washing/drying room with washing machine & Belfast sink,
*covered sitting area
* secluded garden

Further details

Pets
A pet is welcome with agreed prior provisos – please mention when booking

Arrival and departure
Guests are requested to vacate the cottage by 10.00 am on the day of departure. A later departure time may be negotiable depending on when the next guests are arriving.
Guests are welcome to arrive any time from 3.00 pm onwards on the day of arrival.

Payment terms
50% deposit is payable on booking.
50% balance is payable 8 weeks (56 days) prior to commencement of the period booked.
Cheques or BACS (please request bank details) are acceptable. Sorry, but we are unable to accept Visa/Mastercard, or other credit cards.

Cancellation policy
If you have to cancel your booking, please give the maximum notice possible.
If you have to cancel we will endeavour to re-let the property and, if successful, will return any monies paid minus £20 administration charge.

If we are unable to re-let the property the following will be applied:

* More than 56 days notice – full refund minus £20 administration charge
* Less than 56 days, but more than 28 days, 50% refund
* Less than 28 days, 25% refund

Holiday insurance
We suggest that all potential guests ensure that they have comprehensive holiday insurance which includes cover for unavoidable cancellations.

Conditions

The owners live next door and are very willing to help with any further requirements or local advice.
Please email us with any questions regarding the facilities, or any special arrangements.

Sleeps 4 + 2 guests (+ cot/bunk beds available on request)

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Rear view of The Cottage

 

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Cottage garden room

 

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Dining area in the garden room

 

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Side view of The Cottage

The Heart of England / Peak District / Nottinghamshire region

The cottage is situated in a quiet rural village 3 miles from the A1 & about 14 miles from the M1. The village has 2 pubs, one of which serves meals during the day time. There is also a Post Office and general store.

There is a large Tesco supermarket 3 miles away together with a range of local shops. Locally there are butchers, a farm shop, a working windmill selling flour & Thaymars Ice Cream and tea shop.

The Robin Wood Way passes within about 30 yards from the cottage and there are plenty of local walks across the fields and into parts of Sherwood Forest.

The 12 century church is about 30 yards from the cottage.
The cottage overlooks farmland which is used for a mixture of dairy and crop production.

The Sherwood Forest / Walesby area

The Cottage is ideally suited for guests who wish to relax, explore, be active, shop, view historic attractions, walk &/or cycle & visit children’s attractions – and much more besides.

From the cottage door you can enjoy:
• Walking – we are 30 yards from access to a number of local walks of varying distances (www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk)
• Cycling – local routes and about 6 miles from the National Cycle Network (www.sustrans.org.uk)

Visit www.visitnotts.co.uk to see what Nottinghamshire has in store for tourists

Within 15 minutes by car:
• Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & the Major Oak for the myths & legends of Robin Hood – www.robinhood.co.uk
• Sherwood Forest Centre Parcs – day visitor passes – www.centreparcs.co.uk/villages/sherwood. Please book early, especially during school holidays, to avoid disappointment.
• Sherwood Pines for forest cycling & aerial walkways – www.sherwoodpinescycles.co.uk & www.goape.co.uk
• Golf – www.ruffordpark.co.uk
• Rufford Abbey – www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp
• Clumber & Thoresby Parks in Sherwood Forest – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park & www.thoresby.com
• Children’s play parks – www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk & www.wonderlandpleasurepark.com
• Holocaust Centre – www.holocaustcentre.net

About 30/40 minutes by car:
• Nottingham – www.visitnottingham.com
• Newark – www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
• Newstead Abbey (Lord Byron associations) – www.newsteadabbey.org.uk
• Lincoln & Lincolnshire – www.aboutbritain.com/towns/lincoln & www.touristnetuk.com/lincolnshire
• Eastwood (home of DH Lawrence) – www.lawrenceseastwood.co.uk
• Creswell Craggs – www.creswell-crags.org.uk

Within an hour’s drive:
• Peak District – www.visitpeakdistrict.com
• Chatsworth House – www.chatsworth.org

How to get there

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Map showing the Walesby areaReset Map

Doncaster/Robin Hood Airport (20 miles) East Midlands Airport (30 miles) Stansted/London Airport (80 miles)
Kings Cross/London to Newark Northgate by train(75 mins)

Activities near Sherwood Forest

Reviews

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15 Jan 2012

“Absolutely fabulous cottage for young families” We stayed between Christmas and New Year with our young children (1 and 5), the grandparents and a dog. The cottage was very warm and cosy. It's a very spacious place even for 6 people. The sofa bed is in a separate lounge downstairs and in effect a 3rd bedroom. The kitchen is the best equipped we ever had in holiday accomodation. The garden is brilliant and our 5 year old was up a tree most times. The gate on the drive closes and therefore makes it a very safe garden. All 7 of us hugely enjoyed our time in and around the cottage Response: Hi - thanks for this positive review. So pleased that you all enjoyed yourselves and had a good time.

07 Jan 2012

“Excellent” Beautiful house. gorgeous village, amazing country. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. Everything was provided, the cottage itself was more than we could have ever expected and the owners were more than helpful without ever being intrusive. We can honestly say that, throughout our entire European trip, this was the most relaxing and enjoyable time that we had. We would recommend this cottage (and the owners) to anyone who wishes to experience the real England Response: Thanks ever so much for this review. We are glad that you enjoyed your time at The Cottage in Walesby. Hopefully you will have many good memories of your trip. Best wishes - Wendy & Richard Holloway

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Guestbook for The Cottage

"Probably the best equipped cottage we have stayed in over the years. Very hospitable hosts."
"This is a really lovely cottage. We have had a wonderful time staying here, enjoying every minute of the excellent facilities. Our small children (6 & 4) have had great fun in the spacious garden and the surrounding tourist facilities."
"Central for loads of holiday activities."
"Loved the cattage and the space. Fabulously equipped and great location."
"What a fantastic cottage, so much space! Thank you for your warm welcome and the extra toys and stair gate."
"A beautiful, comfortable house and garden. Lovely heart of England countryside."
"A wonderful cottage, combining the old with the new and furnished and equipped to such a high standard."
"The cottage was better than we could have asked for. The garden is great for our 4 year old and 12 year old."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November & December	1 Nov 11	1 Jan 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	3 Nights
January, February, March	1 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	3 Nights
April, May, June	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	3 Nights
July & August	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	3 Nights
September & October	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	450£ 450	6565	8585	3 Nights
November & December	1 Nov 12	1 Jan 13	300£ 300	5050	6565	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The Cottage sleeps 4 people. An additional 2 guests can be accommodated on the sofa bed in the sitting room, which is also equipped with hanging space and cupboards for clothes. There is a downstairs wet room with rain shower, sink and toilet which additional guests can use as a bathroom.

The prices above are for The Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests.

Special rates apply to certain weeks e.g. Christmas, New Year, Half term weeks.

Short breaks (3 night weekend and 4 night mid week) are available in winter months and as late bookings in summer at the following rates:

November - March: £200

April - June & September/October: £250

July & August: £350

Changeover day is Friday (alternative start/finish days may be possible by prior arrangement).

Additional guests can be accommodated (maximum 2) £50 per person per week throughout the year.

The rental price includes:

* Electricity & gas

* Under floor central heating

* Cotton bed linen

* Tea/coffee pack on arrival

* Hand towels in bathrooms & kitchen

* Tea towels

* Charcoal BBQ (6 burner gas BBQ available for hire)

* Cot and/or high chair if required

* Mid week light clean

* Weekly change of bed linen

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Richard Holloway Landline +44 0 01623 860336 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.