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Fully modernised self catering cottage in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire.

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Front view
Rear view
Garden from the front door porch
South facing patio
Garden room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Newark
  • Place, Walesby Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave Maze
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Hall Day Spa
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fully modernised self catering cottage in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire.

Situated on the edge of Sherwood Forest the cottage is ideal for exploring the myths of Robin Hood. The beautifully restored late 18th/early 19th century cottage is situated in the conservation area on the edge of a quiet village & gives easy access to the attractions of Sherwood Forest, the Dukeries & Nottinghamshire. The cottage is ideal for walkers, cyclists, National Trust enthusiasts & families looking for a child friendly holiday. A pet is welcome by prior arrangement.

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

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

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About the area

Newark

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Newark

What's nearby

  • Walesby Forest - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cave Maze - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Eden Hall Day Spa - 36 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Meadowhall Shopping Centre - 56 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Retford Station - 16 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fountain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Markham Moor Truckstop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay the cottage was very spacious. They have thought of everything you would need. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thanks for writing such a positive review. We hope to welcome you back sometime.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a warm and welcoming house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house everything you need ans lovely host would go again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to find and access the cottage. Warm, clean and well equipped. We had a super cosy stay and will come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2026
Thank you for writing this review. You are most welcome to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

una R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, property just perfect location for us to visit family and friends. Our hosts were thoughtful and extremely helpful if we had any issues.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2025
Thank you for these comments. We hope that your journey back th Oz & some warmer weather went ok.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. The cottage is both spacious but still cosy and very warm. I'm simply going to say it is excellent! Everything you would want it to be....
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2025
that is very nice to know,,,, many thanks.....have a jolly good christmas
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely stay

great place with everything you could need, great location, had a lovely stay and would definately stop again and recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write this positive review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 2nd time we've stayed at the house. Good communication with the host. Fully stocked kitchen. Very warm, which we needed in mid winter !! Dog friendly and a big garden for him to run about in. Plenty of bathrooms and comfy beds. The separate snug is very cosy. 4G not very good in this area if you are with 3 network but the internet works perfectly well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay location great . A shame we couldn’t get any internet or 5G at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to post this review & we are pleased that you appreciated The Cottage & the locality. As we informed you when you contacted us, all the guidance/passwords for the wifi are set out in the black folder. Neither the guests who preceded you, or those that followed, reported any issues with the wifi. Our internet provider has also not reported any issues. We hope this difficulty did not impair the enjoyment of your break.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience could not have been better. Hosts excellent and extremely flexible. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
Thank you for these comments. We look forward to you staying at The Cottage next time.
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10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

All as described - great for a short break with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2023
Thank you for taking the time & trouble to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely property, well maintained and equiped, very large gardens ideal for pets. A convinient location for walks and visiting local attractions. Great communication and helpful information. Many thanks Pete
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write this very positive review. We hope you will come to The Cottage again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Really great property in a lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2024
Thank you for this positive review.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage

A cosy cottage in Walesby. Great for families and dogs. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

G B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in a gorgeous location

Overall, we had a relaxing break with our dogs. The garden is to die for, and there are loads of places to have quiet, undisturbed walks. The property itself is huge and great value for money. Thanks for the use of the BBQ; it really made our stay in the sunshine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Very nice cottage in a great location everything we wanted .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Thank you for this kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivien R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed

Very well equipped cottage. Felt more like home than a holiday let. There is plenty of room to ‘spread out’ if needed. We have family in the area and the cottage is an ideal place to stay while visiting them and many ‘local attractions’.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write this positive review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short stay!

We would happily go back to this property - we had a relaxing stay; enjoyed by both adults and children. We visited Newark, Sherwood Forest and had a day in the Peak District - all reasonably close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2021
Thank you for this review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in The Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place for time away with local family

In an excellent position and a beautiful property. Perfect for the local dog park and the amazing Fox at Kirton
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2022
Thank for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased The Cottage met your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage, Walesby

Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thank you for this review.
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10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay...

We had a comfortable and relaxing break at the very well equipped cottage (exactly as described), which we found to be well located, with walks either from the doorstep or a short drive to nearby Sherwood forest, Thoresby Park etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you for leaving this positive review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Zena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Had a lovely short break. Cottage superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
Thanks for leaving us this review.
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10/10 Excellent

Vivien R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a short break

The house was very clean, comfortable and cosy with plenty of room to ‘spread out’. Our dog loved exploring the large garden and relaxing in her bed which was made all the more cosy by the under floor heating. The property was conveniently situated for us to visit relatives living nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2025
Thanks very much for taking the time to write this kind review.
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10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

This cottage was perfect for my 6 family members traveling from the US. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thank you for this review. We are glad that everything was to your satisfaction.
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