Retreat 31936 – Newark, Heart of England

This is the perfect base to explore the forest steeped in the myth and legend of Robin Hood. There are miles of waymarked footpaths to explore and surround yourself with the sound of nature that buzz s through the forest. After a walk through the woods hire your cycles at Sherwood Pines Country Park just 5 miles away. With a selection of trails of varying difficulty you could spend your entire cycling holiday here.

National Trust Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland heath and woods covering more than 3 800 acres. It is home to beautiful lakeside walks a kitchen garden a playpark and cafés and shops to enjoy. Thoresby estate is reached within 2 miles and offers events throughout the year. Wander into the lodge and make yourself at home in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Put your feet up on the comfy sofas and curl up with a good book or watch something on the nearby smart TV.

There is an electric wood burner effect fire which makes it nice and cosy during the cooler months. Rustle up a meal in the kitchen which offers an electric oven and hob fridge/freezer dishwasher and microwave. Come together around the nearby dining table and enjoy a celebration meal open the patio doors and let the fresh air and sounds of the forest into your lodge.

There is a king-size bedroom with an en suite shower room and a twin bedroom both decorated with pretty soft furnishings and matching bedroom furniture. There is a family bathroom with a shower over the bath sink and WC. Heading outside onto the decking you will find your bubbling hot tub where you can spend your evenings relaxing whilst gazing at the stars. There is outdoor dining furniture and a BBQ for alfresco dining perfect for chilling out in the summer sun. There is off-road parking for two cars.