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We fell in love with this property at first site. So much so that we brushed aside the amount of work that would be required to turn it into accommodation suitable for the demands of modern holidaymakers. It took the best part of two years to make the necessary alterations, and repairs and upgrades are a continual and ongoing process, with many more improvements planned for the future.

Recent improvements include new solid timber windows, bays and French doors with trickle vents to enhance ventilation, and a new American Fridge-Freezer. The broadband has been upgraded to Sky Superfast Fibre and WiFi is available throughout the property and courtyard via two seamless extenders.

Ideally located for so many different experiences, and we are discovering new ones ourselves every time we visit. The peaceful location makes it perfect as a retreat and to spend time with family and friends - chatting, dining and a good DVD or two.

Our dining room and living room both have seating for ten people and we also have outdoor furniture with seating for ten in our private courtyard which is illuminated at night by low voltage post lights leading to the hot tub where you can soak away the stresses and strains under the sun or stars.

If you do manage to summon up the energy for anything else then there are many places of natural beauty within easy reach, plenty of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, and activities from A-Z provided by a choice of nearby activity centres, suitable for all age groups.

Newark, Nottingham and Mansfield are all around 20 minutes drive away and we have many attractions on our doorstep. We are in walking distance of Rufford Abbey Country Park and Rose Cottage bar and restaurant. Old Ollerton is 10 minutes drive and is a traditional village with riverside dining courtesy of Bella Vita Italian restaurant, the Hop Pole Inn, White Hart pub, and the oldest working water mill in Nottinghamshire which also doubles as a very fine tea room. New Ollerton has supermarkets, fabulous takeaways (including some of the best fish and chip bars we have tried anywhere), ATM's, pharmacies and more.

Edwinstowe is also around 10 minutes drive and home to the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre and Art and Crafts Centre, along with many great restaurants, pubs, bistros and bars.

For parks you have a choice of Rufford Abbey Country Park, Thoresby Manor, Sherwood Pines and Clumber Park. Sherwood Pines has many trails for cycling, organised activities and Go-Ape.

You will also find fishing lakes, golf clubs, horse riding, pony trecking, clay pigeon shooting, a theme and water park and just about anything else you could want to make it your perfect stay.