Cottages in Nottinghamshire

Looking for an exciting holiday with your family while being able to relax and have a quiet time? Holidu has everything you need in the beautiful county of Nottinghamshire. Located in the East Midlands, this county is known for being the homeland of the mythical Robin Hood, as well as having the oldest inn in England! Venture into Sherwood Forest to take part in the cyclist and walking routes, go to Nottingham town to take part in Robin Hood’s Town Tour, or visit Nottingham Castle in Newark, which is a very important location in the Civil War’s history.

Whether you’re looking to stay with your significant other or with family and friends, you can find cottages with capacity from 2 to 8 people, while being child-friendly and pet-friendly. Find yourself surrounded by beautiful gardens, vast forests and all sort of attractions in these 19th century cottages while enjoying all the commodities you’ll need to cater your necessities: Central heating, electricity, linen, towels, Wi-Fi, kitchen, living and some even have spas. If you’re into mixing the old with the new, these cottages are just the perfect fit for you.

Are you looking for the perfect place to be surrounded by nature while you sit back and relax? Then the Sherwood Pines are the perfect fit for you! This popular forest, known for being Robin Hood’s hideout has a wide range of cycling and mountain bike trails with many levels of difficulty that are suited for beginners and expert alike, so it’s perfect to bring take your family for a ride. Also, Sherwood Pines has one of the better pines collection in all of Europe (aged for more than 400 years!), which includes the Major Oak, with a canopy that spans 28 metres, and a trunk 10 metres in girth, truly a wondrous sight.

Many of the buildings in the Nottinghamshire area date back from Medieval times to the Victorian era. These buildings mixed with more modern designs that take part of the gothic revival in Nottinghamshire make it an area full of contrast. For example, you have a great number of wonderful churches that date back to the Norman Conquest, then the Nottingham College of Art, which is considered one of the oldest college designs in all of the UK, and Southwell, considered the jewel of Nottinghamshire, has many wondrous sights and has many buildings that are considered of architectural interest, to name a few.

In order to fully appreciate Robin Hood’s history, we recommend you take the Robin Hood Town Tour led by the expert Ezekiel Bone. Also, there are various festivals hosted all around the year based on the local hero.

This popular restaurant boasts itself in having two Michelin stars and has gained the reputation of being one of UK’s top restaurants. In here, they offer a wide selection of dining options, and alternatively, you can choose the ingredients you want in your dish and have them prepare a unique dining experience just for you.

Located near the town of Creswell used to provide shelter in the Ice Age, this is the place to go if you want to witness Ice Age engravings and know stories about Neolithic, Bronze and Roman eras. From this place, there has been discovered many tools and artefacts that date back to the stone age and other ancient eras.

This picturesque bell is located in the Nottingham Council House and it’s the loudest bell in the entire country. Its flat tone is the deepest in the country and can be heard from seven miles away, it’s also the fifth heaviest bell in all of the UK.

Once you visit Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, you will understand why this inn has beaten the test of time. Nowadays it’s a mix between an inn and a museum, but it’s known for being a stop for crusader knights in medieval times. When visiting this place, you’re guaranteed to take a deep dive into England’s fascinating history.

This Abbey was initially founded as a monastic house in the 12th century, and served as the house of the famous poet Lord Byron from 1808 to 1814. Inside you can explore the Victorian rooms and the poet’s apartments, while outside there are more than 300 acres of gardens and parkland filled with waterfalls, lakes and ponds.

To take part in activities which include many characters, exhibitions and courtroom performances that are inspired by crime and punishment, this is the place for you. Lots of fun are guaranteed!