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The Shepherds Cottage - Newark

Newark, Nottinghamshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • The ultimate family holiday with wood-fired hot tub and games room
  • Enjoy cosy nights in front of the open fire after a day of exploring the countryside
  • Perfect for animal lovers, with traditional barns and paddocks, for your dogs and horses
Property code: OC-T29401

Completely unwind with sunset views from this picturesque farm cottage. Indulge in the enchanting ambience of this holiday cottage in a peaceful environment, surrounded by nature and the sound of wildlife. This retreat provides easy access to many attractions such as Sundown Adventure Park (9.5 miles), Robin Hood Wheelgate park (11 miles), and Archery (1.6 miles). Close by is Springvale Fishing Lakes (2 miles), or try The National Trust’s Clumber Park, great for fishing and wildlife (8.4 miles), If bike rides, dog walks or hiking is more of your holiday treat, try Sherwood Forest (9.9 miles). The National Holocaust Centre and Museum (2.2 miles) or Lincoln Cathedral and Castle (19 miles) are great ways to curious minds to delve into history. The cottage is just 5 miles from Rufford Abbey, with lake walks, gardens, art gallery and cafes, and 7 miles from Welbeck Abbey, beautiful woodland and parkland walks, shops, and restaurants.

The Shepherd’s Cottage is situated a short way down a farm drive with parking adjacent. When you arrive, take a minute to enjoy the wonderful views before heading inside, where you willf find:

Lounge: with two sets of patio doors to the garden and beautiful open views; large cosy sofa and easy chairs, Smart TV.

Snug: a separate, smaller sitting room with sofa, armchair, open fire and TV.

Kitchen Diner: with electric oven and ceramic hob, large American-style fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher; circular dining table and six chairs.

Utility Room: with washing machine, tumble dryer and a downstairs WC.

Hallway: with a dedicated work station.

Heading up the wooden staircase you will find:

Bedroom 1: with super-king-size bed.

Bedroom 2: with double bed.

Bedroom 3: with bunk beds.

Family Bathroom: with a bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC.

Outside: spacious lawned garden with a patio, barbecue and garden furniture to enjoy dining al fresco or an evening sundowner, and a bubbling wood-fired hot tub, all with views across the acres of fields and countryside. Games room in the summer house with table tennis and table football.

There are two stables for your horses in the small adjacent paddock, with complimentary straw bedding. Hay can be purchased on site. (Accommodation for horses to be arranged directly with the owner).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double, and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer, and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Open fire in snug (first basket of logs provided in winter only, additional can be purchased directly from owner)
  • Smart TV in lounge and snug
  • Enclosed garden with patio and gas BBQ
  • Wood-fired hot tub (first bag of logs included)
  • Games room with table tennis
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • 2 stables for 2–3 ponies/horses; menage, and a small selection of jumps at an additional cost of £10 per session (to be arranged directly with owner)
  • Bakery, shop, pubs, restaurants 2 miles
  • Please note there is CCTV at the property, and a Ring doorbell at the front door
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 22nd April 2025

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We had a really great stay, the cottage is a home from home, very well equipped and very comfortable.

Reviewed by David 31st December 2024

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Reviewed by Steven 16th December 2024

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We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. 100% recommend.

Reviewed by Abdulaziz 3rd December 2024

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Reviewed by Gary 21st September 2024

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A comfortable place to stay.

Reviewed by Joshua 17th September 2024

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Reviewed by Kayleigh 9th September 2024

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The cottage was lovely, we really enjoyed our stay here with family. The views are incredible and the cottage itself is a great size and really nicely furnished. The outdoor space is great for dogs too. We made use of the location which is only a short drive away from Sherwood Forest and a nice local pub. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Reviewed by Danni 1st September 2024

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Had a lovely stay here with family and our dogs. They loved the freedom and size of the garden and surrounding fields that we were able to use! Lovely comfortable beds, slept amazing. Will defo be back!

Reviewed by Stuart 27th August 2024

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Private, well kept, very comfortable,roomy, ideal getaway, with everthing you need home from home.

Reviewed by Darren 20th August 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Shepard's Cottage. When we arrived there was a little bundle of gifts for us (wine, chocolate, treats for the dog), which we thought was a lovely touch and was really appreciated. The cottage itself is spacious, well decorated and has comfortable furniture. Freshly cut flowers in every room. Enough room and beds for two cRead moreouples and two kids, if needed. It's generally a lovely place to spend time relaxing. The cottage is detached and the grounds are spacious, so it was nice and cool despite the hot weather because we were able to create a through-breeze with the windows. It backs onto a couple of fields to walk the dog in. Some of the grass was mown, some left to grow wild, and our cockapoo loved bounding around in the long grass. The owner provided a map to walk to a nearby lake, which was a nice touch because we'd never have known it was there otherwise. The hot tub is great - it's heated by a wood burner and stays toasty warm for hours. Logs, fire starters, kindling and instructions were provided and after a bit of troubleshooting we found it easy to use. Be mindful that the owner's dogs sometimes appears around the cottage, which freaked our dog out at first, but they're very calm and friendly so it was not a problem. Owner was communicative and always reachable. Loved pretty much everything about the place. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 16th August 2024

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Lovely relaxing break for my family of 5 to get away into the peace and quiet of the countryside, although local amenities are only a few minutes drive away making it an ideal location. Plenty of local attractions within a half hour radius to walk the dog and keep the kids entertained. The owners were lovely and were keen to ensure we had a nice brRead moreeak. The summer house and BBQ, hot tub area was amazing for evenings with the kids to keep them fed and entertained. Can't recommend enough! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 1st August 2024

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We are a family with 3 kids (7,6,3) and a dog. This cottage was perfect for our 4 night get away. Situated out of the way, so its very peaceful but close to local amenities. We made good use of the hot tub, bbq and the dog loved running around the field. We found the place to be very relaxing with great views and a well kept indoor space. ThRead moree owners were really helpful whenever we had questions or needed anything and provided lots of recommendations for local pubs and walks. We really enjoyed ourselves and cant wait to come back. I wish I booked for longer! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 27th July 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at The Shepherds Cottage. The cottage is in a peaceful location with fabulous views of the countryside. There are plenty of places to visit nearby too. The cottage is spotlessly clean and has everything you need in a holiday home. The bed in the master bedroom is gigantic and very comfortable. The back garRead moreden was secure for our dog. Our teenage children loved the games room and hot tub. The fresh flowers from the garden and a welcome food basket were lovely and very much appreciated. We would definitely stay again if we returned to the area. It is one of the best cottages we have stayed in. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 19th July 2024

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Had a lovely 3 night stay at the cottage, nice peaceful location and close to lots of places to visit - cottage is dog friendly but not allowed upstairs or in the back snug so if your dog is used to being with you all the time take into consideration.

Reviewed by Darren 29th May 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay at The Shepherds Cottage. The cottage had everything we needed for a home from home stay, but with much better views. Both my partner and I slept so well in the vast main bed and our 7 yr old loved the bunk beds. The owners Anne and Bruce live further down the lane but we only saw them when we reached out to them, we neRead morever felt overlooked. We will definitely be back. Hide

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