The Stables
A luxury one-bedroom holiday cottage in the village of Sproxton, Leicestershire, converted from a former stable with a tranquil garden patio, scenic countryside views, and a cozy atmosphere suitable for couples and pets.
Nottinghamshire is a historic and culturally rich county in England's East Midlands, famed for Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood legends, historic towns, and vibrant urban centres with excellent transport connections.
A luxury one-bedroom holiday cottage in the village of Sproxton, Leicestershire, converted from a former stable with a tranquil garden patio, scenic countryside views, and a cozy atmosphere suitable for couples and pets.
A countryside leisure park in Lincolnshire near the historic city of Lincoln, offering a tranquil setting by a fishing lake with local walks, cycle paths, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Doddington Gardens in Lincoln feature restored Elizabethan gardens with formal East Front and West Garden, a Wild Garden, and a productive Kitchen Garden, alongside wildlife planting and seasonal colors. The gardens offer accessible facilities, refreshments, and parking, with free access for RHS members on specified days.
8–31 Oct (another 22 days)
Visitors can choose from around 30 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds at Doddington’s pumpkin patch, reached by a spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden. There are also hidden golden-bottomed pumpkins to find and a giant pumpkin on display in the Farm Shop.
A detached lodge nestled in a picturesque village setting with an acre of orchard, offering a quiet countryside retreat with rustic charm and modern amenities including a wood burner and enclosed garden with firepit.
The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges are located in Sherwood Forest and provide a peaceful and homely retreat surrounded by ancient trees and country roads, suitable for couples and families seeking a nature-immersed escape.
Budby South Forest is a large nature reserve showcasing medieval heathland and ancient woodland habitats rich in diverse birdlife, insects, and native wildlife, ideal for outdoor nature walks and wildlife observation.
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A weekly, timed 5k run at Clumber Park, following a two-lap course over tarmac paths, stoned trail and forest paths. It is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners.
This accommodation is a semi-detached barn conversion set in countryside with an enclosed garden and private hot tub, suitable for 2 guests and offering peaceful rural surroundings.
The Cartshed is a luxury single-storey barn conversion in a rural hamlet presenting a tranquil and stylish countryside retreat with private garden and scenic surroundings.
Flintham Hall is a Grade I listed historic Italianate mansion in Nottinghamshire, notable for its 19th-century architecture and a nationally admired large conservatory. While the hall itself is currently not open to the public, visitors can enjoy public footpaths through the park for good views of the property.
This holiday house in Gainsborough is a two-bedroom terraced property on the first floor, accommodating up to four guests with a pet-friendly policy and private on-site parking for one car, located in a town and city setting with convenient amenities for a comfortable stay.
Gainsborough Old Hall is a well-preserved Tudor manor house in Lincolnshire, showcasing medieval architecture, historic interiors including a medieval kitchen, and intriguing features like witches' marks and a reputed haunting. It is managed by English Heritage and open as a museum for visitors.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A free knitting session at Gainsborough Old Hall where craft volunteers help attendees learn the basics or build their knitting skills and confidence. Materials are provided.
Gainsborough is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England known for its medieval Old Hall, riverside charm, historic churches, cultural venues, and river heritage.
This family lodge is situated on a working farm in the Nottinghamshire countryside, offering a peaceful rural retreat with scenic views and nearby walking paths.
This peaceful three-bedroom retreat in East Drayton offers a private courtyard garden, access to a large meadow and countryside walks, set in a tranquil Nottinghamshire village ideal for nature lovers and families.
The Herdwick Shepherd’s Hut is a peaceful, romantic shepherd's hut glamping retreat for two guests located in the Nottinghamshire countryside, featuring private outdoor space and a hot tub with views of rolling hills and rural surroundings.
This semi-detached cottage is located on a working family farm in North Nottinghamshire and offers a cosy and peaceful rural retreat with a private hot tub and wood burner.
Retford is a charming historic market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its large Georgian market square, rich history, canal and river setting, and cultural heritage including museums and gardens. It offers visitors a picturesque town centre, historical landmarks, nature reserves, and a vibrant arts scene.
A spacious one bedroom annex situated on a working stud farm in the Leicestershire countryside near Melton Mowbray, offering a quiet and peaceful stay with garden areas, private parking, and nearby country attractions.
Goadby Marwood Hall is a Georgian country house with extensive gardens and lakes located near Melton Mowbray. The venue offers private guided tours showcasing the historic house and beautifully redesigned 18th-century style gardens. It is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, but entry is not free and must be booked in advance.
An accommodation located at Haywood Oaks Golf and Country Club in North Nottinghamshire, near Sherwood Forest, surrounded by countryside with opportunities for golf and outdoor activities.
This detached one-bedroom holiday let in Southwell offers a stylish and peaceful private retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and fresh outdoor space for a homely and cosy stay.
The Milling Shed is a renovated barn conversion holiday cottage set on a working farm near Southwell in Nottinghamshire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with access to countryside walks and local attractions.
Langford Lowfields is a nature reserve in Nottinghamshire transformed from a quarry into a thriving wetland habitat, featuring the largest reedbed in the East Midlands. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor nature trails, birdwatching including rare species like Bitterns and Marsh Harriers, and a visitor welcome hut. The reserve focuses on wildlife conservation and offers scenic viewpoints and picnic areas for visitors.
7–11 Oct, 14–16 Oct
Visitors follow a trail exploring the meanings of Victorian slang words and phrases from the 1800s. Trail sheets include a prize.
A homely two-bedroom cottage in the village of Kegworth, offering a comfortable and cosy three-floor stay with a garden, suitable for families and pets, located near local amenities and historic attractions.
Whatton House Gardens is a 15 acre garden showcasing vibrant flowers, ornamental trees, woodland paths, and an old fashioned rose garden with views. It offers accessible parking, mostly wheelchair accessible paths, and an outdoor café area. Admission is charged but free for Historic Houses members.
This single-storey holiday home in the historic village of Waltham on the Wolds in Leicestershire offers a cosy and homely atmosphere, blending rustic charm with modern comfort, suitable for families, couples, and pets, featuring an enclosed garden and flexible sleeping arrangements.
A cosy and quirky barn conversion situated on a working farm near Melton Mowbray, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private parking and a small outdoor sitting area, ideal for couples wishing to experience country life.
A luxury semi-detached barn conversion ideal for a romantic break, set privately with a large garden and close to a pub, featuring cosy wood burner and ground floor living with good access to countryside walks.
Rufford Abbey is a historic country estate in Nottinghamshire featuring remains of a former Cistercian abbey, set within a 150-acre country park and local nature reserve offering outdoor exploration and indoor historic ruins to visitors along with visitor amenities including cafés and shops.
This accommodation is a luxury barn conversion set on the ground floor with open plan living and surrounded by open fields, offering peaceful and rural surroundings with garden areas for outdoor enjoyment.
A detached luxury lodge in a peaceful Lincolnshire countryside location with ground-floor open plan living, cosy interiors, shared back garden patio, and excellent on-site coarse fishing opportunities.
Millstone Barn is a peaceful and stylish semi-detached barn conversion set in the countryside with scenic walks and cycle routes nearby, suitable for couples seeking a private retreat with outdoor space and a private hot tub.
The Old Dairy is a cosy one-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful countryside of Nether Broughton, Leicestershire, offering a rural retreat on a working cattle farm with a shared garden and proximity to local village amenities.
Clawson Old Manor is an early historic house in Leicestershire known for its remarkably intact interiors, medieval features, and rich history including a fishpond and a unique slate roof. It offers guided tours with period costumes and tea.
The accommodation is a quirky and peaceful ground floor retreat on the site of a former train station, suitable for two guests, featuring countryside views, an open-plan living area with a wood burner, and a private enclosed patio garden with views of grazing alpacas.
This cosy countryside lodge offers a peaceful retreat with views over Beck Valley and easy access to local market towns and countryside walks.
Bathurst Cottage is a detached three-bedroom cottage located close to the Peak District National Park and local amenities, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for families or groups.
Bolsover Castle is a historic 17th-century castle built on medieval ruins in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Visitors experience both indoor historic rooms and outdoor gardens and earthworks. The castle features notable architecture by Robert Smythson, rich history including royal events, and is maintained by English Heritage as a popular tourist site.
8 Oct, 15 Oct…
Join a guided group walk exploring one of Hardwick’s longer routes through its historic estate parkland. Four routes are offered, ranging from 5.5 to 8 miles.
This detached barn conversion offers accommodation with views in a rural setting close to Chesterfield canal, near historic cities including York and Lincoln, and is pet-friendly with garden and parking on site.
Mattersey Priory is a historic ruined monastery in Nottinghamshire, England, originally a Gilbertine Order priory from the 12th century. Visitors can explore the ruins including parts of the church, monastic buildings, and a 15th-century tower along the River Idle, with free access managed by English Heritage.
Wrangler's Ranch is a wood-clad cabin set in a secluded woodland cul de sac with peaceful views of open pasture and Sherwood Forest, offering a rustic country retreat with an open plan living space, two bedrooms, and a shower room.
Redbrick Woodland Lodges offer contemporary styled lodges set in a peaceful woodland area with a small lake, featuring outdoor hot tubs and large decks among the trees, ideal for nature lovers and families exploring the historic Robin Hood country.
Sherwood Forest is a historic and ancient nature reserve famous for its thousand-year-old Major Oak, associated with Robin Hood. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor nature trails and guided walks, as well as indoor experiences at the visitor centre featuring a café, shop, and accessible facilities.
A peaceful countryside retreat with lakeside views, offering a cosy, homely atmosphere and open plan living on the ground floor, suitable for families and pet owners.
This accommodation is a luxury barn conversion with four bedrooms, set in a peaceful rural location with open views across fields, providing a comfortable and tranquil retreat ideal for families and groups.
This holiday let in Gainsborough is a homely and private retreat suitable for up to six guests, located in the town center with easy access to local historic sites and countryside activities, featuring a private garden and multi-level accommodation.
Beckingham Marshes is a nature reserve featuring wet grassland and hay meadows supporting breeding wading birds, diverse wildlife, and native hedgerows in the Trent Valley. It offers outdoor walking trails and wildlife watching with free public access.
11 Oct, 25 Oct…
Visitors join a guide for a tour of Gainsborough Old Hall featuring accounts of its reported ghostly happenings.
Teversal View Bungalow is a peaceful and cosy ground-floor accommodation situated on the edge of the Peak District between Teversal and Tibshelf, offering a warm and homely atmosphere suitable for a small family or two couples.
Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan country house in Derbyshire notable for its Renaissance architecture, large windows, and rich historical associations including as a WWII parachute brigade formation site. The venue offers house tours with period furnishings and tapestries, plus extensive gardens and the ruins of the Old Hall. Visitors can enjoy a significant indoor historic experience alongside outdoor exploration of the estate grounds.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition about Bess and her family brings together portraits and other collection objects, exploring their creation, conservation and investigation. Visitors can learn about the technical analysis used on the portraits, watch a short conservation film and follow displays through the Hall.
Herbie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a tranquil shepherd's hut set at the water's edge offering peaceful lake views and a cosy, intimate atmosphere, ideal for couples seeking a quiet countryside escape.
This accommodation is a sympathetically converted luxury barn located in a rural setting with open fields, providing a peaceful and homely private retreat suitable for families and couples.
This static caravan at Hallcroft Fisheries in Retford offers a peaceful and scenic setting for up to six guests surrounded by nature, with a private hot tub and access to fishing lakes and outdoor activities nearby, along with an on-site bar for socializing.
The Cowshed is a renovated barn holiday cottage set on a working farm in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Southwell, offering a peaceful rural retreat with shared patio and garden space and private parking.
The Workhouse in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is a well-preserved 19th-century workhouse museum operated by the National Trust, showcasing historic rooms and offering educational programs for children. It highlights historic poor law practices and Victorian-era workhouse life.
A peaceful countryside stone-built cottage near Tickhill in South Yorkshire, ideal for couples looking for a stylish and tranquil rural retreat with scenic walks and historic village access.
Roche Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey in South Yorkshire with impressive Gothic ruins, set in a scenic valley featuring historical gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The site is managed by English Heritage and offers a glimpse into medieval monastic life.
Murray’s Corner is a homely chalet bungalow located near Sherwood Forest and the village of Edwinstowe, suitable for families with pets, featuring three bedrooms and an enclosed garden with outdoor amenities.
Lillie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a cosy, self-contained countryside hideaway with private hot tub, wood burner, and scenic elevated lake and countryside views, set in a peaceful rural location near Belvoir Castle.
Belvoir Castle Garden is a historic and extensively restored Edwardian garden featuring rare plant collections, picturesque Regency landscaping, and outdoor facilities including a children's play area and picnic spots, open to RHS members and visitors by ticket.
The Retreat is a detached, luxury holiday home set in a peaceful countryside village, featuring a galleried bedroom and enclosed garden with outdoor seating, ideal for a family or small group seeking a rural retreat.
A charming barn conversion located in a quiet, peaceful area with woodburner, vaulted ceilings, and a private patio overlooking an orchard, suitable for a relaxing stay or touring base.
Sundown Adventureland is a children's theme park in Rampton, Nottinghamshire, offering over 30 rides and themed areas such as fantasy, Wild West, and pirate. It features interactive attractions, indoor play areas, and dining options, catering mainly to families with children under 10.
This accommodation is a cosy wooden lodge situated in a quiet garden setting with countryside views, providing a peaceful and private retreat close to local nature and walking areas.
Stainsby Mill is a restored 19th-century flour watermill in Derbyshire, England, now operated by the National Trust within the Hardwick Hall estate. Visitors can experience both the historic indoor milling machinery and the scenic outdoor mill pond and surroundings.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Bess’s Dream is a display in Bess of Hardwick’s bedroom exploring her life and the thoughts and memories that may have featured in her dreams near the end of her life. It features her letters, a 400-year-old gown and an eight-minute film.
Bonnie's Hut is a stylish shepherd's hut retreat in the Vale of Belvoir with a peaceful lakeside setting and countryside views, designed for a relaxing and private stay for two guests.
A homely accommodation with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, welcoming 5 guests and 1 small dog, located near local pubs, shops, and multiple country parks, offering a tiered garden and private parking for 2 cars.
A quiet and comfortable rural cottage located on the borders of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, offering a peaceful courtyard setting with an enclosed orchard overlooking pastureland and close to historic market towns.
A converted barn situated in rural Nottinghamshire near Sherwood Forest, offering a peaceful and cosy stay with countryside views, suitable for families or groups up to six guests, and featuring a private courtyard and contemporary furnishings.
Wild Acre Village at Sundown Adventureland offers themed family cabins and lodges in north Nottinghamshire countryside near Sherwood Forest, centered around a theme park for children under 10 with included tickets and on-site dining and play facilities.
This cosy cottage offering a warm and comfortable retreat is situated near the centre of Southwell and features a woodburner, kitchen, garden with decking, and accommodation spread over multiple floors including a snug room in the attic.
Lanes Farm is a charming detached farmhouse in the rural village of Eakring, offering a cosy and peaceful setting with countryside views, ideal for family or group countryside getaways.
Poppie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a peaceful shepherd's hut set in the scenic Vale of Belvoir countryside with private outdoor space including a garden and patio, a wood-fired hot tub, and views of a landscaped lake, offering a romantic and unique countryside retreat with access to an on-site wellness room and lakeside summerhouse.
This semi-detached holiday cottage is situated opposite the village green and river, offering a peaceful and scenic base close to natural attractions and local amenities.