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Celebrate, Eat & Drink
Why not come and celebrate your birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion with a log cabin get away? Think food sizzling over the fire pit, shared plates passed around the table, and long unhurried meals in the fresh air. From daytime barbecues to late night feasts by the flames, it is all about slowing down, and enjoying food and drink the way they are meant to be shared - with friends and family.
Walks Around The Grounds
With 22 acres of private grounds to explore, Woodlands is a lovely space to observe nature and to witness all four of the seasons either solo, with family or with friends, including your furry ones!
Visit Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is a legendary ancient woodland famous as the home of Robin Hood. It is home to Europe's largest collection of ancient oaks, including the iconic Major Oak, offering walking trails, wildlife, and Robin Hood-themed activities for visitors. It was historically a royal hunting ground, and today is a protected site with rich biodiversity, attracting visitors to explore its history, trees, and legends. A 40 minute drive away makes it a great option for a day trip.
Eden Hall Spa
At only a 12 minute drive away, Eden Hall Day Spa is an award-winning luxury day spa retreat, known for its extensive facilities like a large outdoor spa garden with a hydrotherapy pool, multiple pools, saunas, and a unique Slumber Lounge with swinging pods. They serve delicious food in its Botanical Brasserie, and options for spa days, and twilight retreats.
Belvoir Castle
A 20 minute drive away, Belvoir Castle is a historic, fairy-tale Gothic Revival castle in Leicestershire, England, home to the Duke of Rutland's family for over 900 years, featuring stunning state rooms, extensive grounds with gardens, woodland trails, and a vineyard, famously used as a filming location for The Crown and The Da Vinci Code, and is open to visitors for tours and events. Pronounced "Beaver," it's the fourth castle on the site, rebuilt in its current grand form between 1801 and 1832 by the Fifth Duchess, Elizabeth.
Belton House
At only a 16 minute drive away, Belton House is a stunning 17th-century Carolean-style mansion known as the "perfect" English country house, built for the Brownlow family who lived there for 300 years before it was gifted to the National Trust in 1984. The estate features magnificent gardens, a deer park, and adventure playground, showcasing 17th-century architecture with later neoclassical additions, and has served as a filming location for shows like Bridgerton.
Nearby Towns & Cities
Newark
11 mins drive - Newark-on-Trent is a historic market town known for its ruined Norman castle, and its significant role in the English Civil Wars as a Royalist stronghold. Today, it offers riverside walks, historic buildings, and antique markets.
Lincoln
30 min drive - Lincoln is a historic cathedral city famous for its stunning medieval architecture, particularly Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle, set among charming cobbled streets, Roman ruins, and modern shopping areas like the Cornhill Quarter. Once a powerful Roman and medieval hub, it's now known for its compact, walkable centre, vibrant night life, and aviation history.
Nottingham
40 mins drive - Nottingham is a historic city famous for the legend of Robin Hood, blending rich history with a vibrant, modern culture, known for its underground caves, historic Nottingham Castle, creative Lace Market district, and a thriving arts/music scene. Key attractions include Wollaton Hall, the National Justice Museum, and pubs like Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, as well as being a hub for shopping, dining, football.
Stamford
30 mins drive - Stamford is a historic, picturesque market town famed for its beautifully preserved Georgian and medieval limestone architecture, often called "the finest stone town in England". Designated as England's first conservation area in 1967, it boasts over 600 listed buildings, five medieval churches, cobbled streets, and independent shops, offeing a vibrant mix of history, culture, and a thriving food scene.
Kinema In The Woods
Situated at a 50 min drive away, The Kinema in the Woods is a little far out yet well worth the visit! A historic and unique cinema in Woodhall Spa, famous for its charming old-world atmosphere, including pre-show Compton organ music, rear projection in its original screen (Screen One), intermission with retro ads, and multiple screens showing new releases alongside classics. It started as a sports pavilion in the late 1800s, became a cinema in 1922, and offers a nostalgic experience with its period decor, ice cream, snacks, and grounds surrounded by woods.
