Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw is a district rather than a single town, spanning an area of Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands. The accommodation we know about here centres on self-catering cottages—nine of them—which suggests visitors tend to come for stays of several days rather than passing through. This is the kind of place where you rent a base and explore at your own pace, rather than where you'd find yourself booking a hotel room for a night or two.

The self-catering approach suits the character of the area. You'll have space to yourself, time to settle in, and the flexibility to venture out and discover what's around you without the constraints of hotel hours or restaurant opening times. Whether you're after a rural escape or a base from which to explore the wider region, the cottages give you independence.

Beyond accommodation, the area has plenty to offer visitors, though we've recorded little of it systematically here. You'll want to research attractions, pubs, and places to eat in the villages and towns within the district—there's more out there than our current records show. Bassetlaw's advantage is that it's not a honeypot destination, which means quieter lanes and countryside, but it does mean you'll benefit from doing a little planning before you arrive.