Ikkle Cottage

Ikkle Cottage works well for families with young children, couples, or small groups looking for a base near Sherwood Forest and the historic towns of Newark, Nottingham and Lincoln. The two bedrooms—one double, one with singles—sleep four, and the property includes a travel cot, highchair and stairgate. One well-behaved dog is welcome, with the enclosed patio offering a secure space to roam. The cottage is yours alone, with private parking for two cars and essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen and wi-fi included.

Downstairs holds a living and dining room with a woodburner and television, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, induction hob and dishwasher, and a conservatory. Upstairs, both bedrooms are served by a shower room. A pub and restaurant sit just 100 yards away; the village itself is a short walk, offering supermarkets, shops and takeaways. Dog-friendly pubs are nearby, and several walking routes begin locally. The Planetarium and Science Discovery Centre opened recently a few miles south; Clumber Park, Rufford and Newstead Abbey—Lord Byron's former home—are all within reach. Southwell's market town, with its minster and independent shops, lies within easy driving distance.