Walnut Barn - 28184, Weston, Near Newark

Nottinghamshire. Sleeps up to 6

A great base for anyone wanting a peaceful retreat, set in the heart of Robin Hood’s beautiful county within easy reach of Lincolnshire and beyond.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: With ornamental wood burner, Freeview Smart TV, DVD player with a selection of DVDs, iPod dock, a selection of games, oak floor and patio doors leading to gravelled courtyard.
Kitchen: With electric range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled floor.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Reading area.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, single bed, pull-out bed, Freeview TV, DVD player, Juliet balcony and en-suite shower room with toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed gravelled courtyard with sitting-out area. Hot tub for 4 (private, £60 per 4 hour session, available for bookings of 4 guests or less only, no children under 16 years old). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100 (£200 if the hot tub is used).. Surrounded by farmland and enjoying lovely views over the countryside Walnut Barn has no light pollution and is perfect for star gazing, and there’s footpaths on the doorstep. Adjacent to a working arable farm Walnut Barn boasts a peaceful, rural position in the heart of the beautiful county of Nottinghamshire near to Sherwood Forest, the home of Robin Hood, yet close to the A1 making it an ideal holiday base from which to explore the area, Middle England and beyond. This delightful barn conversion provides comfortable, well-appointed and equipped accommodation with contemporary furniture and all the facilities you would expect from a luxury holiday cottage. It’s been lovingly built by the owners to provide a comfortable and unique holiday home large enough for 6 guests yet cosy enough for a couple or solo travellers. On the ground floor the entrance porch leads into the dining room with a large oak table with Eames style chairs and guest information to help you plan your day, and patio doors lead to the gravel garden. The well-equipped kitchen with electric range cooker will mean cooking for your family won’t feel like a chore. In the evening relax in the living room which has picture windows looking out onto open farmland, oak floor, squashy sofas and occasional chairs, an old farm pine trunk acts as a coffee table, games cupboard, Smart TV and ornamental wood burner. On the first floor is a small reading area which makes a great place to chill out with a book or take in the view, located off the reading area you will find two lovely bedrooms. Both have windows with great views over the surrounding countryside.
Walnut Barn is located on the outskirts of the village of Weston; the nearest pub, shop and takeaway are about a mile away. There are several good pubs serving food within a few miles of the property, many of which welcome dogs. Apart from great walking and beautiful scenery from the door there are plenty of wonderful places to visit within easy driving distance. Newark is only a 10-minute drive, its popular showground is home to the Nottinghamshire County Show each May and a whole calendar of other events including international antique fairs and dog shows. Newark’s history with the English Civil War is displayed in the Civil War Museum and Castle, and has a good variety of shops, eateries as well as bars and restaurant. The beautiful and majestic Sherwood Forest is only 20 minutes’ drive, home to Robin Hood and the Major Oak, and the wonderful Robin Hood Festival held each August. For the more energetic, try Sherwood Pines for biking and Go Ape, Adrenalin Jungle Activity Centre climbing adventures area both well worth a visit. Southwell is a short 20 minutes drive and is arguably one of the prettiest towns in Nottinghamshire. The stunning Minster is only a stone’s throw from the narrow high street with its beautiful shops and pubs. The town is also internationally renowned for its Bramley Apple heritage and the National Trust’s Workhouse. The beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln is also a 20 minute drive and is home to the Magna Carta centre, Victorian prison and castle, and is host to a wonderful Christmas market, as well as boasting its own showground which is home to the Lincolnshire County Show each June. Nottingham city is 50 minutes’ drive and has many sporting and theatre venues, and a huge range of shopping choices.
There are a host of great activities for all the family all within an hours drive including the fantastic Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster only 30 minutes’ away. If you’re in need of a seaside fix then Walnut Barn is just over an hour from the Lincolnshire coast. If you fancy a little bit of pampering then there are a number of beautiful day spas within a short drive, and a number of wonderful wedding venues in the area. This is an excellent location for keen cyclists and walkers and there are a number of 18-hole golf courses within 15-minutes drive; horse riding and a great selection of both river and lake fishing wi