Hidden away among the trees, you’ll never be far from nature or the legend of Robin Hood while you’re here. The lodge is perfect for a family who loves to roam the great outdoors seeking adventures with their four-legged friends but isn’t averse to a bit of luxury at the end of the day, relaxing in a hot tub.
The lodge is bright and airy and has a large open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a Smart TV, a cosy wood burner-effect electric fire and patio doors out to the decking. There are two bedrooms, a king-size and a twin. The king has got a TV and an en-suite, so this is for the adults, while the kids get the twin room and the family bathroom. Outside, is a decked area with outdoor furniture and a hot tub where you can while away relaxing days and evenings.
Head to Sherwood Pines 6 miles away, where there are exhilarating mountain bike trails to ride, and kids can try their hand at bushcraft. Get back to nature with forest walking or have a go at the new mindfulness activity of forest bathing, good for the body and soul. Find the mighty Major Oak, which weighs an estimated 23 tons and is 33ft wide; folklore has it that Robin Hood and his Merry Men slept in there. If you haven’t had enough of trees, Clumber Park is 7.5 miles away and a great place for families. There are more than 3,800 acres of gorgeous parkland, heath, and woods to explore on foot or by bike (you can hire bikes there) or do a spot of den building, visit the Woodland Play Park, and take Fido to the dog-friendly cafe, Central Bark.