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Shepherds Cottage - Newark

Newark, Nottinghamshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • The ultimate family holiday with wood-fired hot tub and games room
  • Enjoy cosy nights in front of the open fire after a day of exploring the countryside
  • Perfect for animal lovers, with traditional barns and paddocks, for your dogs and horses
Overview
Property code: OC-T29401

Embrace the great outdoors in this stunning rural retreat in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside. Sleeping six guests and three furry companions, it’s the ideal base for large families and groups of friends seeking peace and tranquillity. Enjoy scenic walks with the pack directly from your front door or head to nearby Sherwood Forest (10 miles), before heading to one of the friendly pubs in Ollerton (4 miles) for a bite to eat and a dog chew.

The redbrick cottage has a home-away-from-home vibe, with comfortable furniture, artwork on the walls, and creature comforts throughout. Enter the property via the back door and into the spacious kitchen/diner, which boasts spectacular countryside views. Create delicious meals for the group here, to share together at the table next to the window. With direct access to the garden, this is an excellent spot for the hounds to set up camp. When it’s time to relax, watch a movie on the Smart TV in the lounge or curl up next to the open fire in the snug with your favourite book. Also on the ground floor is a handy utility room and a dedicated workstation in the hallway. The three inviting bedrooms and family bathroom are upstairs. Outside, the enclosed garden has a large lawn where the woofers can burn off steam, and two patio areas with furniture for outdoor entertaining. There is also a wood-fired hot tub for reviving weary limbs after a long dog walk. There are two stables, should you wish to bring your horses, with complimentary straw bedding (hay can be purchased on site).

There are some exceptional, paw-friendly attractions to explore in the surrounding area. The vast, 3,800-acre parkland at Clumber Park National Trust is just 8 miles away, and boasts a popular, woof-welcoming cafe. Alternatively, follow in Robin Hood’s footsteps on a woodland stroll through Sherwood Forest. Rufford Abbey Country Park (6 miles) also makes a great day out, with lakeside walks and woodland trails to sniff and explore. For shopping and eating out, the thriving market town of Newark-on-Trent is just over 15 miles away.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double, and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer, and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Open fire in snug (first basket of logs provided in winter only, additional can be purchased directly from owner)
  • Smart TV in lounge and snug
  • Enclosed garden with patio and gas BBQ
  • Wood-fired hot tub (first bag of logs included)
  • Games room with table tennis
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • 2 stables for 2–3 ponies/horses; menage, and a small selection of jumps at an additional cost of £10 per session (to be arranged directly with owner)
  • Bakery, shop, pubs, restaurants 2 miles
  • Please note there is CCTV at the property, and a Ring doorbell at the front door
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 13th January 2026

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Stayed 4 nights from New Years Eve, family of 5 adults and small dog. Great location, short drive to local pubs/restaurants/Sherwood Forest. Had a great time in this lovely cottage with everything we could need! Definitely recommend

Reviewed by Jose Luis 10th November 2025

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Reviewed by Shirley 15th September 2025

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Fabulous roomy cottage in quiet peaceful location with wonderful front aspect view. Perfect for visiting the forest and Cumber Park. Only a short drive to supermarkets, pubs etc. Lovely field walks with the dog straight from the door. The cottage is very well equipped and the super large bed extremely comfy. We had no problems or complaints. I Read morewould have no hesitation in recommending this property to friends and family and should I return to the area would definitely stay again! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 26th August 2025

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Excellent cottage with great facilities!

Reviewed by Jamie 19th July 2025

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A great family break in the countryside. The cottage was close to Sherwood Forest where we spent a lot of our time. The hot tub was perfect to chill out on an evening.

Reviewed by Paul 22nd April 2025

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We had a really great stay, the cottage is a home from home, very well equipped and very comfortable.

Reviewed by David 31st December 2024

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Reviewed by Steven 16th December 2024

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We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. 100% recommend.

Reviewed by Abdulaziz 3rd December 2024

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Reviewed by Gary 21st September 2024

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A comfortable place to stay.

Reviewed by Joshua 17th September 2024

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Reviewed by Kayleigh 9th September 2024

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The cottage was lovely, we really enjoyed our stay here with family. The views are incredible and the cottage itself is a great size and really nicely furnished. The outdoor space is great for dogs too. We made use of the location which is only a short drive away from Sherwood Forest and a nice local pub. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Reviewed by Danni 1st September 2024

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Had a lovely stay here with family and our dogs. They loved the freedom and size of the garden and surrounding fields that we were able to use! Lovely comfortable beds, slept amazing. Will defo be back!

Reviewed by Stuart 27th August 2024

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Private, well kept, very comfortable,roomy, ideal getaway, with everthing you need home from home.

Reviewed by Darren 20th August 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Shepard's Cottage. When we arrived there was a little bundle of gifts for us (wine, chocolate, treats for the dog), which we thought was a lovely touch and was really appreciated. The cottage itself is spacious, well decorated and has comfortable furniture. Freshly cut flowers in every room. Enough room and beds for two cRead moreouples and two kids, if needed. It's generally a lovely place to spend time relaxing. The cottage is detached and the grounds are spacious, so it was nice and cool despite the hot weather because we were able to create a through-breeze with the windows. It backs onto a couple of fields to walk the dog in. Some of the grass was mown, some left to grow wild, and our cockapoo loved bounding around in the long grass. The owner provided a map to walk to a nearby lake, which was a nice touch because we'd never have known it was there otherwise. The hot tub is great - it's heated by a wood burner and stays toasty warm for hours. Logs, fire starters, kindling and instructions were provided and after a bit of troubleshooting we found it easy to use. Be mindful that the owner's dogs sometimes appears around the cottage, which freaked our dog out at first, but they're very calm and friendly so it was not a problem. Owner was communicative and always reachable. Loved pretty much everything about the place. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 16th August 2024

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Lovely relaxing break for my family of 5 to get away into the peace and quiet of the countryside, although local amenities are only a few minutes drive away making it an ideal location. Plenty of local attractions within a half hour radius to walk the dog and keep the kids entertained. The owners were lovely and were keen to ensure we had a nice brRead moreeak. The summer house and BBQ, hot tub area was amazing for evenings with the kids to keep them fed and entertained. Can't recommend enough! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 1st August 2024

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We are a family with 3 kids (7,6,3) and a dog. This cottage was perfect for our 4 night get away. Situated out of the way, so its very peaceful but close to local amenities. We made good use of the hot tub, bbq and the dog loved running around the field. We found the place to be very relaxing with great views and a well kept indoor space. ThRead moree owners were really helpful whenever we had questions or needed anything and provided lots of recommendations for local pubs and walks. We really enjoyed ourselves and cant wait to come back. I wish I booked for longer! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 27th July 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at The Shepherds Cottage. The cottage is in a peaceful location with fabulous views of the countryside. There are plenty of places to visit nearby too. The cottage is spotlessly clean and has everything you need in a holiday home. The bed in the master bedroom is gigantic and very comfortable. The back garRead moreden was secure for our dog. Our teenage children loved the games room and hot tub. The fresh flowers from the garden and a welcome food basket were lovely and very much appreciated. We would definitely stay again if we returned to the area. It is one of the best cottages we have stayed in. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 19th July 2024

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Had a lovely 3 night stay at the cottage, nice peaceful location and close to lots of places to visit - cottage is dog friendly but not allowed upstairs or in the back snug so if your dog is used to being with you all the time take into consideration.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.