Southwell Retreat Luxury Glamping Pods

3 Luxury Glamping pods, 2 are per friendly,(Daisy and Lily) 1 is pet free (Bluebell) set in a secluded area just 10 minutes walk from the beautiful Minster town of Southwell near Newark, Nottinghamshire. Sleeping up to 4 people in 1 double bed and 1 double sofa bed. All pods have their own private facilities, kitchenette with all crockery included and eating area with underfloor heating throughout. Towels and bed linen included in the cost. if you would like to hire our fire pit or BBQ there is a extra charge of £10 per item, we can also offer log bundles to accompany the fire pit for £10 celebration packages which include, banner, balloons, card and a bottle of Prosecco can also be added to your booking for a extra charge of £15 Guests can enter the Glamping pods from Normanton Road via a private secure electric gated driveway. Any issues guests can call the host for information or help. Southwell is arguably the most attractive small market town in Nottinghamshire. With a population of around 7,500, it has an amazing array of historic buildings, cultural events, sporting and leisure activities. The primary attraction is the stunning Southwell Minster, which, although the largest building, does not overpower the town which retains its village atmosphere. The building itself was erected in the 12th century but retains its Norman character. Inside there is a beautiful octagonal Chapter House, with the famous “Leaves of Southwell” carved in the stonework in the13th century.In the Market Place is the historic half-timbered Saracens Head hotel, where Charles I spent his last night of freedom before surrendering to the Scottish Army at Kelham. The National Trust owned ‘Workhouse’ is on the Upton Road. Founded in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) by Rev. J T Becher, it was last used to give support to single mothers in the (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) s. 75 Church Street, Southwell is the birthplace of the Bramley Apple, where the first recorded growth was from a pip planted by Mary Ann Brailsford in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The house and garden are owned by Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, which is based at Brackenhurst campus on the outskirts of the town. In King Street and Queen Street there is an array of independent shops, restaurants and pubs. At the northern end of King Street is the Market Square, which hosts a market every Saturday. Further on is the Burgage, where the original Police Station, Court House and site of the old House of Correction can be found, as well as Burgage Manor, which was home to Lord Byron for a time. Southwell has a Racecourse which has frequent meetings throughout the year. Southwell is the hub for a wide variety of events. There is ‘Music in the Minster’ every month, the ‘Family Funday’ and the Folk Festival in June, the Music Festival on August Bank Holiday weekend, the Bramley Festival in October and the popular Lantern Walk in December are a few annual events. Newark-on-Trent A market town that boasts one of the finest Georgian market squares in the UK. With its dramatic castle and two museums, there is lots to see and do in Newark, a town steeped in history. Famed for its role in the English Civil War, one of the town's main historic attractions is Newark Castle. The castle was a Royalist stronghold but its key position on the banks of the River Trent meant that the castle has been severely damaged over the years. In (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , the National Civil War Centre opened as the UK's only museum dedicated to telling the story of the brutal conflict. You can also take the Nottinghamshire Civil War trail which takes you to the key locations around the town of Newark as well as other sites in Nottinghamshire related to this turbulent chapter in our history. For aviation enthusiasts, Newark Air Museum is a must-see attraction. As well as having a wide range of aeroplanes to see (including a Vulcan, Buccaneer and Hawker), the museum hosts a wide range of events including open cockpit events. Sitting in the grounds of a former farmhouse, you'll also find the National Holocaust Centre and Museum, which used as an educational facility and remembrance centre. Other visitor attractions in our area include, Sherwood Forest, the legendary stomping-ground of Robin Hood, is a 450 acre country park in Nottinghamshire. Managed by an RSPB led consortium in partnership with the County Council, the park is home to the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The forest has 900 veteran oak trees including England's Tree of the Year (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , The Major Oak. The cathedral city of Lincoln and the Castle town of Nottingham. Please click below for the Southwell to Nottingham (100 service) bus timetable. (Website hidden by Airbnb) London Kings Cross to Newark Northgate (Website hidden by Airbnb) From Newark Northgate you can either get a taxi to Southwell or take a 15 minute walk to the bus station to catch a bus to Southwell East Midlands Trains (Nottingham to Lincoln) (Website hidden by Airbnb) Minster cars Taxi's (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) pods( Daisy and Lily pod ) can accommodate 1 small dog at a extra charge payable locally on arrival 1 pod is pet free (Bluebell) Please call or check with the site owner before making your booking that the pod you are looking at accepts 1 small dog