Luxury countryside Barn with hot tub & log burner

The Barn at the Orchards, Sherwood Forest in Robin Hood country Luxurious holiday accommodation in a conservation village set in beautiful open countryside and woodland with lots to do on your doorstep Fully equipped, large Barn for self catering weekends or family holidays in the country with lots of walking, cycling, country pubs and places of interest WIFI, log burning stove, outdoor dining area, private hot tub & off street parking for two cars The Barn sleeps 4, plus 1 more on a sofa bed The Barn is an annexe to our main home -the Orchards, but has its own private front door entrance and off street parking for two cars. The Orchards and Barn is at the top of the hill in the village of old Blidworth. The Barn looks over its own private courtyard and seating area. There are beautiful uninterrupted countryside views at the back of the main house to start your walks from. The house and Barn sits in 16 acres of private grazing land where we keep our horses Florence, Bea and our new foal Matilda. The Barn has a large comfortable lounge, large kitchen, one bathroom, one downstairs toilet, two bedrooms and a cosy beamed snug with a sofa bed for an adult or two small children Bring your walking boots - there are some lovely woodland trails and historic walks to explore right on your doorstep, here in Robin Hood country. We are between the Bird in Hand and Black Bull pubs on Main street and the Fox and hounds pub and kitchen is only 10 minutes walk down the hill through our fields. The award winning Black Bull restaurant is only a 1 minute walk and the village centre is 5 mins walk You can also book you a private chef we work with to come to the Barn and cook a fabulous meal to celebrate your special occasion.. *The Barn is fully equipped with every modern luxury you need Danish log burning stove for those cosy nights in Private hot tub outside your front door for your exclusive use Fast fibre broadband in every room Freeview TV with Netflix account Nespresso coffee machine Bang and Olufsen radio/music system Vintage hi fi record player and vinyl albums to play Slippers, towels and toiletries provided Electric bike or family bike hire available (pre book) Electric vehicle charging point Outdoor dining area and seating Inside the Barn *The Lounge Large vaulted double height ceiling with wooden floors Contemporary and comfortable soft furnishings Large smartTV with Netflix account usage Large dining table with bench seating for up to eight Danish log burning stove - firelighters, sticks and one set of logs provided free Board game selection Bang and Olufsen radio/CD /Bluetooth speaker *The Kitchen Electric cooker with grill and hob Microwave Dishwasher Two fridges Toaster/kettle Nespresso coffee machine Shoe storage and coat rack Iron and table top ironing board *Downstairs toilet and wash hand basin *The Snug Charming day room with original low beamed ceiling and wooden floors Double sofa bed and chair Sofa bed can be converted to an adult single bed or for two small children to create bedroom 3 Freeview TV Vintage hi fi system, turntable, speakers and a selection of vinyl albums to play *Bedroom 1 Full sized double bed Gallery with frosted safety glass partition and view over the lounge Wardrobe and large chest of drawers Hairdryer *Bathroom En suite to bedroom 1 with shower, large bath, toilet and wash hand basin Heated towel rail *Bedroom 2 Two full sized single beds Large wardrobe *Outside Screened off private outdoor table and chairs for four, seating area Hot tub for up to 5 for your exclusive use Small outdoor sofa The hot tub will be cleaned and water changed for your arrival Small charcoal BBQ There are two allocated parking spaces outside the Barn for your stay Courtyard has electric gates that are shut in the evening unless access is required The Barn is 20 mins from J27 of the M1 and 25 mins from the A1 We will be there to welcome you to the Barn, but there also is a key safe by the front door in case we are out. The Barn at the Orchards postcode is NG21 0QH and sits between the Black Bull and Bird in Hand pubs on the same side. Grey wooden gates and gravel drive. Please drive in and park in the allocated spaces outside the barn The Barn will be fully covid cleaned and sanitised ready for your stay Please note - The correct address and postcode is The Orchards, Main St, Blidworth NG210QH (not 100 Main St) There’s lots of things to do to enjoy close by ! The Orchards and the Barn sits in 16 acres of land we own where we graze our horses. You can walk through our fields to Blidworth Bottoms woods where there is lots of walking, cycling and horse riding trails to explore...plus one of our village pubs - the Fox and Hounds where you can have a drink and a bite to eat. The village boast lots of connections to Robin Hood - Maid Marion's cottage, Friar Tucks well and Will Scarlets grave is said to be in the village area. Fountaindale, where Friar Tuck carried Robin Hood over a stream on his back is only a short walk away from the Barn...The Major Oak tree and Robin Hood visitors centre and Nottingham Castle are only a short drive away. *Places to Visit Sherwood Pines - walking trails and cycle trails, Go Ape, bike hire - 10 minutes drive or cycle there off road in 30 minutes Newstead Abbey Park - home to Lord Byron set in acres of gardens and ornamental lakes - 5 minute drive Clumber Park – large National trust park - 15 minute drive Nottingham Castle – Robin Hood visitors centre - 30 minute drive White Post Farm – large petting zoo and farm park – perfect for kids of all ages - 5 minute drive Horse riding -hacking and pony trekking in Sherwood forest - Kirkfields Equestrian centre - 2 minutes drive Wheelgate Park - childrens adventure theme park - 5 minute drive Shopping in Nottingham city centre – 30 minute drive Historic Georgian market town Southwell has lots of boutique stores and cathedral - 15 minutes drive Sherwood Forest visitors centre Major oak tree - 12 minute drive Rufford Abbey park – 8 minute drive Chatsworth House and the Peak district national park - 30 minute drive *Dining out The Black Bull - the fantastic and award winning pub and restaurant is only one minute walk from the Barn. Voted one of the top 100 pub/restaurants the UK. Perfect for superb breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Their Forge takeaway service provides delicious wood fired pizzas, fish and chips and burgers. The Fox and Hounds pub is a 10 minute walk down the hill into Blidworth Bottoms, serving family friendly and tasty food all day. Santini Italian restaurant does great pasta and pizzas and is 5 mins away The Lakeside Restaurant and Bar offers all day high quality dining, cocktails and food on the terrace in beautiful gardens - 5 mins drive away -booking essential Tom Browns brasserie on the river Trent.. fantastic dining- one of our favourites. 15 mins drive away. We also have an arrangement with a French professional private chef who can come to the Barn and cook you a fabulous meal to remember. Perfect for a special occasion...Please ask for details The village also has a fish and chip shop, Chinese takeaway Tesco Metro, Co-op, petrol station, post office, butchers and pharmacy. We also have a good Indian restaurant five minutes away Nottingham has a large range of fantastic restaurants including two with Michelin stars – Sat Bains and Alchemila. Other favourites include Bar Iberico, Coco Tang, Kushi Ya, Mesa and The Hockley Arts club As the Barn overlooks open countryside there are lots of forest walks and mountain bike rides you can directly access through our fields straight into Sherwood Forest You can walk to the spot close by where legend has it, Friar Tuck carried Robin Hood across the stream on his back. We are situated 15 mins for Junction 21 of the M1 and 20 mins drive from the A1 BIKE HIRE As there are lots of great cycle and mountain biking trails to explore close by, we've partnered with local company British Bike Hire to offer a bike hire service for your stay. Please ask for details PRIVATE CHEF If you would like a private chef to cook for you at the Barn, we highly recommend Erik Barre, a classically trained professional French chef who lives in Nottingham. Erik will travel to the Barn and cook you an incredible meal to remember, based on your requirements. Perfect for a special treat or celebration! Please ask for details