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Our fully refurbished, open plan studio is situated in the heart of the award winning National Forest and is an ideal base for a short break amongst the meadows, woodlands, villages and small towns which characterise the area. Complete privacy with own private entrance Two single beds or 1 double Pull out guest bed (£20 surcharge). Bathroom with walk in shower Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, hob, dishwasher and microwave Small enclosed garden Parking Smart TV Wifi Dog friendly max 2 Our information pack has details of some lovely sites to visit within a radius of less than four miles: Calk Abbey - the ‘House that time forgot,’ Staunton Harold Garden Centre & woodland walks - once the home of the infamous Earl Ferrars who shot his steward and was subsequently hanged at Tyburn! Breedon Church - A local land mark offering wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and home of the unique Breedon Angel. Grace Dieu Priory - romantic ruins made famous by William Wordsworth and maybe catch a glimpse of its enigmatic ghost! Just a little further afield there is: Ashby-de-la-Zouch - a quaint little market town with its individual shops, cafes and castle. Moira Furnace - a fully restored blast furnace and museum offering boat rides on the Ashby canal and lovely walks around the adjoining parkland. 1620s House Donington Le Heath - a lovingly restored medieval manor house and gardens which was once home to the Digby family who were implicated in the gunpowder plot. As for activities the area has plenty to offer: Cycling/Walking/Horse Riding - The area abounds with cycling routes, footpaths and bridle ways. We have maps available plus the insider knowledge which comes with being keen walkers and cyclists ourselves and living in the area all our lives. Bush Craft & Survival Skills - Literally down the road from us! Woodland Crafts - Again two centres less than a mile away! Fine dining, cheap and cheerful and all standards between are catered for within walking distance or a short drive. Our information folder will point you in the direction to suit your taste and if you want to cook yourself, regular farmers markets are held at nearby towns, farm shops are located just a few miles down the road and several large supermarkets are located a short drive away. Should you wish to explore any of these areas on two wheels we have a couple of bikes you may borrow or they can be hired locally. (The Hicks Lodge cycle centre is just six miles away with miles of off road tracks to enjoy). All space is for the sole use of guests and is completely private from the rest of the property. The studio is completely private, situated in the grounds of our large garden, but we are on hand should you need any help or advice. We love sharing our local knowledge with anyone who is interested and are happy to chat to you about local events, places to visit and anything else you might need to know. We are next door to a nature reserve and extensive woodland which has hundreds of acres to explore either on foot or by bicycle. Although we live in a rural area, East Midlands airport is just eight miles away with Derby, Leicester and Nottingham within easy drives. We have maps of the area detailing walks and cycle routes. Public transport is limited, but there are buses to nearby Ashby which link to the major cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. There is also a direct bus to East Midlands airport. OUR DOGS! The studio is adjacent to our farm so you may get a visit from one of the farm dogs who likes to check us out at least once a day! Her name is Flash and she is very friendly, but if you are nervous of dogs and prefer not to socialise with her we will ensure she remains on farm duty during your stay. YOUR DOGS! We welcome up to two well behaved dogs but they must not be allowed on the furniture or beds or left in the studio unattended unless secured in a cage. CLEANING Cleanliness is extremely important to us. We follow Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, which includes: Sanitising high-touch surfaces Using cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies and wearing protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination Cleaning each room using extensive cleaning checklists Providing extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay Complying with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines