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Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings

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Blue Bell Cottage
Interior
Relaxing Jacuzzi Bath
Diner Kitchen
Watching the world go by

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ollerton, ENG
  • Sherwood Pines Forest Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Walesby Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

+1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

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About this property

Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings

Still open and accepting bookings

Blue Bell Cottage offers the perfect holiday experience. The 3 bedroom Grade II listed character cottage is set in the conservation village of Old Ollerton in Sherwood Forest. The cottage has a wealth of character with its beamed ceilings, log fires and flagstone floors. Boasting two comfy living rooms, this lovely cottage is the perfect family or romantic getaway.

The warm and welcoming cottage is an ideal base to explore the many visitor attractions of Sherwood Forest and the Ducal Estates. Right on your doorstep is picturesque Old Ollerton with a working watermill and tea room.

In the evening, take a stroll around the village where there are two village pubs serving meals and an Italian restaurant. Within a 10 minute car journey there are the attractions of Clumber Park, Rufford Abbey, Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre and Robin Hood's Major Oak.

The cottage rooms are furnished with a mixture of antique and high class furnishings, comfortable sofas, hypnos mattresses with crisp bed linen. At the end of the day, soak-a-way your troubles in our 14 jet jacuzzi bath and spa shower.

Sleeping six in comfort with three double bedrooms or 2 double bedrooms and a twin, each bedroom has a digital television.

Property manager

Nichola West

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside cottage No pets upstairs in bedrooms

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newark

Newark is home to this cottage. British Horological Institute and The Workhouse, Southwell are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Worksop Golf Club and Mansfield Superbowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Grid Training Centre or Field Mill. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Ollerton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Sherwood Pines Forest Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Walesby Forest - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rufford Abbey - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Clumber Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Langwith-Whaley Thorns Station - 17 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sports Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harrow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alders - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Tree Thoresby Courtyard - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings located?

Situated in Newark, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rufford Country Park, Rufford Abbey and Walesby Forest. Sherwood Forest Country Park and Sherwood Pines Forest Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage by Sherwood Forest
Lovely, spacious cottage. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B., Staplehurst Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding trip
Lovely property, had a few little problems but resolved very quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
60th Birthday celebrations
A great little cottage with plenty of amenities, however disappointed to only have 2 wine glasses and 4 mugs for a group of 6 ladies, who all love wine and all love tea, which made it very challenging and annoying. Would recommend for anybody looking to venture to sherwood forest area, as very close to sherwood forest visitor centre. a great Italian restaurant in the village too, 100 yards from the cottage, which was lovely. all in all a great cottage and wouldnt hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Quinn's R., Shildon, Durham, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Really lovely cottage, just missing a few of the small touches. No salt and vinegar for example or cooking oil. Not enough cutlery for 6 guests, you can not alter the temp of the showe, it no longer turns. I would still visit again, but just a few little touches would make it so much nicer. I have a few holiday homes and I stay in all of them at least once every 6 months, just so I can really see what is needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shirley B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Upside down house
The property is not suitable for the very young or old as the stairs are steep doors very low.The kitchen upstairs sitting room down stairs,makes it impossible to take a tray of tea down.We couldn’t find how to turn heating up.It was mild so not a big problem.Only 4 mugs and 4 wine glasses.Beds very comfortable and clean.No welcome pack.Only 1 bath towel per person no hand towels.Bathroom got wet through when showering,no mop to clean up the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located cottage
A few banged heads but nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bluebell Cottage
Great stay in Ollerton lovely cottage lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a walking staycation
We love this cottage, its the second time we have stayed. Perfect location for walks around sherwood forest and pines. The cottage has everything you may need and is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky historic cottage
Bluebell cottage is a hidden gem with so much character and charm, we had a 4 nights here with family and friends and all really enjoyed our stay, an ideal place to stay with Sherwood Forest and the surrounding villages nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Random P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue bell cottage
What a lovely and quirky home away from home to stay in. Location was key as we were racing the Outlaw X at Thoresby Park so this was perfect. Shops and restaurants are very close by which made things easier. The accommodation itself was lovely, very quirky with lots of character. The doors heights upstairs are a little on low side (a few bumped heads) but added to the feel. The 3 bedrooms are really spacious and lovely. The bathroom was also large and with a big shower and jacuzzi bath, what more could you want. My ONLY complaint would of be with the lovely, picturesque church opposite. It chimed at random intervals and played a rather annoy tune randomly twice in every hour. And before you say it NOT on the half hour or the hour. But that is marginal and I enjoyed the stay and accommodation so much that if I was to every come back to race or to visit the nearby attractions then I would definitely be looking to secure this property again. Also the letting agents were fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
The house has everything you would wise for, located in a quiet village with lots of lovely walks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped comfortable base.
Very smooth process to book and stay at this well equipped base Close by to Sherwood Forest.

10/10 Excellent

maxine w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Full of character, with everything you need. Fully equipped kitchen, smart tv (for netflix), plus games, dvd's etc. Lovely Italian restaurant on the doorstep too! The lack of outside space is reflected in the competitive price and there is a field about a minutes walk away for the dog. Would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Break
We had a fantastic weekend break in this great cottage, which was quirky and packed full of character. Plenty of space for our family of five and the dog, and situated in a great location to explore the local area. Would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t want to leave!!
Such an individual and well equipped cottage. Very cosy. So much to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Theresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas stay
Had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage, had everything we needed and was comfortable. Would love to know more of the history of the house, very charming and I didnt bump my head once!

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage great location
A wonderful cottage ideal location with many attractions, the cottage had everything needed for an enjoyable stay, great shower, well stocked kitchen and nicely decorated bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Claire K., Hexham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
A great little cottage with bags of character
A great cottage in the center of the village, walking distance to a couple of great restaurants. The cottage had a lot of thoughtful accessories, from cooler to blankets and wood for the fire. The church chimes were hardly noticeably and didn't disturb our sleep. The beds were very cosy and there were plenty of towels provided. I was especially looking forward to the Jacuzzi bath, featured in the photos, as I'd ran a local half marathon the morning we checked in and was disappointed it wasn't working. Still, lovely deep bath for a soak, although the dial to raise the plug had come away from the bath and so the plug had to be prised with finger nails to empty water. This and a few other minor issues: the door knob fell off the kitchen door, a latch fell off the living room door, the knob was not attached to the heated towel rail, the soap dispenser in the bathroom was broken, and the remote thermostat was no where to be found so we couldn't adjust the heat and it was a bit chilly in the morning made the cottage feel a little uncared for. On the upside, there was a lovely fire in one of the living rooms, which was lovely on a night time (although the door that leads directly outside from the living room could befit from a drought excluder). There was tea, coffee and sugar provided, but the coffee was instant and a mix of a various left overs and there was no ground coffee for the coffee maker, which was a shame. Finally, there was a the lack of communication by the owner and property manager. I messaged the owner, with no response. I also contacted the office to ask where the remote thermostat was located (it wasn't in the living room as it stated in the manual) and the office told me Kelly would call me back, but I didn't get a return call. Overall a lovely cottage in a lovely area and at a reasonable rate, but I am not sure we'd return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

emma c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely stay
Lovely house and village. Easy to find and park. Only down side was very small ceilings for my 6ft5 husband - but to be expected for a cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with loads of character.
Great cottage with first class facilities, a real home from home. Good location in the characterful and quiet part of the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Cottage comfy but unusual layout!
We enjoyed our stay at Bluebell cottage once we got used to going upstairs to the kitchen and ducking through the doorways ! Being 4’11” I had no problem!! It was well furnished and comfortable with tv’s galore. . We found the stairs a bit awkward but I suppose they add to its charm. It’s an excellent base to see roundabout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, lovely place
Lovely house in a quiet village setting. Clean, everything provided for with many local amenities and things to do within a quick drive. Hosts were very helpful too. A lovely break. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G., Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky cottage
My family of 5 had an amazing stay at this quirky cottage. Booking and check in were both easy and pleasant. The cottage itself is lovely and has all amenities you need for your duration. The log burner is a great addition. The kitchen is equipped with everything from microwave to tin opener. Bedrooms are very spacious and comfortable. The cottage itself is in a great location central to getting to some many interesting landmarks. We have a perfect getaway and will definitely return. Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
We had a great stay at the beautiful cottage to celebrate our son's birthday. Lovely village and lots of things to do near by.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
delightful cottage in a handy location.
We enjoyed our short stay in this comfortable property. It is really well located for exploring Sherwood Forest and other attractions. We had a very good meal at Bella Vista and a BBQ by the river, supplied by the host with a wonderful trolley to transport everything. Coffee machine was excellent as was the espresso pot so answered everyone's coffee needs! Could have done with a few cleaning products to keep the kitchen tidy and do odd bits of washing up instead of always using the dishwasher. Expect that it would be a very cosy place to stay in the winter.

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