Dukes Wood Caunton

Dukes Wood is in Caunton, Nottinghamshire. It's on the edge of a working farm. The views are over fields and the Beck Valley. It's quiet out here.

It sleeps six. Two bedrooms and one bathroom. It's got a 4 Star rating, which means it's well-equipped and comfortable. The space is open plan downstairs.

You're on a farm, so there are footpaths right from the door. One of them goes to Winkburn, which is a hamlet with a micro-brewery called Beermats. They have a taproom. The farm does a tractor trailer ride through their private ancient woodland to the brewery. You can book that when you arrive. They also do a farm tour.

Southwell is a short drive away. It's a nice little town with a minster, shops and cafés. Newark-on-Trent is about seven miles. It's a market town with a castle and a river. Market days are Wednesday and Saturday.

There's a lot within half an hour's drive. Clumber Park is good for walks. Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak are there. So is Rufford Abbey. Cresswell Crags is an interesting gorge with ice age caves.

Lincoln and Nottingham are both about a 30 minute drive. Lincoln has the cathedral and castle. Nottingham has the city caves and theatres. You can get the train from Newark if you'd rather not drive.

For facilities: there's a dishwasher, TV, WiFi, and parking. Bedding and towels are included. There's a patio and garden. No pets.

Useful links: National Trust Sherwood Forest, English Heritage Rufford Abbey, and Visit Nottinghamshire.