Halfmoon Wood Caunton

Halfmoon Wood is one of two lodges on Readyfields Farm in Caunton. It sits on the edge of the Beck Valley. The views are over fields, it's quiet, and at night it's properly dark. There's a hot tub.

It sleeps six, with two bedrooms and a bathroom. It has a 4 Star rating. The layout is open plan. It's a working farm, so you'll see tractors and hear the usual farm noises sometimes.

There are footpaths from the door. One walk goes to Winkburn, a hamlet with a micro-brewery called Beermats. They have a taproom. You can book a tractor trailer ride from the farm through some private ancient woodland to the brewery. In spring there are bluebells. The farmer's son also does a farm tour where you can meet some animals.

Nearby, Southwell is a short drive. It has nice shops and a minster. Newark-on-Trent is about seven miles away. It's a market town with a castle and river.

Within half an hour's drive, you've got a few big spots. Clumber Park is good for walking and cycling. Sherwood Forest is there, with the Major Oak. Cresswell Crags is an interesting gorge with ice-age caves. Sherwood Pines has cycle trails and a Go Ape.

The cities of Lincoln and Nottingham are both about a 30 minute drive. Lincoln has the cathedral and castle. Nottingham has the castle, theatres, and the city cave network.

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

Useful links: National Trust Sherwood Forest, National Trust Clumber Park, and Visit Nottinghamshire.