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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
30 Customer Reviews
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"The property was spotlessly clean and very well equipped and comfortable."
The owners were nice and helpful and left us a fire laid ready in the grate and enough wood to last us almost a week. We did buy more wood as we loved the fire on an evening. The cottage was lovely and warm otherwise and it was a great place to de-stress. The garden wasn’t as big as what it appeared on the photos but nevertheless it was as beautiful. I was sad to leave.
So glad you enjoyed your time at Auld Cottage. Hope to see you here again:) Property Owner
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"Quirky little cottage in a great area."
Was a little chilly late afternoon with no instructions to alter the heating, having said that once the oven was on for our dinner it soon warmed the place up making it a lot more cozy. Lots of info on things to see and do in the area and with off road parking we didn’t have to worry about lugging cases up streets. Great for 2 people or 2 adults and a child ( I went with my mum) but think it would be too small for 4 adults as sofa was only big enough for 3 adults max meaning fourth adult would have to be on a kitchen chair. If going to the area again with my mum or partner I would definitely book this again but if going with my partner and another couple I would probably look for something with a bit more space. Clean and tidy with everything you need. Would definitely recommend to others looking to stay in this area.
Many thanks for the lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed the cottage. The underfloor heating is set at a comfortable temperature for most but we're always happy to adjust if you'd like it warmer :) There's always a log burner laid out ready to make it extra cosy too! He's love to see you again if you come back to the area! Property Owner
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"Nice cottage with good parking and a lovely little garden to sit out in with a coffee if the weather is good, part of it gets the late sun which is a bonus, the village is nice and there are some lovely local places / areas to visit, note there is no longer a shop in the village, not an issue for us but details should say this now, nice wood burner in the lounge which was handy as chilly some nights, the only real downside to this property really is the bathroom, we knew it was small when we booked, but it is very badly laid out with a miles to small sink [plenty of space for a larger one ?"
] and no point saying you need to take care with the shower not to get water everywhere, just fit a better shower tray ? it also needs a extractor really. Shame as it would put us off booking it again.
Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed some evening sun in the garden:) We have updated the details about the village shop. We appreciate the bathroom sink is small - we underestimated space available when we were renovating! We are planning to fit a bigger one when time allows! Property Owner
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"We had a fabulous week in Norwell."
The cottage is exceptional and perfect for 2. The kitchen was equipped with almost everything you needed for a week's holiday (though serious cooks should perhaps take a couple more sharp knives). We mostly ate in and enjoyed using the large range cooker. The sofa is large and the garden is a little sun-trap. Yes, the shower room is small but it's of very high quality finish and my partner who is 6ft 5" didn't have an issue. We used the cottage as a base to explore Newark (lovely little town), Southwell and Sherwood Forest. Would very highly recommend a visit to the National Holocaust Centre about 15 mins away. Some absolutely gorgeous pubs in surrounding villages and we ate one night at the local which was hearty fare! For a really outstanding Italian meal go to The Carpenter's Arms at Walesby. We loved this cottage and whole area and we'll definitely be back!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. so glad you enjoyed the cottage and exploring the local area. Thanks for recommending your favourite attractions and places to eat out too. Hope to see you here again :) Property Owner
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"Beautiful cottage in a quiet location with a lovely pub."
Cottage was clean and tidy. Shower room slightly cramped but added to the quirkiness. In an ideal location to visit Lincoln and other lovely places nearby. Thank you to our hosts for a brilliant few days away.
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"We had a wonderful stay and the cottage is beautiful!"
Lorna couldn’t have been more helpful, re stocking the wood and just helping out! Only thing I would mention…..between 8-9pm ish the signal for the tv goes wobbly
Thanks for your lovely feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you here again one day! Thanks for letting us know about the TV - we'll have a look at that. Property Owner
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"Surprising facilities within this small characterful cottage."
Just needed a knack with the door key! Otherwise it was a lovely place to stay in a lovely friendly village. Mary
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"A beautifully renovated little cottage in a delightful village."
Helpful information and instructions enabled us to have a lovely holiday.
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"Quaint cottage in quiet village."
Great place to stay to visit Lincoln, Newark and Oakham all historic towns and cities .
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"I've been with Sykes, umpteen times and always enjoy my weeks away."
This was my second visit to Auld Cottage, and may not be my last, hits the spot for me.
It's great to hear how much you like Auld Cottage. Hope to see you again :) Property Owner
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"A beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Fabulous! Thank you for the lovely feedback. Glad you had a good stay! Property Owner
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"Loved everything about the cottage, good quiet location, cosy, immaculately clean and comfy."
Great log fire, shower and very well stocked kitchen. One of the best we have stayed in!! The only improvement I would make is to put a PIR light at the rear of the property as this is the main entrance to the property ( although there is an outside light it was turned on from the inside) so if arriving in the dark you need to have a torch to see the key lock and the safe box which I would have had higher up the wall as it was hard to see the numbers and get to as it was so low down.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and the cottage. Good suggestions re the outside light and key safe - we will look into making those improvements. Hope to see you again! Property Owner
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"Lovely small cottage really enjoyed stay local pub great for food and we found people friendly"
Thanks for your great feedback. Glad you enjoyed the cottage and the village location :) Property Owner
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"The cottage was perfect for us and was a brilliant base to explore the area."
It was really quiet but quite near to Newark so it was the best of both worlds as far as getting to restaurants and supermarkets. The cottage was really interesting itself and the local history books about the village were very thorough and a credit to the locals who were friendly and welcoming.
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"Lovely cottage."
Owners very helpful.
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"We liked this cottage but several things spoilt our stay."
The village store had closed which we were not informed about. The nearest shop was 5 miles away. The underfloor heating was very temperamental and we had to rely on the wood burner downstairs. The bathroom was minute and the sink no bigger than a mixing bowl. On the plus side there was prime and sky tv and an excellent pub in this very rural village
Thank you for your feedback. The village shop has recently closed unfortunately - we are hoping it will be able to re-open soon. In the meantime, there is a 24 hr garage with basic supplies a mile away and a co-op in a neighbouring village just under 10 minutes drive. We have set the underfloor heating at a steady temperature which suits most people but of course everyone is different so there are instructions in the welcome pack to adjust this to suit and we're always there to help if you need us! We're glad you liked the cottage and the village pub. Property Owner
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"Beautiful property in a delightful village, lots of rural countryside nearby."
45 minutes from Nottingham. Clumber Park is a must see as is the Workhouse in Southwell. We have a wonderful time in front of the fire.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're glad that you enjoyed the local area and some cosy evenings in front of the fire. Hope to see you again :) Property Owner
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"We had a most enjoyable stay in Auld Cottage."
It has all the necessary facilities and offers them in comfortable and surprisingly spacious surroundings. It seems bigger on the inside than the outside view suggests. The off road parking is a real advantage, giving easy access from the car to the rear of the cottage for moving luggage both ways. The owners are friendly and helpful, quickly responding to our requests for assistance. Their plans for ongoing enhancements will make the cottage even more cosy and we wish them well in their endeavours. We had some very pleasant walks in the area and in Sherwood Forest, which is a short drive away The local pub, the Plough, does very good food and is always a warm and friendly place to visit.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay. It's certainly a lovely time of year for walks in Sherwood forest :) Property Owner
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"A gem of a property, tastefully restored to 21st century needs but built in 1512 !"
Very kind of you to say, Steven - much appreciated. And thank you for taking emaculate care of the cottage! Property Owner
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"A lovely cottage."
It’s is traditional so mind your head if you’re tall! Lovely and comfy and great to sit in the little garden in the early evening. Noise from tractors and lorries on the road during the day and it is not double glazed due to the authentic renovation so bear that in mind if you don’t like noise. Lovely little shop a minute away too. Great as a base to visit Lincoln and Newark.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Although it's a tucked-away quiet village most of the time, you are right - you will hear the odd vehicle passing by, sometimes horses too! Property Owner
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"Beautiful property."
We were very relieved to find fans in both bedrooms when staying during the heatwave!
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"Lovely renovated cottage, well furnished and all mod cons."
Excellent location for exploring local area, shop and pub nearby. Locals very friendly, had good chats with pub landlord and also church warden. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage,enjoyed our stay there."
Only compliant was the lack of clothes hanging facilities,and shower water pressure not great. Overall nice little cottage,lovely location,would stay again
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback - and we're very glad you enjoyed your stay! We'll take a look at the water pressure and have another think about hanging clothes - the room size and sloping ceilings don't allow a wardrobe unfortunately. Property Owner
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"The cottage was very clean and cosy."
The village and area are beautiful. Lots to see and visit. You have to watch your head on the beams and sloped ceiling. Lots of character, obviously being a very old cottage. Please watch you don't catch your head when going in through the French door, as my husband did.
Hello Margaret - and sorry for the delay replying to your comment (my wife only just spotted it). We're really sorry to hear your husband banged his head! We'll update our description and booking email to let future guests know not to do the same. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Peter and Lorna Property Owner
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"We very much enjoyed our stay - the cottage was cosy and welcoming."
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"The cottage was beautiful, so clean and quirky."
Would definitely go back, had a wonderful break away with the kids. Thank you for our buscuits ☺️
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"Just perfect for what I needed."
The cottage has been very well restored and is delightful. Wifi and TV signal perfect. The owners were very helpful and considerate. The location was excellent and all the facilities as described and all that was needed. The village is quiet yet has everything to hand, and is central to lots of other places to see.
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"This little cottage was perfect."
The hosts had left a bottle of wine, biscuits and flowers on the table, making us very welcome. It was beautifully decorated with gorgeous furnishings. Perfect for a couple. The village pub was a simple good pub. Very friendly. The shop opposite was very quaint. It sold a good selection of produce. You could get everything you could need. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the area.
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"Auld Cottage was a lovely place to stay - rural location in a beautiful village but easy to get to lots of other places."
It was a very clean and comfortable cottage which has been restored to a high standard. Quite cosy and with everything you need. Flowers, wine, biscuits and milk on arrival and the owners were very attentive if you needed anything. Lovely walks from right outside the door plus a friendly village shop which was very handy. We had lovely day trips to Lincoln, York, Newark and Southwell plus local country walks. Hope to come back for another stay as there was lots more to see.
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"Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean."
Great location for exploring the area
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 2 x double
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/dining
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Air source heat pump with underfloor heating and woodburning stove with starter pack
- Range cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
- TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair provided
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Pub 0.2 miles, unfortunately the local shop has closed down
- Off road parking for 1 car( additional on street parking on the opposite side of the road on a first come, first served basis) This is a historical cottage with sloping ceilings upstairs and some low beams
- Fuel for the woodburner can be purchased from the shops nearby
The property
Resting in the pretty village of Norwell in rural Nottinghamshire, is this quaint, 16th-century home, Auld Cottage.
Boasting character in combination with modern features, such as the eco friendly air source heat pump, this cottage is a lovely base for two couples or a family seeking a relaxing pursuit, with lots of historical landmarks, rolling countryside and attractive towns to explore.
The ground floor of Auld Cottage is finished with quarry style tiles with underfloor heating, ensuring a toasty feel throughout.
Be welcomed into the delightful sitting room, where a woodburning stove sits with an original recess, and a sumptuous sofa and TV is perfect for an evenings entertainment.
Tongue and groove style doors lead into the kitchen/diner, where a range master stove commands the kitchen appliances, with a centre dining table offering delightful mealtime moments.
Climb the beautiful oak staircase to the first floor and discover two attractive bedrooms, each with double beds and served by a contemporary shower room with sleek tiling and a walk-in shower enclosure.
Get to know your surroundings better by venturing on a leisurely stroll through the village, home to a modest selection of amenities including a local pub, The Plough, and a convenience store, where you can pick up any essentials.
Explore further and join the Trent Valley Way, a long-distance walking path which is perfect for those keen ramblers, with a wealth of wildlife to spot along the way and a charming scenery to admire.
Just over eight mile away lies the town of Newark-on-Trent, where you can embrace the rich local history as you tour the imposing establishment of Newark Castle and Gardens, and wander the galleries of the local museum.
The stunning minster town of Southwell is also worth a visit, home to an architectural jewel that is the Mister church, boasting some of the finest medieval stone carving in England.
If you fancy a chance of scenery, visit the city of Lincoln where you can sample a range of excellent eateries and shopping facilities, along with some fabulous attractions such as the Victorian prison and castle and the Guildhall and Stonebow, an early 16th-century town building which forms an archway over the main High Street.
The delights of Sherwood Forest are also waiting to be explored, home to a growing series of walks and trails, along with many seasonal events to suit all tastes.
For a wonderful holiday to Nottinghamshire, consider Auld Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
NORWELL
Southwell 7.9 miles; Newark-on-Trent 9 miles; Nottingham 22.9 miles.
Surrounded by open fields and enjoying a countryside setting is the village of Norwell, a rural hub offering a lovely base in Nottinghamshire for a UK staycation. Within reach of the city of Lincoln, the historic town of Newark and the beautiful Trent Valley, there's plenty to see and do in this part of the world. The village itself is home to a modest selection of amenities but includes the essentials of a local pub, The Plough, and a convenience store, Brenda's. The Trent Valley Way is the perfect long-distance walking path to explore for keen ramblers, with a wealth of wildlife to spot along the way and beautiful scenery to admire. Head to the historic town of Newark to visit the imposing Newark Castle & Gardens, enjoy a boat ride along the River Trent, and visit the Newark Showground for a wide range of events hosted here from antiques fairs to live theatre and festivals. Discover Sherwood Forest, the city of Lincoln, Southwell's minster, and plenty more from the country village of Norwell.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas