The Toy Room at Forest Farm is a quirky retreat set privately within the Farm House on a working Farm. We are surrounded by forest and countryside, yet only a short drive to the vibrant city of Nottingham and the market town of Mansfield. Papplewick village boasts a charming country pub, quaint tearooms and is the southern gateway to Sherwood Forest and home of Robin Hood. Ideal for long or short stays, country and city lovers, holiday makers, cyclists, walkers and business travellers alike.
The spacious living room retains the original rustic beams and harness racks, it has a traditional part wooden and part tiled floor. There is a brown leather two seater sofa, an arm chair and footstool, antique Victorian pine furniture, freeview 40" T.V and DVD player, an abundance of DVD’s, books and games, an additional Belfast sink plus separate toilet with washer dryer. The stairs from the living room take you up to the large hand-crafted kitchen/diner/sitting room that overlooks a small courtyard. The kitchen is well-equipped with utensils, quality crockery and cutlery, it has a large Belfast sink, an oven with hob, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, toaster and microwave oven. There is a lovely pine dining table and a two-seater reclining settee to relax and watch the freeview 22" T.V. The Kitchen leads to the bedroom which overlooks the garden, parking area and chicken coop (no cockerels). It has a super king-size bed which can be separated into single beds if necessary, pine furniture, a freeview 32" T.V and shower room (no bath) with a heated towel rail.
A welcome pack is provided, along with fresh linen and towels. Electric heating throughout providing maximum comfort, a water heater for unlimited hot water on demand and complimentary Wi-Fi. We have a strict no-smoking policy inside “The Toy Room” but please feel free to smoke outside by the BBQ area. The Toy Room has its own private entrance, a well-kept fully fenced and gated small lawn and wiley country flower garden. There is a disposable BBQ area with bench style table and seating, recliners can also be found in the garden storage box. We are situated off the A60 with a secure self-check-in lock box at the electric gate and plenty of free off-road parking. Close to the M1, East Midlands Airport, the tram, train and the bus from Mansfield to Nottingham passes the end of our drive every 10 mins.
Forest Farm Accommodation We will respect your privacy but always happy to give advice about things to do and places to visit in the area should you have any questions.
We offer the perfect base for visitors to this part of Nottinghamshire and here’s a little taster about Papplewick and the local area: On the outskirts of the village is Papplewick Hall which dates back to the 18th century whilst it s St James s Church has links to Robin Hood as legend has it that Robin Hood would cut his bows from the Yew Trees in the church yard. The nearby cave dug from a standstone cliff has also been named Robin Hood s stables. Nearby we are blessed with an abundance of tea rooms, country pubs, restaurants, shops, country walks, golf courses, cycling routes and horse-riding stables… an ideal location for cyclists and walkers with Derbyshire less than an hour’s drive away. We have an abundance of National treasures to visit including the Papplewick Pumping Station, Newstead Abbey, Southwell Minster, Newark Castle, Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park, Rufford Park, Sherwood Pines, Thorsby Hall, the Nottingham Caves and White Post Farm, these are just some of the nearby attractions.
Close to the M1, East Midlands Airport, the tram, train and the bus from Mansfield to Nottingham passes the end of our lane (A60) every 10 mins.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Feel free to smoke outside by the BBQ area.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pet free to attract allergy sufferers.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Not equipt for under 3yrs, no stair gate etc.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to smoke outside by the BBQ area.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Nottingham, this vacation home is in a rural area. Bestwood Winding Engine House and Theatre Royal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Papplewick Pumping Station and Hucknall Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham or Field Mill. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Nottingham travel guide
What time is check-in at Forest Farm Papplewick Nottingham - Spacious Self-Contained Rural Retreat! ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Forest Farm Papplewick Nottingham - Spacious Self-Contained Rural Retreat! ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Forest Farm Papplewick Nottingham - Spacious Self-Contained Rural Retreat! located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Burntstump Country Park, Skirmish Paintball Games Nottingham, and Papplewick Pumping Station. Brokerswood Country Park and Hucknall Church of St. Mary Magdalene are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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