The Pump House Art Studio
ID: S362153
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
About this property
Originally built over 160 years ago, The Pump House Art Studio is a special and unique, Grade II* listed property. Formerly a working pump house, used to drain excess water from the The Mother Drain, dug in 1790, into The River Idle, it has been transformed into a stunning, contemporary art studio and holiday let. Settled in the village of Misterton in northern Nottinghamshire, The Pump House Art Studio is one of two identical buildings, named by the Victorians Kate and Ada, one being the owners' home, each with dramatic chimney stacks and connected by a beautiful glass walkway over the water. Follow the rural country lane up to the property and admire the scenic surroundings before parking up and entering into the beautiful living space - be impressed by huge windows flooding the area with light, dramatic high ceilings and an array of stylish furniture to relax on, surrounded by fantastic artwork by the owners and other local artists. Enjoy watching TV, quirkily propped up by an easel, whilst lounging on the long sofa, or sit at the impressive dining table as you plan your next adventures. The property is full of interesting items and furnishings, as well as a vintage press sitting beneath the mezzanine. Discover a wonderfully styled kitchen with grey subway tiling where you can get creative with the array of cooking appliances, with a unique breakfast bar island to perch at and pop open a bottle of fizz to toast to your fabulous escape. Enjoy peaceful moments in the library, with two plush seats to relax in and a large window offering views over the water. A further tranquil living space can be found up on the first-floor mezzanine, featuring rustic timber beams, an original arched window and further beautiful seating. Settle down in one of two double bedrooms where the décor continues to impress, both served by a sleek and fully tiled bathroom. Enjoy spending time out in the well-kept garden, whether alfresco dining at the outdoor patio furniture or sunbathing on the lawn. Take a stroll down into the village of Misterton to discover all you need for your self-catered stay, including a Co-op, several takeaways, a great fish and chip shop and a pub, or amble off road along The River Idle to The Haxey Inn for the Sunday carvery. The surrounding area is a wonderful haven for walkers with lots of countryside to explore and walks along The Idle and The Chesterfield Canal. Yards away from your front door is The River Idle and its surrounds with an abundance of great British wildlife including kingfishers, buzzards, owls, heron, woodpecker, moorhen and numerous birds! The Art Studio is sited directly on a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) - Head down to Idle Valley Nature Reserve to admire the striking wetland scenery. Head for the medieval city of Lincoln to see the incredible cathedral and adjacent castle, or perhaps visit The International Bomber Command Centre and memorial if you are interested in WWII history. Or for excitement there's the big cats at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park or Doncaster Races, home of The St.Leger Festival. Delight in peaceful afternoons on the green at Thornock Park golf course, attend a riding class at the local equestrian centre, or stay closer to home and spend time fishing on the stretch of the River Idle which the owners have rights to. Enjoy the wonderful countryside surroundings on your relaxing escape to the historic, Grade II* listed wonder that is The Pump House Art Studio. Please note: This property can be booked with ref: 1091322 - together sleeping up to 6 people.
Misterton is a charming village nestled in the north corner of Nottinghamshire, settled alongside the River Trent. The village is home to a good selection of amenities including a local shop, a few pubs, a takeaway, and other local businesses. Beautiful walks can be enjoyed in the surrounding area, following the River Trent or in the nearby countryside. Nearby attractions include Messingham Zoo, The Pink Pig Farm, and Mattersey Priory.
Accommodation
Two double bedrooms (one of which can be converted to a twin).
First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room.
First-floor mezzanine snug.
Library
Radiators to all rooms with temperature control.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking on driveway.
Enclosed garden with patio, seating, and lawn overlooking water.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Electric Vehicle (EV) charger available - charges will apply.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Children below the age of 12 are not permitted at this property due to the garden overlooking water.
Note: Some of the artwork in the property is available to buy.
Note: No ground floor bathroom.
Nearby points of interest
- Messingham Zoo
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
- Sundown Adventureland
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
Reviews (36)
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Graham
We hadn't been to this area before so spent quite a lot of time driving to the many places to visit highlighted by Nic and Claire in the information books. The roads were significantly quieter that we are used to in Sussex which made the visit more pleasurable. We could easily have stayed in the property in peace just looking at the wonderful scenes outside the windows. A top notch place to stay!
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Sylvia
What an absolute gem. Special thanks to the very kind and thoughtful owners whose artistic vision and hard work made our stay so memorable.
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Jenny
Amazing and rare. If only all holiday accommodations where so well thought out, so well hosted and delivered the relaxing calmness of our stays in the Pump House Art Studio. Touring the UK in the last few years weâve stayed in a lot of holiday cottages, the Pump House Art Studio is still one of the best and most outstanding accommodations weâve experienced. Revisiting a property is rare for us, but the mix of hosting, accommodation and facilities works very well and this visit was our third. The property always feels special and an honour to experience. Itâs well maintained, perfectly clean, always a delight. A space to breathe and calm, reset the soul. For us, a place to read, cook, yoga or walk. The views from the property are heart calming and the walks on the doorstep easy and flat, river side and canal side â although perhaps a little muddy, but the Pump House Art Studio hosts do provide wellies if required. The kitchen design allows it to be flexible to be social or a pastry cooks delight and it is spotlessly clean. A large granite worktop/long island accessed from all sides, suitable for food preparation, baking, socialising, or eating at (although there is also a lovely eating space in the main room or outside in warmer weather). The bathroom still feels and looks new. It offers a lovely comfortable bath with good water depth for a proper long soak and hot water is plentiful. Although a shower over a bath isnât my preference, here the clever shower screen folding back so as to not inhibit the bathâs side at all is fantastic and changes the whole experience. And equally, as a shower, itâs great. Itâs these small details that give this place the edge. Although the property has no fixed blinds or curtains, within the bedrooms dark conditions for sleep can be achieved with cleverly designed removable window coverings that sit within the window at night and are then hung up to the side, in the day time. And we found these could be positioned to allow for some ventilation if the windows to be opened. This décor decision allowing the full majesty of the windows within the building, as well as the views beyond, to be enjoyed. And on many occasions of our stays, a golden sun-rise to be experienced fully through the large window at the back of the property. Although skipping downstairs first thing in the morning itâs useful to know that the stairsâ window looks over the river idle and a quiet footpath; Iâve never yet surprised or been surprised by an early morning walker, but itâs something to note â perhaps ensure you take something to throw on for making that early morning cup of tea! The Pump House Art Studio hosts have got it just right. Their pre-arrival email informative, essentials at the beginning and then things to do locally and further afield â all of which they have done so they know what theyâre recommending. And their information packs on arrival are equally impressive â easy to use and beautifully presented. And if you have a question or concern, they are speedy to answer and helpful in response â yet not intrusive in any way. Again a perfect balance. The property itself, is like staying in a museum of taste, art and space. An ode to our industrial past, made into the space that is comfortable, tasteful, educational and outrageously spacious. With original art works on the wall, classic furniture pieces, space, happy green living plants, a heritage printing press in the large entrance, welly pegs and heritage coat hooks made from nails manufactured on site during its industrial past â and its comfortably done allowing visitors to relax and find that holiday bliss. All this sitting in a delightful nature setting with views of water, sky and nature. Once again, I can only highly recommend this place and give it a 5 star plus review on all counts.