Dukes Wood - UKC2193
ID: S1327473
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Guests have enjoyed stays at Dukes Wood, appreciating its peaceful location, clean and comfortable lodgings, and the added luxury of a hot tub. The property is well-situated for exploring nearby towns like Newark and Southwell. While some minor issues were noted, the overall experience has been positive, with the host's hospitality frequently commended.
The majority of guests found the lodge to be very clean, with comfortable beds and well-kept facilities. One mention of a ladybird infestation suggests a slight issue, but overall, the cleanliness is highly rated.
The location is consistently praised for being quiet and peaceful, with easy access to local towns and villages. The scenic surroundings contribute to a relaxing stay.
Guests found the lodge comfortable, with generous room sizes and a homely touch provided by the log burner. The hot tub added to the comfort, although one review mentioned it was not as invigorating as expected.
Facilities like the hot tub and log burner are appreciated, but there are comments about the hot tub's lack of privacy and one report of it being less invigorating. The absence of a DVD player was also noted as a negative point.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, aside from general hospitality, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside in this cosy lodge, or explore the market town of Newark, 7 miles away.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties, couples and family bookings only. This property has a security deposit of £100.. Both properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties, couples and family bookings only. This property has a security deposit of £100. . Readyfields Farm is a working farm set on the edge of the picturesque Beck Valley with lovely views over the surrounding countryside, a peaceful quiet getaway, at night there is no light pollution so you can watch the moon rise and star gaze from your hot tub! There are footpaths on the doorstep for some great country walks, one of those walks will take you over to Winkburn, a little hamlet where you can find Beermats, a micro-brewery with its own taproom so that you can try before you buy!
New for 2022 is the tractor trailer ride. You can ride in comfort on the purpose-built trailer towed by one of the tractors through a private ancient woodland known for its fauna and flora where you may spot Brown Hares, Roe Deer, Buzzards, Muntjac and an occasional Red Kite! In spring you will see carpets of bluebells and also woodland primroses, you will also see the farm’s environmental schemes of wild flowers and nectar pollen mixes which benefit and support the wildlife on the farm. This ride takes you to Winkburn to the brewery where you may spend time sampling the beers before returning back to the farm (charge applies). Please book on arrival.
Charles Farm Tour - Charles is the owner’s son and 5th generation future farmer. You can meet some of the animals and get to sit in one of the farm’s biggest John Deere tractors, always a great photo opportunity, learn a bit more about what they do here on the farm and subject to the time of year, get to meet calves and puppies! (Small charge applies, please book arrival).
Newfields Farm dairy ice cream parlour a short drive away well worth a visit for a delicious treat. Southwell is also a short drive and has lots of quaint shops and cafés along with its own stunning minster. Newark on Trent is a market town 7 miles away with lots to do and see from picnics in the castle grounds to boating on the river, or a visit to the civil war museum, market days are on Wednesdays and Saturdays so why not grab a bargain! The Newark Show Ground hosts the Nottinghamshire County show each May and also hosts a whole calendar of events such as antique fairs and horticultural shows.
Also in the area are Clumber Park, great for walking and cycling, Sherwood Forest with the mighty Major Oak tree and home of Robin Hood, also Rufford Abbey and Newstead Abbey. Cresswell Crags are not to be missed, dating back to the ice age when mammoths and sabre tooth tigers roamed the earth, you can wander through a beautiful gorge with its many caves and artefacts dating back 1000’s of years. For the more energetic, try a visit to Sherwood Pines with its many cycle trails and Go Ape tree top experience.
The cathedral city of Lincoln is a 30-minute drive away where you can browse the many shops and restaurants, visit the Cathedral, home to the Magna Carta, or take a walk around the castle walls for some stunning views or visit the Victorian prison. The Lincoln Showground hosts the Lincolnshire Show each June and also has a calendar of other events throughout the year. Nottingham city is also a 30-minute drive away. It has many theatres for concerts and shows, plus an array of restaurants and shopping. You can visit the caves underneath the city or its historic castle. Both Lincoln and Nottingham can also be reached by train from Newark Castle train station and there are main line links from Newark Northgate. The A1 and A46 are just 7 miles away making the farm easily accessible.
Dukes Wood (UKC2193) can be booked together with adjacent Halfmoon Wood (ref UKC2194) to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Free WiFi
There is a £100 security deposit payable by bacs, one week prior to your arrival.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is an evening curfew for noise at the property.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Nearby points of interest
- Sherwood Forest Trekking Centre
- Sherwood Forest Art, Craft and Visitor Centre
- Floralands Farm Park
- Sundown Adventureland
- Clumber Park
Reviews (9)
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Linda Small
Stayed at dukes wood 17-19 October 2025 the lodge was situated in a lovely area,Very quiet, the lodge had everything we needed, was very clean beds very comfortable, hot tub was well kept and enjoyed using it, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again
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Confirmed Guest
My wife and I stayed here with our friends for two nights in October. We loved the quite location and it was situated well to some local towns and villages (we visited Newark and Southwell, which were both lovely). The room sizes were generous and there was plenty of space, within the cabin. There was plenty of space in the living room and the log burner was a lovely homely touch. The hot tub was a good size and fit all 4 of us comfortably. Our only observation here is the hot tub was marked as private, but we were able to see the family staying in the other cabin when they were roaming the grounds around their cabin. Whilst not a problem, a privacy wall could be put up (maybe a trellis with flowers) just to make it feel a little bit more private.Our single complaint would be the ladybird infestation. There were hundreds of not thousands of ladybirds around the hot tub area and we were forever waving them off, fishing them out of the hot tub, or collecting them from the kitchen/ living room and moving them back outside. I think they may be living in the walls of the cabin, as they still made it inside when the windows and doors were closed. We would definitely stay again for the location and value for money.
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Alan Lee
Comfortable and clean but sadly looking very tired. No longer has a DVD player. The hot tub was very disappointing, the least invigorating we have ever encountered. Over priced accommodation in our view.