Peaceful Cabin Retreat

From your cosy cabin retreat, hike to Brierley Forest Park (35 minutes), a wildlife haven and sculpture park set in a former colliery, or take the longer yomp to Tudor-era Hardwick Hall (an hour and 15 minutes’ walk), a Tudor masterpiece open for tours of opulent rooms and 18th-century water gardens. To explore more of Nottinghamshire, get in the car and set off for Clumber Park, with bike trails leading past ornamental bridges, a lime tree avenue and the landmark Chapel of St Mary the Virgin. Cycle tracks and footpaths in Sherwood Forest (both 35 minutes) lead to the Major Oak, a giant of a tree believed to be around 1,000 years old. Slip over the county lines into Derbyshire to visit Chatsworth House (45 minutes) and tour the 105-acre garden and arboretum dotted with fountains and sculptures. Keen to get in some sporting activity? Explore the forest canopy by treetop rope course at Go Ape Sherwood (half an hour), or head to the National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepont Country Park (an hour) to have a bash at paddleboarding or white-water rafting.