Nottinghamshire Everyone has heard of Robin Hood, Nottinghamshires most famous son and the worlds favourite folk hero. His adventures have been told and retold down the generations, from medieval ballad to Hollywood movie. Think of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and you will immediately think of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.. Sherwood Forest.. Maid Marion..the Sheriff of Nottingham. Nottingham Castle, King John and Richard the Lionheart, but Nottingham is also home to world-famous Raleigh bicycles, the Trip to Jerusalem Inn - one of Englands oldest inns, Holme Pierrepont Hall, Nottingham Lace Market and Nottingham Goose Fair held every October. Nottinghamshire covers just under 850 square miles and has a population of just over a million. The county once thrived on coal mining. The city of Nottingham, the administrative centre, is famous for its lace and, of course, the legend of Robin Hood.

Ploughman's Cottage

Mansfield
Tel: 01623 635725

Situated in the extensive private grounds of Bridleways, a stay at the Ploughman's Cottage combines rural peace and quiet with modern comfort and convenience. The cottage contains a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. There is a large bathroom, a...

The Old Wharf

Plungar
Tel: 01949 860630

 A recently converted single storey cottage, full of character with beams and real fires, a well equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine, and 2 bathrooms, both with bath and...