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Mist hangs low between oaks that were already old when the ballads of Robin Hood were first sung, a woodpecker hammers somewhere above the path, and the Major Oak spreads its huge, propped up limbs across a clearing deep in the forest. That’s Sherwood Forest on an autumn morning. By teatime you can be back on your own decking with the hot tub lid off, watching the light go amber through the trees.<\/p>\n

Booking one of the lodges near Sherwood Forest puts all of that on your doorstep. Below are six real places to stay, all within easy reach and no more than about 35 minutes’ drive away, from woodland getaways near Edwinstowe to family cabins beside their own adventure park.<\/p>\n

You’ll also find the dog rules, the best things to do nearby, a month by month guide and a packing list, so you can plan the whole trip in one go.<\/p>\n

Where are the best lodges near Sherwood Forest?<\/h2>\n

The closest Sherwood Forest lodges sit in the woods around Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Rufford, so you can be at the visitor centre within a quarter of an hour. Further out, towards Newark and Lincoln, a slightly longer drive gets you open views, golf or a theme park. Here are the six we’d pick, closest first.<\/p>\n

The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges, Nottinghamshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 9 minutes (4.3 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tub: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
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What to expect:<\/strong> Lodges tucked among towering trees and winding lanes in the heart of Sherwood Forest, each with a private hot tub and a view over the woods. It’s a lovely spot to unwind after a day out exploring, and guests rate it 4.3 out of 5. You couldn’t really be any closer to the Major Oak.<\/p>\n

Who will love it?<\/strong> Couples and families who want to wake up in the forest, with some pet-friendly lodges too.<\/p>\n

Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest, Nottinghamshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 12 minutes (5.5 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tub: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> Forty acres of woodland in Robin Hood country. On site facilities include a swimming pool, woodland trails, outdoor activities, an animal corner, a bug hotel and a bird feeding viewing wall. Rufford Abbey is a short stroll away.<\/p>\n

Who will love it?<\/strong> Families who’d like plenty of outdoor activities without getting in the car. It’s ideal with a dog, too.<\/p>\n

Good to know:<\/strong> Because of steep slopes and steps, it isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or anyone with limited mobility.<\/p>\n

Redbrick Woodland Lodges, Nottinghamshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 13 minutes (5.1 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Hot tub: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
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What to expect:<\/strong> A quiet woodland retreat from the Autograph Lodge Holidays collection, with its own small lake in the grounds of a 19th century house. Pick from Scandinavian style log cabins with big decks, or a converted barn and cottages with paved patios and original farm features. Every one has a hot tub.<\/p>\n

Who will love it?<\/strong> Birdwatchers, family groups of up to eight and anyone bringing a dog. It’s rated 4.7.<\/p>\n

The location is perfect for exploring the forest on foot, by bike or on horseback.<\/p>\n

Haywood Oaks Golf and Country Club, Nottinghamshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 21 minutes (10.2 miles) | Sleeps: 2 | Hot tub: Yes | Pet friendly? No<\/strong>
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What to expect:<\/strong> Hot tub pods for two from the Bouja Luxury Boutique Breaks collection, among farmland and woods on the edge of the forest. Here’s the clever bit. Every guest gets unlimited free golf on the course next to the pods, so bring your clubs!<\/p>\n

Who will love it?<\/strong> Couples, golfers and anglers looking for a romantic retreat. It’s rated 4.7, and Rufford, Clumber, Southwell and Newark are all easy drives.<\/p>\n

Wild Acre Village at Sundown Adventureland, Nottinghamshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 31 minutes (17.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Hot tub: Yes | Pet friendly? No<\/strong>
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What to expect:<\/strong> Themed cabins built around Sundown Adventureland, a theme park for children under ten. Single cabins sleep five, with a king size room for the grown ups and triple bunks for the kids, while double cabins sleep ten across two units joined by interconnecting doors.<\/p>\n

That makes it one of the easiest places around to share a big family break between two households.<\/p>\n

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Who will love it?<\/strong> Families with little ones and grandparents in tow, rated 4.8 by guests. A charge applies for the rides, and the Crash Landings indoor play area, bistro, bar and four storey soft play keep the family busy after dark.<\/p>\n

Goosedale Lodges, Nottinghamshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Driving Distance: About 34 minutes (17.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Hot tub: Yes | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
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What to expect:<\/strong> Hot tub lodges on a private estate of more than 130 acres with wide open views. Packages cover barbecues, health and beauty and VIP extras.<\/p>\n

Who will love it?<\/strong> Group celebrations, with space for the whole clan and dogs welcome. It’s rated 4.6.<\/p>\n

Sherwood Forest lodges with hot tubs, side by side<\/h2>\n

All six have hot tubs. Sort by drive time or size, or filter to the pet-friendly ones.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lodge park<\/th>\nDrive (mins)<\/th>\nSleeps<\/th>\nHot tubs<\/th>\nPets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges<\/a><\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest<\/a><\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Redbrick Woodland Lodges<\/a><\/td>\n13<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haywood Oaks Golf and Country Club<\/a><\/td>\n21<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wild Acre Village at Sundown Adventureland<\/a><\/td>\n31<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goosedale Lodges<\/a><\/td>\n34<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Want more choice? Every site nearby is on our Nottinghamshire lodges page<\/a>, and you can browse all our lodges with a private hot tub<\/a> across England, Scotland and Wales.<\/p>\n

Is Sherwood Forest accommodation dog friendly?<\/h2>\n

Mostly, yes. Four of the six welcome dogs: The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges<\/a>, Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest, Redbrick Woodland Lodges<\/a> and Goosedale. In the nature reserve, dogs need to stay in sight and under control, and from 1 March to 31 August the RSPB asks for leads because of ground nesting birds. Sherwood Pines welcomes dogs too.<\/p>\n

More pet-friendly places to stay are on our dog friendly lodges<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Visiting the Major Oak from your log cabin<\/h2>\n

Start at the RSPB’s Sherwood Forest visitor centre<\/a> on Swinecote Road, Edwinstowe, which opened in 2018 with a café, shop, toilets, a Changing Places facility, a play area and a den building zone. A wide, gravelled track leads through the trees for about 15 minutes to the great tree itself, thought to be 800 to 1,000 years old and, in the legend of Robin Hood, his favourite hideout. A fence keeps feet off its roots. Around it stand roughly a thousand ancient oaks, most more than 500 years old, and the RSPB looks after about 1,000 acres of wood pasture and heathland, including Budby South Forest, where nightjars, woodlarks and tree pipits nest in the heather.<\/p>\n

Walking in the forest is free.<\/p>\n

Tips for your visit<\/h4>\n