Attractions

Woodview holiday cottages are perfectly situated near to many local attractions in Nottingham. Nestled snugly in the Vale of Belvoir, this rural retreat offers the best of both worlds; miles of beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside for you to explore with traditional market towns and bustling cities only a short distance away. There are plenty of attractions in the area providing something of interest for all ages including rambling, cycling, watersports, horse riding and fishing.

sawns in Grantham CanalWalking


Surrounding the holiday cottages are many picturesque walks which offer the walker a choice of memorable routes. Cycling is one of the best ways to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. There are a good choice of paths to choose from including the Grantham Canal, which is home to many species of wildlife.

 

Photo of Belvoir CastleBelvoir Castle


Belvoir Castle the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland enjoys a commanding position with breathtaking views across the Vale of Belvoir. You can look round the castle itself, or walk through the secluded woodland grounds. Belvoir also hosts a number of events throughout the year such as jousting and other medieval occasions.

View of Rutland WaterRutland Water


Nature lovers should certainly visit this magnificent 3,100-acre reservoir and adjoining parkland. Take a picnic and make a whole day of it, there's plenty to see and do including windsurfing and rock climbing. If you prefer to keep your feet on terra firma then view the water and wildlife from the surrounding cycle routes and footpaths.

Inside Sherwood ForestSherwood Forest


You can't visit Nottinghamshire without taking a trip to Sherwood Forest Country Park, home of the infamous Robin Hood. The forest has many superb walks that wind through the majestic oaks and there are information points along the way that tell you about the forest's inhabitants.

Sport


Nottingham Forest, Notts County Football Club and Trent Bridge Cricket Club are situated to the south of the city. Nottingham is also home to Holme Pierrepoint - the National Watersports Centre and the National Ice Centre. Colwick Race Track is also nearby.

Nottingham City CentreNottingham's City Centre


In 20 mins you can be in Nottingham city centre which boasts an impressive range of entertainment facilities. There are many restaurants, bars, street café's and pubs, tourist attractions and plenty of museums, galleries and exhibitions. Two indoor shopping centres top and tail the town centre and the pedestrian shopping streets in between offer everything from high street chains, independent boutiques and designer fashion.

For live entertainment there are three excellent theatres, comedy clubs, and the Nottingham Concert Hall. The National Ice Arena hosts big name concerts and is home to the Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Team.

Leicester is also only a 30 minute drive away and is home to the National Space Centre, the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space science and astronomy.


Woodview Cottages
Newfields Farm, Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG12 3GF, UK
Tel +44(0)1949 81580 Fax +44(0)1949 81279
Email: enquiries@woodviewcottages.co.uk

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