Taking someone dear to you on a self-catering holiday is a lovely way to do something different. You might want to rent accommodation with some special features to make your holiday really memorable, such as an outdoor hot tub and sauna for if you’re looking to unwind and feel pampered, or a large garden complete with outdoor furniture, a swing and sandpit, plus a barbecue for if you’re visiting with a large group of people that includes children too. You can sit outside on a sun lounger and watch as the little ones have fun before enjoying some tasty food! There are many attractive places in Nottinghamshire with plenty to see and do nearby. Whatever you’re looking to experience, you can find it in the county of Nottinghamshire.
One place to reside in for a self-catering break in this part of England is the small ex-mining village of Clipstone. Set in the heart of Nottinghamshire, this friendly settlement is split into two areas – New Clipstone and King Clipstone. Both are nice to visit or reside in, with the new part of the village being home to a few shops and pubs to try, plus a mixture of old and new buildings, and King Clipstone being set in beautiful rural surroundings with old stone buildings and one pub. Either of these make a great base for a self-catering holiday, as they are on the edge of the Vicar Water Country Park, a gorgeous nature reserve filled with hills, ponds and rivers. You’ll also easily be able to visit the market town of Mansfield which is a ten-minute drive away, plus the enchanting Sherwood Forest, home to the legend of Robin Hood, which is a fifteen-minute drive the other way.
Clipstone is an interesting village with plenty of self-catering properties available to rent. It might suit people whose ancestors came from the area because it’s always fascinating to discover one’s roots down memory lane. A short break in a former miner's house could also be a revelation - the properties were fairly compact, had open fires and coal cellars, although many of the original features may have been eradicated in turning them into holiday homes. your holiday could turn into a history lesson and a chance to reminisce. The original coal miners used to have a tin bath that was placed in front of the open fire, water was heated to fill it by hand and the children would be bathed on the hearth rug. It is a far cry from modern bathroms with Jacuzzi baths and power showers. You can explore the area, discover more about the 'pit' or mine, visit a museum, go on country walks and see other parts of Nottinghamshire. As you settle in, you’ll soon feel as though your accommodation is a second home.