The Gatehouse

ID: S425236

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

About this property

Mansfield 4.6 miles. Idyllically positioned on the grounds of the Grade II listed Teversal Manor, in the small village of Teversal less than five miles from Mansfield, rests this marvellous stone-built holiday home, The Gatehouse. Boasting an interior full of character whilst enjoying a rural setting in the countryside of Nottinghamshire, The Gatehouse makes the perfect base for a group celebration to the East Midlands. Park up in one of three off-road parking spaces before unloading your bags and making your way through the well-kept courtyard positioned at the front of this lovely holiday home to begin your staycation. Step inside and be welcomed by a snug sitting room, complete with a sumptuous seating area gathered in front of a television, providing the perfect setting to kick off your shoes and unwind following a tiring journey or a day full of adventure. Continuing through, discover the open-plan kitchen/diner, traditionally decorated with wooden fittings and original exposed stonework, where you can look forward to sharing a bottle of wine with the designated chef at the elegant island, or gathering with your loved ones at the dining table to tuck-in to a hearty meal. In the summer months, take your dining experience outdoors with a sociable seat on your private patio, enveloped by the lush greenery of the mature grounds; a truly lovely spot to soak in the last of the evening sun as the little ones burn off some steam with a ball game on the lawn or whilst you enjoy a soak in the hot tub. As the evening draws to a close, retreat indoors and discover the first of four bedrooms tucked away on the ground floor, flooded with light welcomed in through the patio doors and benefiting from access to its own en-suite bathroom. Climbing the stairs to the first floor you'll discover a bright and airy super-king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom which can be made into a superking upon request and each showcasing the properties original character with exposed wooden beams and high vaulted ceilings. Completing the first floor is an additional double bedroom nestled alongside a family shower room. Heading on up to the top floor you will find a Games Room with TV, table football, air hockey and an arcade machine to keep the whole family entertained. Take a break from doing the cooking and head to the nearby pub, The Carnarvon Arms, famed as the setting from which English poet, DH Lawrence was claimed to have penned 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover', where you can indulge in a delicious bite to eat served alongside a crisp pint of real ale. For a wider selection of choice, journey to the nearby village of Stanton Hill, where you can enjoy a spot of pub grub at The Miners Arms, pick-up a takeaway with a choice of foreign cuisines, or stock up on ingredients with a visit to the supermarket. Whilst you're in the area, be sure to tour the 16th-century grounds of Hardwick Hall, an Elizabethan country house preserved by the National Trust, recognisable as the backdrop for Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, at the end of your day out head to the nearby Hardwick Inn serving home cooked hearty meals. Why not bring along your bike and venture the 6.6-mile Teversal Trail which leads onto the wooded Five Pits Trail; certain to entice outdoor enthusiasts. Be sure to visit Sherwood Forest for a walk amongst the historical grounds, once home to legend of Robin Hood and there is Sherwood Pines, offering bike rentals and a café for a cup of tea. Take a scenic drive over to the Peak District National Park, where you will find the charming village of Matlock Bath, home to the heights of Abraham where you can embark on an alpine-style cable car adventure up to a museum and fascinating cavern tours, the lush Derwent Gardens where you can tuck-in to a homemade picnic and the Peak District Mining Museum. Nearby, in Matlock, you will find the Peak Rail where you can hop aboard a vintage steam train, sit back and relax as you journey through the exceptional scenery of the Peak District National Park. Explore the delights of Nottinghamshire with a stay at The Gatehouse.

Located in the county of Nottinghamshire, the busy market town of Mansfield is well-known for its picturesque countryside and excellent shopping options. You can also visit the picturesque Sherwood Forest, as well as the nearby Thieves Wood and Fountaindale, to get a sense of what it would have been like to live in the days of Robin Hood. Near Sherwood Forest, the well-known Robin Hood's Wheelgate Park offers a fun-filled family day out with rides like bumper boats and plenty of activities to keep the little ones occupied.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king on request, Please request this atleast 1 week prior to your stay) and 1 x double.

1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

First-floor games room with Sofa.

Bio-mass central heating.

Oven, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, TV, WiFi , table football, air hockey, outdoor table tennis, badminton.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair available.

Off-road parking for 5 cars.

Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub, as well as enclosed front courtyard.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: There are a handful of steps leading from the open-plan living area to the en-suite bathroom on the ground-floor and a further handful of steps leading down into the bedroom that may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

No stag/ hen or similar parties.

Note: Property can provide a high chair Note: There is a stand for a disposable BBQ

Nearby points of interest

  • Lumsdale Valley
  • Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
  • Nottingham Contemporary

Reviews (49)

  • Gemma

    Very friendly and personable. Nothing is too much trouble for them. We felt well looked after and catered for. They went above and beyond for us. The Gate House is a fabulous place to stay to recharge your batteries. Beautiful surroundings. Very interesting history. Inside it has everything you would ever need plus more! Beds & sofas comfortable. Linens, fixtures, fittings, all high quality. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Well stocked kitchen and lovely welcome basket of biscuits & Prosecco! Lots of spare items available such as batteries, plug charger and more. All the type of things you might forget to take away but would have in your own home. The clothes airers were great for towels after the hot tub. All of the cushions and throws in bedrooms and living areas were freshly washed for our stay. The underfloor heating was fab on bare feet! Hot tub brilliant and Jennie popped by to check the chemicals and top up during the week and did let us know first. As a family we had lots of fun in the games room. Karaoke, Air Hockey, Arcade Golf, Table Football plus other bits in the 'Hayloft'. Also board games and cards etc downstairs in living room with a massive coffee table to play them on! Property was secure all round. Outside in the glorious back garden alongside a prestigious hot tub was badminton, a BBQ stand, a lovely chairs and table, a pung pong table and plenty of accompanying bats, balls etc. On the doorstep a tranquil stroll through old church grounds and shops etc all a short car journey away. Being located in the middle of the UK map, it is an ideal location to visit lots of places such as Matlock Bath, Chesterfield, Nottingham and more. There was a really helpful guide folder in the Gatehouse we looked through for places to visit, which also had lots of helpful information eg Chemists, GPS, hospitals, vets, butchers, bakery, etc. By far the best family holiday we have had. Would definitely recommend!

  • Gary

    Everything was taken care of for us with even a New Gift for us and our 4 legged baby. Jennie was a pleasure to deal with with excellent instruction on how to find the property and everything clearly labelled inside

  • Moira

    The house was perfect. The bedrooms were beautifully laid out and the beds very comfortable. The downstairs open plan enabled everyone to be together and the kitchen was one of the best equipped I have seen in a holiday home. We were easily able to cook and serve an early Christmas dinner. The hot tub was an added bonus and the small games room in the attic would be ideal for families with children. The owner was easily contactable and very helpful. We much appreciated being able to bring our dogs. I would struggle to find any fault with this property: good position, clean, cosy with very efficient underfloor heating, comfortable, well appointed, beautifully decorated (we especially appreciated the Christmas trees and decorations) good secure garden for the dogs to play safely, even a wine fridge to keep our drinks cool. Our only tiny issue was in knowing how to operate the TV after the youngest members of our group went home but that’s a generation thing and not a problem with the TV. (Strangely our Jack Russell was terrified of the sound made by one of the remote controls so we gave up on that). I would definitely recommend the Gatehouse and hope to return some time next year. Thank you for a lovely weekend

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