Guests say
Cowslip Cottage in Retford is consistently praised for its exceptional cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and comfort. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts, and the hot tub is a highlight. The rural yet accessible location near the A1 is ideal for peaceful retreats with convenient links to local attractions.
Reviewers unanimously commend the cottage for its superb cleanliness, describing it as spotless and the cleanest they've encountered.
The location is appreciated for its tranquility and proximity to the A1, offering both privacy and easy access to local sights, although no specific negative comments provide a perfect score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy furnishings and warm underfloor heating, though there are no specific comments on any discomfort to warrant a full score.
Facilities are highly praised for being well-equipped and maintained, with special mentions of the kitchen and hot tub, indicating top marks in this category.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is noted through welcome gifts and considerate provisions. While gifts are warmly received, it is politely noted that such personal touches, though likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With a cosy wood burner and a hot tub, this semi-detached cottage is truly a haven for a relaxing getaway..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Hot tub for 6 (private).. Both properties: Ground source underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Ranby Cottage Farm offers superb accommodation on a working family farm in beautiful North Nottinghamshire. Two renovated cottages, Olivia (ref UK13137) and Cowslip (ref UK13138) are perfect for rest and relaxation. Each has a wood burner and can cater for guests wanting a more active getaway. These semi-detached cottages sleep up to four guests each, and have an interconnecting door which can allow the properties to be booked together. Cowslip has the luxury of a private hot tub in the barn enclosure.
The cottages are conveniently situated with easy access to the A1, and well placed between the two historic market towns of Retford and Bawtry. Visitors will be able to discover many local places for shopping, exploring and eating out, including cosy pubs and fine dining.
Ranby is ideally located for Sherwood Forest where visitors can discover more about Robin Hood and visit the famous Major Oak; also a number of significant country estates such as Clumber Park, Thoresby Park, Rufford Country Park and the beautiful home and gardens of Lord Byron at Newstead Abbey.
Nearby Creswell Crags has Britain’s only Ice Age cave painting, and a short drive will take you to Laxton’s Medieval Farming System and the thought provoking National Holocaust Centre.
Nottinghamshire is steeped in history including the Pilgrim Fathers and the Civil War. The Pilgrim Centre in Retford is well worth a visit; as is the fascinating Newark Civil War centre and Southwell with its beautiful minster and workhouse, for a visit with a difference.
Families will find many places to visit and explore including Sundown Adventureland, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Wheelgate Park and White Post Farm. The cottages are perfect for nature lovers to relax in the countryside and explore the nearby Chesterfield Canal, Idle Valley Nature Reserve and Daneshill Lakes.
Active guests can enjoy excellent local road cycling or ‘off road’ cycle tracks as well as Go Ape adventure at Sherwood Pines. The cottages have storage for bikes. A variety of golf courses and fishing lakes are also nearby, and with excellent road links, visitors can venture slightly further afield for a day out in Yorkshire, Derbyshire or Lincolnshire.
Ranby Cottage Farm Cottages offer guests a warm and comfortable, convenient place for a short break or longer holiday base. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Nearby points of interest
- Sundown Adventureland
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
- Tate Liverpool
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a great time here. Lovely and warm, cosy with comfy beds and a fabulous hot tub which was amazing to get into at the end of the day- even better as it is undercover…bliss.
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Confirmed Guest
This is a delightful little cottage ,cosy and beautifully furnished , the underfloor heating an absolute bonus in January !Lovely .
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Tracy Faulkner
This has to be the cleanest & best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in. The thought put into the facilities is amazing. We wanted to chill with friends & Cowslip gave us everything to do that. Even though we only live 40 minutes away it was going to be a break about our friends. We loved this place and I am sure we will be back.