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A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

Family-friendly holiday home in Nottingham

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
The sitting room faces south

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Belvoir Castle
  • Place, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
  • Place, University of Nottingham
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

1 The Green is a delightful 4 bed-roomed holiday cottage in the village of Muston in the Vale of Belvoir (pronounced “Beever”).

This house is a favourite with dog walkers, families and for family reunions and weddings. It is cosy in the winter and peaceful in the summer. Many guests are returners.

The house is actually two farm cottages joined together to make a family house of four bedrooms with gas central heating. The house is newly restored in a sympathetic style using natural ecological paint, and is furnished with antique pieces to suit the house. There is an ample supply of glassware, china and linen. There is a large kitchen with electric stove, microwave oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble drier; a large sitting- room with television and open fire and an elegant separate dining- room/study.

There are two double bedrooms with double beds and two single bedrooms. There is a bathroom, shower room and a downstairs cloakroom. Outside there is a large front lawn, and at the rear a patio garden. A small conservatory serves as a store for bicycles, walking gear and garden furniture.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only one dog is permitted for more than 4 guests.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CHECK-IN TIME is AFTER 3 P.M. AND CHECKOUT is 10 A.M. except by special arrangement. This is a NON SMOKING property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1010120

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nottingham

Located in Nottingham, this holiday home is in a rural area. Guildhall Arts Centre and Flintham Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Belvoir Castle and Belton House. Travelling with kids? Consider Cogley Lane Park and Langar Go Karting and Quad Biking Centre Nottingham. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Muston

What's nearby

  • Belvoir Castle - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Eden Hall Day Spa - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Motorpoint Arena Nottingham - 28 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Theatre Royal - 30 min drive - 33.7 km
  • University of Nottingham - 31 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Bottesford Station - 4 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Durham Ox - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter Grantham - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Gap Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers. located?

This family-friendly Nottingham holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Muston Meadows National Nature Reserve and Bottesford Library. The Engine Yard and Millennium Green are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful character cottage - perfect for the family - good communication from host
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property in November 2025. The house was warm and welcoming for our family reunion. The kitchen was about the best equipped of any holiday property I have used and makes such a difference. The lounge was comfortable, as were the bedrooms. As we brought our dog we were pleased that the gardens were secure. All in all, it was the perfect place for us and we would consider using it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for 6 of us. Clean, tidy and spacious and really pleased with overall accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family friendly place

We have just stayed for a week, perfect location for country walks, dog friendly, lovely warm and well equipped house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

It was a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

N

On the edge of a small village. Nice restaurant called the Gap on the edge of the village off A52.Close to Grantham. All mod cons available. Room for 6 and the village has a nice playground. Bottesford is very close for grocery shopping. Would stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grace W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely village cottage

We had a lovely stay at 1 The Green. The cottage has plenty of space for 6 guests, a beautiful garden and is in a lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Viking Way Walk

Great location and super house, just right for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heiko M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Everything is good

Everything is at it´s best
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our holiday with the Grandchildren

Ideal base for visiting NT, museums, Castle and parks. Belvoir Castle, Belton House and Newark Civil War Museum were excellent for all ages. Also good walking area. The house met all our requirements. Plenty of space.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr Bert Szraga

A well equipped property perfectly clean and comfortable, it was the ideal base for us attending a family wedding. A lovely village location with areas to explore. Would definitely stay again when in the area. Easy communication with the host who gave us good tips for taxis etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

A Wonderfull Place To Stay

This was the very 1st place that I found on VERBO/Homeaway that I felt would give me everything I would want for a stay in the UK. It was quiet, clean, very comfortable and had all the amenities one could want. I do understand why this spot got s gold award for the past 3 years. I will tell all that I know about the experience that I have had staying at the "1 The Green" in Mutton and it will all be great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A bliss for soul

The cottage is situated in a beautiful peaceful village. There is lot of places of interest within 30mins drive or countless walks available. House is very well equipped, clean and the interior is very well designed. Utterly worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Enjoyed our stay

Just wanted to say a big thank you for letting us hire your property. The house is beautiful, beds comfortable and in a very relaxing area. Certainly a home from home feel. The weather was kind to us too! I will definitely recommend it to my friends. Hopefully we will come again but for much longer. The Jeffers Family (Preston)

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

A perfect place for all ages

This is a lovely property. It was very well appointed, comfortable and set in a beautiful and peaceful village. Perfect for a family of 6 (four adults and two children aged 5 and 8). The children enjoyed the front yard as well as the great playground (2 minutes away from the house). The area is rich in history (Belvoir, Grantham ...) and there are so many beautiful walks along the canals. From a practical point of view, it was very easy to get groceries in the nearby villages. I would highly recommend it to any family, providing the children are not unruly as the house has many antiques. Our grandchildren are used to that type of environment, so we had no problem. Even doing dishes by hand was not so bad! It was a time to catch up with our son. I am very glad I found this property as it allowed us to discover a beautiful part of the Midlands.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great location for a family birthday. We particularly loved that there was a pub 15 minutes walk away which served all you can eat breakfast which was a great birthday treat without needing to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cosy property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lots to see in the area. We would recommend the property and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host is very good. Clear instructions for the property. The house is very comfortable to holiday in. We have stayed a few times and always enjoyed our time there. It does accommodate various age groups and we had a one year old with us. Although we had to shield the glass cupboard. A lovely property with a childrens play park within walking distance. If you have a dog, there are so lovely places to go all walkable from the property. A lovely farm shop selling fresh eggs. Its a great place for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Familie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Je moest zelf inchecken, ruim van tevoren kreeg je instructies vsn de eigenaresse.De keuken is van alle gemakken voorzien.Ruime woning, rustig gelegen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our long weekend stay at 1, The Green. The cottage is full of character and exceptionally well equipped – it even had hair tongs! It felt homely and comfortable, and was the perfect place to return to after some picturesque walks along the old Grantham Canal and a visit to Belvoir Castle. Lynn was a fantastic host – communication was excellent throughout. When we encountered a minor issue with the boiler on arrival, she swiftly arranged an emergency callout on the Friday evening, which we really appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

We love this house. Perfect location for rowing at Nottingham to avoid the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect little cottage

A wonderful little cottage in a gorgeous setting.Snug for 6 adults but manageable, and everything as it should be.Will hopefully be returning next year for the same event!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Fantastic cosy clean xx
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely area to stay in.

Perfect for dog walking! We stayed for 2 months whilst waiting for our house purchase to finalise. It’s a quirky house and has lots of character. We enjoyed our stay thank you.
Stayed 59 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Lovely cottage which had everything we needed for our week stay. Quiet village with fabulous canal walks. Parc just around the corner which the kids loved and plenty of things to do in the surrounding areas. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Lawton

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I am a part-time tutor of English for international students at a university. I have many friends abroad, and my son's family live in Sweden. I live in Surrey in a small 18th century cottage. My interests are nature and the environment, history, house renovation, music, walking and gardening.

Why they chose this property

My parents bought this house in 1970 when my father's work (international educational bookseller) required him to move to the Midlands. My son spent all his school holidays there when he was growing up. After my mother died in 2008 I decided to renovate the property and retain some of the furniture, books and other items that had been used when my parents lived there.

What makes this property unique

This house has a calm and happy atmosphere and gets the sun in the kitchen in the morning and in the sitting room in the afternoon. When the weather is not so kind it is cosy and comfortable and there is a log fire too. There is also a proper dining room- the house is traditional and elegant but also spacious and unfussily furnished. The countryside is good for walks and bike rides and there are plenty of places to visit. Nottingham is about 40 minutes drive away.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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