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The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Blidworth, ENG
  • Place, Oakmere Park Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wheelgate Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Newstead Abbey
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view!

A cosy, self contained loft apartment with amazing views across Nottinghamshire countryside. Situated in a private location in the historic grounds of what used to be the National Church School in Blidworth, we are close to Robin Hood's legendary Sherwood Forest and a great base for cyclists and walkers. Ideal for couples or business travellers. Excellent pubs, restaurants & shops within walking distance. Off-road parking for one vehicle, wifi, good transport links to M1 and Nottingham.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mansfield

Located in Mansfield, this apartment is in a rural area. The Workhouse, Southwell and Theatre Royal are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Centre Shopping Mall and The Cornerhouse. Wheelgate Park and Mansfield Superbowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling.
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Blidworth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Oakmere Park Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Wheelgate Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hexo Hedge Maze - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Papplewick Pumping Station - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Newstead Abbey - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Sutton Parkway Station - 10 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hutt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Inkpot Micropub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sherwood Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fresh and Tasty - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view! on 23 May 2026 start from AU$160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old School Loft - a rural retreat with a view! located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Papplewick Pumping Station, Wheelgate Park and Oakmere Park Golf Club. Burntstump Country Park and Making it! Discovery Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. It’s a lovely property, with great features. Would be happy to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

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

A lovely place to stay

The lodge was exactly as advertised.Perfect for a short getaway.Jane was lovely and friendly, check in was simple and there are plenty of local amenities.We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melodie A.

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

Fantastic

The Loft was perfect in every way. Great location, accomodation, beautiful views. Our host Jane was delightful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Loved it

Lovely, compact apartment with amazing views. Great location. Friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Classy

Good size, spotless, well appointed, free parking, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

A Little Home Away from Home

We arrived early and our host, Jane, had just finished cleaning our accommodation so she very kindly let us in early. It was the perfect location for us as we were visiting friends in Nottingham who were only about 45 minutes' drive away. the outlook is rural and lovely. there are several pubs nearby and a Tesco express. Everything we needed was supplied in th kitchen. Jane is a fantastic host, and nothing was a bother for her. We would definitely stay there again and definitely recommend The Old Schoolhouse Loft to any couple visiting the area
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay A.

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

Great place

The Loft is a great place, all the little extras made the stay even more comfortable. The location is great for exploring the local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jane

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We purchased The Old School House in 2016 and it has been a huge renovation project for the whole family! James and I live here with our 3 boys and I work from home, so I'm usually around if you need me! I'm happy to help with any advice about nearby places to visit.

Why they chose this property

Newly decorated and furnished with everything you could need for a comfortable stay! King sized bed and Egyptian cotton bed linen, TV/DVD player, games, a well-equipped kitchen, lovely patio area and those amazing views across fields make this a lovely home-from-home!

The Church School was built in 1848 and is now our family home. The newly-built Old School Loft stands on the front of the property, where the older children used to access classrooms before that part of the school was demolished in the late 1960s/early 1970s. We love the history of our house and we're happy to talk about it if you want to know more!

What makes this property unique

Cycle Route 6 runs through Blidworth and is perfect for reaching Sherwood Pines Forest Park with minimal road cycling. There are lots of forest and field walks nearby and we are within walking distance of a some excellent pub restaurants.

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