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Travel Escape from it all with a luxury stay in the heart of the forest
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BY SELINA MAYCOCK
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TAKE A DIP: The hot tub

idden in the heart of the forest lies a log cabin park that has enough tranquillity to spend 48-hours for a quick fix of fun. We spent two nights at Sherwood Hideaway and stayed in one of the three-bedroom VIP lodges, complete with balcony hot tub. The lodge itself was very modern and had luxurious furnishings, from French style blinds to fitted wardrobes and plush bedding. The luxurious retreats, nestled in Sherwood Forest on the Thoresby Estate, are perfect for that chilled-out get together with a loved one, family or friends, stripping back to the very core of life. With just 12 wooden lodges on site, there is ample space and ambience to enjoy the countryside while being spoilt with the lavish lifestyle of boutique living. Theres a choice of traditional or contemporary dcor in the highly specified lodges, which have either two or three double/ twin bedrooms. The Sherwood Hideaway designers have selected beautiful Porcelanosa tiles, Mulberry and Designers Guild fabrics to complement beautiful and individual mirrors, headboards, crockery and decorations, making each lodge a modern and stylish retreat.

MODERN: The spacious living room

HIDEAWAY: The lodge is very modern and has luxurious furnishings child on a bear hunt. Or if youd rather watch the world go by, why not pour a glass of bubbly and pop into the hot tub overlooking the forest, or wait until the stars light up the night sky for a real eye opening experience by moonlight. But dont let the wintry weather put you off from sampling the hot tub, the clue is in the name so you need not be cold outside. We got caught in a rainstorm but sheltered under the alcove the raindrops didnt ruin our experience. Over in a flash and it was back to the bubbly and power jets. The people staying in the neighbouring lodge must have thought we were mad but the best part of a rural retreat is knowing that the skys the limit. Dont forget to pack that favourite DVD for an evening of fine homecooked dining in the state-of-the-art kitchen followed by snacks on the sofa, settling down by the cosy wood burning stove. Or for those who prefer to be waited on, visit the Thoresby Hall Hotel to eat in one of its dining rooms. Later, unwind with a relaxing bath using the complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. Theres no better feeling than going to bed and having a great nights sleep, and waking in your own time to have as much or as little for breakfast depending on your appetite. Taking food supplies with you can be a bit of a chore, especially if you have to keep things refrigerated for the journey but you can easily stock up at the nearby Tesco supermarket which is less than a five-minute drive away, perfect solution for those oh no weve run out moments. For a professional spa experience the WorldSpa at Thoresby Hall Hotel is situated within Thoresby Park. It offers an indulgent range of beauty and wellbeing treatments for men and women and a contemporary sanarium. Guests can enjoy a relaxing swim or unwind in the Ice Room, Aromatherapy Cave or Hydration Room. Theres a discount for The Sherwood Hideaway guests when they use the spa. Thoresby Park also boasts its own art gallery and Victorian Courtyard with craft and boutique shops, military museum and caf the perfect place for a relaxed browse or to snap up some holiday gifts.

Dont forget to pack that favourite DVD for an evening of fine home-cooked dining in the state-of-the-art kitchen followed by snacks on the sofa, settling down by the cosy wood burning stove

The lodges reminded me of a beach house similar to those featured on Australian soap opera Home & Away, but the home from home facilities are fantastic what ever the British weather. Theres plenty of fun and games to be had nearby in Nottinghamshire, with a selection of activities such as mountain biking, picnicking, archery, or maybe just the thrills of exploring whats around you like a

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or visitors who can bear to leave the luxurious cocoon of their lodge, the beautiful countryside around The Sherwood Hideaway is waiting to be explored. With a range of bike routes to suit all abilities and miles of footpaths on the 1000+ acre Thoresby Estate and beyond, you can enjoy the tranquil surroundings at Value holidays by coach their own pace. For a change of Pick up points: Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Barton, Brigg, scene, a little Gainsborough, Lincoln, Messingham, Scotter & Scunthorpe further afield theres the TOUR LIST 2011 Sherwood Forest DECEMBER visitor centre Mon 12 Belgium Christmas Markets & where you can Festivities 5 299 play dress up or Fri 23 Christmas in Staffordshire 5 425 visit the famous Fri 30 New Year in London 4 279 oak tree, for the TOUR LIST 2012 sporty types FEBRUARY theres Rufford Fri 10 London Weekender - Valentine 2 169 Golf Club, or to Sat 25 Early Mystery 2 89 suit the MARCH adventurous Mon 5 Torquay - at the Imperial Hotel 5 275 visit Ollerton Sat 17 Mothers Weekend 2 99 Watermill and APRIL Clumber Park. Fri 6 Easter in Bristol & Bath 4 249 We visited Fri 6 Easter in London 4 269 Derby and also Sat 14 Air Nostalgia 2 109 Newark to shop Mon 23 Scotland - Perthshire 5 239 with a change of Mon 30 Ostend in the Spring 5 299 scenery, but MAY wherever you go Sat 5 Downton Abbey - Highclere Castle 3 139 and whatever JUNE you choose to do, Fri 1 London - Jubilee Celebrations 3 189 Sherwood Bookings HORNSBY TRAVEL Also book at Hideaway will & Enquiries:-Tel:- 01724 282255 many local take good care of Visa/Access accepted travel agents you.

But dont let the wintry weather put you off from sampling the hot tub, the clue is in the name so you need not be cold outside. We got caught in a rainstorm but sheltered under the alcove the raindrops didnt ruin our experience.

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