Swan Lodge United Kingdom

Deep in Robin Hood’s county, Swan Lodge is a fabulously romantic hideaway with a whole lot of treats in store. The lodge sits in a gorgeous rural plot in Walkeringham, Nottinghamshire with two other romantic havens, each with total privacy. There are so many options to make your country getaway memorable such as breakfast hampers, barbecue and steak hampers, a barbecue cabin, a sauna cabin, a Jacuzzi, celebration packages, massages, afternoon teas, fishing, boat trips on the Chesterfield Canal, woodland walks through Sherwood Forest, cycle paths, shopping trips into Bawtry, visits to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, challenges at Go Ape, Sherwood, race days at Doncaster, culture at Gainsborough Old Hall or you can even take to the air and fly a plane at the Yorkshire Aero Club.
Swan Lodge is very unique and offers a brilliant escape. It is set in two acres of woodland, right next to the Chesterfield Canal. The lodge comes with its own garden area and decked terrace where you will find a trendy double day bed, a picnic bench, a fire bowl barbecue, a covered private electric hot tub and a bistro table so you can enjoy a glass of fizz while enjoying the tranquility, the nature and the wildlife. Your hot tub will be hot and toasty, waiting for you with fluffy bathrobes included as standard. Your fire bowl barbecue comes with a starter pack of logs. You can book exclusive use sessions in the luxury wood-burning sauna pod throughout your stay enjoying its large viewing window which overlooks the duck pond. This is included in your stay. Next to the sauna pod is a gazebo with seating, a cold shower and a changing room, also for exclusive use with the sauna session. If you feel like more pampering, you can book a full spa experience in the yurt before or after your sauna session. The treatments do incur an extra charge and include de-stress massages, ultimate stress relief massages, reflexology, heavenly full body massages or couples massages. The barbecue cabin and picnic table can also be booked for two hour sessions for exclusive use. You just take your crockery, cutlery and pans along from your lodge using your garden trolley. You can buy a barbecue hamper on-site or take your own food.
You will enjoy the sleep of kings on your super kingsize gilt scrollwork bed with its extra deep mattress and luxury linens. You can relax on your cream leather Chesterfield sofa while enjoy the heat and charm of your wood burning stove and watching your Smart television. Your kitchen area offers a microwave, dishwasher, cooker and a fridge with an ice box. Your walk-in rainfall shower comes with fluffy towels and quality eco toiletries. All guests staying at Swan Lodge receive a complimentary breakfast hamper when they arrive with local sausages, bacon, fresh eggs from the free range chickens when they are available, tomatoes, mushrooms, cereal, jam, butter, bread, sparkling Belvoir elderflower presse and an assortment of hot drinks. You will have hair dryers, ironing facilities, spa towels, a simple cleaning pack, Wi-Fi, a key safe and tea and coffee so you really do not have to pack too much!
If you need more wood and charcoal there is a small charge. If you want to purchase a barbecue hamper this is likely to include burgers, Moroccan flavoured chicken skewers, pork chops, lamb chops, rolls, mushrooms, peppers, courgette, cheese and sauces. Like with the breakfast hampers, if you are vegan or vegetarian please just ask at the time of booking. The steak hamper comes with rump steaks, peppercorn sauce, mushrooms, courgettes, asparagus and peppers. Afternoon tea can be delivered to your lodge in wicker hampers. In addition, you can surprise your loved one with balloons, flowers or handmade chocolates on arrival. Please just enquire for pricing information at the time of booking.
Swan Lodge is a fabulous, cute getaway for couples. It is ultra romantic and your loved one will feel very special.Swan Lodge is a gorgeous little country getaway, nestled in two acres of woodland next door to the fabulous Chesterfield Canal in Nottinghamshire. It is rural, blissful and perfect for a few days or a week away. The views and sunsets are magnificent to the west and nearby you will find rivers, woodlands and farmland with rare fauna and flora. There are lots of fabulous places to eat close by in Misterton, Gringley on the Hill, Drakeholes, Everton and Bawtry, that is if you don’t want to barbecue in the pod or in your private garden.
Robin Hood’s county offers many attractions and beautiful scenery. You can walk along the canal all the way into Chesterfield if you are seriously energetic or you can enjoy a boat trip on the water. The boat trips are run by the Canal and River Trust and can be picked up at Drakesholes, Retford and Ranby. Sherwood Forest and the infamous Major Oak enjoy much local folklore. It was supposedly where Robin Hood and his merry men slept. The tree is between eight hundred and a thousand years old. The art and visitor centre in the forest boasts delightful art studios and a cafe and it regularly hosts special events.
When staying at Swan Lodge, you are on the borders of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire so the world is your oyster as far as entertainment goes. The market towns of Bawtry in South Yorkshire, Retford in North Nottinghamshire and Gainsborough in Lincolnshire are all within fifteen minutes drive of Swan Lodge. Bawtry boasts an excellent selection of boutique shops, trendy bars and wonderful restaurants. Bawtry enjoys an interesting history being first recorded as Baltry in 1199 and as Bautre in 1677.
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is roughly twenty minutes from the lodge with around 475 animals including over 60 different species. Most of the animals are endangered or threatened in the wild and include polar bears, lions, tigers, black rhinos and many more.  There are animal and rangers talks, live shows, animal feeding, animal experiences where you can get up close and safari nights with live music.
Doncaster Racecourse is half an hour away, one of the oldest racecourses for horse racing in Britain. It usually hosts 38 race fixtures a year and is home of the prestigious Cazoo St Leger Festival in September which draws thousands of racegoers. The racecourse is also used for other events including Christmas Live party nights.
For some local history you can visit the ancient Gainsborough Old Hall, a fantastic, well-preserved timber framed manor house. Another popular trip is to Europe’s largest antiques centre at Hemswell. Lincoln Catherdral and Lincoln Castle are popular too. If you fancy a day by the sea, you can head to Cleethorpes Beach which is roughly an hour away.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!