Nottinghamshire holiday cottages enable visitors to escape town and city life to enjoy the rolling wooded vales, market towns and the fabled Sherwood Forest. In addition to the famed outlaw Robin Hood, other famous natives include literary greats Lord Byron and DH Lawrence. We provide Nottinghamshire cottages to rent further down this page.
Nottinghamshire has a long and varied history. Creswell Crags, a network of limestone caves and crags is one of the most northerly places on earth to have been visited by prehistoric man. Its cave drawings have led to it being dubbed 'the Sistine Chapel of the Ice Age.' Sherwood Forest, although diminished in size still offers regions of beauty such as Edwinstowe and is strongly associated to Robin Hood and his merry men - book those weekend breaks in Nottinghamshire
The origins of it's capital Nottingham are shrouded in mystery. The City itself possesses its own networks of caves and tunnels dating back to medieval times. Nottingham University has attained European recognition as one of its most respected Academic institutions.
Southern Nottinghamshire's countryside resembles The Wolds: low-lying valleys of farmland and large fields and pastures. Southwell set in the counties more attractive area, has a magnificent Norman cathedral, Southwell Minster that dates back to the 12 Century. Newstead Abbey, built by Henry II in 1170 is another splendid attraction. You can book Nottinghamshire cottages/self catering holidays in Nottinghamshire.
