Auld Cottage

The little house is small but very pleasant and well-furnished.

Ideal for 2 people.

Not suitable for a pair of pensioners.

The stairs very narrow and steep. Draughty in all areas. Not enough pots and pans. Sofa uncomfortable to sit on.

Auld cottage is a delightful place to stay - especially for international travelers who have come from afar.

Clean and comfortable with all the necessary amenities and a great off-road parking spot The original listing did reference a shop in the village but sadly it had closed. The Plough is a welcoming pub with good ale friendly staff and excellent fare.

Nice little cottage in a lovely part of the world.

Stayed here for a little family summer break.

We took our daughters to Sherwood pines and Wheelgate park nearby. It was beautiful and very cosy. Can imagine it would also be lovely in winter. The hosts were super friendly and attentive. The home was clean and had everything one could need. Would definitely recommend. Thank-you so much! :)

Lovely property, hosts very helpful.

A great base for visiting the local area. Our children really enjoyed the local play park (end of school lane) and small garden centre with honest cafe was a great place to scoot to, get ice-cream (very friendly staff) and lovely gardens to walk round, worth a visit.

This place is a little gem in Norwell.

If you're reading this review and debating on staying here, do it, you won't be disappointed. My partner and I stayed at Auld Cottage while in the area on a business trip instead of stopping in a hotel like we normally do and we're glad we did. The owners have done an incredible job renovating the property to a high standard, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The only issue we had was with the heating/hot water, which was more to do with our lack of knowledge with heat source pumps, but the owners came out straight away to help us. The local pub is another little gem just a short walk from the property and we highly recommend paying them a visit for an evening meal, but make sure to book ahead of time as the pub is always busy and rightfully so. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful little cottage. Next time we're in the area, we will definitely be booking to stay here again.

We really enjoyed our stay in Auld Cottage.

Would recommend to anyonw if you want to stay in the area. Very comfortable beds and that is from a very fussy sleeper.

Lovely cosy cottage!

We felt very welcome with all the Christmas decorations. Showerroom little bit small. The rest of the cottage was cosy and spacious. Nice fire place. Great location for visiting Newark Antique Fairs and Lincoln which was beautiful and so was Nottingham, York by train was lovely this time of year. All and all we had a great time.

The property was spotlessly clean and very well equipped and comfortable.

The owners were nice and helpful and left us a fire laid ready in the grate and enough wood to last us almost a week. We did buy more wood as we loved the fire on an evening. The cottage was lovely and warm otherwise and it was a great place to de-stress. The garden wasn’t as big as what it appeared on the photos but nevertheless it was as beautiful. I was sad to leave.

Quirky little cottage in a great area.

Was a little chilly late afternoon with no instructions to alter the heating, having said that once the oven was on for our dinner it soon warmed the place up making it a lot more cozy. Lots of info on things to see and do in the area and with off road parking we didn’t have to worry about lugging cases up streets. Great for 2 people or 2 adults and a child ( I went with my mum) but think it would be too small for 4 adults as sofa was only big enough for 3 adults max meaning fourth adult would have to be on a kitchen chair. If going to the area again with my mum or partner I would definitely book this again but if going with my partner and another couple I would probably look for something with a bit more space. Clean and tidy with everything you need. Would definitely recommend to others looking to stay in this area.

Nice cottage with good parking and a lovely little garden to sit out in with a coffee if the weather is good, part of it gets the late sun which is a bonus, the village is nice and there are some lovely local places / areas to visit, note there is no longer a shop in the village, not an issue for us but details should say this now, nice wood burner in the lounge which was handy as chilly some nights, the only real downside to this property really is the bathroom, we knew it was small when we booked, but it is very badly laid out with a miles to small sink [plenty of space for a larger one ?

] and no point saying you need to take care with the shower not to get water everywhere, just fit a better shower tray ? it also needs a extractor really. Shame as it would put us off booking it again.

We had a fabulous week in Norwell.

The cottage is exceptional and perfect for 2. The kitchen was equipped with almost everything you needed for a week's holiday (though serious cooks should perhaps take a couple more sharp knives). We mostly ate in and enjoyed using the large range cooker. The sofa is large and the garden is a little sun-trap. Yes, the shower room is small but it's of very high quality finish and my partner who is 6ft 5" didn't have an issue. We used the cottage as a base to explore Newark (lovely little town), Southwell and Sherwood Forest. Would very highly recommend a visit to the National Holocaust Centre about 15 mins away. Some absolutely gorgeous pubs in surrounding villages and we ate one night at the local which was hearty fare! For a really outstanding Italian meal go to The Carpenter's Arms at Walesby. We loved this cottage and whole area and we'll definitely be back!

Beautiful cottage in a quiet location with a lovely pub.

Cottage was clean and tidy. Shower room slightly cramped but added to the quirkiness. In an ideal location to visit Lincoln and other lovely places nearby. Thank you to our hosts for a brilliant few days away.

We had a wonderful stay and the cottage is beautiful!

Lorna couldn’t have been more helpful, re stocking the wood and just helping out! Only thing I would mention…..between 8-9pm ish the signal for the tv goes wobbly

Surprising facilities within this small characterful cottage.

Just needed a knack with the door key! Otherwise it was a lovely place to stay in a lovely friendly village. Mary

A beautifully renovated little cottage in a delightful village.

Helpful information and instructions enabled us to have a lovely holiday.

Quaint cottage in quiet village.

Great place to stay to visit Lincoln, Newark and Oakham all historic towns and cities .

I've been with Sykes, umpteen times and always enjoy my weeks away.

This was my second visit to Auld Cottage, and may not be my last, hits the spot for me.

A beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Loved everything about the cottage, good quiet location, cosy, immaculately clean and comfy.

Great log fire, shower and very well stocked kitchen. One of the best we have stayed in!! The only improvement I would make is to put a PIR light at the rear of the property as this is the main entrance to the property ( although there is an outside light it was turned on from the inside) so if arriving in the dark you need to have a torch to see the key lock and the safe box which I would have had higher up the wall as it was hard to see the numbers and get to as it was so low down.

Lovely small cottage really enjoyed stay local pub great for food and we found people friendly

The cottage was perfect for us and was a brilliant base to explore the area.

It was really quiet but quite near to Newark so it was the best of both worlds as far as getting to restaurants and supermarkets. The cottage was really interesting itself and the local history books about the village were very thorough and a credit to the locals who were friendly and welcoming.

Lovely cottage.

Owners very helpful.

We liked this cottage but several things spoilt our stay.

The village store had closed which we were not informed about. The nearest shop was 5 miles away. The underfloor heating was very temperamental and we had to rely on the wood burner downstairs. The bathroom was minute and the sink no bigger than a mixing bowl. On the plus side there was prime and sky tv and an excellent pub in this very rural village

Beautiful property in a delightful village, lots of rural countryside nearby.

45 minutes from Nottingham. Clumber Park is a must see as is the Workhouse in Southwell. We have a wonderful time in front of the fire.

We had a most enjoyable stay in Auld Cottage.

It has all the necessary facilities and offers them in comfortable and surprisingly spacious surroundings. It seems bigger on the inside than the outside view suggests. The off road parking is a real advantage, giving easy access from the car to the rear of the cottage for moving luggage both ways. The owners are friendly and helpful, quickly responding to our requests for assistance. Their plans for ongoing enhancements will make the cottage even more cosy and we wish them well in their endeavours. We had some very pleasant walks in the area and in Sherwood Forest, which is a short drive away The local pub, the Plough, does very good food and is always a warm and friendly place to visit.

A gem of a property, tastefully restored to 21st century needs but built in 1512 !

A lovely cottage.

It’s is traditional so mind your head if you’re tall! Lovely and comfy and great to sit in the little garden in the early evening. Noise from tractors and lorries on the road during the day and it is not double glazed due to the authentic renovation so bear that in mind if you don’t like noise. Lovely little shop a minute away too. Great as a base to visit Lincoln and Newark.

Beautiful property.

We were very relieved to find fans in both bedrooms when staying during the heatwave!

Lovely renovated cottage, well furnished and all mod cons.

Excellent location for exploring local area, shop and pub nearby. Locals very friendly, had good chats with pub landlord and also church warden. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage,enjoyed our stay there.

Only compliant was the lack of clothes hanging facilities,and shower water pressure not great. Overall nice little cottage,lovely location,would stay again

The cottage was very clean and cosy.

The village and area are beautiful. Lots to see and visit. You have to watch your head on the beams and sloped ceiling. Lots of character, obviously being a very old cottage. Please watch you don't catch your head when going in through the French door, as my husband did.

we very much enjoyed our stay - the cottage was cosy and welcoming.

The cottage was beautiful, so clean and quirky.

Would definitely go back, had a wonderful break away with the kids. Thank you for our buscuits ☺️

Just perfect for what I needed.

The cottage has been very well restored and is delightful. Wifi and TV signal perfect. The owners were very helpful and considerate. The location was excellent and all the facilities as described and all that was needed. The village is quiet yet has everything to hand, and is central to lots of other places to see.

This little cottage was perfect.

The hosts had left a bottle of wine, biscuits and flowers on the table, making us very welcome. It was beautifully decorated with gorgeous furnishings. Perfect for a couple. The village pub was a simple good pub. Very friendly. The shop opposite was very quaint. It sold a good selection of produce. You could get everything you could need. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the area.

Auld Cottage was a lovely place to stay - rural location in a beautiful village but easy to get to lots of other places.

It was a very clean and comfortable cottage which has been restored to a high standard. Quite cosy and with everything you need. Flowers, wine, biscuits and milk on arrival and the owners were very attentive if you needed anything. Lovely walks from right outside the door plus a friendly village shop which was very handy. We had lovely day trips to Lincoln, York, Newark and Southwell plus local country walks. Hope to come back for another stay as there was lots more to see.

Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean.

Great location for exploring the area