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Larch & LanternCottages · Sherwood Forest
Sleeps 2 · Studio

The Hayloft

A romantic studio for two

  • 2guests
  • 1bedroom (studio)
  • 1bathroom
  • Nopets

About The Hayloft

Climb the old stone steps to a vaulted studio under oak beams, with a log burner, a deep freestanding bath and a sun-trap patio that looks over the paddock towards the forest edge.

The Hayloft sits above the old cart shed, its oak trusses and lime-washed walls left just as they were. We've kept it simple: a big, comfortable bed, a sofa pulled up to the log burner, and a freestanding copper bath under the window, so you can watch the light fade over the trees.

There's a compact, well-equipped kitchen for proper breakfasts, and a private patio with a bistro table that catches the evening sun. It's the cottage couples come back to for anniversaries, proposals and quiet winter weekends.

What's here

  • Log burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Freestanding copper bath
  • Walk-in rainfall shower
  • Fibre wifi
  • Kitchen with hob, combi oven and dishwasher
  • Bean-to-cup coffee machine
  • Smart TV
  • Private patio with bistro table
  • Linen, towels and robes included
  • Private parking for 1 car

Availability and prices

Choose your check-in day, then your check-out day. Prices are per night for the whole cottage; cleaning is added clearly in the summary, with no booking fee.

Things guests always ask

Can I bring my dog?

Not to The Hayloft, sorry. It's kept pet-free for guests with allergies. Keeper's Cottage and The Old Granary both welcome dogs.

Where do I park?

There's one space on the gravel drive at the foot of the Hayloft steps. If you've two cars, there's room for a second in the yard.

Is there a hot tub?

Not at The Hayloft, but the freestanding bath is big enough for two.

Where's the nearest pub and shop?

There's a traditional village pub with a real fire about 5 minutes' drive away, and a village shop for milk and papers 4 minutes' drive away. A larger supermarket is about 15 minutes' drive away in Worksop.

Is there mobile signal?

Patchy indoors (one bar on most networks), better on the patio. The wifi is reliable, so wifi calling is the easy fix.

Are there stairs?

Yes, 14 external stone steps with a handrail up to the front door. Inside, it's all on one level.

Floor plan

Floor plan of The Hayloft: Living & sleeping, Bathroom, Hall, Kitchen, Patio (outside) Living & sleeping Bathroom Hall Kitchen Patio (outside)
First floor studio. Simplified, not to scale.

The details

The Hayloft details
Sleeps2 guests
Bedrooms and bedsStudio: 1 super-king bed (can't be split)
Bathrooms1 bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower
PetsNo pets, sorry. The Hayloft is kept pet-free for guests with allergies. Assistance dogs are always welcome.
Parking1 space on the gravel drive, right by the steps.
WifiFibre broadband, usually around 60 Mbps.
EV chargingNo. No EV charger here. Keeper's Cottage has a 7kW charger guests in any cottage can book for £10 a night (subject to availability).
AccessibilityThe Hayloft is upstairs, reached by 14 stone steps with a handrail. Inside, everything is on one level. It isn't suitable for guests who can't manage stairs; The Old Granary has ground-floor bedrooms.
Check-in and outCheck-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

Good to know

  • Up 14 stone steps with a handrail
  • Strictly adults only, so it stays peaceful
  • No pets (assistance dogs welcome)
  • Patio is private, but shares the drive with the other cottages
  • Phone signal is patchy indoors; wifi calling works well

Location

On the edge of Sherwood Forest, about 15 minutes' drive south of Worksop. Clumber Park is around 10 minutes away and the Major Oak about 15. We'll send exact directions when you book.

Illustrated map showing the cottages' approximate location on the edge of Sherwood Forest, south of Worksop, with Clumber Park, Creswell Crags, Sherwood Forest and Rufford Abbey nearby Sherwood Forest & Major OakClumber ParkCreswell CragsRufford AbbeyWorksop Larch & Lantern (approx.) N
Illustrated map, not to scale. Locations are approximate; we send exact directions when you book.

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House rules and cancellation

House rules

  • Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
  • Maximum 2 guests, adults only
  • No smoking or vaping inside
  • No parties or events
  • Please only burn the logs we provide

Cancellation policy

Cancel 6 weeks or more before arrival and we'll refund everything you've paid. Inside 6 weeks we'll refund in full if we can re-let the dates, and we're always happy to move your stay to other dates once, free of charge.

Pay a 25% deposit to book, with the balance due 6 weeks before arrival, or pay in full. All FAQs

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