The Dukeries Lodge Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9HS

  • 18 bedrooms

Stay in the heart of legendary Robin Hood country

For a Nottinghamshire break with a little legend woven into it, The Dukeries Lodge makes an appealing base. This 18th-century inn puts ancient woodland, Robin Hood country and some of the county’s finest estates within easy reach – while providing a comfortable pub to return to for dinner, a pint and a good night’s sleep. Sherwood Forest and the legendary Major Oak are close by, Sherwood Pines is around five minutes away by car and Rufford Abbey Country Park is also on the doorstep. Edwinstowe itself is famously associated with Robin Hood and Maid Marian, who according to local legend were married at St Mary’s Church in the village.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Parking

Bedrooms

After a day wandering beneath the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest, exploring the trails at Sherwood Pines or discovering great estates, The Dukeries Lodge offers a comfortable place to rest. Its individually designed bedrooms have been refreshed as part of a refurbishment, combining comfort with the character and quirks of this historic inn. There is a good choice of accommodation. Classic single rooms are ideal for solo stays and business trips, while classic and superior doubles provide an easy-going base for couples planning a few days in Robin Hood country. Flexible deluxe double or twin rooms work particularly well for couples or friends travelling together.

Food & Drink

Food is an important part of the experience at The Dukeries Lodge, whether you are beginning the morning with breakfast, stopping for lunch after a forest walk or settling in for dinner before heading upstairs. The menus have been created around popular favourites. The Thoresby Dining Room, named after nearby Thoresby Hall, provides the main setting for lunch and dinner. Sunday is given over to one of the great pub traditions with a choice of roasts and Yorkshire pudding. There is a proper pub offering at the bar too including real ales. Settle in for a pint after a day in the forest, enjoy a drink before dinner or make an evening of it knowing your bedroom is only a short walk upstairs.

Nearby

Edwinstowe – Explore the historic Nottinghamshire village associated with the legends of Robin Hood and Maid Marian (on the doorstep).

Sherwood Forest – Wander through the ancient woodland at the heart of Robin Hood country, with walking trails and centuries-old oaks to discover (1 mile).

The Major Oak – See the enormous ancient oak traditionally associated with Robin Hood and his Merry Men (1.5 miles).

Rufford Abbey Country Park – Explore parkland surrounding the atmospheric ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey (1.5 miles).

Sherwood Pines – Enjoy miles of forest walking and cycling trails, family activities and outdoor adventures (3 miles).

Thoresby Park – Discover an extensive Nottinghamshire estate with parkland walks and regular events (5 miles).

Clumber Park – Explore the National Trust’s vast parkland, woodland, lake and Gothic chapel (7 miles).