Title: Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131281&destination=Newark%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=67583633&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! ## Photo gallery for Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! (Newark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67583700/67583633/2fc563b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! 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(Newark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67583700/67583633/4e47747f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in 3 acres of grounds overlooking woodland, fields, and wildlife views, Hope Haven offers a serene escape. Perfect for personal retreats or group gatherings, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and catering options available for up to 6 people. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! Hope Haven is a Christian retreat with a God given vision to provide stillness and space for peace, refreshment and restoration. A welcome escape for those with busy lives and hectic schedules or just an opportunity to spend time in the midst of the countryside in the Presence of God. The retreat nestles in 3 acres of grounds, over looking uninterrupted views of woodland, fields and wildlife. Whatever the season, whatever the weather, this beautiful area offers peace and quiet and an opportunity to relax, be still and recharge the batteries! ​ Hope Haven is perfect for private, personal retreat, and is also ideal for away days, courses, meetings or just somewhere to spend time with friends. Babies are welcome up to walking age and 15 years upwards. Unfortunately we cannot accept dogs at the retreat. ​ Father and daughter, Peter and Clare, warmly welcome you! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4513400/4513371/8f25f606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Deincourt Hotel Newark - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Hope Haven Self catering Christian Retreat Hope Haven Retreat Newark Nottinghamshire Come be refreshed! ## About the area Located in Newark, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Newark Air Museum and National Civil War Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Newark Castle and The Gilstrap Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LNER Stadium or Leadenham Polo Club. [Visit our Newark travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newark.dx6131281) [View more Holiday homes in Newark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newark-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131281-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.19138,-0.757324&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eytcIf%7CrC%3FY%3FY%3FY%3FY%40Y%40Y%40Y%40Y%40YBY%40Y%40YBWBYBYBWBYBWDYDWBYDWDWDWFWDWFUDWFUFWFUFUFUFUHUHUFSHUHSHSHSHSHQJSHQJQHQJQJQJOJQLOJOJOJMLOJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLKLKLINILILILINGLGNGLGNELGNENCLENCNENCLANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNDNBNDLBNDLFNDNFLFNFLFLHLHNHLHLHLJLJLJLJLLLJJLLLJLLNJLLNJNJNJPJNJPJPJPHPJPHRHPHRJRHRFTHRHRFTHTFTFTFTHTDVFTFVDVFTDVDVDVDXBVDVDXBVBXBVBXBXBV%40XBX%40X%40X%40X%40X%40X%40X%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FZ%3FX%3FXAXAXAXAXAXAXCXAVCXCXCXCVCXCVEXEVCVEVEXEVETGVEVGVGTETIVGTGTGTITGRITIRGTIRKRIPIRIRKPIPKPKPKPKNKNKPKNMLKNMLKNMLKJMLMLMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFOFODMDODMDODOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCMCOCOCOCMEOEOEMEOEMGOGMGOIMGMIMIOIMKMIMKMKMKMMKKMMMMKOMMKOKMKOMOKQKOKQKQIQKQIQKSISIQISISIUISGUISIUGUGUGUGUGWGUEWGWEUGWEWEYEWCWEWEYCWCYCWCYCYCYAWAYCYAYAYAYAYAY%3FY%3FY%3F%5B%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OsjYxDTxAzfJjHSMXJmtHnXo62Q=) Newark ### What's nearby - ![Newark Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087749/38fed0bb-17a8-46f3-b8ad-0e58bde81897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Newark Castle 16 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Pure Land Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden 8 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Newark Air Museum 13 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Newark Market Place 17 min drive \- 12.2 miles - Sundown Adventureland 18 min drive \- 12.5 miles ### Getting around - Collingham Station 7 min drive - Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - The Fountain 17 min drive - McDonald's 12 min drive - Costa Coffee 15 min drive - Beyond Coffee 6 min drive - The Allotment Kitchen & Deli 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed!? ### What time is check-in at Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed!? ### What time is check-out at Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed!? ### Where is Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hope Haven Retreat, self-catering home from home - Come and be refreshed! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacky M. 10 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing accommodation It was beautiful and very welcoming. Everything you could possibly want for a comfortable stay. Hosts and ambience superb. ##### Jacky M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony P. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven on earth The perfect property, clean cosy and very comfortable. Clare and Peter couldn’t have been more hospitable. Would highly recommend to friends and family and hope to return sometime soon. Thank you both for a lovely stay. ##### Anthony P. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel U. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A True Haven I stayed at Hope Haven for a couple of weeks while working and it was the perfect retreat after work with peace quiet and nature around. The vision that the owners Clare and Peter have for the place is amazing and to see it manifesting is inspiring. They are two of the kindest and friendliest people I’ve met and were helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend a stay here. ##### Joel U. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham C. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A real Haven Amazingly peaceful setting with Mother Nature all around. Ideal for reflection and relaxation. Well equipped property with great shower, comfortable beds and good kitchen facilities. Excellent location for exploring Lincolnshire, the city and other points of interest. Helpful hosts and adequate information for the client staying in the property. We shall be back again. ##### Graham C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justyna S. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It feels like Heaven It was so beautiful and perfect. Every detail was so thought out and looked so good. We enjoyed every single moment there and we didn’t feel the need to go sightseeing as it was so cozy and relaxing. You could hear the birds singing in the morning and the rooster crowing. Claire and Peter are beautiful people with golden hearts. Thank you for a lovely stay. ##### Justyna S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl G. 23 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful little flat and really wonderfully maintained. We were greeted by our host who was so wonderful and understanding. The place was everything we wanted and more and was such a relaxing place to stay. ##### Carl G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Fitzpatrick 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Superb location, beautiful accommodation with every detail looked after. We would not hesitate to recommend and will return. ##### Chris Fitzpatrick Stayed 13 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice J. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful & tranquil Everything was perfect from the very begining right through to the end. Peter & Clare were fantastic hosts. Definitely will visit again. ##### Janice J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zeenat I. 1 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful weekend retreat! Our stay at Hope Haven was simply wonderful. The accomodation was of the highest quality, so many personal touches and with everything you might need thought of and provided! The grounds were stunning and made for a wonderfully peaceful and refreshing break. Hosts were so welcoming and we cannot wait to visit again. Highly recommended. ##### Zeenat I. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful stay in the countryside Very warm welcome from hosts Claire and Peter. Accommodation cosy and clean with lovely slice of cake on arrival! Everything you could need was provided, including a fan which was very welcome in the warm weather. Peaceful surroundings made for a very relaxing break. Would be happy to recommend and visit again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily S. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Emily and Heidi Wow what a beautiful place, such a wonderful welcome by Peter, Clare was really quick to respond to any questions.The photos don’t do the place justice.Super peaceful and comfortable.Perfect for long rugby training days .Thankyou so much x ##### Emily S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### karin a. 9 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Komfortabel und ruhig Ein sehr schönes und komfortabel eingerichteter Bungalow in wunderbar ruhiger Umgebung. Küche sehr gut ausgestattet, Bett äußerst komfortabel, bequeme Draußen- Sitzplätze. Die Landschaft ist eben und nicht so spektakulär, aber die Unterkunft trotzdem wegen der ruhigen und ländlichen Umgebung ein sehr anheimelnder, friedlicher Ort. ##### karin a. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth W. 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay Hope Haven was beautifully set up, very clean and well equipped. Very friendly hosts and everything you could wish for a lovely peaceful retreat from life. We could have stayed longer! ##### Ruth W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeleine M. 19 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 star in every way Hope Haven is a beautiful location, everything is beautifully presented and Clare is just lovely. The accommodation is superb, nothing was overlooked, everything you could possibly need is there. Wonderful. We have recharged our batteries surrounded by the peace and serenity of this wonderful place. I would recommend it without hesitation, and would love to visit again. Thank you Clare and Peter ##### Madeleine M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine G. 27 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Immaculate, all one could ask for So clean, every little detail thought of in every area of the property. Location ideal for sight-seeing or like us needing peace and recuperation. Beds very comfortable and sitting in lounge area. Outside eating, relaxation area and even a BBQ available. Wonderful place ,over 5\* ##### Christine G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynsey W. 2 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful and therapeutic. I fell in love with the place and it’s beautiful surroundings as soon as I arrived, so did my friend. I couldn’t fault the place, it was so cosy and clean and it had a lovely feel to it. It has a real sense of serenity about it. The Hosts were amazing too, really nice people and they made sure everything was perfect, they were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. I will be back again and I will definitely recommend it to others too. It would be great to stay sometime in the winter too. The village overall is also beautiful and worth exploring. ##### Lynsey W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry L. 14 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location in a tranquil setting. Without doubt one of the best places we have ever stayed if not the best. Met by the lovely hosts on arrival and showed around the spotlessly clean bungalow which has everything you need for your stay. Local village a few minutes drive away with shops and pubs but it is so peaceful it was difficult to tear yourself away. ##### Larry L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ---