Title: The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined Cottage in Newark with patio and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117389100/117389079/2f56ce23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117389100/117389079/31018a04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117389100/117389079/4d01f981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117389100/117389079/6e939229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117389100/117389079/2d4b4076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined Charming Pet-Friendly Holiday Cottage in the Heart of Ollerton, on the Edge of Sherwood Forest Step back in time and unwind in this enchanting, pet-friendly cottage, once the home of the UK’s last ropemaker. Nestled on the edge of the legendary Sherwood Forest, this retreat perfectly blends rustic charm with modern comforts. Inside, you'll find beautiful wooden ceiling beams that create a cosy, authentic cottage atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing hearty meals, which you can enjoy in the spacious dining room or the small, sunny conservatory. Curl up by the log burner after a day exploring the forest, or soak your cares away in the luxurious roll-top bath. For added convenience, there’s a separate shower and a handy utility room complete with a washing machine. The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three comfortable bedrooms: a king-size bed, a double bed, and sturdy handmade single bunk beds that are solid enough for adults. Traveling with little ones? We’ve got you covered with a travel cot and highchair ready for use. Outside, a secure garden provides a safe space for your pets to roam freely while you enjoy the BBQ area — perfect for relaxing al fresco meals surrounded by nature. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled holiday, this historic cottage offers the perfect base to relax and explore the magic of Sherwood Forest with your whole family, furry friends included. ■ All Year Round nearby attractions open ■ Sleeps up to 6 Guests Comfortably ■ Log Burner for warm nights ■ Professionally Cleaned ■ 24/7 Self check-In ■ Bed linen/ towels provided ■ Pet Friendly Sherwood Forest Cottages - where luxury and affordability come together. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33650700/33650644/c6070436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings Ollerton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33650644&PinnedHotelID=33650644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89436400/89436316/b263036a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maria\`s Sherwood Forest House New Ollerton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=89436316&PinnedHotelID=89436316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39210000/39201500/39201415/d52cd88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Horse Cottage with Sauna Wellow - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=39201415&PinnedHotelID=39201415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113730000/113728000/113727917/6bd4106b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright House. 13 minutes to the theme park. 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Thank you! Before leaving, please lock all doors and windows to keep the cottage secure. Thanks for helping us prepare for the next guests! When it's time to check out, please return the 2 keys to the safe box. This helps us prepare for the next guests. Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6 Long-term renters welcome 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.197914,-1.028583&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:abvcIr%7Bg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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LI0GCr5-B4XrHaDAYjaJDP-qPT8=) Ollerton, England #### What's nearby - Sherwood Forest Country Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles - Sherwood Pines Forest Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles - Rufford Abbey - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Walesby Forest - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles - Clumber Park - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles #### Getting around - Shirebrook Station - 14 min drive - Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dukeries Lodge - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Sports Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Fables - ‬4 min drive - ‪Savile Restaurant - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Ropery at Mill Cottage - Unwind where ropes once twined located? > Situated in Newark, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Rufford Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rufford Abbey and Sherwood Forest Country Park. Walesby Forest and Sherwood Pines Forest Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 9.6 ### Exceptional