Title: Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town 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 apartment # Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town Riverside apartment with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48310000/48309800/48309797/5102ef63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48310000/48309800/48309797/02d6695d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48310000/48309800/48309797/8287df4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48310000/48309800/48309797/b7359dc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48310000/48309800/48309797/b9bc42d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The BackWater, a tranquil country retreat by the water and fields. Enjoy a peaceful stroll into the market town, just 5-10 minutes away. Your self-contained apartment comes with full facilities, including garden and parking. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town "The BackWater" Member of NRLA National Residential Landlords Association. Fully referenced owner/landlord. Deposits can be security protected. \* H A L F\* P R I C E\* O F F E R\* available see below. Full APARTMENT facilities for 1-2 people. Garden and super parking. Tranquil country setting by the water and fields. Market town just 5-10 minute stroll with all you need. \# CORONA VIRUS: NO NEED TO SHARE FACILITIES # Apartment sanitized after each viewing, viewers will be asked to wash hands and wear gloves and mask supplied when viewing. "THE BACKWATER" Price INCLUSIVE. No Bills to Pay: \[Electricity, water, gas, central heating and WiFi\]. \* #APARTMENT - SHORT STAY/HOLIDAY/LONGER STAY. Self contained apartment, using all facilities and bedroom. You can have up to two people staying. One person £155 per week. Two people £195 per week \* £$ HALF PRICE OFFER $£ Make a booking today \[if available\] and move in within 3 working days and you get half of your stay at HALF the stated price!! Ask for further details. noanchor@hotmail.co.uk \* Rooms cleaned and vacuumed, bedding washed and changed, toilet rolls-washing liquids-kitchen rolls-etc etc all supplied. Beds and bedrooms Hypoallergenic, Anti-Mite, Anti Bacterial. \* "The BackWater" Victorian cottage bordered by fields, trees and the canal. Positioned on a 'parkland' like, private cul de sac, so no through traffic, with good parking and security. Lovely and quiet to live here and sit in the garden, dont be surprised to find ducks waddling into your garden when sitting outside. Just a 5-10 minute short stroll to the centre of this historical market town makes this spot special. We offer this self contained, refurbished and modernised two floor apartment furnished and equipped to a high standard, with grassed garden. The studio lounge can look out over the canal and views to fields trees and the garden. On the ground floor is the fully equipped kitchen diner, the utility room is on this floor too with hanging and drying facility and washing machine with dryer. There is also a shower wash room and a separate toilet. All rooms have new smart TVs. and sturdy folding desks/tables for work, play or eating if required in your room. \* For easy travel connectivity this is hard to better. ROAD: Just 10 minutes off the A1, junctions both south and north of the town. Easy access to the midlands airports and Sheffield-Manchester-Lincoln -York and the coast. RAIL: Not many smaller towns have direct north/south and east/west rail lines. London not much more than an hour and Edinburgh on the same line north. York, Manchester and Lincoln a joy to travel to from our Railway station which has parking and is just 2 or 3 minutes by car or a 10/15 minute walk from the apartment. COACH/BUS: A state of the art modern terminal is in the centre of town just 5/10 minutes walk from the apartment. the bus services locally are extensive and on many of the stops all is computer connected and phone connectable. If you wish I could arrange to collect you from any of the above terminals if this is something you would need. \* S A F E T Y : is our priority, the apartment is fitted with an interconnected Fire Alarm/Carbon Monoxide system using mains and radio controlled which is connected to all strategic areas in building, there are additional smoke/CO2 detectors in each bedroom. Also set up with; FLAME DETECTOR in kitchen/diner FIRE DOORS EMERGENCY LIGHTING on stairs and outside each bedroom FIRE ESCAPE SIGNAGE WINDOWS THAT OPEN AS DOORS UPSTAIRS WINDOW HAMMERS ON IMPORTANT WINDOWS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS in all rooms and important areas ILLUMINATING SIGNAGE in bedrooms \* Good fast free WiFi connection \* For Lodgers/Licensees. \* We can arrange for references to be taken through an experienced company with no inconvenience for the lodger/holiday maker. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101220000/101215900/101215832/3996202e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Retford Retford - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=101215832&PinnedHotelID=101215832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72030000/72021900/72021836/10997a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Retreat in Retford RETFORD - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 2.0 1 review £167 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=72021836&PinnedHotelID=72021836&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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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 A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.32192,-0.938508&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aindIthvD%3FY%3FY%3F%5B%40Y%3FY%40Y%40Y%40Y%40YBY%40Y%40YBYBWBYBYBWDYBWDYDWBWDWDWFWDWFWDWFUFWFUFUFUHUFUHUFSHUHSHSHSHSHQJSHQJSHQLQHOJQJOLOJOJOJOLMJMLMLMLMJKLMLKLKLILKNILILILGNILGNGLGNELENENELENCNENALCNCNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLJLHLJLJLLLJLLJLLLLLJLLNJNJNJNJNJPJPJNJPHRJPHRHPHRJRHRHTFRHRFTHTFTFTFTHVDTFVFTDVFVDVDVDVDVBVDXDVBXBVBXBXBXBVBX%40X%40X%40XBX%3FX%40X%40X%3FX%40Z%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FXAX%3FXAXAX%3FZCXAXAVAXCXCXCXCXCVCXCVEXEVCVEXEVEVEVGVETGVGVETITGVGTGTIRGTITGRIRIRKRIRIRIRKPIPKPKPKPKNKPKNKNKNMLKNMLMLKLMJMLMJMJMJMJMHMJOHMFMHMFOHMDOFMFODODMDODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOCOCOCMEOEOEMEOGMGOEMIOGMIMGMIOKMIMKMKMKMKKKMMMMMMKMMOKMKOKOMOKQKOIQMQIQKQIQKSISIQISIUISISGUIUGSIUGUGWGUGUGWEWGUEWGWEWEWCWEYEWCYEWCYCWCYCYCYAYAYCWAYAYA%5BAY%3FYAY%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1coYdSdDTzYZQVPSpUjJuZYfAx4=) Retford, ENG #### What's nearby - Bassetlaw Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - The Well Retford Baptist Church - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - Sundown Adventureland - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles - Sherwood Forest Country Park - 23 min drive - 16.1 miles #### Getting around - Retford Station - 18 min walk - Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Dominie Cross - ‬6 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk - ‪Ye Olde Sun Inn - ‬9 min walk - ‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town located? > Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bassetlaw Museum and The Well Retford Baptist Church. Idle Valley Nature Reserve is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Retford Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Restored 117yr Old Cottage Apartment- 'Park' setting- 5min Walk to Market Town Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen h. 8 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Great location had everything I needed As above ##### stephen h. Stayed 8 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George C. 29 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful little house at great location! Great little house, with everything you need included. Wonderful location next to canal, everything you might need within walking distance. ##### George C. Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roma P. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good self contained place The property is a nice and tidy place with all the necessary things taken cared of. It is well managed. Redford is a small but beautiful and peaceful town and easily accessible to the near by places. The canal side walk is beautiful. ##### Roma P. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Y. 24 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good stay! Had a lovely stay here for just under a month. Good location and very clean and practical. Would definitely recommend! ##### James Y. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)