Title: Shakespeare apartment vintage home from home on the edge of National Forest 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 # Shakespeare apartment vintage home from home on the edge of National Forest ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50590300/50590297/015de42c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50590300/50590297/00d28561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50590300/50590297/e2be5bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Unclassified image, 4 of 10, button](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50590300/50590297/eb330911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50590300/50590297/71ddfdfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the Heart of the Midlands, our apartment offers a home from home experience with easy access to local amenities like Tesco Express, free parking, and a nearby park. Take advantage of fully-equipped kitchen facilities or explore wide open fields and Derbyshire countryside within half a mile. Enjoy comfort in all seasons with heating systems and rotating fans. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi £124 includes taxes & fees 16 Sept - 17 Sept ## 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. ### Shakespeare apartment vintage home from home on the edge of National Forest Our apartment is ideally situated in the Heart of the Midlands the epicentre of the country and on the edge of the National Forest. We feel it is the perfect retreat if you're visiting friends, relatives or experiencing many of the attractions the area has to offer which are innumerable. Whether its cultural, historic or your visiting many of the family attractions in the area we're proud to offer you a home from home. Apart from our location in the Midlands were also ideally situated for all of your immediate needs within easy walking distance to a tesco express, free parking, and lots of other amenities, take aways, pubs and a local park with football field and kids playground, which is most convenient if you have children or dogs (we accept pets by arrangement ) so everything is literally on your door-step. If you're lover of the outdoors or like a run within half a mile of the apartment you're in wide open fields and the glorious Derbyshire country-side. As regards the apartment itself we do our utmost to cover all of your needs with a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine large fridge-freezer, toasters and a coffee-maker.We're also conscious of making people comfortable in all seasons so apart from the normal heating system we have plug in radiators and heaters in all rooms and electric blanket on some beds for those cold wintry nights, and in the summer we have rotating pedestal fans.In addition we supply all the bedding, cushions, pillows and towels, some toiletries and tea and coffee so you shouldn't have to bring anything with you.If you have specific needs once it as a confirmed booking you can call or email and we'll do our utmost to help and if you're visiting the area we're happy to give you pointers on where to eat and where to go according to your needs and interests. As regards the top attractions there are many places within 15 to 20 minutes drive of the apartment the highlights being Twycross zoo, Drayton manor park (Thomas-land) Calke Abbey, Conkers activity centre and many free wild-life walks. Also if you're hobbies are fishing or cycling there is a bike shop in the village and a fantastic bike trail, hicks lodge has extensive bike trails for all levels of experience it was specially built for the Olympics so is a rare treat and has a cafe on site, and there are several fishing lakes close by. In general we're never far from nature be it a walk through the foresr or see the birds of prey at Rosliston forestry centre, or a walk along the tow path by Moira furnace or the many beauty spots dotted around the area. The historic town of Ashby de la zouch is also under 15 minutes drive away (also on the bus route ) a lovely market town which has many high street shops a costa coffee and various eateries be it private cafes for lunch or restaurants, for dinner, theres an Ask and an Italian, Chinese, Thai, Indian and there all of a great standard, or if you want to grab a quick bite theres always Wetherspoons and various gastro pubs, that do excellent carveries on Sunday dinners at a very reasonable price,not to mention several acclaimed restaurants in the vicinity which have rosettes and michelin stars the most notable the famous mecca of foodies Sat bains. Although the village of Measham itself boasts a 12th century church, 2 fish and chip shops, a chines restaurant and a chinese takeaway and 2 cafes that are open for breakfast and lunch.So literally everything is on your doorstep. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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) ### General - Property does not allow children - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Take out the rubbish Turn off the lights Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Swadlincote, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Ashby Museum and Sharpe's Pottery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Garlands Shooting Ground and Cineworld Burton upon Trent. Sweet Memory Lane and Twycross Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swadlincote-Hotels-Shakespeare-Apartment-Vintage-Home-From-Home-On-The-Edge-Of-National-Forest.h50590297.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Shakespeare apartment vintage home from home on the edge of National Forest located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Saltersford Wood Country Park, Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and Belvoir Castle. Mercia Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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