Heathcote Manor Heart of England

A stylish classic in Sherwood Forest

If you like your manor houses classic, colourful and comfortable, Heathcote Manor is the one for you. A classic Georgian property in the romantic setting of Sherwood Forest, its mellow stone exterior and immaculate gardens set the bar high. Once you’re inside, it exceeds expectations.

The rooms, overseen by Northern Design Award Winner, Rachel McLane, are expertly styled with blues, pinks and creams that showcase the stunning original features. The overall feeling is of welcoming spaces where you can unwind and socialise. And those spaces include a beautiful drawing room and snug, a games room with a pool table, a fabulous kitchen where Miele, Liebherr and Siemens abound, and a formal dining room. Oh, and a gorgeous ballroom for dinners, dances and events. Heathcote Manor is a house where you feel comfortable. Modern velvet sofas and soft leather seats invite you to sit. And woodburning stoves, a bar and plentiful TVs make it hard to refuse.

When you step outside, you’re met by those manicured gardens, as well as a tennis court, a barbecue area, a pizza oven, and two hot tubs. In addition, there’s a walled kitchen garden, patios and terraces with ample seating and 15,000 acres of private estate. After all the excitement, make your way to one of the 15 sumptuous bedrooms, all of which have well-appointed ensuite bathrooms. One bedroom is located on the ground floor for easy access.

Heathcote Manor feels secluded and private, despite being within a short drive of the many attractions of Nottinghamshire. This largely unsung county is ideal if you love outdoor activities, with forests and crags, rivers and parks. And Heathcote Manor makes the perfect base from which to explore it.

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