Donisthorpe 1.4 miles. Maple is a micro-lodge nestled on the Steam Mill Lodges estate in Oakthorpe, Leicestershire. Equipped to an excellent standard with an open-plan living area and a front decked veranda with private hot tub, Maple is a superb choice for couples looking to escape from normality. After a day of exploring the National Forest, look forward to kicking back on the settee and choosing something to watch from the Smart TV. When your hunger picks up, cross over to the kitchen and make use of a range of appliances as you conjure up something good, before gathering at the dining table for a romantic dinner. End the evening with a dip in the hot tub or cheers to a special getaway from the bistro table and chairs. Find the en-suite shower room for a quick freshen up before retreating to the double bed to catch some shut-eye. All this and more awaits at Maple. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1125169, 1139836, 1139837, 1139838, 1139839, 1139840, 1139841 and 1139844, together they sleep 20 guests.

The ancient village of Donisthorpe lies on the Derbyshire/Leicestershire border and just a short drive from the picturesque Derbyshire Dales. This former mining village has a thriving village pub, one of the oldest buildings in the village, a Post Office and shop and is ideally located in the heart of the National Forest close to many chocolate box villages and interesting towns. Nearby Burton upon Trent is a town straddling the River Trent, made famous by its breweries, and home of many award-winning ales. Alabaster carving, cloth working and manning the cotton mills are all central to the town’s history. The small market town of Market Bosworth is just a short drive away, home to the Battle of Bosworth, with an excellent visitor centre at the battlefield site. It has many amenities, including small independent shops, pubs and a renowned fish and chip shop, all located around the market square. There are many historic sites and places of interest such as Tutbury Castle, the Old Marina, the Bass Brewery Centre and the Claymills Pumping Station. A good touring base with Twycross Zoo, Drayton Manor, Alton Towers, Belper, Matlock and Ashbourne within an easy reach, as well as Calke Abbey and the cathedral city of Lichfield.

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