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.
Please read the following notes regarding changeover days before booking: Check-in days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only.
We accept the following stays: Mondays 2, 4, 7 & 14 nights, Wednesdays 2, 5, 7 & 14 nights, Fridays 2, 3, 7 & 14 nights.
Single-storey.
One double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-site parking/car park for 2 cars.
Front decked area with cover, furniture, hot tub, and lawn.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 1.3 miles.
Note: There is on site fishing at the property.
Note: There are steps up to the property.
Note: Contactless check-in from 4pm till 8pm, no late check-ins unless prior agreed, check-out by 9am.
Note: The owner lives on site.
Note: The property is based on an adult-only site
Sally
Very welcoming and well looked after , easy parking and 10 min drive to lots of places and ideal away break venue . Made a nice change . Also a hot tub and I imagine it would be fabulous in summer . Lovely outdoor area . Shower room hard to keep dry I think over time this will be an issue . Limited cooking items for us we like to make our own food , no casserole pot ,no tea pot . No recycling ? Very satisfied overall
Wendy
It was everything we needed to enjoy our 10th wedding anniversary. Maple lodge was as advertised. Clean and well maintained. Although there had been rain recently we enjoyed walking with our dog around the lake. We went to the Cricketts Inn for lunch half way through our stay. A dog friendly pub run by some very nice people and the food was great. Even catered for vegans like myself. They kindly gave my dog some treats and a bowl of water. We spent a day at Calke Abbey between the odd shower. We walked for miles. The hot tub was a must to relax our aching bones after that. So happy to have found this gem. We will be back again in the not too distant future.
Sean
Well equipped but crockery a bit limited, in particular no large bowls (salad bowls, mixing bowls). No info about recycling provided and apparently no recycling bins (we took our recycling home with us, which was no problem).
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