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The Forest Lodge

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, steps from Sherwood Forest Country Park

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2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Church Street, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, Mansfield, England, 100450
  • Place, Sherwood Forest Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sherwood Pines Forest Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Nottingham
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Double Room (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 231 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Room amenity

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 307 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mansfield

The Forest Lodge places you next to Sherwood Forest Country Park and within 2 miles (3 km) of Amen Corner Karting. This 4-star inn has 11 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sherwood Pines Forest Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Meadowhall Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Motorpoint Arena Nottingham - 40 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • University of Nottingham - 42 min drive - 25.6 miles

Getting around

  • Langwith-Whaley Thorns Station - 13 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dukeries Lodge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sports Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Savile Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Forest Lodge

Inn with free parking, steps from Sherwood Forest Country Park
At The Forest Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. This smoke-free inn also has a garden.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, desks, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Forest Lodge

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Forest Lodge Nottinghamshire
Forest Lodge Mansfield
The Forest Lodge Inn
The Forest Lodge Mansfield
The Forest Lodge Inn Mansfield

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Forest Lodge?

The Forest Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around The Forest Lodge?

This inn is located in Mansfield, just steps from Sherwood Forest Country Park. You'll also find Sherwood Pines Forest Park and Rufford Abbey within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Forest Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Forest Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, The Forest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Forest Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Forest Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this inn, including 2 bars, a restaurant, and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at The Forest Lodge?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Forest Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Forest Lodge serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Forest Lodge.

Will The Forest Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Forest Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Forest Lodge?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Forest Lodge?

The closest major airport to The Forest Lodge is Nottingham (NQT), which is 28.7 mi away (50 minutes by car). Another top airport is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), which is located 24.3 mi away (37-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Forest Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Forest Lodge.

Reviews

The Forest Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 404 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edwina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had some charm but clear the property could use some maintenance. The staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Fred

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To arrive for early check in and the receptionist didn’t know we’d booked early check in despite ringing days before. Paid and still our room wasn’t ready in time. In the reception there was a Labrador lovely, but spitting up food all on the floor and wasn’t cleared up at all. Food wasn’t great, greasy cold breakfast. Not a place I would return to for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired pub but clean enough

Worn pub and very dated rooms, chinzy cheap decor. Room smelt damp. But comfy bed and clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

M R

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mini break

Bed was small (as advertised) and most comfortable. Good food, great staff, fantastic value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Basic

very standard small room, with the smallest tv I have ever seen, basic food and poor Wi-Fi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Unwelcoming front desk, depressing bedroom - my daughter had a single bed in a windowless room - quite unlike photos on the website, claustrophobic bathroom, unpleasant smell to the room's entrance. Hope to never go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

GEOFF

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nightmare

Constantly awoken in the middle of the night by the owner and staff members shouting and arguing outside room. Apparently staff member had thrown cutlery in the bin and there was a huge argument with shouting. Next night around midnight owner was at it again, this time calling his dog in. After this more raised voices between staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You can do better than this

Do not stay in the annex. It has a damp and musty smell - most unpleasant. It is an old building but this is unacceptable. They told me that no one has mentioned it before but I see (belatedly) it has been mentioned in other reviews. After complaining twice, they did move me for the second night to a better room and only partially refunded me for the third night when they could not accommodate me in a different room. Save yourself the grief and stay at Dukeries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night - owner made us feel very welcome and couldn’t do enough for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was a family stay and this hotel was very convenient for us all. Although Quirky the rooms were spotless and adequate. The food was also excellent,with a great choice for breakfast and dinner,and all the staff were really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John, Birmingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The redeeming factor of this old property is the Staff. They quite simply work their sock of to make your stay bearable, problem is the place is stuck in a time warp and needs drastic remedial action. The photos on site look marvellous, but in reality the place is run down. Food is of a very reasonable quality and the drinks selection are very good, but I like comfort not quirky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at forest lodge. We were made to feel very welcome and relaxed in the bar area. Staff were welcoming and kind and friendly. A lady gave us a free bottle of Prosecco to help us celebrate our anniversary. Sitting in the bar having a meal and a drink was one of my highlights on our break. Some of the hotels main procedures cause them a bit of difficulty. For instance asking everyone for photo ID at check in- if this needs to be done it could be done at booking. Also taking £50 on hold from every guest as this often isn’t returned very quickly and I heard many guests complaining about this amongst themselves. I still haven’t received my refund either. Parts of Forest lodge need redecoration, maintenance and love. The indoor areas are not just old but tarnished and in need of redecoration. The biggest problem we encountered was the awful smell as you walk through the lodge and into the annex- the annex smells appallingly of mould. I don’t think that can be healthy. It’s up to an intolerable level. Our room- room number 6- was in the annex and it was quite hard to tolerate that stench. As we walked through on the day of departure and saw all the rooms being cleaned room 6 is probably one of the smallest and less comfy rooms also. It isn’t cheap to stay at forest lodge so their prices need to respect the experience the guest receives. We did enjoy our stay (mention to the lovely dog!) and we would come back, but there is no way we would stay in the annex.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome on arrival the staff were always to hand and looked after all our needs. Tasty breakfast well cooked and plentiful. Comfortable bed and despite being in a room facing the road we weren't disturbed and had an excellent nights sleep. Comfy bar and tasty bar meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is really awful. It had musty smelling carpeting which they tried to cover up with terrible strong cleaners. (Think swimming pool chlorine plus moldy rag.) The combination was sickening so I couldn't stay but they wouldn't give even a partial refund. Lesson learned. Patrons beware this is the ultimate tourist trap. I would've rather slept in Sherwood Forest! Sherwood Forest is definitely worth the trip but avoid staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cooper

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was moldy and dank. Smelled horrible and we left immediately. Highly recommend Sherwood Forest area and Major Oak, but this place should be condemned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had one complaint & that was there was dog mess in the car park far corner which was obviously old & some had been trodden in. Otherwise the room was clean, quite spacious & plenty of tea & coffee. The bathroom was clean & tidy with plenty of fresh towels. The breakfast was delicious & the staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky pub with lots of different little areas of seating. Nice big car park and small outdoor seating area. Lots to do in the area. Just needs more staff, every time we wanted a drink or to order food we had to go looking for staff. Cooked breakfast was on the small side for portion and quite a long wait both to order and food to arrive. Evening staff were very friendly and bar meals good value. Room was a little noisy from bar below until closing time. Bed was comfy and room well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025