Welcome to Shirehill
Shirehill was built in C1800 and retains many of its original features, with lovely lawned gardens. The self catering accommodation lies in the Parish of Tuxford where its elevated situation allows panoramic views over the Nottinghamshire Countryside.
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The accommodation is in the ideal location from which to explore Robin Hood Country, Sherwood Forest, The Major Oak, Nottingham Castle, Sherwood Pines, Rufford Park, plus much more (see Area page for further places to visit)
BUSINESS VISITORS:-
The accommodation is available for long/short term rental for business visitors, also ideal location for Cottam Power Stations (15 minutes away), Newark Power Station (20 minutes away), a place to just relax and enjoy the countryside after a long day at work. Telephone for further information on long/short term bookings.
The Historic town of Lincoln, Nottingham, Doncaster, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Bakewell are all within easy reach. The local Georgian market towns of Retford & Bawtry 10 minutes away, with twice weekly markets, shops and cafes, and the ancient market town of Newark with its Medieval Castle, Gardens and the venue for the famous Newark International Antinques Fair, is just 20 minutes away.
EQUESTRIAN HOLIDAYS
If you could like to bring your horse on holiday and ride through the lovely Nottinghamshire countryside please telephone for further information on our facilities and prices.
ABOUT TUXFORD
Tuxford town centre is just a 5 minute walk away for newspapers, small supermarket, butchers, bakers, fuit and veg shop, hairdressers, also just 5 minutes away we have an award winning butchers and bakers.
Tuxford also has a village lock-up: one of only three in Nottinghamshire. Built in 1823 it stands on the village green in Newcastle Street. It has two separate cells, one each for men and women, each with its own earth closet. Ventilation to each cell is via two circular holes, with iron bars on the front and back walls. In 1884 an extension was added to the back of the lock-up to house Tuxford's fire engine. Early maps show that also behind the lock-up was the village pinfold, which remained in use until the 1920's.
Tuxford Windmill is a tower windmill, built in 1820 and restored to working order between 1982 and 1993. It is open to visitors daily except Tuesdays throughout the year. The mill with its large white sails dominates Tuxford's skyline. The mill produces flour which is sold from the mill shop. The mill bakery produces cakes, soups and rolls. A wooden post mill once stood close by. It was moved from Grassthorpe in 1874, continued working until about 1926 and was demolished in 1950.
The Windmill and coffee shop is just a short strole from Shirehill.