Welcome

At Horspool Retreat we want to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as possible, and we are committed to providing suitable access for all our guests, whatever their individual needs may be. We aim to accurately describe our facilities, information and services to give you the confidence to book with us.

East Midlands only Self Catering Accommodation rated by VisitEngland under the National Accessible Scheme & The AA Guide 5 Star Gold.

The Property has been renovated and sleeps up to 36 guests, plus infants. Located in Nottinghamshire, “The Home of Robin Hood”, the properties location is situated in around 20 acres of private and fenced land.

There is an indoor swimming pool in the former vaulted threshing barn and the eco- friendly design, of the property boasts a ground source heat pump heating for the properties hot water and heating system.

The idyllic setting is the perfect place for groups, families and couples wishing to organise a get-together in spacious luxury surroundings.

You may wish to take a scenic walk or bike ride along the river. There are various fishing lakes within walking distance to choose from and if you enjoy nature watching, there are several species of owls nesting in owl boxes provided on site.

The scenic Market Towns of Southwell and Newark On Trent, are just a few miles away, providing many places of interest to visit.Alternatively visit Nottingham, a thriving City Centre offers extensive shopping, restaurants and sporting facilities.We look forward to welcoming you.

If you have any queries or require any assistance:

Please contact Erin or Solomon Polak:
Mobile: 07943 184 816
Email: info@horspool.co.uk

PRE-ARRIVAL

NEAREST TRAVEL LINKS

Airport	East Midlands Airport: 31 km
Railway	Newark Railway: 9 km
Ferry	Hull: 65 km

Driving is easy, Access from the main Roads A1 & M1.

Mainline train station (London Kings Cross) to Newark in 75mins.

Taxi Services are available to Horspool Farm from either Nottingham or Newark Train Station.

Shopping is easy with a range of convenience supermarkets from a 5 minute drive, or for more convenience, please use an on-line delivery service. All home delivery supermarkets deliver to the property.

 

THE SOUTHWELL / GIBSMERE AREA

Horspool Retreat is situated in Gibsmere in the Trent Valley countryside which is essentially rural. However it is still close to historical and picturesque villages and Market Towns. The local shops flourish along with many pubs, restaurants, tea shops and cafes all within a few miles of the property.

Southwell is a traditional Market Town just 5 miles drive away and most famous for its Race Course. It is also the home of the famous Bramley Apple and the bulit in 1884 the Minster Cathedral.

Newark On Trent holds the worlds famous Newark Antiques Fair- This is Europe’s largest antiques fair.There are also further amenities which gives access to the A1 and mainline train station (London Kings cross in 75 mins).

 

ACTIVITIES NEAR SOUTHWELL

On the door step are sporting attractions to include:

• Hoveringham Cricket Club
• Notts County Sailing Club
• Boat Trips from Fiskerton
• Trent Valley Equestrian Centre
• Norwood Golf Club
• South Nottinghamshire Hunt
• The River Trent and lakes for Fishing (Contact Derbyshire Fisheries)

 

CONDITIONS

The Swimming Pool Heating is included in the cost of your stay.

Please note: During cold weather conditions, as the property is heated by a ground heat source pump, which relies on solar energy, the heating of the swimming pool area cannot be guaranteed above 29 degrees, if it is there are very low temperatures outside.

Please Note: One Bath and Hand Towel is provided per person, Fresh bed linen is also supplied.

The access to the indoor swimming pool is reached by 2 separate doors internally, both of which are lockable for safety. Keys are provided.

AT A GLANCE

Access with steps

• The main front door has access into the property by two low and wide steps.
• This then steps onto the floor which is a level access from the main door into the Lobby.
• The following is all then accessable from this entry point:
  
  • Lobby
  • Lobby Restroom
  • Kitchen
  • Lounge
  • Utility
  • Utility Restroom
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom 8
  • Bedroom 9

Access with steps to Garden Room & Dining Room

• The main access to these areas is via the main Lounge with two low and wide steps leading down to the Garden Room and Dinning Room.
• The following rooms are all then accessable from this entry point:
  
  • Garden Room
  • Dinning Room
  • Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom 8
  • Bathroom 8
  • Bedroom 9
  • Bathroom 9
  • Indoor Heated Pool
  • Lobby
  • Kitchen

Access with steps to Upstairs

• There is a glass spiral staircase on the ground floor in the main lounge leading up to the first floor.
• The following rooms are all then accessable from this entry point:
  
  • Bedroom 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 3 *
  • Bathroom 3
  • Bedroom 4 *
  • Bathroom 4
  • Please note: * The access to Bedroom 3 & 4 has a further 2 low and wide steps.

Access from Utility with 1 step to exterior

• There is one low step from the Utility Room into the garden.
• The following areas are all then accessable from this entry point:
  
  • Communal Internal Courtyard
  • 20 acres of Private Gated Land
  • Communal Gardens
  • Driveway
  • Car Park

Level access bedrooms

• The route to the bedroom is 840mm wide, or more.
• The bedroom door is 840mm wide, or more.
• There is unobstructed floor space 20,000mm by 400mm, or more.
• The bathrooms have level access showers.

Hearing

• The (bedroom) TVs may have subtitles.
• All staff have disability awareness and Next Generation Text training.

Visual

• The walls and the door frames have colour contrast.
• We have information in large print.

General

The accommodation is rated by the National Accessible Scheme as suitable for:

• Older and less mobile guests
• Part-time wheelchair users
• Assisted wheelchair users
• Visually impaired guests
• Staff are available 24 hours a day. "On request".
• All staff have disability awareness training.
• We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting Here:

Horspool Retreat
Bleasby
Gibsmere
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG14 7LS

Travel By public transport

• You can get to Horspool Retreat by bus and train.
• The nearest and most convenient bus stop is in Thurgaton, run by the 100 bus. Running every 20 minutes between Nottingham to Southwell.
• The bus stop is 3/4 mile / 1.2 km from Horspool Retreat.
• There are train station(s) in Newark On Trent. One, which is Newark. Northgate is 9.5 miles from the Property.
• The Nottingham Train Station in Carrington Street is 13 miles from Horspool Retreat.

Travel by taxi

• Our taxi services to the Property are listed under Services, “Transport” on our website. This is regularly updated. https://www.horspool.co.uk/services-2/local services
• The taxi companies have wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Parking

• We have a large car park. There are ample accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 meters from the main entrance. Free Parking is included in your stay.
• There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a low level kerb.
• From the car park to the entrance, there is low level access.
• The route is 1080mm wide, or more.
• There is a dedicated stone parking spaces outside of the property with ample room for unloading and maneuvering large vehicles.

Arrival path to main entrance

• From the car park to the main entrance, there is low level access.
• The path is 1080mm wide, or more.
• The path is level.

Main entrance

• Access to the main entrance has two low and wide steps.
• The door is 840mm wide.
• The main door is side hung and manually opened with a key.

Bedrooms

• All bedrooms windows are revolving with safety locks.
• Bedrooms have spot lights, bedside lamps and lots of natural daylight.
• TVs may have subtitles. Some are Smart TVS.
• All bedrooms are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted outside and wall hung ashtrays are provided for clients use.
• All bedding and pillows are hypoallergenic

Acccessible bedrooms

• The route to the bedroom is 860mm wide, or more.
• The bedroom door is 860mm wide.
• There is 450mm at the side of the bed.
• The bed is 600mm high. There is 200mm under the bed.
• There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.
• The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin).
• The bathroom is ensuite.
• The bathroom door is 800mm wide.
• The bathroom has a level access shower.
• The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 870mm at the side of the toilet.
• There is 1000mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 470mm high.
• The taps are lever operated. There is a small space under the basin, with no pedestal.
• The walls in the bathroom are fully tiled.
• The shower head can be lowered to 1300mm if required. The wash basin height is from 690mm - 930mm.

Acccessible bedrooms

• The route to the bedroom is 860mm wide, or more.
• The bedroom door is 860mm wide.
• There is 450mm at the side of the bed.
• The bed is 680mm high. There is 300mm under the bed.
• The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin).
• The bathroom is separate. It is not an ensuite.
• The bathroom door is 800mm wide.
• The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
• The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only. There is 800mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 410mm high.
• The basin is 860mm high. The taps are lever operated.
• There is no space under the basin.
• The walls in the bathroom are tiled.
• The bath edge is 610mm from the floor.

Kitchen/Chef on request

• We have an open plan kitchen.
• From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
• The route is 820mm wide, or more.
• The door is 820mm wide.
• The work surface has no clear under space and is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
• The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
• The sink is available with no clear under space and is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
• The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
• The table is glass and has 10 black leather chairs.
• The crockery is kept in eye level kitchen units but can be moved to base units on request.

Lounge

• From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.
• The route is 820mm wide, or more.
• The door is 820mm wide.
• The lounge area is open plan with the kitchen. There are 5 sofas and seats, seating 460mm from floor and a high back armchair, seat 540mm from floor

Communal garden

• From the main entrance to the gardens, there is one low step.
• There is no lift and no ramp.

Lawn area

• From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

Wildlife Field and Football Area

• From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

Mediterranean Courtyard

• From the main entrance has one low step down to the courtyard.
• The entrance is 840mm wide.
• The area is level with one small step in the centre of the courtyard.
• There are 3 table’s each 760mm high with clear under space 660mm from floor to table edge.

Emergency evacuation procedures

• We have emergency evacuation procedures for abled bodied & disabled visitors.

Customer care support

• All staff have disability awareness training.
• All staff have Next Generation Text training.
• Visitor information is also available in easy read format.
• Staff are available 24 hours a day on request.
• Guest information files in the property provides details of local services and emergency procedures.
• We have other services for people with accessibility requirements.
• Mobile phone signal is good
• Unlimited Space X - Wifi
• Free EV Charging

Contact details

Jamie & Tina Polak (Property Owners)

• Email: info@horspool.co.uk
  
  

Erin Polak (Company Director)
Horspool Retreat Ltd

• Email: info@horspool.co.uk
• Mobile: 07943 184 816
  
  

Solomon Polak (Company Director)
Horspool Retreat Ltd

• Email: info@horspool.co.uk
• Mobile: 07943 184 816
  
  

Contact for accessibility enquiries:

• Booking Enquiries: info@horspool.co.uk
  
  

Website Address: https://www.horspool.co.uk