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The Secret Escape

Wellow, near Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

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Sleeps 26
Bedrooms 13
Bathrooms 13
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 5
grade 5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • The ultimate destination! Escape to this amazing barn conversion with hot tubs and its own nightclub
  • The huge central barn offers a kitchen come bar, dining tables and comfy sofas to chill out
  • Concierge service can be arranged, from a private chef to entertainment, spa treatments or a Turkish barber
  • Swimming pool and sauna facility available
Overview
Property code: OC-81385

Set on the outskirts of the pretty village of Wellow is where you will find your home for special celebrations, which recently featured on BBC Two's 'Gone Fishing'. Head past the village cricket green and pretty fishing pond to reach the property at the top of a farm track. The rural location is surrounded by the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest. There are two pubs in the village of Wellow along with good local restaurants and takeaways, with supermarkets, butchers, and banks all 1.5 miles away in New Ollerton. Visit the nearby Sherwood Forest. offering countless footpaths and forests to explore and blow off the cobwebs with some fresh air. There are two fantastic spas within a short drive if you would like to spoil yourself, and many outdoor pursuits such as paintballing and archery are available at the nearby parks.

The property offers a large central space for everyone to come together. There is a huge dining table seating 26. The kitchen/lounge offers all you need to rustle up a good meal including two electric ovens and a hob, two fridges, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Why not get someone in to prepare a perfect celebration meal, while you sit on the comfy sofas in the lounge area and chill watching the 88” Smart TV. After your meal head downstairs to the soundproof nightclub which boasts a fantastic juke box sound system and lighting and stage to let your hair down with good company. Here you can pull your own pints from our very own private bar. There are two separate WCs in the main barn for your convenience.

Headout of the main barn and into the courtyards, where you will find the bedrooms nestled next door to each other. There are 9 king-size bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room and WC, and 4 twin bedrooms each with en-suite shower room and WC. The master twin bedroom offers an en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower and WC. Each room is heated with underfloor heating, 55” Smart TVs. Finally, the pool complex includes a swimming pool and sauna.

Spend summer days lazing on the patio with plenty of outdoor seating and hot tubs. There is a drop-off point for easy access and a car park is situated a short walk away from the barns.

Read more Code: OC-81385

  • 13 bedrooms – 9 king-size and 4 twins all with en-suites - please note the property currently sleeps 26 with 13 en-suite bedrooms
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 12 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WCs and 2 separate WCs
  • Electric double oven and hob, 2 under-counter fridges, larder fridge freezer, 2 drinks chillers, dishwasher and microwave
  • Kitchen/Bar area - Please Note: pumps and drinks are for show, please bring your own
  • Smart TV in the lounge area and in each bedroom
  • 2 x Hot tubs - close at 9:30pm (please note the third hot tub is for back-up)
  • Pool complex with indoor swimming pool and sauna included (subject to opening hours)
  • Games room with professional pool table
  • Courtyard space with central raised fish pond and patio with seating
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Shop 2 miles and pub under 0.25 miles
  • Please note: there is CCTV in some of the outside areas
  • The Music cellar - a special place created so that you can dance til 1am, with inhouse sound system which is a digital jukebox, there are no other connections or speakers
  • Concierge service onsite: Everything can be arranged for you from your very own private chef to entertainment, Turkish barber to spa treatments, just ask and the owner will try and make it happen
  • Food - Breakfast, lunch and evening meal - why worry about feeding your guests, for an extra charge the concierge service can arrange all your meals, clear away the tables and do the washing up and even man the bar so you can relax and enjoy your event
  • Private self catering venue - each event can be designed and tailored for you
  • Complimentary breakfast on first morning of your stay is included, served between 8am-10am from the 5 star onsite kitchen/restaurant - the glass roofed barn. This exclusive offer is arranged directly with the owners prior to your stay. (Please note: the glass roofed restaurant is only available for your complimentary breakfast. It is not otherwise included in the holiday let facilities.)
  • Day guests are welcome to come and enjoy your event, there is an additional charge of £25.00 per guest. Total numbers over 30 (including 26 in the accommodation) to make arrangements with the owner and will usually require hire of the banqueting hall to accommodate
  • Banqueting hall can be hired out at an additional charge for a maximum of 60 guests in total
  • MID WEEK OFFERS AVAILABLE, PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 5 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Janice 30th December 2025

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Reviewed by Jay 18th August 2025

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The house was the perfect venue for my friends' joint stag do - the venue had literally everything we needed and David was such a great host. We had the best time and couldn't have asked for better!

Reviewed by Georgia 18th April 2025

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Incredible stay at 616 The venue! We just returned from a week at this fantastic venue for a 60th birthday get together and everyone commented that they didnt want to leave! The hosts and staff were amazing going above and beyond for us throughout our stay. The in house dining was delicious and well organised and we found plenty of local businessesRead more for catering and takeaways in the area. The location is perfect and the hot tubs, games room and nightclub were thoroughly enjoyed! Hide

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LOCATION

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.