Self Catering in Doncaster
Welcome to Blaco Hill Farm Cottages, Self Catering in Doncaster. We invite you to share with us the delights of self catering accommodation on the North Nottinghamshire & South Yorkshire border – in a rather remote but quite special and scenically spectacular location in the very heart of the Idle River Valley near to the village of Mattersey.
All cottages have the following facilities;-
Electric cookers & hotplates
Dishwashers
Microwaves
Fridge with icebox or Freezer
Digital Televisions
DVD Player
Patio Furniture
Shared BBQ
Gas Central Heating.
Laundry room with washing machines and driers, ironing facilities
Childrens play area
Large carpark
A vast selection of diverse activities, shops and facilities in the surrounding area to cater for all age groups and interests, from bird watching and fishing to ice skating and swimming.
The market town of Retford has wide range of shops including gift, florists, clothing, beauty and groceries.
Each Thursday & Saturday an open air market is held on the Market Square. A Farmers Market is held every third Saturday of the month.
The nearby town of Bawtry has a wide selection of restaurants including Italian, Chinese and Indian. There are also village pubs that serve good English food.
For those who enjoy sport there are several golf clubs in the area: Retford, Serlby Park, Styruup
& Worksop. Swimming and iceskating are available at The Dome complex in Doncaster. Also in Doncaster is the Race course home to the St Ledger. Tennis courts are available at the nearby village of Everton.
On the farm itself are three lakes, which have a wide variety of bird life both native and visiting species, adjacent to the farm is the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trusts Idle River nature reserve, which is a site of Special Scientific Interest and has a diverse variety of bird & wildlife.
We are within easy reach of York, Lincoln, Sheffield & Nottingham for those who wish to explore these cities.
Clumber Park along with Rufford Abbey provide good walking and cycling, cycles may be hired at Clumber.
For those with young children Sherwood Forest Farm Park, White Post Farm and Sundown Adventure land are all within easy reach for an exciting day out.
For the fishermen there are a many opportunities for fishing in the area including the local lakes at Wetlands in the neighbouring village of Sutton-cum-Lound.
4 Star Visit Britain.
Pets are allowed by arrangement.
Disabled facilities – please enquire for details.
Short breaks and single nights available.
