Our beautiful county is full of brilliant places to stay – with high-end hotels and impressive holiday rental properties offering something to satisfy everyone’s tastes.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute staycation, or somewhere to unwind after a busy day of walking, there are plenty of places to visit.
There’s Nottingham of course offering plenty of great shopping, dining and big city experiences.
But for those looking for quieter and more picturesque places then you’re not going to struggle. There’s Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey, Clumber Park, Attenborough Nature Reserve to name but four of the county’s showpiece attractions.
There’s so many great places and things to do that once you visit you’re going to want to keep coming back for more.
And to help you decide where to stay we’ve selected some of the best-reviewed hotels across the county for you to take a look at.
All data was taken from Google, and the hotels are not ranked in any particular order – will you be staying at any of these places in 2026?
Let us know where you like to stay and why? We’d also love to know where your favourites place in Notts are and why you love them so much.
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9. Kings Park Hotel, Retford
A scenic hotel stay for those who want a quality stay. Rated: 4.1 (126 reviews) Photo: Kings Park Hotel

10. Forest Farm Papplewick
The Toy Room at Forest Farm is a quirky retreat set privately within the Farm House on a working Farm. Surrounded by forest and countryside and a short drive to the vibrant city of Nottingham. Papplewick village boasts a charming country pub, quaint tearooms and is the southern gateway to Sherwood Forest. Rated: 4.7 Photo: Forest Farm Papplewick

11. Garden View River Maun Studio Cottages
Located in the garden of Maun River Cottage, a 17th century farmhouse and beautiful family home that has been welcoming guests to its B&B for over 25 years. These self-contained cottages were designed and built in 2014 to complement the 17th century farmhouse. Rated: 4.9 Photo: Garden View River Maun Studio Cottages

12. Fairview Farm Log Cabins & Holiday Accommodation, Ravenshead
Rated 4.9 from 212 reviews. One happy customer said: "The Will Scarlet cabin was incredible and had everything you could possibly need. Gorgeous and clean. It was set in such a beautiful location and the views were stunning looking out over fields/hills full of animals." Photo: Fairview Farm


