History

History

Thoresby Park is one of the four Heritage estates which formed ‘The Dukeries’.

Thoresby Park has been owned by the Pierrepont family since 1630.  The family takes a full and active part in the management of the many enterprises which keep Thoresby well maintained, enabling it to survive for the next generation.

The park was laid out in the 17th century in a formal, geometric, Jacobean style.  This was subsequently softened and rounded on the advice of Capability Brown and then Humphrey Repton, both of whom we must thank for the mature landscape that we now enjoy.

Thoresby remains the picture of a traditional country Estate; its parkland exhibits all the grandeur of days long gone.  However, beneath all this lies the true Thoresby of the present day; a business, a home and a community.

In 2009 the Pierrepont family formed a joint venture with a luxury lodge developer to rejuvenate the former Ministry of Defence Proteus Park site... to give us The Sherwood Hideaway.

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Nestled deep within Sherwood Forest, Sherwood Hideaway is a collection of luxury holiday lodges in a secluded setting that is ideal for romantic escapes, family holidays and luxury short breaks. This holiday lodge park is located on the magnificent Thoresby Hall Estate where there is a fine range of leisure facilities, easily accessed from these superb holiday lodges. The tranquil woodland setting is surrounded by leafy paths in the Thoresby Estate and across Sherwood Forest - ideal for leisurely strolls and for a more active walking holiday. Sherwood Hideaway is an attractive base for cycling holidays - the beautiful location is perfect for exploring woodland trails.

The abundance of open spaces makes Sherwood Hideaway an attractive family holiday location and we are also pleased to say that it is a dog friendly holiday location. The luxury holiday lodges at Sherwood Hideaway have been created to meet the expectations of those seeking a more luxurious holiday experience. Among the many outstanding features are crisp Egyptian Cotton sheets and sumptuous towels, duck-down pillows, Molton Brown toiletries, central heating, and iPod docking stations. Our VIP lodges additionally feature luxurious hot tubs.