Welcome to the website of The Forest Lodge in Edwinstowe!

Situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood, The Forest Lodge is a 18th century coaching inn owned and run by the Thompson family. Before acquiring the Forest Lodge some seven years ago, the family owned The Old Ship Inn in Lowdham which enjoyed a fantastic reputation under their guidance.

Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge

Over the last few years, the Forest Lodge has been lovingly restored and refurbished to provide the visitor with a warm and homely base from which to explore the unique attractions of this fascinating and historic area.

The surrounding areas are steeped in history, with many places of interest to visit, including ancient abbeys and country parks, castles and cathedrals. Riding stables and a golf course are only 5 minutes drive from the Hotel. Echoes of Romans and Vikings, Norman conquests and ancient battles reverberate around the hamlets and villages of the surrounding areas.

Each has its own story to tell and all are equally fascinating to the visitor, we have briefly touched on a few of the better known examples on this web site, many more are here, just waiting for you to discover.

Please click here to read a little more about the history of The Forest Lodge and the surrounding area.

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This is what we think...

In an increasingly ubiquitous world, the Forest Lodge aspires to offer all guests, whether local to the area or from further afield, an authentic experience based on the traditional values of an eighteenth century coaching inn, although clearly and conscientiously set in the context of the twenty first century. These values include warmth, hospitality and independence and are delivered by an informal yet informed professionalism. Whether staying in one of our rooms, having a drink or a meal with us, or indeed a mixture of all three, we aim to provide an individual experience which treats our guests as real human beings.