If you have any questions about our rooms, restaurant or bar, get in touch and we'll be happy to help. Situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood, The Forest Lodge is an 18th century coaching inn owned and run by the Thompson family.
Over the years, it has become a multi-award winning establishment : awarded " best venue in 2005 " and "best service 2011 " by local businesses; the local CAMRA "Pub of the Year" 2010,2011 and 2013; "Pub of the Season" for summer 2011, winter 2012 and spring 2015; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Over the years, it has become a multi-award winning establishment : awarded " best venue in 2005 " and "best service 2011 " by local businesses; the local CAMRA "Pub of the Year" 2010,2011 and 2013; "Pub of the Season" for summer 2011, winter 2012 and spring 2015; Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Services
We would like to welcome you to the website of the Forest Lodge. The Thompson family has been in residence at the hotel for over thirteen years now and, during that time, it has undergone a steady transformation both in terms of its appearance and the levels of service on offer. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved and hope that you will enjoy the benefits of all the improvements that have been made.
Get away from it all and stay at our hotel, located just a stones throw from Sherwood Forest. Our independent hotel has earned a reputation for providing comfortable rooms, a nice environment and superior service for our guests. We pride ourselves on helping you get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to relax at our hotel, set amongst the scenic Sherwood Forest.
We are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest restaurants near Sherwood Forest. In fact we have been awarded a dinner award from the AA in 2018 and 2019. Enjoy the local produce, cooked to perfection by our talented kitchen team. Whether you're looking for a light bite to eat for lunch, or an indulgent meal for dinner, our restaurant fits the bill perfectly.
As essential parts of the hotel, the Forest Lodge boasts two intimate, beamed public bar areas with open fires. At any one time we have a selection of four different cask ales on offer in addition to Charles Wells' 'Bombardier Bitter' which is permanently available. We have been independently accredited by 'Cask Marque' and appear in The Good Beer Guide.
Reviews (16)
Mayerlyn Vargas
Jan 05, 2022
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I think most of us can understand how difficult planning a wedding is, let a lone during a pandemic. Working with The Forest Lodge made it much easier for my husband and I. We had originally booked for May of 2020, and as the pandemic quickly grew that dated changed to May of 2021 and then again to our final date of November 14, 2021. During all these changes the staff at The Forest Lodge was very accommodating, reassuring and above all professional. Working with Anthony, Sean & Charles was not only easy but fun, given how easy going and charismatic they are. Unfortunately I can not name the rest
Luke Pearson
Dec 20, 2021
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Jill Moore
Dec 14, 2021
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We had our family christmas meal here on Sunday 12th December and it was fantastic. The team were really helpful and friendly through the booking process, catering for some special needs as well as providing a… vegan pudding. On the day the service was excellent, the dining room was lovely and had a great atmosphere, but the star of the show was the food - delicious. Highly recommended.
Tara Cormier
Nov 28, 2021
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From beginning to end our wedding was a dream. We booked during the height of COVID-19 and wanted to be certain we had access to and indoor/outdoor space. The space was beautiful and the food was amazing. There were plenty of places to take nice pictures. Nothing though compares to the actual service provided by the staff. My bridal attendant/ bestie was Caitlin. I had no idea I would have her there, but boy was I glad she was. This woman had my back the whole day. She made sure I was fed and hydrated. The team also Extended this courtesy to my mother. Sean helped Me plan and Kathy was my
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Robert Miskura
Nov 23, 2021
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From the father of the bride! Just had my daughter's wedding and reception at Forest Lodge. If there was a word that could go beyond PERFECT I would use it. Every aspect of the wedding was a father's dream. Anthony and Sean and all the staff were amazing. My daughter's day started early in the AM in the bridal suite (what a suite it is) and throughout the day and night everything just got better and better. The food was great...the hot apple cider started the afternoon for our guests - the cocktail hour was so well serviced and the staff so attentive and dinner was just out of this world. The whole
Jennifer Horton
Nov 08, 2021
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My husband and I were married at the Forest Lodge on October 30th and it is difficult to put into words how beautiful and how special our wedding day was, thanks to the wonderful staff at the Forest Lodge. On our first visit, we knew that this was the place for us. The staff, most especially Anthony and Sean, were phenomenal. They made sure every detail was perfect and exactly the way we wanted it to be. They coordinated and communicated with our vendors to ensure schedules were followed and everything went smoothly. They knew what our vision was and made it our reality. On our wedding day, the
April Parente
Oct 31, 2021
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I can’t rave about this venue enough!!! I got married at the Forest Lodge on 9/18/21 in the Sherwood Chalet room and everything exceeded all our expectations! The food is amazing and the service was on point! The whole staff (especially Anthony, Charlotte(bridal attendant) and Sean) was so nice and very attentive, making sure my husband, myself, our bridal party, and parents were taking very well care of! The venue space (inside and outside) is so beautiful as is and didn’t need much decor to bring my vision to life.
Anthony was our main point of contact throughout the planning process and
Anthony was our main point of contact throughout the planning process and
Laura Brook
Oct 24, 2021
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Very very disappointing service , on the outset all seemed ok but once we got into the room there was a musty damp smell in the room , rust on all the toiletry holders .The room Was cold and very noisy… ,bathroom door wouldn’t not shut either . We specifically booked this as we were told we could have breakfast at 730 as we needed to be up and off but there was no chef at 730 and no one to check us out ( apparently as it was a Sunday there is none there until 8)! So after speaking with a cleaner she said the chef doesn’t start till 8 ) so after getting no we’re we left
Mackenzie Stahl
Oct 11, 2021
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I honestly can’t say enough good things about forest lodge, Sean, Anthony, Jill and even my girl Anna. I am a VERY casual bride that didn’t want to do too much. I’m not about tradition, but I wanted to have fun. They did absolutely everything for me and made it so easy for me to literally just show up and be happy. We had our celebration all outdoors under the beautiful pavilion. We had so many games out for kids to keep busy. The buffet was amazing. Dance floor was bumpin all night. Drinks were flowing, and smiles didn’t leave anyone’s face. I highly recommend using them for any and
Rma Network
Oct 10, 2021
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They did a fantastic job with our Employee Appreciation event for our 350+ employees. The staff was super accommodating, the facility is well-maintained, the food was plentiful and delicious and the activities they arranged offered something fun for everyone. We would definitely consider them for a future event.
Samantha Riley
Oct 08, 2021
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We just got married at the Sherwood Chalet this past weekend (10/23/21) and WE LOVED IT! Sean and Anthony were literally the most easy going people we’ve ever worked with (and funny!). Everything went so smoothly and the food was incredible! We were able to customize our menu and add/remove things from our package. Kathy and Anna were our bridal attendants that evening and they made us feel like celebrities lol. The whole staff was incredible too! We loved this place so much that they will be the first venue we will call when looking to host any kind of events in the future. Thank you Forest
Laura Pflug
Sep 25, 2021
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The Forest Lodge was the perfect place for our daughter's wedding venue, and we were happy with the level of service, coordination, and price. When we went for the tasting, it was surprising to see the room filled with other clients; it should probably be mentioned that it is a group event. With great weather, we were able to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor gazebo and patio for the ceremony. Our family and guests enjoyed the patio deck, fire pit area, and outdoor areas for cocktail hour and throughout the evening. Some of the cocktail weiners were a little over done, but the rest of hors
Shannon
Aug 29, 2021
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I got married at The Forest Lodge aka The Sherwood Chalet on Friday 6.11.21. We had an amazing experience. Everything was great from the initial venue tour, the food/cake tasting and rehearsal all the way up to the actual wedding day. The place is naturally beautiful inside and out so you don't need many decorations. The staff was very accommodating to our wants and needs. The bridal suite was also perfect and well stocked. We dealt with a few different people due to some of the staff was changing, but Jimena (my bridal attendant) and Anthony (the coordinator) were amazing and very comforting
Rachelle Hudson
Aug 15, 2021
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Jodie Kingscote
Aug 04, 2021
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Lucy Rose
Jun 22, 2021
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We have just cycled from Nottingham to Edwinstowe, our first adventure since before Covid and stayed over at Forest Lodge. From the warm welcome from Bev when we arrived, the spotless cozy rooms, absolutely gorgeous meal (best pork steak ever!) and attentive bar and restaurant staff we all had the most amazing time. You have created a fantastic and special place - thank you so much to all the team.
