PEACOCK LAKE

A well-maintained path runs along this stretch of the river Trent, opening up lots of opportunities for scenic cycling and walking from base. Other pleasant strolling spots such as Gedling Country Park (10 minutes’ drive) and Cotgrave Country Park (10 minutes) are within easy reach too, as are the serene surrounds of Holme Pierrepont Country Park (20 minutes), home to the ever-popular National Water Sports Centre.

Getting into the centre of Nottingham to see its castle or check out the shops is simple enough as well, as Peacock Lake Glamping is just over 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Alternatively, you can get there by bus from the village in about half an hour, or by train in about a quarter of an hour from Lowdham (connected to the village by an A road, but walking or cycling to the station is safe enough thanks to a segregated dual-use path).

Other options include Newark (30 minutes), a pretty market town with museums, monuments and lots of independent shops, and Southwell (15 minutes), where there’s a golf course, racecourse and handsome 900-year-old minster to explore.

We are in the village of Gunthorpe.

Gunthorpe is located in the county of Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, three miles north-west of the town of Bingham, seven miles east of the major city of Nottingham, and 108 miles north of London. Gunthorpe lies seven miles north of the Leicestershire border. The first Gunthorpe bridge was built in 1875. Before this a ferry was the only means of crossing the river. It’s a busy lock and during the summer lots of boats can be seen moving through.