The Goathouse Provide Bed and Breakfast in Laxton
Laxton is a small village in north Nottinghamshire, going back to the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Nowadays visitors can still see the site of the castle at the outskirts of Laxton, and witness the areas best preserved motte and bailey castle.
You can also go to the lovely, and lovely, Church of St Michael the Archangel which goes back to early 12th century and is still regularly used.
Nonetheless, what makes the village of Laxton really individual is its usage of the open field farming system.
This system is the only open farming system in the UK and you can meander the fields on your own or have a tour with a guide, that we will happily arrange if you want.
The Visitors Centre by the Dovecote Inn with lots more information about Laxton and its history.
In the centre of the village is the village pub where one will enjoy fantastic value, local food and ale, in addition to amiable locals who will merrily tell you a tale or two.
The Goat House at Ivy Cottage is opposite the Dovecote Inn and goes back nearly 200 years.
It has just recently been refurbished to a very high level, we provide unbeatable value b and b with one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a family bathroom. If you would lilke more information about B&B Laxton then visit www.the-goathouse.com.
