Nottingham may be famous around the world as the home of the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham of Robin Hood, but look beyond the boo-hiss histrionics, and the city is more than just its history and legends - as fascinating and enticing as they are. Yes, the caves beneath the castle are a must-see sight - and are even home to a pub - the Trip to Jerusalem - that simply has to be visited once during your stay. But the city is also a popular sporting destination. As well as the twin football grounds of Nottingham Forest and Notts County, it is home to one of the most famous cricket grounds in England - Trent Bridge. And Ruddington, immediately to the south of the A52 ring road, is a great place from which to explore the charms of Nottingham and the vibrant neighborhood of West Bridgford. Not only that, but this charming village is home to attractions of its own - including the nearby Great Central Railway (Nottingham) heritage railway line. These are just some of the top Airbnb vacation rentals that await those who opt for a stay in this corner of England’s Midlands. Check them out below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. The little barn in Nottingham (from USD 146)
A popular option for couples or solo travelers, this two-person coach house conversion scored very highly among past guests who gave it top marks across the board. Its position within Ruddington places it within easy reach of Rushcliffe Country Park, while the city of Nottingham - with its famous castle, caves and Trent Bridge cricket ground - lies just a few kilometers to the north and is served by a frequent bus service. The property also comes with a range of mod-cons including full kitchen, TV and wi-fi internet access. And Ruddington itself enjoys a mix of eateries and bars offering a range of food options.
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stylish and well presented studio excellent wifi everything you might need for your staya light airy space with an extremely comfortable bedwe were given fresh eggs from helen’s chickens for breakfast which was a nice touchthe kitchen was well equipped with tea and coffee fresh bread milk and eggs from their chickenspossibly one of the most comfortable beds you could hope for as wellCleanliness:
clean tidy and thoughtful touchesextremely comfortable clean private space with unexpected little extras ethe barn was tastefully decorated clean bright and very comfortableclean stylish and thoughtful touches made it a really enjoyable experiencewarm welcome clean and well furnished with nice touches everything needed to be self sufficientHost:
helen was an excellent hosthelen is a wonderful hostpaul and helen were wonderful hostshelen was really friendly and helpfulhelen is such a welcoming host and made us feel very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
a brilliant location to walk into the villagegreat location and lovely accommodationexcellent little place great location for nottingham visitperfect location with excellent facilities both in the property and in the villagegreat space in a great location would recommend staying here
2. One-bedroom annex with private entrance (from USD 135)
Located in the vibrant Nottingham suburb of West Bridgford, just a short distance north of Ruddington, this highly-rated and stylishly-decorated one-bedroom annex will be a good option for lone travelers and couples. It is convenient for the A52 ring road as well as local bus links to the city center, while its position in West Bridgford puts it just 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) from Trent Bridge as well as the community’s thriving bar and restaurant scene. The property itself has its own entrance - enabling you to come and go as you please - off-street parking, as well as a range of modern conveniences, including a kitchen, TV and wi-fi.
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the furnishings were very nice and bed very comfortablethe accommodation is really comfortable with luxurious extras provided (toiletries coffee pods chocolates etc)stylish modern quaint yet comfortable snugslept beautifully warm and comfortable despite bitter cold and snowjulia’s place was beautiful we were incredibly comfortable and had a great visitCleanliness:
it is a very clean and warm apartmentthe place was clean & cosyreally nice clean place :)julia’s place was so clean and well designedvery nice place to stay spotlessly clean and thoughtful touchesHost:
helpful and quick responses from hostlovely place and great hostsfantastic place with great hostsjulia was quick at responding & helpful with any questions i hadhosts were very welcoming and offered tips for the local areaRead more reviewsLocation:
great location just a couple of minutes walk to the bus stop which took us straight into nottinghamgreat facility in a great locationplace was lovely and perfect distance from city ground and downtown areawhat an amazing place to say perfect locationthe location is good and seems to be a very quiet neighbourhood
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3. Annex with garden view (from USD 69)
Just 4.5 miles (7.25 kilometers) to the east of Ruddington, this private annex is another strong contender for one or two guests and boasts good bus links to the heart of Nottingham city center. The annex itself comes with its own en-suite bathroom and it also has access to its own conservatory through which guests can enter and exit the property as they see fit. The host also offers use of their kitchen and lounge during the stay. Other amenities include wi-fi internet, free on-site parking and breakfasts. Past guests gave it top marks in all categories and praised its garden view and quiet setting.
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the room has plenty of space underfloor heating and most importantly a very comfortable bedhumour helpfulness thoughtful breakfastsbeautiful home and the most comfortable bedthe accomodation is self contained with comfortable bed warm (underfloor heating) and it's own private bathroomi had a great night sleep and the breakfast was perfectCleanliness:
very clean and well maintainedbed linen towels fresh cleanbreakfasts were amazing and everything was super cleanthe apartment was spacious and impeccably cleanthe room was lovely and very cleanHost:
lovely host and a lovely propertyrosemary is a delightful hostgreat host lovely thoughtful and caringrosemary is a lovely hostrosemary is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
a perfect location for our staygood location for wheatcroft business parkeasy to get to easy to parklovely quiet location while still being very easy to get to nottinghamwhat a lovely place to stay
4. Two-bedroom ground-floor flat in Ruddington (from USD 165)
This stylish ground-floor Ruddington flat, which boasts access to a nice garden, will appeal to everyone from business travelers to families. Its two bedrooms can sleep up to four people and it comes with a range of modern conveniences to make you feel at home. These include wi-fi access and plenty of desk space, which will appeal to those planning on doing a little work during their stay, as well as a kitchen, TV and laundry facilities. Its position within Ruddington means it is conveniently placed for local restaurants and bars, as well as transport links to Nottingham city center and Trent Bridge cricket ground.
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good furnishings and comfortableclean comfortable luxury accommodation with excellent amenitiesexcellent kitchen ens site and bathroom with proper sized living room and front gardenCleanliness:
very clean and beds comfortablevery clean quiet and peacefulspotlessly clean and tastefully decoratedother than that it is excellent really clean and comfortablelovely clean apartment with everything we needed for our stayHost:
the host is excellent and is always there to answer questions quicklyhe responds very quickly and is very helpfulproperty as advertised and the owner communicates quickly and was helpful thank youRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location for visiting family in the villageexcellent parking and locationnice quiet location of the the property in a nice villagebrilliant location for ruddington & near by west bridgford & nottingham city centrelovely country cottage feel yet close to the city with a bus stop right outside
5. Double bedroom in Bradmore (from USD 86)
Another property which enjoys glowing reviews from former guests, this double bedroom has won praise for the friendliness and helpfulness of its host as well as for its peaceful location just to the south of Ruddington on the fringes of Nottingham. As well as boasting its own bathroom - ideal for those who value their privacy - it comes with access to a number of other mod-cons, including wi-fi, breakfasts and free on-site parking. Its position in Bradmore - just outside Ruddington - also places it within easy reach of Rushcliffe Country Park and is located on local bus routes to Nottingham and Loughborough.
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the full english breakfast was wonderful and greatly enjoyedthe room is great the cleanliness fantastic and the breakfast scrummy (auntie word)her breakfasts were a delight - it was altogether excellent and we would definitely use wendy's home againthe breakfast served in the morning was a bonusnice room great breakfast and very good value for moneyCleanliness:
the bathroom was spotless too and plenty of lovely towels and toiletriesvery clean and comfortable room and bathroomroom was very clean bed really comfortablea lovely place to stay very clean and warmeasy to find and very cleanHost:
wendy was a great hostwendy was a great hostshe was kind sociable and an outstanding hostwendy was a super host - very accommodating and attentivewendy was very welcoming and helpful with any questions we had prior to arrivingRead more reviewsLocation:
great place great in a great location with a great host
6. One-bedroom Ruddington flat (from USD 129)
Located on the same property as number five on the list, this one-bedroom flat opens up a couple of accommodation options - either as a base for solo travelers or couples eager to stay in a small rental, or as one of two holiday accommodation options that can be booked simultaneously - should availability allow. Naturally, it enjoys the same geographical perks as the earlier entry, and also comes with plenty of amenities - including kitchen facilities, TV, laundry access and wi-fi internet.
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a fabulous apartment 100% accurate better than expecteda great apartment well equipped and maintained and a great base for exploring nottinghammodern (bluetooth mirror in the bathroom ) quality furnishings clean comfortable quiet and warmloved the apartment and all the gadgets which made our stay perfect - would highly recommendCleanliness:
clean tidy and modern placethe apartment was clean and very modernmodern stylish and cleangood communication easy check in clean apartment and comfortable bed - thank youbeautifully clean with everything needed for a couple of days awayHost:
helpful hosts who were friendly and accommodatingjason is a great host quick to reply if neededjason is a great host and very prompt at replying to any questions and querieshelp by phone finding the turning in off main road was very helpfulthis place is so comfortable and the host is so niceRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for ruddington and everything you need and morenice outdoor area and lovely location just outside ruddingtona fantastically high specification apartment with easy access and a great locationlocation is great if you're looking for somewhere quietand similarly close to west bridgeford for very nice eating places
7. One-bedroom apartment
Conveniently placed for the likes of the Rushcliffe Arena, Ruddington Lane Recreation Ground and local academies, this one-bedroom apartment will appeal to everyone from students and business travelers to sightseers looking for a base in the south of the city. It is also within easy reach of local pubs and restaurants, and just 15 minutes from the heart of West Bridgford and its vibrant cultural spots. The property itself enjoys plenty of mod-cons, including kitchen facilities, a TV and wi-internet - the latter of which will suit those traveling for work or study.
West Bridgford, England, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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wonderful apartment which had everything i neededCleanliness:
very clean and modernspotlessly clean and really nicely presenteda clean and comfortable flat in a nice areagreat host house really clean tidy and welcomeHost:
a thoroughly great host too thanks so much jingreat place great value and a fantastic hostjen was helpful with any questions i had offering answering promptly and quicklygreat place to stay- jin was very helpful even before we arrived with lots of helpful tips and adviceRead more reviewsLocation:
the place was in a great location for restaurants and a quick taxi into townvery nice place good location and lovely hostgreat place perfect for what i needed
8. Two-bedroom flat in West Bridgford
Another option for families, this two-bedroom flat is well placed in the vibrant heart of West Bridgford, which is just 15 minutes away on foot and is home to a wide array of popular coffee shops, bars, eateries and the Trent Bridge cricket ground. There are also shops and bars just two minutes from the flat. Amenities include wi-fi internet and desk space - for working on the go - kitchen facilities, a TV and free on-site parking. The latter of these will be ideal for those looking to use a car to get about.
9. Two-bedroom cottage
Located immediately to the east of Ruddington, this highly-rated two-bedroom cottage can sleep up to five people and makes a good base for families or couples eager to explore the sights around Nottingham. It scored full marks in all categories from former guests, who were impressed with the host, peaceful location and its light and airy decor. As with earlier entries on the list, it is conveniently-placed for transport links to the city center as well as West Bridgford. And it comes complete with plenty of amenities, including a kitchen, TV, wi-fi internet and on-site parking.
10. Double bedroom within Cliffton
This double bedroom will appeal to students as much as it will sightseers. Set in Cliffton, just 5 miles (8 kilometers) south of Nottingham city center and 1.7 miles (2.75 kilometers) from Ruddington, its position places it within an easy walking distance of Nottingham Trent University’s Cliffton Campus, as well as just five minutes from a tram link park-and-ride to the local airport. As with other satellite communities, it enjoys good public transport links to the heart of the city. Amenities include access to wi-fi internet - perfect for those planning to work or study - a TV and kitchen. Past guests were impressed, giving it full marks.
Nottinghamshire, England, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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the wifi was really goodcomfortable double bed and spacious kitchen with breakfast barthe house is cozy warm sweet and tidythe house and guest bedroom are well presented and the bed is very comfortableCleanliness:
everything was veeeery clean and comfortablegreat communication the room was lovely and very cleaneasy going clean and very comfortablethe house is clean and then bed was very comfythe environment is clean comfortable and in a quiet neighbourhoodHost:
i had a very nice hostthe host is very lovelyshe's very kind generous and a great hostjoanne is a lovely host and left breakfastjoanne was an excellent host and made me feel very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
this was an ideal location for clifton ntu campus
The best of both worlds
Ruddington offers the best of both worlds - whether it’s as a base from which to explore the charms of rural Nottinghamshire or its handy location on the fringes of Nottingham itself. All you have to do is decide which accommodation option best suits your own plans during a visit to this picturesque and memorable corner of England.
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