Woodall may not be a place you know, but many will recognize the name from driving on the M1 and either stopping at or rushing past Woodall services. The proximity of the motorway is a given then, making access to the hamlet – its population just 1,909 in the 2001 survey – very easy by car. Once a tiny farming hamlet, then expanding with coal pits providing more employment in the 19th century, this is now a residential area. It has few amenities, relying on the pubs, school and shops in Harthill a mile or so east of Woodall, though it is well placed to use the centres of both Rotherham and Sheffield, the latter in particular over the last ten or fifteen years having turned from ugly post-industrial duckling into a modern swan. The giant Meadowhall complex is a short drive away, and the centre of Sheffield has a huge amount to offer, as does the vibrant cultural quarter there. Other points of interest within a short distance of Woodall include Renishaw Hall, home to the Sitwell family for four centuries, and site of what is said to be the second most northerly vineyard in the world. Renishaw has wonderful Italianate gardens, and it provided an elegant setting for scenes in the 1995 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice. Renishaw is still a family home, so contact must be made in advance to organise visits. For a more vigorous resident or visitor the golfing opportunities nearby may be of interest: Rother Valley Golf Centre is four miles or so to the north west, Bondhay Golf and Fishing Club about the same distance south east, and slightly further afield to the east is Lindrick Golf club.
Places to Stay near Woodall
Days Inn Sheffield South M1 (0.51 miles)
The Pebley Inn (1.00 miles)
All our rooms have views over the picturesque Derbyshire ... More | visit website
Red Lion Inn (2.72 miles)
Originally a farmhouse, The Red Lion Inn dates back to 1838. It is 8 miles (12.9 km) from Sheffield city centre and one mile (1.6 km) from junction 31 of the ... More
Aston Hall Hotel (2.94 miles)
Surrounded by 55 acres of breathtaking woodland, this 18th century property has been sensitively renovated and now combines stylish contemporary design with beautiful original features and period charm.
Steeped in history, Aston ... More
Mosborough Hall Hotel (3.24 miles)
With a combination of historic charm and modern luxury, this renovated hotel aspires to be the most prestigious boutique hotel in the region. Mosborough Hall has recently undergone a major renovation programme ... More
The Willows (3.58 miles)
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The Willows is a family run bed and breakfast.Set in the heart of Eckington close to motorway links and public transport.With easy acces to Deryshire ... More
Throapham House (4.91 miles)
Throapham House offers 5* Gold Award accommodation in a convenient and pleasant rural location in the hamlet of Throapham, near Dinnington in South Yorkshire.Located just three miles from the M1/M18/A57 ... More
Harleys Inn (4.96 miles)
Breakfast, bar snacks & evening meals
Relax in our superb restaurant, offering a ... More | visit website
Markham vale Guest Lodge (5.65 miles)
Markham Vale Guest Lodge is a superb Guest House offering Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Markham Vale, between Chesterfield and Bolsover in the Derbyshire Peak District.
Located just 2 minutes from Junction 29A off the M1 ... More
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Browns (5.80 miles)
Experience one of the very best that Nottinghamshire has to offer with a visit to "Browns" Award Winning Bed and Breakfast, situated in the picturesque hamlet of Holbeck, which is a tiny rural hamlet of ... More | visit website
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