Pretty cottage on a country estate

If you’re looking for a beautiful spot to escape to, then you’ll love our holiday cottage in the heart of Welbeck. You’ll find your own slice of tranquillity right here in this private rural historic estate, nestled within Sherwood Forest in north Nottinghamshire. This impressive stone cottage has been carefully restored to offer a relaxed and cosy retreat whilst retaining its historic character. The space The cottage forms part of The Winnings; a row of ornate almshouses which were built by Welbeck Abbey’s 6th Duke of Portland using the proceeds made during a series of horse racing wins. The Duke's racing successes were legendary. He was a very generous man too and The Winnings were built in 1890 specifically for retired estate workers. The decor of the cottage has been designed by Alison Swan Parente, founder of The School of Artisan Food, who has furnished the rooms with pieces from contemporary interiors specialist PR Home, which are based on the Welbeck estate cottage The cottage includes: • two en-suite bedrooms • light-filled sitting room with log burner • fully-fitted kitchen with oven, dishwasher and washing machine • private courtyard with seating area • shared rear garden and large front garden • designated parking for two cars Each cottage has three HD TVs and Wifi, and also provided are books about the estate, maps of local walks, beautiful white cotton bed linen, towels, toiletries, kitchen equipment and a supply of basics (coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil), matches, logs and firelighters. Guest access Guests have sole use of the cottage and its small walled yard at the back. Both the front and rear gardens are shared with the other cottages, some of which have permanent residents in them. Guests have access to the public footpaths across the estate from the cottage and can also walk through the estate to the cafe, farm shop and art galleries. Other things to note The nearest entrance to the cottage closes at 8pm, if you will arrive after this time we need to be advised in advance.