House in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, ENG

Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron

Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron

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Gardeners cottage - South view
The Gardener's Cottage
Gardener's Cottage from Rose Garden
Hallway
Interior

Overview of Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, ENG
  • Popular LocationNewstead Abbey4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNottingham Trent University16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Nottingham19 min drive
  • AirportEast Midlands (EMA)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron

Stay in our Gardener’s Cottage at Newstead Abbey and you’ll be walking in the footsteps of the classical romantic Poet, Byron and enjoying the same stunning park vistas and surrounding countryside that truly inspired him.

Built in the 1860s by the Webb family, the Gardener’s Cottage is situated in heart of the Abbey grounds and is just a few minutes’ walk from many of the parks’ unique features, including the Abbey, Byron’s own Fort and stunning lakes.

Nestled amongst mature trees and shrubs and overlooking the original Rose Garden, this charming Grade II listed building has been sensitively restored to a very high standard, whilst still retaining some of the building’s original features, including wooden floorboards, floor tiles and beautiful stone mullion windows. The interior design has been influenced by rooms in the House and Abbey, which are also well worth a visit during your stay.

The cottage sleeps up to 4 people and has two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed and the other with two single beds. Off the landing there is a family bathroom with bath and separate “drench” shower cubicle.

Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchen with all modern amenities with a utility room housing a washer/dryer, along with a comfortable lounge and separate dining room. Accessed from the kitchen is your very own private walled courtyard, just perfect for an alfresco breakfast or relaxing with a glass of wine after a busy day sightseeing.

The cottage is available for week long, weekend and mid-week breaks and is perfect for exploring the wealth of history and culture that the Robin Hood’s county has to offer and is also available to hire for pre and post ceremony accommodation for our happy couples who marry at the Abbey.

We accept a minimum of 3 night stay bookings.

Property manager

House Manager

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Only Assistance Dogs Allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nottingham

Located in Nottingham, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Papplewick Pumping Station and Hucknall Church of St. Mary Magdalene are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sherwood Forest Country Park and Burntstump Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Skirmish Paintball Games Nottingham and Mansfield Superbowl. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Newstead Abbey - 4 min drive
  • Nottingham Trent University - 16 min drive
  • Motorpoint Arena Nottingham - 17 min drive
  • Theatre Royal - 17 min drive
  • University of Nottingham - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkby in Ashfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Hutt - 5 min walk
  • Golden Eagle - 8 min drive
  • Miller & Carter - 5 min drive
  • Rushley - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron located?

This family-friendly Nottingham cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Newstead Abbey, Papplewick Pumping Station and Burntstump Country Park. Skirmish Paintball Games Nottingham and Mansfield Superbowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newstead Abbey
Perfect, just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful peaceful hideaway
Great location for a tranquil holiday with family, visiting the Abbey and gardens and other places of interest nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Eleni A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful grounds
The property was situated in beautiful grounds, but the actual property was far from what was advertised. There were a few issues and the major one was the leaking toilet and the shower where you could not really take a shower for longer than 10 seconds. It would go scorching hot and then cold within a few seconds. We also arrived on time but the people who were supposed to get the property ready were not made aware of us coming. We had to wait for over 45 minutes to get into the property and even then, it wasn't ready. We left the property cleaner than we found it. On a positive note, the grounds the property was on were really lovely. The staff that worked at the Abbey were really nice as well. We were given so many different directions on how to get to the property, it was really confusing. One staff member told us to go down a road that took us into other people's properties and another staff member told us we couldn't drive down to the actual cottage and had to walk and carry our cases to the property. That wasn't correct, obviously, and we were glad we didn't listen to that advice. It was a bit of a let-down with the cleanliness and the hot water issue. If this was fixed, the property would be amazing. The price we paid for what we got was a bit too much. I would really look around for other properties and go and visit the grounds separately without having to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
A Mixed Bag
It was a real privilege to be able to stay in the grounds of Newstead Abbey. Access to the gardens and house was quick and easy and all of the on site staff were super friendly. We had a relaxed and enjoyable time. Enough literature for adults to read and board games for children. The negatives: no response from the house manager until we contacted VRBO directly. House was cold when we arrived after a very wet drive - it doesn’t take much to ensure a warm cottage for arrivals. We had to adjust the boiler temperature and the radiators ourselves to get warm. Don’t bother to bath - the boiler is unreliable and the water runs hot very briefly, and more often it is cold. We had luke warm showers each day. The kitchen, although well-stocked, has no space to prepare food - it needs a console table to do so. The flat roof to the scullery leaked in the rain. The man double bed was very hard, but the bed linen was super. On a personal note, I do think that NCC have missed a trick here. The decor is modern and fairly cheap. Although the gardener would not have lived salubriously, there is so much reasonably priced period furniture about, that furniture could well be acquired to suit the correct period of the cottage. No wi- fi or mobile signal, which was useful if you wanted to read, but no use if you wanted to share the fabulous photos on social media!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Following in Byron’s footsteps.
The location is amazing; beautiful slightly wild gardens, shimmering lakes, abundant wildlife, quiet corners, lush vegetation and majestic ancient trees. The cottage is delightful; warm, welcoming, immaculately clean, comfortably furnished and sympathetically refurbished. The enclosed courtyard afforded a sheltered spot to enjoy coffee and company.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by House Manager

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Why they chose this property

This is a unique Grade II listed cottage of great historical significance for Newstead Abbey. It has been lovingly restored maintaining many original features.

What makes this property unique

The Gardener's Cottage is located centrally in the Abbey grounds and has immediate access to stunning parkland.

Languages:

English
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