Stunning Cottage on a country estate

One of two adjacent impressive stone holiday cottages which have been carefully restored to offer a relaxed and cosy retreat, whilst retaining their historic character. Sleeping four people in two bedrooms, the cottage forms part of The Winnings; a row of ornate almshouses which were built by Welbeck Abbey’s 6th Duke of Portland At our cottage, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the Welbeck experience. You’re just a few minutes walk from The School of Artisan Food and Welbeck Abbey Brewery so you could pre-book on a cookery course or brewery tour during your stay. You’ll also be able to explore the public walkways around the beautiful estate or visit The Courtyard; home to The Harley Gallery, The Portland Collection and The Harley Shop which reopen on the 1st August 2020. Refuel with a hearty breakfast, leisurely lunch or afternoon cake in The Harley Café or stock up in Welbeck Farm Shop. Here you’ll find delicious food fresh from the estate including Stichelton Cheese, Welbeck Abbey Brewery real ales and bread and patisserie from Welbeck Bakehouse. The cottages are self-catering, but breakfast hampers are available to pre-order from Welbeck Farm Shop. Jump in a car and you’re just a short drive from a wealth of other attractions including… Bolsover Castle: Once part of the Welbeck estate, the Little Castle was built by William Cavendish as a retreat and entertaining space. Hardwick Hall: Now owned by the National Trust, this Elizabethan mansion was created by Bess of Hardwick, whose youngest son purchased Welbeck Abbey. Clumber Park: This neighbouring parkland with a lake, heathland and chapel was once the seat of the Dukes of Newcastle and is now National Trust owned. Sherwood Forest: Home to the legend that is Robin Hood, this forest now has an RSPB visitor centre with walks and marked trails. Rufford Abbey: This park surrounding the remains of an Abbey, has a wealth of pathways around its woodlands, gardens and lake and also has activities, events and places to eat. Mr Straw’s House: This Edwardian semi-detached house in Worksop has remained largely unchanged since the 1920s and is open to the public if booked in advance. Newstead Abbey: Best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron, this historic house is surrounded by parkland and gardens and walking trails. In addition, there’s shopping and further entertainment within Sheffield city centre and Meadowhall shopping centre just half an hour away, while Nottingham is approximately 30 miles away. Retford is the nearest train station to Welbeck estate, and we are a 30-minute taxi ride from Retford station. The cafe, art galleries and farm shop on the estate are all within a 15-minute walk from the cottage and there are several public footpaths you can enjoy, including one that goes by our white deer park. Creswell Crags is a 30-minute walk from the cottage. While you’re still on the Welbeck estate, it feels a world away. This limestone gorge was once home to Ice Age hunters and has cave art dating back 10,000 years before the Egyptian pyramids.