Mrs Butterwick - stunning barn on a country estate

A new stunning barn conversion in the countryside. Mrs Butterwick has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lounge, separate snug with a desk and a lovely farmhouse kitchen including original feeding troughs. Complete with a large garden and a hot tub, which has uninterrupted views of rolling fields and woodland. The barn is located on the Welbeck estate, home to the Dukes of Portland and their families since 1607. Nestled in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest, close to the Derbyshire border. Throw open the large door and cross over the threshold and you’ll find yourself in the heart of the bright and spacious kitchen of this roomy four-bedroom barn conversion sleeping up to eight people. The kitchen is full of character and, complete with traditional farmhouse table and bench seating, is sure to be the place you regularly gather during your stay. This well-equipped contemporary kitchen has all the benefits of a modern kitchen but with a few extra twists. Check out the quirky addition of the original cattle feed troughs! The kitchen leads into the lounge with large, comfy Chesterfield sofas that are just made for kicking back and watching television. French doors lead out from the lounge to a south-facing patio, hot tub and lawned garden, complete with outdoor dining furniture. With so much space, this is a great place for a family gathering. The enclosed outdoor space is perfect for playing games and enjoying alfresco dining and barbecues or just sipping a glass of something nice as the sun goes down. And if you need a little solitude? Well, the snug, adjoining the lounge, is furnished with chairs and desk to provide a little space away from everyone else. It makes for the perfect escape to put your feet up and enjoy a good book. Also, on the ground floor, is a double bedroom and family bathroom and at the far end of the barn, you’ll find a large studio bedroom. This one has a super king-size bed, dressing table and some lovely feature windows. Upstairs is the master bedroom with a king-size bed with en suite and another double bedroom with en suite. Both rooms enjoy glorious views across the countryside. Guests have sole use of the barn, garden and patio area at the back. The courtyard at the front is shared with the other barns, with designated parking for at least 3 cars. Guest have access to the public footpaths across the estate from and can also walk through the estate to the cafe, farm shop and art galleries. Our friendly team are available at all times to help with any queries, questions or problems you may have. The estate also has 24-hour security. One of five stunning barn conversions with views across the countryside available as holiday cottages. The 15,000-acre country estate that surrounds Welbeck Abbey has been home to the Dukes of Portland and their families since 1607. Nestled in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest, it has provided the perfect country retreat for centuries ....And continues to do so. Tucked away in a quiet part of the estate are the newly transformed Holbeck Farm Barns, providing the chance to truly get away from it all. These self-contained barn conversions are set in the estate’s picture-perfect village of Holbeck with uninterrupted views of rolling fields and woodland. Here you can immerse yourself in a slower pace of life, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the paths that flank the barns. A trail that starts by the side of the Barns leads right into the picturesque limestone gorge of the estate’s Creswell Crags; home to the only Ice Age cave art in the UK. If art’s your thing, you can walk to The Courtyard at Welbeck too with its contemporary art gallery and museum and a trip there isn’t complete without a stop off at The Harley Café and Welbeck Farm Shop. You can also book to try fishing on the private Welbeck lakes, enjoy a short course at The School of Artisan Food. or take a horse ride, carriage trip or pony trek from Coloured Cob Equestrian Centre. If you’re able to stay a little longer and have time to explore, there are plenty of places to visit right on the doorstep. Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Newstead Abbey, Bolsover Castle, Sherwood Pines, Gullivers Valley theme park, Mr Straws House or Hardwick Hall are just a few of the many places within a 30 minutes’ drive.