Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron
4.9
Outstanding(61 Reviews)Cottage in Newark and Sherwood District
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more
About this cottage rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Newark and Sherwood District
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(61 Reviews)4.9
A little late to communicate about gate codes and process. Lovely place though and an absolute fabulous stay! Thank uyiu
4.9
Very nice accommodation in beautiful surroundings, if only it had WiFi it would have been perfect
4.9
What a magical experience to stay on the grounds of Newstead Abbey! Gorgeous property all to yourself after hours, with loads of birds and natural beauty. The cottage is clean and comfortable, very quiet and relaxing. You will need a car. I hope to stay here again!
4.9
Perfect, just perfect.
4.9
Great location for a tranquil holiday with family, visiting the Abbey and gardens and other places of interest nearby
4.9
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.
4.9
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!
4.9
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.
4.9
Gardener's Cottage is a very special and a truly unique place. Set in the grounds of a former Abbey, which is steeped in history. When the grounds close at 5 o'clock, you are left alone on the estate with the rabbits, squirrels, swans and peacocks. Be prepared to never want to leave the grounds, unless it is just so that you can enjoy driving back in. There is no wi-fi, but we got decent mobile signal within 20 yards of the front door. I feel lucky to have had the chance to stay there. We are planning when we can go back.
4.9
Our little break was everything we could have wished for, and more. The setting was stunning with a 'wow' around every turn through the gardens and woodland. We left with the feeling that we must return. Thank you for this opportunity to comment as we didn't find a guest book. Each and every member of staff we encountered was so friendly and helpful.
4.9
We loved everything about our week stay and can’t wait to come back !
4.9
Well equipped cottage and very quiet. We had things to do in Nottingham and it was great to come 'home' somewhere so quiet.
Thank you.
4.9
We stayed for three peaceful nights in the beautiful Gardener's cottage. Coming from the U.S., it was so relaxing to hear the sheep at night and stroll in the breathtaking gardens. My two teenage daughters bought duck food from the gift shop and we sat by the pond and fed some baby swans along with Mom and Dad! We walked side-by-side with the most beautiful peacocks I've ever seen and even caught a glimpse of a Mother and baby! Our stay at Newstead will be a treasure for our family and my only regret would be that we didn't stay longer!
4.9
Wonderful experience
We stayed for three peaceful nights in the beautiful Gardener's cottage. Coming from the U.S., it was so relaxing to hear the sheep at night and stroll in the breathtaking gardens. My two teenage daughters bought duck food from the gift shop and we sat by the pond and fed some baby swans along with Mom and Dad! We walked side-by-side with the most beautiful peacocks I've ever seen and even caught a glimpse of a Mother and baby! Our stay at Newstead will be a treasure for our family and my only regret would be that we didn't stay longer!
4.9
Wonderful Place for individual, couple, or family. Very beautiful, relaxing, serene. Wonderful staff. A great retreat, getaway or vacation spot.
4.9
Wonderful holiday
Quiet and comfortable cottage in peaceful surroundings
4.9
Outstanding Experience
Wonderful Place for individual, couple, or family. Very beautiful, relaxing, serene. Wonderful staff. A great retreat, getaway or vacation spot.
4.9
Unique Experience
Fantastic experience, staying on the historical grounds of Newstead Abbey. Beautiful cottage adjacent to fantastic gardens.
4.9
Very lovely stay . Excellent facilities & gorgeous surroundings.
4.9
Easter
Very lovely stay . Excellent facilities & gorgeous surroundings.
4.9
Staying at the Gardeners Cottage has been one of my favorite traveling experiences. The Cottage is beautiful and well-stocked, and it's amazing to wake up on the grounds of Newstead Abbey every morning. Hosts were extremely accomodating and very good at communicating information on how to get to the cottage. I will definitely stay here again!
4.9
Beautiful and Unique Stay
Staying at the Gardeners Cottage has been one of my favorite traveling experiences. The Cottage is beautiful and well-stocked, and it's amazing to wake up on the grounds of Newstead Abbey every morning. Hosts were extremely accomodating and very good at communicating information on how to get to the cottage. I will definitely stay here again!
4.9
A unique opportunity for our family of three to stay in a remote cottage in the grounds of an Abbey . The cottage was beautiful, bigger than it looked in the pictures. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a two nights stay over New Year. It was nice to walk around the grounds at our leisure and to tour the Abbey for free. A few visitors to the Abbey/ grounds did walk close to the cottage front door but not close enough to look in, they were respectful and didn't intrude on our space.
All the staff we met were really nice and helpful.
A little hard to find in the dark on arrival although clear directions were provided but we couldn't get service on our phone to read them! Wifi in the actual cottage was better upstairs but it wasn't a problem not being glued to our phones.
We would love to return.
4.9
A gem of a find
A unique opportunity for our family of three to stay in a remote cottage in the grounds of an Abbey . The cottage was beautiful, bigger than it looked in the pictures. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a two nights stay over New Year. It was nice to walk around the grounds at our leisure and to tour the Abbey for free. A few visitors to the Abbey/ grounds did walk close to the cottage front door but not close enough to look in, they were respectful and didn't intrude on our space.
All the staff we met were really nice and helpful.
A little hard to find in the dark on arrival although clear directions were provided but we couldn't get service on our phone to read them! Wifi in the actual cottage was better upstairs but it wasn't a problem not being glued to our phones.
We would love to return.
4.9
Delightful. Lovely cottage, well furnished, adequately warm, in middle of grounds with access after hours to garden much appreciated by children of 9 and 7 years (especially the Japanese Garden). Excellent tour of house included in package with expert guide who dealt wonderfully well with the children. Kitchen small but very usable. Good laundry room. Comfortable beds. Highly recommeded for a family of four.
4.9
A great location for a short break. The cottage has everything you need, the staff where lovely, the play park for the kids was an added bonus. The peahens that live near the cottage were great for the kids. As long as you don’t need mobile connection this place is brilliant. Loved it.
4.9
Away with grandkids
Delightful. Lovely cottage, well furnished, adequately warm, in middle of grounds with access after hours to garden much appreciated by children of 9 and 7 years (especially the Japanese Garden). Excellent tour of house included in package with expert guide who dealt wonderfully well with the children. Kitchen small but very usable. Good laundry room. Comfortable beds. Highly recommeded for a family of four.
4.9
Great half term break
A great location for a short break. The cottage has everything you need, the staff where lovely, the play park for the kids was an added bonus. The peahens that live near the cottage were great for the kids. As long as you don’t need mobile connection this place is brilliant. Loved it.
4.9
The facilities and thought that has gone into making this property an easy holiday cottage is amazing. I will be booking again. Thank you so much!
4.9
We had a relaxing break and enjoyed exploring the Abbey grounds at our leisure. Also got a guided tour of the house included. Only drawback no wifi and poor mobile server coverage however not a big sacrifice considering our enjoyment of the location. We will be back!
4.9
Wow! Excellent from start to finish
The facilities and thought that has gone into making this property an easy holiday cottage is amazing. I will be booking again. Thank you so much!
4.9
Absolutely unique opportunity to enjoy a nations monument as if it was your own!
We had a relaxing break and enjoyed exploring the Abbey grounds at our leisure. Also got a guided tour of the house included. Only drawback no wifi and poor mobile server coverage however not a big sacrifice considering our enjoyment of the location. We will be back!
4.9
We really loved our stay at the cottage. The cottage is really spacious and very well equipped. We had everything we needed to make us comfortable on our stay. The grounds are fantastic and it was such a lovely, peaceful stay. We would love to come back.
4.9
Stayed here for 4 nights with our young family and loved it. We was literally locked in every night with all the grounds and parkland to ourselves and the wildlife! Loved it and great location with a pub just outside the grounds so perfect!! Sherwood Forest is on the doorstep and towns such as Mansfield (10 mins away) for supplies isn’t far away. We visited the peak district for a day trip too that was only 40 mins away.
The staff at Newstead were fantastic and helpful. We was allowed to visit the main house for free and was made to feel welcomed. The parkland was amazing. We Loved it and will return.
4.9
Wonderful stay
We really loved our stay at the cottage. The cottage is really spacious and very well equipped. We had everything we needed to make us comfortable on our stay. The grounds are fantastic and it was such a lovely, peaceful stay. We would love to come back.
4.9
Waking up in the morning to birdsong
among the great trees and gardens was a peaceful and refreshing experience. Early morning walks and breakfast in the walled courtyard were wonderful. The property is comfortable and well equipped. Our only reservation was the poor telephone reception.
4.9
Waking up in the morning to birdsong among the great trees and gardens was a peaceful and refreshing experience. Early morning walks and breakfast in the walled courtyard were wonderful. The property is comfortable and well equipped. Our only reservation was the poor telephone reception.
4.9
Lovely stay with young family at Newstead
Stayed here for 4 nights with our young family and loved it. We was literally locked in every night with all the grounds and parkland to ourselves and the wildlife! Loved it and great location with a pub just outside the grounds so perfect!! Sherwood Forest is on the doorstep and towns such as Mansfield (10 mins away) for supplies isn’t far away. We visited the peak district for a day trip too that was only 40 mins away.
The staff at Newstead were fantastic and helpful. We was allowed to visit the main house for free and was made to feel welcomed. The parkland was amazing. We Loved it and will return.
4.9
We loved the Gardener's Cottage. We stayed with our two children (7 & 9) and mother in law, who was happy on the sofa-bed. The cottage is tastefully decorated and much more spacious than it looks in the photos. It's an idyllic location, tucked away from the world with only peafowl and wood pigeons for neighbours.
Great walks and fascinating history. We enjoyed our tour of the Abbey, and the staff were very welcoming. We even joined the outdoor cinema two nights in a row.
We will be back!
4.9
We loved the Gardener's Cottage. We stayed with our two children (7 & 9) and mother in law, who was happy on the sofa-bed. The cottage is tastefully decorated and much more spacious than it looks in the photos. It's an idyllic location, tucked away from the world with only peafowl and wood pigeons for neighbours. Great walks and fascinating history. We enjoyed our tour of the Abbey, and the staff were very welcoming. We even joined the outdoor cinema two nights in a row. We will be back!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Newark and Sherwood District?
The average price for a rental in Newark and Sherwood District is $153 per night. This rental is $206 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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