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

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Point of interest
4.9 / 5.0
Outstanding(61 Ratings)

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
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0
Outstanding(61 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Magical experience at Newstead Abbey with clean and comfortable cottage, gorgeous grounds, and friendly staff. A truly unique retreat for relaxation and exploration.
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5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2024
Tempted not to leave a review, as this place was so lovely I'd quite like to keep it to myself. Isolated deep inside the wonderful Newstead Abbey grounds, it was utterly fabulous. The listing doesn't do it justice. There were only two of us, with the rest of the family visiting one day, but you could easily have a family of four. Very well equipped, and with the lovely enclosed patio which is quite the sun trap, and with a bbq. Great to have the separate living room and dining room. Everything worked seamlessly. We had a long weekend and had wondered about visiting Sherwood Forest or Papplewick Pumping Station, but in the end we never left the grounds!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
A little late to communicate about gate codes and process. Lovely place though and an absolute fabulous stay! Thank uyiu
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
Very nice accommodation in beautiful surroundings, if only it had WiFi it would have been perfect
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
Wonderful stay in historical location with lovely garden walks and surrounded by wildlife
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
Perfect, just perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
Great location for a tranquil holiday with family, visiting the Abbey and gardens and other places of interest nearby
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Nov 2022
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.

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 $100 per night. This rental is $111 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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