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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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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

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 single bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bath

Room options

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About the area

Nottingham

A family-friendly stay in Nottingham awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Newstead Abbey and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Papplewick Pumping Station. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available.

What's nearby

  • Newstead Abbey - 4 min drive
  • Nottingham Trent University - 16 min drive
  • Motorpoint Arena Nottingham - 17 min drive
  • University of Nottingham - 19 min drive
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 34 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Only Assistance Dogs Allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Gardeners Grounds Newstead Abbey Home Poet Lord Byron
Gardeners Cottage Grounds Newstead Abbey Home Poet Lord Byron
Gardeners Cottage Grounds Newstead Abbey Home Poet Lord Byron
Gardeners Cottage Grounds Newstead Abbey Home Poet Lord Byron
Gardeners Grounds Newstead Abbey Home Poet Lord Byron

Frequently asked questions

Does Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

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

You bet! With amenities like a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron?

No, Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gardeners Cottage in the grounds of Newstead Abbey- home of the Poet Lord Byron?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newstead Abbey
Perfect, just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Property
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart and Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a delightful house in stunning surroundings!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We loved everything about our week stay and can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy R., Romsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay. highly recommended
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022