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Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices

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Recently featured in the Telegraph as “The Place to stay in Southwell”
Living area
Exterior
A modern dining kitchen it has everything you need to cook up a family meal
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 47.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Southwell, England
  • Southwell Minster
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Workhouse, Southwell
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Southwell Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices

Stay in your own beamed beautiful home, Featured in The Telegraph as The Place to Stay in Britains prettiest market town, Lavender Cottage in Southwell is perfect for a countryside stay. Built around 200 years ago as a farm workers cottage - this immaculate traditionally beamed Cottage in historic Southwell has everything for a relaxing break!
Located five minutes walk from the market town via a tree lined path and through the park - lies the town centre, with its many boutique shops, cafes, delis and bars there’s so much to offer! The Minster Cathedral and Palace gardens are en route and the perfect place for a picnic in the grounds - check out their line up of entertainment this summer at Theatre, Music and concerts some of which invite you to bring a picnic to enjoy whilst being entertained In the opposite direction you’ll find beautiful scenery of endless open countryside!
The beds at Lavender Cottage have new top quality Simba mattresses and crisp white linen with black out blinds and interlined curtains ensuring that good nights sleep is achievable! Everything is brand new and sparkling clean. Gifts are left on every child’s bed who stays
The fully equipped dining kitchen for four, has everything you’ll need - inc a dishwasher!
The living room is a relaxing space with leather sofas and cosy log burner
We have been awarded GOLD by green tourism for our efforts to be as environmentally friendly as possible and once you arrive it’s easy to not need a car again. We can provide lockable storage for bikes and pushchairs and the cottage is crammed full of insulation to ensure energy is conserved and you’re kept cozy in winter, or cool in summer
We hope you’ll love our cottage as much as we do - any questions, please just ask! Or Check out our many five star reviews on Google for more info. We look forward to welcoming you to Southwell soon, we guarantee you’ll love staying here

Property manager

Rebecca smith

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Italian, Local (Sign language)

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Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please observe the new rules due to Covid in place to keep the cottage as clean as possible so no shoes upstairs please rubbish outside when you leave

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwell

Located in Southwell, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Sherwood Forest Country Park and Rufford Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wheelgate Park and Norwell Nurseries and Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Skirmish Paintball Games Nottingham and GH Porter. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Southwell, England

What's nearby

  • Southwell Minster - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southwell Workhouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Workhouse, Southwell - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Southwell Racecourse - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Eden Hall Day Spa - 18 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Fiskerton Station - 4 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Final Whistle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Reindeer Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kelham Hall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside Pub & Kitchen - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage in Southwell Nottingham GOLD award winning for Eco practices located?

This family-friendly Southwell cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Southwell Tourist Information Centre, Southwell Minster and Southwell Library. The Workhouse, Southwell and Southwell Workhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Host was so kind and communicative, the property is cozy and had everything we needed. The location is also great - close to park and town. We definitely hope to stay here on our next trip to Southwell.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters weekend away

Loved this little cottage and Southwell itself. So close to everything, including town centre, Saturday market, cathedral and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine S., Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolutely fantastic property!

Wow! Lavender Cottage was perfect with lots of well thought through personal touches. A great property owner, who was most helpful. Super location and great local amenities. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Karen G., Carlby

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing mini break

Centrally located cottage in Southwell, a short distance from the beautiful Minster. Well equipped clean kitchen with welcome basket containing all the essentials. Living room with log burner and 2 bedrooms containing comfortable beds with crisp clean linen. We had a well deserved rest after a hectic time at work and will return again to enjoy the town at Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cozy cute warm welcoming cottage

We stayed in the Lavender Cottage for two nights on a weekend away. The cottage is situated at a short distance from the Southwell Minster and village shops. Southwell itself is quite a compact and cute little village. The cottage is really well presented, clean and well equipped. The host, Rebecca, left us a hamper with bread, juice, milk etc. Everything was very clean and tidy. We had two cozy nights in there and the log fire was a great addition to the lovely relaxing feel the cottage has. Rebecca was helpful throughout our stay and beforehand with tips of pubs and walks we could do. We had lunch at a deli in the village called “The Old Theatre Deli”, which was absolutely outstanding foodwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic, quiet cottage

Just wonderful! The cottage itself is simply perfect. Nice kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms and a lovely bathroom. Kitchen is stocked with everything you might need in terms of pots and pans. The owner leaves you with fresh bread, marmalade, milk, tea, coffee.... As well as assorted cereals. Everything is very clean and welcoming. Little details make s huge impact, and I especially loved the fresh flowers in the kitchen table and welcome note. The location is perfect and quiet. Right in front of a large grassy park and 5 mins walk to the minster and and small/beautiful town of Southwell. The owner is incredibly responsive. Nothing is too much and is available to help with any questions you might have with suggestions if dining it places to visit. I very much enjoyed my visit and will be staying there again. Doo not hesitate... This is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful stay

Rebecca was an absolute delight from the start, the cottage was spotlessly clean with loads of little personal touches around the place. A beautiful welcome package (including personalised Christmas gifts for the kids) greeted us, warm cosy cottage with a Christmas tree was all set up, the fire was ready to go. The cottage has everything you need, the beds are so comfy and the shower is lovely and powerful. It's in a brilliant location, walking distance to the cute little town and a lovely park for the kids to run around in. Would definitely recommend, we had such a lovely holiday. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little cottage

Very clean and it is well described in the advert. Great location for Southwell and a cosy cottage for our little family to enjoy time together. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zippora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful break in this well equipped property. The cottage is in a quiet courtyard within walking distance to the shops which made it quiet but also conveniently placed. Rebecca is an excellent host, communicating with us to make sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. She also added personal touches,, such as a food hamper in the kitcen and individually wrapped soaps in the bedrooms. The cottage was clean and well equipped with everything we might need. We greatly enjoyed our stay and would love to return at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home from home!

My friend and I loved our stay at Lavender Cottage. It was such a home from home. All communications with Rebecca the owner were of the highest quality, and the facilities themselves perfect for our little weekend away. All aspects of the experience were wonderful from start to finish. Highly recommend! Thanks Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lavender Cottage

Lavender Cottage was spotless. Everything provided. In a great location. Lots to see in Southwell and surrounding areas. Couldn’t ask for a better host. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca smith

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I’ve lived in Southwell over 25 years and would be happy to answer and questions you may have from eating out locally to where Robin Hood used to hang out! It’s a pleasure welcoming guests from all over the world to stay in Southwell. I hope you enjoy your time here with us. I’ve loved travelling and meeting people from around the world between us we can communicate in over six different languages including sign language. Your happiness is our priority whilst you’re a guest a Lavender Cottage so please let us know if there’s anything you need

Why they chose this property

Southwell is a unique market town described as the jewel of Nottinghamshire’s crown. King Charles I spent his last night of freedom here and the area is steeped in history. The magnificent Cathedral dates back to the 12th Century and the National Trusts Workhouse is the most complete building of its kind in the UK. With spectacular countryside walks, a thriving high street of independent shops Southwell has its own Race Course, Robin Hood’s Hideout 🌳 and even its own Apple named after it! Nottingham and Newark are a short drive away and give further options for dining, theatre, ice skating, horse riding, climbing, dancing, cinema and pubs and clubs

What makes this property unique

Lavender Cottage is a historic cottage, Over 200 years old but Internally it has been thermally upgraded to a high standard and we’ve won a gold award for Eco practises.
We aim for this to be your best UK holiday so far. We leave gifts for children who stay with us and a generous breakfast welcome hamper just let us know any dietary requirements. Lavender Cottage is immaculately presented and has so much to offer nestled in a quiet courtyard backing onto the park it’s just a two minute walk to the centre of town, Southwell Minster and the Palace Gardens.
Please see our five star Google reviews if you’d like to see what others say about Lavender Cottage

Languages:

English, German, Italian, Dutch, Local (sign language)