Two cosy cottages on our working family farm, sleeping up to 12 across 6 bedrooms with stunning countryside views. Located in Wellow, close to the A616 & A1 with easy access to Newark, Retford, Worksop & Mansfield — perfect for multigenerational families, friends' getaways or contractor/work teams.
Each cottage offers 3 bedrooms, equipped kitchen & cosy living spaces with thoughtful touches for all ages. Come enjoy the farm life! 🌾
The space
Tucked away on our family farm, Foliat Cottages have a charming history — originally built in 1901 for the Head Groom and Whipper-In of the historic Rufford Hunt. Today they offer a wonderful base whether you're gathering the whole family, reconnecting with friends, or settling in with your work team.
Each cottage has its own welcoming living space, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and three comfortable bedrooms — giving everyone room to breathe while staying close together. Work groups and contractors will particularly appreciate having up to 6 guests each with their own room and homely shared facilities.
Kitchens
Both cottages are fully kitted out with hob, oven, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer — everything you need to cook proper meals together.
Dining Rooms
Both cottages seat 6 comfortably. 2 Foliat Cottage has the added bonus of an extendable table stretching to seat all 12 guests — perfect for those big family dinners or team meals.
Living Rooms
🔥 2 Foliat Cottage: Sink into the sofa by the log burner set within a gorgeous exposed brick fireplace, or settle in for a film on the smart TV.
🏡 1 Foliat Cottage: Cosy up around the electric log burner, with a digital TV, DVD player and Amazon Firestick to keep everyone entertained.
Bedrooms
All bedrooms are comfortable and well-presented — perfect for families, friends or colleagues who deserve a proper night's sleep!
1 Foliat Cottage:
Bedroom 1: Double with stunning rolling countryside views + hairdryer
Bedroom 2: Twin (convertible to super king on request)
Bedroom 3: Twin
2 Foliat Cottage:
Bedroom 1: Double with breathtaking views + hairdryer
Bedroom 2: Super king (can split into twins on request) + hairdryer
Bedroom 3: Twin
Bathrooms
Each cottage has an upstairs family bathroom with bath, WC and sink, plus a separate walk-in shower room — no queuing for busy families or work groups! Both also have a handy downstairs WC and combined washing machine/dryer.
🌿 Outdoor Space
Step outside to your own enclosed garden and patio with outdoor dining and seating for up to 12. Whether it's a quiet morning coffee, an evening under the stars or a proper summer barbecue — it's all yours! No. 2 Foliat Cottage has a gas barbecue available to use, with gas provided. 🍖🔥
Great to Know
👶 2 Foliat Cottage is fully set up for little ones — stairgates, magnetic cupboard locks, fireguard, bed guards on request, non-slip bath mat, baby bath support, changing mat, toilet seat reducer and toys & books are all in place. Two highchairs and a travel cot are available, complete with an extra mattress and bedding provided. ✅
1 Foliat Cottage also welcomes young families with highchair and travel cot available (extra mattress and cot bedding not provided) plus toys and books for your little ones.
🚗 Parking: Spaces for 4–5 cars with additional parking available on request. Bicycle storage also available.
💻 Superfast Broadband: ~150mb fibre broadband — smooth streaming and reliable remote working, no excuses for missed deadlines! 😄
🌱 Eco Heating: Ground source renewable central heating keeps both cottages warm and cosy year-round.
Guest access
The whole of Foliat Cottages is yours for the duration of your stay — completely private and secure, so you can truly relax and make yourselves at home.
And there's more to explore beyond your front door! We'd love for you to discover our farm with a dedicated circular walk taking in our little corner of beautiful rural Nottinghamshire countryside. A perfect way to blow away the cobwebs, tire out the kids, or simply breathe in some fresh country air after a long week. 🌾🥾
Other things to note
A Genuine Working Farm — A Few Friendly Things to Know! 🚜
Jordan Castle Farm is a real, living, breathing working farm — and that's a huge part of what makes it such a magical place for families and little ones to experience! While it's typically wonderfully peaceful, you may occasionally hear the distant rumble of a tractor, the hum of machinery, or the gentle sounds of cattle going about their day. We think it all adds to the adventure — and the children usually love it! 🌿
Tucked alongside fields and ancient woodland, reached along our characterful limestone farm lane, the cottage sits in a truly natural, wildlife-rich setting — and nature here is absolutely thriving! You'll have a wonderful opportunity to spot all kinds of wonderful wildlife right from the cottage windows — a real bonus for curious young minds! 🦔🐦
We do need to mention one thing with a smile — our gorgeous countryside location means that spiders and insects are very much part of the landscape, and despite our very best efforts before every stay, they do occasionally fancy a look inside, especially through summer and autumn!
We absolutely love our little farm residents, but we completely understand that not everyone — and not every little one — feels quite the same way! If creepy crawlies are something your family would rather avoid entirely, this might not be the perfect spot for you — and we'd always rather you know that upfront! 🕷️🌿
