The Harley Foundation
Coal Mining Stories
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Located in Holbeck, North Nottinghamshire, Short Croft is one of six self-catering cottages within our Holbeck Farm Barns complex on the edge of the Welbeck Estate.
This idyllic, dog-friendly country retreat sleeps four in two bedrooms and has a hot tub, a lovely mezzanine bedroom, an enclosed garden with countryside views, and luxurious interiors.
Step inside, and you will find an open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area - perfect for socialising. Down the hall is the downstairs bedroom, which offers flexible sleeping arrangements with a zip link bed, which can be set up as twins or a super king, and has patio doors opening onto the pretty garden.Â
Short Croft Cottage, Holbeck Farm Barns, Holbeck Lane, Worksop, North Nottinghamshire, S80 3NF
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Our standard changeover days for Short Croft are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The minimum stay is 2-nights.
2-night weekend stays, arriving on Friday or Saturday, are available between 1st September 2026 and 21st March 2027.
Offer excludes Christmas and New Year stays.Â
Book online and enter code STAY40 during checkout to receive 40% off your Short Croft stay between 1 January and 31 March 2026. 2-night minimum stay required.
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A selection of hand-prepared hampers from Welbeck Farm Shop are available to pre-order for your stay.Â
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
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