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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The changeover days for Short Croft are Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The minimum stay is 2-nights.
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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