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5 Stars Gold Award
The Old Orchard Cottage, Holbeck, Near Worksop , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, S80 3NF
Telephone: 01909 720659
Fax: 01909 720659
Since opening in 1990, Robin and Joan Brown at Browns, are delighted to have won tourism awards in 1991, 1994, 1997, 1998 and 2003.
One of the nine best bed and breakfast in England, in the English Tourism Council, "Excellence in England Awards for 2004"
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Cross over the ford in the driveway
and stay somewhere special |
Experience the very best that Nottinghamshire can offer with a visit to "Browns" Award Winning Bed and Breakfast, situated in the picturesque hamlet of Holbeck, which is a tiny rural hamlet of only 12 houses, most of which were built at around the same time as The Old Orchard Cottagein 1730. It is situated on the Welbeck Country Estate, which is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Portland, in the Dukeries Area of North Nottinghamshire, and is seven miles from Sherwood Forest and 24 miles north of Nottingham City.
Romantic four poster beds
Approaching along a winding country lane, visitors will be enchanted by the iron gate naming "The Old Orchard Cottage", and a glimpse of the Grade II listed buildings, which date from 1730.
Entering the drive and crossing the shallow ford, which joins the two ponds surrounded by seasonal flora and rippled by a waterfall, guests will find themselves surrounded by a glorious English cottage garden.
Parking near the sundial, visitors will step out of their vehicle to scores of perennial plants, which encircle the garden and encase the three beautiful garden lodges, set alongside the cottage, each lodge faces onto the terrace.
Guest will find the colours of the garden seductive, whatever the season, and can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the exquisite surroundings. If you stay at Browns in the early spring or summer, you could hear the Cukoo, they have returned every year and sing from early morning till late at night.
The Brown family, Robin, Joan and Carly, provide a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome, making guests feel relaxed and at ease with their surroundings.
The garden terrace is adjacent to each lodge, where guests can while away the time, enjoying the peaceful surroundings, and on warm summer evenings candle lanterns create a relaxing atmopshere. |
Arrive to a warm and friendly service, enjoy charming and courteous service and leave with a lasting impression.
"Browns" is all that is typical of rural England, and all that is superior in experience.
The three en-suite garden lodges are stylishly decorated to high standards, three diffently styled four poster beds, with wonderful finishing touches including fresh flowers.
Lodge number 3 has a king size four poster bed, and Lodge number 2 with a super king size four poster bed, is the largest of the three and has wonderful views over the garden. Both of these two rooms have a bath tub and shower.
Lodge Number1 has an intimate atmosphere, is well equipped and has a double four-poster bed and shower room.
Lodge Number One | 
Lodge Number Two |
Lodge Number Three |
Each en suite centrally heated lodge offers maximum privacy, colour television, dvd/cd player, radio, hairdryer and hospitality tray.For the cold evenings there is a log effect stove in each lodge, for extra warmth. In the main cottage the telephone and internet access are available for a small charge. |
Breakfasts at "Browns" is served in the elegant dining room of the cottage overlooking the garden, where many wild birds and an occasional pheasant complete the peaceful setting.
In keeping with the exquisite décor of the lodges, the dining room is furnished in the Regency style with antique furniture, the mahogany tables are set with white bone china and fresh flowers provide the finishing touches.
Then, in these wonderful surroundings, guests can make their choice from the extensively gourmet breakfast menu. Visitors can choose from the award winning Old Orchard Breakfast a fine example of a full English breakfast, the VermontBreakfast, for a taste of New England, (bacon, French toast and maple syrup), or the Continental Breakfast of hot cheese and bacon croissants. Alternatively, there's smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, smoked haddock, or kippers, or Simply Eggs, served any way you like them with a selection of toast.
All of the "Browns" Breakfasts are served with freshly chilled orange juice, a selection of cereals and seasonal fruits, and of course freshly ground coffee and a selection of teas. With these delicious menus, guests may even want to extend their stay to sample all of the options. |
| Make that special day last longer |
Special occasions, especially Wedding Days are over so quickly, why not make your day last longer? Stay somewhere special on your wedding night, reserved exclusively for you, your family or friends.
Enjoy your Wedding, Birthday, Engagement, Anniversary or any other special occasion, with an intimate celebration breakfast the following day in your own private marquee when staying at "Browns" Bed and Breakfast
"Browns" is a Five Star Gold Award Winning bed and breakfast in the Dukeries and Sherwood Forest district of Nottinghamshire, situated in the peaceful hamlet of Holbeck on the Welbeck Country Estate.
There are three romantic en-suite garden lodges situated separately from the main cottage, all with four-poster beds. You can reserve "Browns" for your special night, for six overnight guests and then invite six additional friends or family to join you for a private celebration breakfast the next morning.
Breakfast will be a leisurely extension of the occasion, with delicious choices served in a private marquee, set in our picturesque one acre garden.
"The Celebration Package" Includes
One night's accommodation for six guests in three lodges, with extras such as towelling robes, fresh flowers, chocolates, savoury nibbles and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Choose your breakfast from our tempting menu, which will be served with complimentary Bucks Fizz, celebration chocolate cake, and cheese and biscuits. The marquee and grounds are exclusively yours until early afternoon.
Please telephone to discuss your private celebration, and make an appointment to view the location, if you live nearby.The Celebration Package is a perfect option for reunions, to meet friends or family from around the country and overseas too. We are situated in the Heart of England, close to the M1 and A1 major roads. |
Make that Special Day Last Longer
To Start
Thick Creamy Yoghurt with Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Grapefruit and Orange Medley
A Selection of Cereals
Muffins, Brioche or Danish Pastries
Hot Toast with Preserves
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Main Course
The Old Orchard Breakfast of
Sausage, Bacon, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Sauté Potatoes
and Fried or Scrambled Egg
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Egg on a
Toasted English Muffin
Cheese and Bacon Croissants
The Vermont Breakfast of
Bacon, French toast and Maple Syrup with Fresh Fruit Garnish
(Please select just two items for your guests to choose from)
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Beverages
Freshly Brewed Coffee, a Selection of Teas.
Bucks Fizz or Orange Juice
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To Finish
Celebration Chocolate Cake, Cheese and Biscuits
Coffee and Mints |
For your Civil Wedding ceremony please visit
www.oldvicarageatelkesley.co.uk
The hamlet of Holbeck is in the heart of Robin Hood country, close to Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak, and the villages associated with the Pilgrim Fathers.
Days out from "Browns"
Harley Gallery at Welbeck, Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest, Rufford Country Park, Creswell Crags, Bolsover Castle.
Hardwick Hall - built by Bess of Hardwick. Newstead Abbey, near Mansfield, home of the poet Lord Byron.
Nottingham City, park and ride, Tales of Robin Hood and all the attractions the city has to offer, which can be reached by train on the Robin Hood Line from nearby Whitwell
Newark, with its antique shops - and time your visit to coincide with one of the Newark Antique Fairs (or visit Hemswell Antique Centre)
Chatsworth Country House, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth Farm shop, Bakewell, Haddon Hall, all in nearby Derbyshire.
Historic Lincoln, the cathedral, the castle and Steep Hill.
All are within 10 to 45 minutes of "Browns".
Or simply enjoy the beautiful countryside surrounding Holbeck, whether a stroll around the villages or a day's walking. And when you return in the evening there is a choice of local pubs and restaurants to enjoy your evening meal. |
| All Prices are per Lodge per night | | Lodge Number One (double four poster) | | Single | £55 | | Double | £72 | | Lodge Number Two (super king size four poster) | | Single | £62 | | Double | £82 | | Lodge Number Three (King size four poster) | | Single | £62 | | Double | £77 | All Prices are per Lodge per night
Includes breakfast |
| Directions to Nottinghamshire's Best Kept Secret. |
From A1: (8 miles)
Take the A57 sign-posted for Worksop, Sheffield (Worksop by-pass). On the third roundabout take the A60 for Mansfield. After approximately 3 miles look for signs for the Dukeries Garden Centre and a wooden bus shelter on the right. Look on the right for the "Browns" Bed and Breakfast sign and right turning for Holbeck. Take this right turn, travel for half a mile and discover our stone cottage on the right.
From M1. Junction 30: (6 miles)
Take A616 sign-posed for Newark, go through Clowne and Creswell look for "Browns" Bed and Breakfast sign on your left just before crossroads. Turn left at the crossroads for Holbeck and Worksop, and discover our stone cottage on your left after half a mile.
From Cuckney: (2 ½ miles)
From the crossroads, take the A60 north for Worksop and travel for 11/4 miles. Stay on the A60 past the first sign for Holbeck on your left and the left turn sign for Holbeck Woodhouse. Continue for ¾ of a mile and you will see the sign for "Browns" Bed and Breakfast on your left just before the left turn for Holbeck. Turn left here and travel for half a mile and discover our stone cottage on the right.
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Browns Accessibility Statement.
Browns is committed to ensure an appropriate accommodation service for prospective guests with disabilities. We have NAS Mobility Level 1, and lodge number two, has been designed for that level of mobility, and we are trying to make our home as accessible as we can. We welcome any enquires from guests with disabilities so we can discuss their needs and all reasonable attempts will be made to meet these.
General Information.
1. Host trained under Welcome Host Scheme.
2. Assistance dogs welcome.
3. Enquiries and bookings using BT Typetalk service are welcomed from the hearing impaired (e-mail and fax are also alternatives.)
4. Emergency information can be communicated verbally on request.
5. All the lodges are ground floor, each with their own door to the outside.
6. The nearest railways station is Creswell, 2 miles away, and guest collection can be arranged.
7. A list of local taxis is available.
8. Assistance with luggage is offered.
9. All lodges have remote control TV and DVD players.
10. All lodges have tea/coffee making facilities.
11. Mobile phone coverage is adequate for most networks.
12. Our breakfast menu and guest information can be described verbally.
13. Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notification.
14. People with nut allergies, should be aware that nuts may be included in products used in the kitchen.
15. People allergic to cat fur, should be award that there is a family cat on the premises.
Access to main the cottage and the lodges.
1. Plenty of parking available, surfaced with gravel, immediately in front of cottage and lodges.
2. The ground floor entrance and dining room are level, with one step into lodge number three.
3. The garden is easily accessible, with a bridge over the ford.
Browns Environmental Statement.
We are privileged to be living in the Dukeries and Sherwood Forest area of Nottinghamshire and try to run Browns in a way that has minimal effect upon our environment.
To this end we adopt the following practices.
1. An on-going programme to replace the bulbs in all lighting fixtures with low energy types.
2. Use of small low wattage kettles on hospitality trays.
3. Notices in each bathroom encourage guests to think about how often they require fresh towels.
4. "A" rated electrical appliances replace older versions where possible.
5. Condensing boiler for heating the cottage.
6. Night storage heaters, using economy electricity during the night, and log effect electric stoves for added heat if needed.
7. Support the local economy by using locally sourced products wherever possible.
8. Promote the Dukeries, Sherwood Forest and local businesses with an array of information leaflets.
9. Support local delivery of bottled milk and re-cycling of milk bottles.
10. Support local free range egg producer and return of egg cartons.
11. By making our own jam and preserves, glass jars are re-used.
12. Purchasing a growing number of recycled products, e.g. stationary from recycled paper and re-using supermarket bags.
13. Water butt used for tubs and plant pots.
14. The property is non-smoking throughout.
We would appreciate assistance and encourage guests to help by:
1. Not leaving lights and the electric fire on when leaving the premises.
2. Not leaving the TV on standby mode.
3. Supporting local businesses.
4. Leaving newspapers, glass and plastic bottles to the side of main rubbish so we can recycle them.
5. Supporting our laundry policy and re-using towels.
6. Thank you. |
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