These pictures show the stunning restoration of the 18th-century manor house now available for luxury short-term holiday rentals.
Originally owned by the Earl of Bathurst and purchased by the 4th Duke of Portland in 1844, Cuckney House will once again become a place for special gatherings, whether big birthday celebrations, self-catering family holidays, corporate away breaks or small wedding receptions.
It will also be used as accommodation for guests of Hazel Gap wedding venue, which is also based on the Welbeck Estate, only a five-minute drive away.
Nigel Porter, Property & Rural Estates Director said, “We are very excited by the launch of Cuckney House. It took two years of painstaking restoration work and huge amounts of patience to complete the project. For me, the interior design and the quality of the craftsmanship stand out. But of course, it is the backdrop of the Welbeck Estate and all that it offers here on the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire border that adds that magical quality and sets it apart.”
Northern Design Award winner Rachel McLane worked on the property that features three reception rooms and 15 bedrooms (sleeping up to 31 people), including a sensational bridal suite.
Rachel McLane commented, “The team at Welbeck Estate clearly care very much about their work, and it was a real privilege to work with them on this project which went from concept stage through to building completion. We were able to respect Cuckney House's listed status while giving each room its own identity and personality, reflecting the original use of the building as a Manor House. The design intent was to make Cuckney House feel like it had evolved rather than an overly designed modern interior. The overall look is eclectic and traditional, with a contemporary twist suited to today’s living expectations.”
Two nights’ rental of Cuckney House on the Welbeck Estate costs from £6,200 in low season (or £200 per person based on 31 sharing), rising to £8,600 in high season.Epicurean packages for guests, including the School of Artisan Food, Welbeck Abbey Brewery, and DropWorks Distillery, will be launched in 2024.
. First look
First look around the complete transformation of Grade-II listed 18th Century Cuckney House on the Welbeck Estate. Nigel Porter property and rural estates director, Ian Goodwin chief exec Welbeck estates company and Ross Owen hospitality manager. Photo: Brian Eyre
. Relax
Enjoy a soak in the new tub in the new look Cuckney House on the Welbeck Estate. Photo: Brian Eyre
. Relaxing
One of the bedrooms transformed by Northern Design Award winner Rachel McLane in Cuckney House on the Welbeck Estate. Photo: Brian Eyre
. Stairway to heaven
The interiors inside the new holiday home have the wow factor Photo: Brian Eyre
9. Feast
A dining room seating up to 28 people is perfect for families and celebrations Photo: Brian Eyre
10. Striking
One of three beautiful reception rooms in the Grade-II listed 18th Century Cuckney House on the Welbeck Estate. Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Sustainable
Every decision taken in the restoration of Cuckney House was made with sustainability at its heart, whether it was the provision of electric car charging points or a renewable energy heat source and solar panels or not interfering with the original classic beauty of the property. Designed so that every room need not have a kettle, each storey of the House has a communal coffee & tea pod cubicle. Photo: Brian Eyre
12. BBQ time
Cuckney House on the Welbeck Estate features a vast outdoor kitchen terrace with two gas BBQs, wood-burning pizza oven and hot tubs. Photo: Brian Eyre