Fellkreath Cottage - Build Your Own Home
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 62 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DESCRIPTION
Fellkreath cottage is a Hearthfire style build-your-own home located next to the Hammerfell border, south west of Falkreath. It contains all the basic features you would expect from a player home, with some extra customisation options. When fully built, the cottage will have all of the following...
- []Dining porch with oven, table and chairs[/]
[]Garden porch with planters (16 soil mounds)[/]
[]Apiary [/]
[]Wood chopping block[/]
[]Stable[/]
Ground Floor
- []Fireplace with cooking pot[/]
[]Sofa and table[/]
[]Key holder, barrels and cupboards[/]
[]Butter churn[/]
[]Grinder for creating flour[/]
Upper Floor
- []Single or double bed[/]
[]Writing desk[/]
[]Customisable display shelf with four different options[/]
[]Cupboards, wardrobe and chest[/]
[]Optional children's beds (Replaces writing desk)[/]
Tower Addition
- []Library with book shelves, book cases, table and chair[/]
[]Alchemy lab with custom storage shelf[/]
[]Enchanter[/]
[]Display option for Bug jars[/]
[]Display option for unique items[/]
[]External balcony with telescope, chair and table[/]
- []Divine shrines[/]
[]Smithing area with custom storage for ingots and ore[/]
[]Armory with mannequins, weapon racks, weapon plaques, and display cases[/]
[]Trophy room with displays for Dragon Priest Masks, Dragon Claws and Daedric Artifacts[/]
[]Bathroom with 'hot tub' style bath, toilet, sink and mirror to change your appearance
[/][]Customisable hidden room with eight different themes to choose from; Bar, Cannibal, Dark Brotherhood, Imperial, Mythic Dawn, Storage, Stormcloak and Thieves Guild[/]
GETTING STARTED
When you arrive at the map marker, you will see a sign post. Activate the sign and you can purchase the plot of land for 3500 gold. You will have two options...
- []Time passes when building - Each time you build an object, the screen will fade to black and a set amount of time will pass. Smaller structures and furniture will take around 1-4 hours. Larger structures and rooms will take around 4-6 hours to build.[/]
[]Building is instant - Objects are created instantly, similar to the standard Hearthfire DLC.[/]
Once you have chosen an option, use the drafting table to plan out your cottage and then use the crafting bench to start building. You
- []Time passes when building - Each time you build an object, the screen will fade to black and a set amount of time will pass. Smaller structures and furniture will take around 1-4 hours. Larger structures and rooms will take around 4-6 hours to build.[/]
- []Divine shrines[/]
- []Library with book shelves, book cases, table and chair[/]
- []Single or double bed[/]
- []Fireplace with cooking pot[/]
Fellkreath Cottage adds a Hearthfire-style buildable home southwest of Falkreath. Purchase a plot and construct your own cottage with basic amenities, ample storage, an armory, and display cases for masks, claws, and Daedric artifacts. A customizable hidden feature is included. This is a popular player home mod with 858 endorsements and over 23,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 858 endorsements and over 23k downloads
- Buildable home gives you that Hearthfire feel without the vanilla quest grind
- Display space for masks, claws, and Daedric artifacts is a collector's dream
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not play nice with newer mods or the Special Edition
- No mention of compatibility with popular overhauls like JK's Skyrim or Open Cities
- The hidden feature is vague—could be a cool secret or just a basement
For Skyrim players who love building their own homes and want a cozy cottage in Falkreath without the full Hearthfire questline. Also great for collectors who want to display their unique items. Skip if you're on Special Edition or use heavy city overhauls—this mod is old and might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, you'll need to port this mod yourself or use a conversion guide—it's from 2018.
- Place this mod low in your load order to avoid conflicts with other Falkreath area mods.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod for easy removal if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Thicketford
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 23,470
- Endorsements
- 858
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 3/10/2017
- Updated
- 4/28/2018
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