Windstead Cottage - A player home for Skyrim SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 76 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WINDSTEAD COTTAGE:
A PLAYER HOME FOR
SKYRIM
SPECIAL EDITION
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Introduction:
The Northward Team brings you a new player home, a Medium sized cottage,
located in the great hills of Morthal.
Also available on our Website at: https://www.northwardgames.org/
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Finding The Home:
-The Home can be found just East of Deadman's Demise located just off the road, and up the hill.
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-Features:
Atrium:
Complete with everything the Dragonborn needs to craft legendary armor, including armor racks, smelter, and all workbenches as needed.
Player Bedroom:
Provides enchanting table, staff enchanter and alchemy room
Undercroft:
Cells for prisoners!(If you would like to edit this to include functionality for other mods, let me know first)
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-Installation:
Unpack and place the .esp file in your Skyrim SE Data folder:
SteamApps\common\SkyrimSpecialEdition\Data
Directories may vary depending on your system
Or use your preferred Mod organizer
(Remember to activate the Esp.)
If you somehow run into problems using your mod organizer, I recommend trying manual installation
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Compatibility:
-This mod was designed for Skyrim SE as well as Dragonborn,
it should work with other mods, and
Windstead Cottage is a medium-sized player home mod for Skyrim Special Edition, located in the hills east of Deadman's Demise near Morthal. It includes a crafting atrium with all workbenches, a bedroom with enchanting and alchemy stations, and an undercroft with prisoner cells. With 226 endorsements and 5,134 downloads, it's a modestly popular home mod from Northward Mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement ratio (226 endorsements on 5,134 downloads) shows players are happy with it.
- Crafting atrium covers everything you need—armor racks, smelter, and all workbenches in one spot.
- The undercroft with prisoner cells is a unique touch for roleplayers who like to capture enemies.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2022—might have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
- No mention of navmesh or follower support, so followers might get stuck in tight spaces.
- The prisoner cells are non-functional unless you add your own mods, and the author wants you to ask permission first.
For Skyrim players who want a cozy, medium-sized home near Morthal with all crafting stations and a bit of roleplay flavor. If you're into building your own home or need a huge player castle, this isn't for you—it's a compact cottage, not a mansion.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop, but a manager keeps your load order clean.
- The home is east of Deadman's Demise, so fast-travel to Morthal and head east along the road to find it.
- If you use other mods that alter the Morthal area, check for conflicts in the Creation Kit or with xEdit.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Northward Mods
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 5,134
- Endorsements
- 226
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 12/15/2020
- Updated
- 8/19/2022
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