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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 267 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
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  • Fireplace
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  • Pet-friendly
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Popular LocationRagley Hall15 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnne Hathaway's Cottage10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Shakespeare Theatre12 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)38 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

As you pull up to the main gates of Ragley Estate, there is a real sense of arrival. A symmetrical pair of pale stone gatehouses stand guard on either side of the entrance, the one on the left is Arrow Lodge.

This unique bolthole offers comfortable accommodation for two guests with a stylish bedroom overlooking the garden, a living room which occupies the original part of the gatehouse, plus a kitchen and a little sunroom, which offers a sunny nook for meals.

The enclosed rear garden is a real suntrap and is surrounded by high hedges. Two traditional Adirondack chairs offer a spot to relax and soak up the sunshine, those who like to stargaze will be hard-pushed to find a better place than from the warm waters of the wood-fired hot tub.

*1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date.

Ground Floor

The entrance door is to the side of the gatehouse, the original door whilst still in situ, is no longer in use.

Bedroom:
This light and airy room is simply but elegantly furnished creating a restful place to lay your head. A super-comfy king-size bed is made with crisp white linens, and a grey woollen throw and is flanked by two bedside tables, topped with reading lamps. A wooden chest of drawers and wall hooks with hangers provides storage, there's also an elegant dressing table with a mirror hidden within.

Kitchen:
The compact and well-equipped kitchen is at the rear of the gatehouse and filled with everything you need including a full oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A door leads to a little sunroom with a dining table and two chairs, creating a useful space for meals. There are also doors from here into the garden.

Bathroom:
The shower room features a large shower cubicle with an electric shower and a hand basin. There's a mirror and a shaver point above the handbasin. The window to the side lets in plenty of natural daylight but can be completely shielded by the louvre blinds. Please note the toilet is separate from the bathroom.

Living Room:
The living room is in the original part of the gatehouse with windows to the front and rear. This room is cosy and bijou with the original entrance door hidden behind thick curtains and a fireplace (not currently in use). Sink into the sumptuous velvet sofa after a busy day at one of the Ragley events or exploring the local countryside and find a good film to lose yourself in on the Smart TV.

Outside

Arrow Lodge benefits from its own private enclosed garden and a wood-fired hot tub. There is also a parking space by the lodge for one car.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alcester

Located in Alcester, this cottage is in a rural area. Mary Arden's House and Shakespeare's Birthplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Avon Bank Gardens and Bancroft Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stratford Racecourse or Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Ragley Hall - 15 min walk
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 10 min drive
  • Stratford Racecourse - 11 min drive
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 11 min drive
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station - 10 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Moat House Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Broom Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arrow Mill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ragley Hall and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bidford Grange Golf Club. Coughton Court and Bidford Grange Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gatehouse getaway
The house whilst small had everything we needed, it was immaculate clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the grounds, traffic noise was minimal we felt the only thing it needed was a small patio table in garden so that we could have eaten outside and used the bbq we didn’t want to leave and will definitely stay again
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10/10 Excellent

Something Different!
We were visiting the annual Midands Air Festival at Ragley Hall so arranged to stay at Arrow Lodge. The accommodation was perfect for 2 people and only a short walk to the field where the festival was taking place. The enclosed garden is perfect for sitting out in the sunshine, although we didn't try the hot tub! The property is well equipped and is only a short walk to Arrow Mill with a great beer garden and wonderful meals. It is also conveniently located for visiting Stratford-Upon-Avon and surrounding countryside.
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8/10 Good

Jane A.

Good base for exploring the area
Lovely place to get away for a few days in a quirky lodge. Communication was excellent. The only downside was the road noise from quite a busy road. This did not prevent a good night's sleep in a very comfortable bed. Well equipped kitchen and a lovely wood fired hot tub enhanced our stay. Lovely soft towels but would have liked another for the hot tub.
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10/10 Excellent

Superb short break
Just returned from a 3 night break at Arrow Lodge, a gatehouse on the Ragley Estate. The little house had ample room for the 2 of us and our dog, a great size bedroom with a super king bed which was so so comfy! The kitchen had everything we needed, was virtually brand new and the welcome pack of wine, cake and milk was an added bonus. The wood fired hot tub was lit almost immediately and I braved the cool water after about 90 minutes, but it then soon really warmed up. If you replace the insulated cover after use the water will stay warm enough for a dip after 36 hours. The Arrow Mill which is less than 10 minutes walk away was great too, we ate there on 3 occasions including Sunday lunch and could not fault a thing. Please make time to visit Hillers Farm shop and Garden Centre which is just a steady 10 minutes drive through the Ragley Estate, past to Hall and out the other side. Fresh meat/fish and veg and a brilliant cafe where we had breakfast on the last morning. We will definitely be recommending and returning

8/10 Good

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Weekend relaxation
Great little cottage set in fantastic grounds. One major problem for us was holes in the garden fence on rd side that our dog was able to get through. We also found the booking misleading. We booked the property based on being able to take dog and have hot tub use. We were emailed after to tell us these were additional charges. Once money was non refundable. Seeing as we paid extra for hot tub I’d have expected it to have been pre heated ready to use upon arrival. As it’s a wood burner it takes 3 hours to heat up from cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Great place but could use some upkeep.
The stay was great, the bedroom and the kitchen are great and very well maintained and clean. But the place has some holes in the walls and roof were you can see the wiring and plumbings of the heater. Also there were lots of spiders, slugs and spiderwebs too. In this sense it is missing some cleaning too.
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal place for a lovely stay
Excellent accommodation in an ideal location. We were attending an event at Ragley Hall so the location couldn’t have been any better. Having said that, there are plenty of nice places locally that we also visited. Would happily stay here again if we were visiting this part of the country again. Accommodation was well equipped and had everything that we needed. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the opportunity to try the hot tub!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful retreat
Arrow Lodge is a perfect little escape. The decor is beautiful and plenty of space for 2. The garden is private and comes with a wonderful eco hot tub. The kitchen is well equipped and we really appreciated the processco and cake in arrival. There was also milk, tea, coffee and sugar. Well located for Warwick and Stratford and there is the most gorgeous pub (almost opposite).....I think it is called The Arrow Mill? Delicious food and stunning location too. Alverton was also close by and worth a little visit. Also must mention the wonderfully attentive housekeeping, she was brilliant as answering all of my pre arrival questions. We will be going again!
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10/10 Excellent

ann f.

Lovely Cottage
Great location for events at Ragley Hall. A shame the garden is not fully enclosed for the dog to run free, but didn’t cause a problem. Everything you need is catered for in the cottage. Lovely and cosy, comfy bed and a decent shower !
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8/10 Good

Cosy lodge retreat
Nice cottage, well equipped with a comfortable and very roomy bed. The sun room was a lovely bright and airy room leading on to the large private patio/lawn. We felt that the property would benefit from an outdoor dining table/chairs. The road was busier than we had expected and hence was noisy during busy times but was quiet at night. We enjoyed our stay.
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6/10 Okay

Nice place, just not right for us
We booked this stay due to the proximity for some work I had to do, also for some time for my husband to do some remote work while having a night away with our dog The garden is not enclosed as described so we had to keep the dog on a lead which was something that would have made me chose somewhere else. Also, I knew it was on a main road and the gate house to Ragley Hall, so we expected a degree of noise. However, there was an event being set up at Ragley Hall which we didn't know about. the noise levels were extremely high with constant traffic passing and large lorries turning directly outside. the curtains had to be closed the whole time. The majority of windows cannot be opened and it was extremely warm inside, a fan would be a good idea Also, workmen arrived to measure something up in the garden, this wasn't mentioned and it wold have been good to know as we lost a degree of privacy.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect base whilst we attended the Midlands Air Festival
We specifically booked this property as we were attending the Midlands Air Festival held on the Ragley Estate, and it made a perfect base to be able to attend but also have the option to come and go to the property throughout the weekend. After a lovely conversation with the housekeeper we were also able to arrive earlier than planned which was a bonus. The property itself was great, with its quirky layout and private garden. (The only tiny note I would make is that we couldn't seem to locate any baking trays and a smaller frying pan would be useful additions to the kitchen)

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2017 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

What makes this property unique

Arrow Lodge offers a unique opportunity to stay in one of the gatehouse lodges that flank the entrance to Ragley Hall. This magnificent stately home is the ancestral seat of the Marquess of Hertford, who counts Henry VIII's third wife Jane Seymour amongst his far distant ancestors. This original gatehouse is one of a pair that still occupies the main entrance to the estate, and it has now been converted into a one-bedroom escape just for two. Step inside and you'll find a spacious bedroom, a well-fitted kitchen, and a cosy living room. To the rear is an enclosed garden with a wood-fired hot tub and a pair of Adirondack chairs.

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