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Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate

Alcester

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Dog Friendly
1
Hot Tub
Local Pub
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 a garden with a wood-fired hot tub and a pair of Adirondack chairs.
Full Description
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 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.

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 garden and a wood-fired hot tub, gas barbecue and a fire pit. There is also a parking space by the lodge for one car.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - King-size
  • 1 Bathroom - Shower room with separate toilet
  • Hairdryer - 1
  • Fire - Logs are provided for an initial fire (1st October - 31st March)
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 2
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Dog friendly - 1 dog welcome for an additional fee
  • Garden - Fully enclosed
  • BBQ - Gas
  • Fire pit
  • Hot tub - Wood-fired (wood is provided)
  • Parking - Off-road parking for 1 car
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping: There is a Waitrose in Alcester (1 mile) and a large Tesco in Redditch (7.8 miles). There is also the award-winning Hillers Farm Shop (2.1 miles) offering locally grown produce, homemade goods, Ragley Estate Meats, a fishmonger, and an excellent cheese shop.

Eating Out:
  • Arrow Mill Hotel – Across the road (0.2 miles)
  • The Fish at Wixford, a colourful and flamboyant pub (1.4 miles)
  • Hillers Café, award winning farm shop café (2.1 miles)

Walks: There are lots of walks in the surrounding countryside, some from the front door and some a little further afield but worth the jaunt in the car. Oversley Woods is an ancient woodland just 4 miles away, and during springtime is carpeted with bluebells. The Heart of England Forest (8.5 miles) is a new broadleaf forest across Warwickshire and Worcestershire, which has 8 waymarked trails over varying distances and terrains whilst the 27-mile Arden Way loop trail runs through Alcester (3 miles).

Places to Visit:
  • National Trust – Coughton Court (3.7 miles)
  • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (8 miles)
  • Stratford-upon-Avon (9 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Evesham (8 miles) has direct services to/from London Paddington, Oxford, and Hereford.
  • Taxis – 007 Taxis
There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not take a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
  • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
  • 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. 
  • Please make yourself aware of the hot tub rules and hours of use. The hot tub is wood fired and may take longer to reach optimum temperature in colder weather.
  • Please be aware that the entrance gate is in regular use, which you may be aware of. As you would expect the gatehouse is on the main road, and some road noise is likely. If you are staying around an event you may notice increased noise. 
  • Whilst the gatehouse is within the Ragley Estate, Ragley Hall is a private home and guests are requested not to walk through the grounds unless attending an event. The gatehouse does have its own garden. 
  • A mobile number is required at the time of booking as this is needed to set up the entrance gate access. 

Reviews

Stayed here as was working an event onsite. Arrow Lodge was an excellent accommodation which was a pleasure to stay at.

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Andy
| 05/09/2024

Lovely gatehouse & nice walks on the doorstep.

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Kate
| 09/08/2024

Well equipped and superbly located.

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Angela
| 07/07/2024

The house had everything we needed, it was immaculately clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the grounds.

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Susan
| 15/06/2024

Good location, lots of nice features.

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Matt
| 05/06/2024

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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Jane
| 31/05/2024

Lovely place to get away for a few days in a quirky lodge. Communication was excellent. Well well-equipped kitchen and a lovely wood-fired hot tub enhanced our stay. Lovely soft towels.

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Jane
| 12/05/2024

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. 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

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David
| 04/05/2024

Lovely place, clean and functional. The pub across the road was lovely.

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Phil
| 29/03/2024

Lots of character, lovely kitchen and bedroom. Appreciated the log fire.

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Michael
| 11/02/2024

Location

Ragley Estate lies close to the village of Arrow and just a mile from the town of Alcester. The estate plays host to a number of world-class events throughout the year including the National Game Fair, Classic Ibiza, the Classic Motor Show, the Midlands Air Festival and much, much more. This rolling Warwickshire countryside was home to William Shakespeare, and his birthplace and indeed hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon is just a 20-minute drive away. There are a number of great pubs within easy reach and Alcester has a variety of places to eat.