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Arrow Lodge is a unique and romantic stay in a historic stone gatehouse on the stunning estate of Ragley Hall. Full of character, charm and beautiful furnishings, this 1-bedroom retreat is perfect for a couple’s escape. Nestled at the heart of Warwickshire’s beautiful countryside, you’ll be surrounded by long country walks as well as fantastic places to visit. Explore Ragley’s extensive grounds or venture out to Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester or Warwick for wonderful days out.

Overview

Perfect for walkers, history buffs or couples who simply want an escape to the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, this 1-bedroom stone lodge has a charming living room, spacious bedroom, beautiful kitchen and a private garden complete with wood-fired hot tub. Whether you spend your days exploring the 26-acres of stunning parkland and gardens on foot or set out to discover Warwickshire’s many fantastic attractions, Arrow Lodge offers a wonderful base for a couple’s getaway.

Step inside to find a quaint living room in the original part of the gatehouse. Packed with original features you’ll find traditional leaded-light windows, authentic woodwork and a charming iron-grate fireplace. This lovely space is perfect for cosy evenings after a busy day exploring.

The newer addition to the original structure features a spacious king-size bedroom and charming kitchen, both beautifully and elegantly finished. The lovely sage green kitchen includes a dining area overlooking the garden where you can enjoy indulgent breakfasts and dinners together.

Your private garden to the rear of the property features a luxurious wood-fired hot tub as well as two Adirondack chairs perfect for relaxing with a drink on a summer’s evening. You’ll also be able to explore Ragley’s 26-acre grounds.

Ground Floor



Living Room:
The original part of this historic gatehouse has been transformed into a quaint living room perfect for a couple to escape to. Imagine the gatekeepers of the past who would have occupied the room as you relax in the evening watching your favourite series or movie on the smart TV. The room also has views of Ragley’s beautiful parkland. (Fireplace not currently in use).

Kitchen:
This charming sage green kitchen has all the essentials including an electric oven and hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher and washing machine. A door leads to a little sunroom/dining room with a dining table and two chairs overlooking the garden.

Bedroom:
This spacious, bright room is elegantly furnished creating a serene retreat to wake up in each morning. A king-size bed is made with crisp white linens. A wooden chest of drawers and wall hooks with hangers provides clothing storage, and there is a dressing table with a mirror hidden within.

Shower Room:
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. Please note the toilet is separate from the bathroom.

Outside


At the rear of the property is a private, suntrap garden surrounded by high hedges. It boasts a wood-fired hot tub, two Adirondack chairs, gas barbecue and a fire pit. There is also a parking space by the lodge for one car. Beyond the garden you have access to Ragley’s beautiful estate which encompasses parkland, gardens, attractive woodland avenue, a lake and a Secret Garden. From the paths there are also lovely views of the surrounding countryside, or you can join public footpaths to venture further afield. In February there are Snowdrop walks where you can explore the multitude of snowdrop varieties. When staying at Arrow Lodge, you can enjoy the many events held throughout the year at Ragley Hall, including Classic Ibiza, The Midlands Air Festival, the Classic Car and Motor Show and DogFest.

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

Farm shops, delis and shopping:

Hillers is an award-winning farm shop, sourcing their meat from Ragley Estate Meats and offering an array of homemade and local produce in their deli and cheese counter. It also serves wonderful breakfasts, lunches or afternoon teas in its Garden Café overlooking its beautiful gardens. Enjoy Alcester’s range of independent boutiques, markets and speciality food shops or the hugely popular annual Alcester Food Festival. A little further afield just north of Stratford-upon-Avon is the fantastic Cobbs, offering everything from a farm shop, butcher and deli to a café and playground. You can even meet some pigs, goats, ducks & chickens. Stratford-upon-Avon itself offers a wonderful choice of artisan markets, boutiques and gift shops, from Jo Malone and The White Company to The Shakespeare Book Shop and renowned Nutcracker Christmas Shop.

For your groceries, there is a large Tesco, ALDI and Sainsbury’s in Redditch. Most major supermarkets will deliver.

Eating Out:
  • Arrow Mill – an impressive oak beamed dining room with fantastic menus celebrating classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences, Arrow (1 mile).
  • Moat House Inn – A beautiful country pub with fantastic garden and a delicious menu featuring everything from expertly grilled dishes to authentic Italian pizzas fresh from the oven, Alcester (4 miles)
  • The Fish at Wixford – Classic pub favourites and Sunday roasts, Wixford (2.3 miles)
  • The Boathouse - nestled on the banks of the River Avon, The Boat House is a vibrant, independently owned bistro and bar, housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century working boathouse, Stratford-upon-Avon (10 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:
  • Coughton Court - imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with an on-site café (5.2 miles).
  • Stratford-upon-Avon – visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s cottage and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (11.1 miles).
  • Warwick Castle - explore this impressive medieval castle and watch a live jousting demonstration (12 miles).
  • Charlecote Park – stunning Tudor house run by the National Trust set in beautiful parkland designed 'Capability' Brown where fallow deer and sheep roam (15 miles)

Travel:
  • Train - Evesham (8 miles) has direct services to London Paddington, Oxford, and Hereford.
  • Taxis – 007 Taxis
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Points of Note

This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00

  • 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. 
  • The hot tub is wood fired and may take longer to reach optimum temperature in colder weather. Please ensure all guests read and adhere to our Hot Tub Rules and Guidance.
  • If you would not like the hot tub to be available for your stay, please let us know ahead of arrival.
  • Ragley Hall regularly hosts popular events such as The Game Fair and Classic Ibiza. We advise that you check their calendar of events prior to booking as there can be some noise disruption and congestion on surrounding access roads. As Arrow Lodge is one of the original gatehouses, the gates are also in regular use.
  • 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.
  • A mobile number is required at the time of booking as this is needed to set up the entrance gate access. 

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The Location

Ragley Hall is the ancestral seat of the Marquess of Hertford, who counts Henry VIII’s third wife Jane Seymour amongst his far distant ancestors. The grounds play host to several annual world-class events and is also a wedding venue, making Arrow Lodge a great choice for wedding guests. The estate is just a mile from pretty Alcester which has a variety of places to eat. Just 20 minutes away is Stratford-upon-Avon where you visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare, catch a play or do some shopping. Also close by are Warwick, Worcester, Royal Leamington Spa and the Cotswolds.

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What an amazing and cute 'bolthole'

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Arrow Lodge exceeded all my expectations! And it's much bigger than expected, both inside and out. Just a long weekend stay but from my initial enquiry to departure everyone was so helpful. The garden was fantastic. We (me plus woof) found it fully enclosed which was great. And the glorious weather was a bonus. The huge bed was super comfy, lovely shower room and kitchen which had everything we needed. And the living room is so cute and cozy. The busy festival weekend suited us and we met some lovely locals and event staff too. I didn't want the weekend to end and look forward to returning.

Carol

Great little place and very responsive hosts

Jonathan

Nice place, probably better for summer

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Pretty clean, were a few cobwebs around. Was quite cold even with the heating turned right up and it’s not clear upon booking that it’s just feet away from a main A road so quite a bit of road noise when in the bedroom and sitting room. Bed is excellent, large and comfortable. Garden is big but due to some damaged fencing wasn’t totally enclosed and we had our dog so that wasn’t ideal. Hot tub would’ve been nice but it’s wood fired so would’ve taken 2-3 hours to heat up and wasn’t heated before arrival and I didn’t want to spend all afternoon tending to a fire outside. They only put 3/4 logs inside for the fireplace in the sitting room even though there was plenty in the shed outside so I’m not sure why they didn’t put more inside to last us our entire trip so instead I had to go outside to get more when it was raining. They did leave us a bottle of fizz and cake for arrival which was a nice thought. We walked our dog along the road which leads up to the main house, he was on a lead and didn’t go in any fields which were behind fences. The land owners wife came along told us we weren’t allowed to walk along there so we had to go back. We were made to feel not welcome and nowhere on the information for booking nor in the welcome back does it say we can’t walk along that road. Seems odd you’d open the lodge on site for dog friendly stays but not even allow people to walk along a road which starts right next to the lodge. Overall was okay and clean and cosy but I wouldn’t recommend it for people as there’s plenty of other places more suitable for a dog and with less things you have to do yourself to have a nice stay after paying for it.

Shane

Great place to stay

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The lodge was great - combining an historic place to stay with great comfort - including a real fire in the sitting room and a new well-equipped kitchen. Bed super comfy too. Wood burning hot tub was a plus - remember to light it a few hours before you want to use it! Would thoroughly recommend

N

Short Break at Arrow Lodge

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We found the lodge perfect for our short break, it had everything we needed to ensure a great stay.

Ivor

A nice gatehouse with all convenience's

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Fine gatehouse on a huge estate with a lot of sheeps in the frontdoor. Good beds, a closed garden and all you need for a fine stay is there, including a hot tube in the very private garden.

Ronnie

Quirky comfort

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Very clean and quite spacious, kitchen is well equipped with everything you need, very sunny garden with a wonderful hot tub, large comfortable bed Housekeeper has been more than helpful as I had left my purse behind and she is posting on to me, our second visit and hopefully we will return again, area is good and a short walk to the Arrow mill restaurant

Susan

A Piece of History With A Cosy Feel

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What a lovely little retreat set in such a place of beauty and history. Every little comfort was available, the kitchen was extremely well equipped and clean. The standards the team work to are extremely high and that is reflected in how the cottage is presented. Alison was very helpful and kind and added that extra layer of welcome. If you want to stay in a beautiful part of the country with lots of amenities of the doorstep in a lovely cottage then this is the one for you!

Robert

Lovely Gatehouse

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A great place for a relaxing stay and a dip in the hot tub. Fantastic location and gatehouse is very comfortable and cosy.

Guest

A great place for a relaxing stay and a dip in the hot tub. Fantastic location and gatehouse is very comfortable and cosy.

Darrin

Short Stay for work

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

Andy

Nice, different property but too much noise

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The location of the property is on a main round and is one of the gatehouses to the Ragley estate. We experienced problems with opening and closing the gate, people knocking on our door and windows to gain access/exit and had people,pull up in the entrance as a lay-by. The noise from traffic on the road is loud and it isn’t a quiet location, especially if sat outside. One particular incident happened at 11:30pm when a figure appeared at the window and demanded we let them in. This left us in a state of shock and worried about people outside. The property was clean and well kept. We enjoyed the welcome cake and wine. Our thanks to the housekeeper. She was also helpful in opening the gates when we arrived as they were jammed open. Part of the building is the original gatehouse with a modern extension. However, the bathroom was prone to a very damp smell and had to constantly aired. We tried using the hot spa but couldn’t get the fire going well and spent too much time setting it up we didn’t bother. You can’t walk around the estate but we had a good view of the sheep each morning that was nice. We visited many of the locations in the guide and can recommend the property location as a good point to visit attractions. Hiller’s Farm shop was a convenient pace to shop and the gardens there are full of interesting plants. We went to many National Trust places in the area as well as Stratford which had good parking options. The local pub was the Arrow Mill Inn. It’s a bit pricey but is convenient as it’s a five minute walk. We think that there should be double glazing added to the windows to reduce road noise, a clear sign not to disturb the lodge residents and sort out the damp problem in the toilet.

Glenn

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner and housekeeper who apologise that someone was knocking on the door so late at night and wishes that you had contacted them during your stay regarding this. Also, they would have been very happy to come and help you with the hot tub. They are also looking at the bathroom and the windows. On our website listing we state under the points of note "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".

- Bolthole Retreats, 5th August 2024

Lovely lodge

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Well equipped and superbly located. Road noise was apparent at first but were aware and gradually stopped noticing it over our two night stay.

Guest

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the road. On our website listing under the points of note, we state "as you would expect the gatehouse is on the main road, and some road noise is likely".

- Bolthole Retreats, 11th July 2024

Gatehouse getaway

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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

Susan

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owners who have taken the points raised onboard, which will be looked into.

- Bolthole Retreats, 19th June 2024

Something Different!

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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.

Jane

Good base for exploring the area

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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.

Jane

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the road. Our website states under the points of note tab "As you would expect the gatehouse is on the main road, and some road noise is likely". We have shared your feedback with the owner about towels for the hot tub who has taken this onboard and will look into this.

- Bolthole Retreats, 17th May 2024

Superb short break

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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

David

Great place but could use some upkeep.

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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.

Andree

Ideal place for a lovely stay

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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!

Lynn

Beautiful retreat

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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!

Guest

Lovely Cottage

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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 !

Ann

Cosy lodge retreat

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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.

Julie

Nice place, just not right for us

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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.

Claire

Hi Claire Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on your recent stay at Arrow Lodge and we are sorry to read that your stay did not meet your expectations. We have spoken to the property managers at the Ragley Estate, they were surprised to find that the work traffic went through this entrance as they were told to use the back gate and they apologise for the disruption caused by the workmen turning up there was a miscommunication. They are also looking into the points raised about the windows and are looking to get fans put in the property and we will be updating the website accordingly regarding the garden. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your feedback and we hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

- Bolthole Retreats, 22nd June 2023

Perfect base whilst we attended the Midlands Air Festival

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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)

Victoria

Unique lodge

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We enjoyed our stay at Arrow Lodge a beautiful unique very well equipped lodge within walking distance of the lovely Arrow Mill which served fab food and drinks in a beautiful setting, super easy check in and out. Our only gripes would be that although we knew it was on a busy road we didn’t anticipate cars and motorbikes constantly stopping outside the lodge which was quite loud at times and the bed being a little to firm for us but that’s a personal preference.

Janet

Cosy, charming Cotswolds stay

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We loved our stay at Arrow Lodge. The Gate House was super charming and comfortable and we had a lovely long weekend. It was a tad cold, but easily fixed by building a cosy fire each night. We managed to use the hot tub, but it did take a long time to get hot enough, so something to be mindful of. All in all though we had a great time, the cottage was clean, cosy and in a great location to visit all of the Cotswolds. We took our dog with us, and when we arrived it was clear that the garden was not fully enclosed as described which was a bit of an issue. Luckily we were able to block the entrance using the bins so no dramas, but would have been good to have a bit more security on that front.

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