Canons Court Lodge
In rural countryside just outside Wotton-Under-Edge sits Canons Court Lodge. This beautiful Grade II listed holiday home is set over three floors and is full of character, making a fabulous setting for a reunion of friends or family. The four bedrooms are set at either end of the house giving privacy and space. You’ll spend days competing in foosball tournaments, letting your children play in the garden, cooking up a feast in the large kitchen and talking long into the evenings in front of the wood burning stove. With a backdrop of exposed wooden beams, stone flooring and large windows, Canons Court Lodge has it all. Explore the Cotswold Way, Tetbury and Stroud, Berkeley Castle and WWT Slimbridge for days out.
Overview
Stepping into Canons Court Lodge for the first time is a delightful surprise. Its unassuming exterior hides the impressive entrance hall which greets you. A grand staircase stretches before you as you wander the well-worn stone floor, rich in history and with stories to tell. Unusual light fittings and a grandfather clock hint at the character here.
Canons Court Lodge is made for entertaining with a spacious kitchen/diner and large living room. Dress the dining table for decadent meals together or take them outside to be enjoyed in the garden. The wood burner in the kitchen adds a warming atmosphere to your days and makes this feel like home. Gather in the first floor living room with its corner sofa, perfect for conversations and games of charades. With table football, giant connect four and Jenga there is plenty on offer to keep you entertained. Two bedrooms are on the second floor and two are on the ground floor, perfect for accommodating two families and providing space for couples.
Outside, the garden is a fantastic space for those staying with children and dogs. A secure lawned area has plenty of space to play fetch and for children to run wild. There is a barbecue and room to dine outside so you can make the most of sunny weather.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
The dual aspect kitchen/diner has large, shuttered windows which flood the room with light. At one side is the dining area with a spacious table seating eight. In the kitchen is a large oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, and a central island with space to prepare meals. Store your supplies here and in the additional fridge/freezer in the utility. There is a sofa so you can keep the chef of the group company and a wood burner provides heat on cooler nights.
Utility:
Towards the back of the house there is a handy utility nestled into a corner of the hallway with a sink, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Near an external door you can bring your dogs in here to wash off muddy paws.
Bathroom:
The ground floor bathroom is a surprising feature of the house. Beautifully tiled, the Japanese bath is an unusual addition. Known as a soaking bath it is deeper than a standard bath and is square. Alongside is a separate shower cubicle with both a handheld and rainfall shower head, sink and WC.
Bedroom Three:
This double bedroom has a view out to the garden and is a lovely place to wake in the morning. You can unpack your suitcases and stow everything away in the built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom Four:
With twin beds this would be a great option for children whose parents are in the room next door. Two single beds sit at either side with a central chest acting as a bedside table. There is also a hanging rail and a chest of drawers.
First Floor
Living Room:
The living room is half games room, half sitting room. By the woodburning stove is a large sofa and the Smart TV. Behind this sits two additional sofas and a selection of books and games including table football. While part of your group watches a film the others can amuse themselves with a board game.
Shower Room:
This shower room will mainly be used by those staying in bedroom two and has a shower with a rainfall and hand-held shower head, WC and sink.
Second Floor
Bedroom One:
The gorgeous master bedroom with a super king-size bed is a break away from the everyday. The high ceiling and its open beams surround you and fairy lights add to the mystical atmosphere. With wooden floors and antique furniture this is a relaxing space to enjoy long lie ins. This bedroom also has the added benefit of a walk-in wardrobe.
En-Suite:
Bedroom one is the only option with an en-suite and there is a shower cubicle with a rainfall and hand-held shower head, WC and sink.
Bedroom Two:
In this bedroom the double bed sits beneath the eaves beside and old fireplace. A more compact room there is still storage space, and it is a pleasantly quiet room.
Outside
The gently sloping enclosed lawn is tucked away to the side of the house and has a table and chairs seating eight. With both a charcoal BBQ and a fire pit it is perfect for a grilled feast on a summer’s day or drinks around the firepit as the sun goes down.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Double
Bedroom Four - Twin
3 Bathrooms - 1 Shower Room, 1 Bathroom, 1 En-suite Shower Room
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs For The Two Wood Burners Are Supplied For Your First Fire Between 01 October And 31 March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 8
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Table Football
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed
Outdoor Dining Area - Seats 8
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Fire Pit
Parking - Private Parking For 2 Cars With Additional Visitor Spaces Available
On your Doorstep
Wotton-Under-Edge (1 mile) has a selection of local shops including butchers, bakers, delis and a wholefoods shop. You will also find independent shops from clothing boutiques to a bookshop, craft shops and gift shops. There are plenty of tearooms to choose from while you browse the streets. Just outside the town, Wotton Farm Shop is a charming place to stock up on local produce, plants and gifts. They also supply fuel for woodburning stoves.
Eating Out:
- The Wine Shack at No.7, Wotton-Under-Edge – a fantastic choice of wines served with tapas (1 mile)
- The Falcon, Wotton-Under-Edge – known for their steaks sourced from their family farm (1 mile)
- Old Spot Inn, Dursley – a highly recommended pub with an excellent menu of real ales (6 miles)
- The Everest Nepalese and Indian Restaurant, Dursley – authentic food full of flavour (8 miles)
Walks:
There are a number of locals walks available from Canons Court Lodge. Tyndale Monument can be reached on foot in under an hour. From here there are 360-degree views towards Bristol and Somerset and across to Wales. Following the Cotswold Way from here you pass through the surrounding woodland. These are mountain bike friendly with signposted trails, tracks, and jumps. The Cotswold Way continues through Wotton-Under-Edge and is a good starting point for other walks.
Places to Visit:
- Cattle Country Farm Park – indoor and outdoor play for the children on a farm with animals to meet and an on-site café (6 miles)
Berkeley Castle – explore the castle and attend one of their spectacular events which are held throughout the year (7 miles) - Badminton Horse Trials – an annual event showcasing equestrian skills at the Badminton Estate (9 miles)
- Westonbirt Arboretum – walk through 15,000 trees of different species from around the world (11 miles)
Travel:
Train - Cam and Dursley railway station (6 miles) has frequent services to Worcester and Bristol, Kemble railway station (18 miles) has a frequent service to London.
Taxis - Chipping Sodbury Taxis, Euro Taxis Wotton Executives
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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
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- 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee.
- The stairs are uneven and there is low head height in places, please take care.
- The raised reading nook in bedroom two is out of bounds.
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Why we love this
- Character-filled holiday home with four bedrooms, exposed beams, stone floors, a woodburner, and a large kitchen making it perfect for family or friends to gather.
- The private garden is ideal for children to play, while adults can relax and unwind after a day exploring.
- Located just outside Wotton-Under-Edge, the Cotswold Way is on your doorstep, with Tetbury, Stroud, Berkeley Castle, and Westonbirt Arboretum all just a short drive away.
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The Location
Just one mile from Wotton-Under-Edge in the Southern Cotswolds, Canons Court Lodge is a fantastic base. The Cotswold Way passes through Wotton-Under-Edge and the Tyndale Monument which overlooks the town is easily accessible for outstanding views. You are surrounded by rolling Cotswold countryside and if you pop in the car, you can visit nearby charming villages such as Dursley, Nailsworth, Tetbury and Stroud. There are options for families at Cattle Country Farm Park, history at Berkeley Castle and magical walks at Westonbirt Arboretum. With all this nearby, staying at Canon Court Lodge is an ideal choice for discovering this part of the Cotswolds.
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beautiful property. spacious. staircase is wonderful. garden space a lovely suntrap. games room was a fabulous space to spend time together with a spacious kitchen to cook and relax together.
Tanya
Had a quiet wonderful stay. Lots of room for everyone. Loved the rustic feel to it with modern decorations
Kathy
Our host was very accommodating over a request we made. The house was a lovely old delight. Plenty of space for 8 people. Well presented including Christmas decorations. Clean & tidy. Plenty of cutlery & crockery so we didn't have to keep washing up. Parking was fine.
Judith
Lovely stay at Canons Court Lodge. Easy to get in, and great cleanliness throughout the properly. Great contact as well - I needed to ask a question to locate something and the housekeeper replied to me within 10 mins. Would definitely recommend this place to my friends.
Julia
A wonderful family friendly place
We had a gorgeous time at Canons Court Lodge. The house was absolutely beautiful and had lots of space to spread out to. We loved the table football and games selection and the cosiness. We loved playing board games on the big dining table and cooking food in the lovely kitchen.
Mary
Short family stay
Accommodation was very suitable for a mixed group of adults with enough seclusion, shower facilities etc.
Plenty of crockery and glassware etc for meals. Oven fine. Freezer in utility area unusable as it looked as though it had not been defrosted in years and seemed full of (maybe?) ice packs?
We were out of the house for most of the five days we actually stayed as we were at a family wedding in the area: it probably does suit families with dogs, children etc as the living area furnishing was quite basic.
Bathrooms fine in terms of cleanliness. Can only speak personally for the master bedroom but the other family members said they slept well so I would have to assume all beds comfortable.
Disappointments: living room - in August - smelt stale and under-cleaned, to the extent that we sat around kitchen table instead. Not sure how often the various throws in the living room have been cleaned? The bedroom furniture in main bedroom dusty; blinds in main bedroom old and frayed in places.
Missed opportunities: if you are selling a rental as being upmarket - which I think is the aim - could you a) tidy up the front and back gardens a bit?! And could you even think of providing a pint of milk and some better teabags/coffee as a starter pack (as opposed to the budget hotel tray of sachets)?
Parking was OK for two cars, although our second designated space was stolen on our last day.
So, a characterful house which I think could benefit from some TLC. However, I think families with children and dogs would be fine.
Ann
Thank you for taking your time on sharing your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Canons Court Lodge. We have shared your valuable feedback with the property owner. Regarding the living room, we’ve never received any complaints about this area before. The blankets had recently been cleaned, as previous guests had used them in the garden. The dust issue in the main bedroom will be checked. The blinds in that room were only recently replaced. Occasionally, the mechanism can come slightly loose, causing them to hang unevenly, but this can usually be resolved by adjusting the mechanism. As for the welcome supplies, the owner has taken your feedback on board and this is being looked into. The driveway can accommodate two cars. Any additional vehicles would need to use the designated visitor parking. The owners have let us know that they stayed in the property just before your arrival, and they ensured the garden was tidied. However, due to the recent lack of rainfall, the plants and lawn may not be looking their best at the moment. We do hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 3rd September 2025
We were staying while attending a wedding at Kingscote Manor in Tetbury. Loved our stay. Beautiful home and lovely countryside. Maybe we can come back sometime and bring our dogs. Wotton Under Edge is very pretty with charming gift shops. We also recommend The India Palace restaurant.
Mark
We had a wonderful stay with 3 generations in this house. There was plenty of space to hang out!
Ann
Great house for a 3 generational stay with 2 dogs. easy to get out to other locations and the house was a great size. The house was lovely and clean, and there was a fantastic list of things to do in the welcome pack, though we definitely didn't stay long enough to do them all! Would recommend on to friends and family for anyone looking for a Cotswold stay.
Charlotte
We have had a lovely family stay for a special birthday celebration. The house was a good size for us all and well equipped & comfortable. Thank you!
Jill
We had a great time staying at Canons Court, the house was even nicer than the photos. It's in a great location with lots to do nearby, and the recommendations were perfect and helped us to explore the area. We enjoyed spending time in the garden, and there's lot's of space inside as well.
Katy
Stayed here with friends to go to a wedding at De Vere Tortworth Court. Perfect for our celebratory weekend. Just what we needed!
Emma
Lovely cottage well stocked
We stayed over Easter, as two families of four. There are nice walks from the door and lots to visit nearby. The farm shop is excellent and had many bits we needed for our stay.
The cottage is very spacious with nice well maintained communal areas and the owner ensured the basics were all there when we arrived. She was very helpful and communicative when I contacted her about minor issues that were resolved immediately.
Katie
Thank you for a fantastic stay. We loved the house and the garden.
Rebecca
Lovely property for a friends gathering
Lovely property, located in a rural setting. Large secure garden for dogs and small children.
Easy route to and from motorway.
Lovely walk up to the farm shop.
Samantha
Would recommend
This is a lovely place with lots of character. Perfect for a group stay and close to where we needed to be.
Alice
Nice and spacious accommodation in a good location
We had to find somewhere last minute and this was a really nice option for us. Its relatively close to the shops and we really liked the farm shop nearby. The garden was great for the dogs and we liked that it had three bathrooms. The only down side was the beds in the house were just too small and uncomfortable. I could hear and feel the spring every single time I moved ever so slightly :( The friends who stayed with me also complained about the bed and how some sofas in the house is uncomfortable. We also could not in get touch with the owner during our stay. We managed to sort things out but it wouldve been nice to be able to ask questions. There was also noise coming from the next door - not sure if they had renovation work going on but it was just a little noisy during the day.
Overall it was a pleasant stay
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Canons Court 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 who let us know that they were in touch with you during your stay. They have also taken the points that you have raised on board, and these will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 21st August 2024
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