Lower Lodge Barn
Lower Lodge Barn is a newly renovated, reverse-living, modern, sleeping eight guests across four double bedrooms with one ensuite bathroom, one family bathroom and two cloakrooms. Fantastic views from the spectacular, open-plan living-dining-kitchen area and upper terrace. Outside is a patio, BBQ, garden and spa-like hot tub all set in a rural location within 550 acres of privately owned farm land yet within walking distance of a great local pub and just eight miles from historic Stratford-upon-Avon. Two well-behaved dogs are welcomed.
Overview
The approach to Lower Lodge Barn is a long and winding farm track that climbs a hill to a fantastic vantage point. From a distance you can see the exceptionally striking barn sitting proud at the top of the hill.
Spend your evenings sitting outside on the patio eating alfresco from the BBQ and relaxing in the outdoor hot tub as you watch the sun set on the magnificent rolling countryside.
Inside is a magnificent atrium-like hallway with stunning high ceilings and a stately split staircase leading up to the hugely impressive, first-floor living-dining-kitchen area and upper terrace. The ground floor is made up of four well-appointed bedrooms, including two king-size rooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and two super king-size bedrooms (with zip and link beds that can be twin or super-king on request), serviced by a large family bathroom and separate cloakrooms.
Gather around the super-sized kitchen island and while away the hours socialising with your friends, then serve up at the dining table or, when the weather is right, head out onto the terrace and dine alfresco. Retire to the comfort of the living room where you can kick back and relax on one of the plush and stylish sofas, in front of the woodburning stove while watching a film on the extra-large smart TV.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
Step in through the front door into the very impressive, double height, atrium-style hallway with a split staircase straight ahead leading to the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.
Just inside the hallway is a handy room for hanging coats and storing boots and shoes.
Bedroom One:
This lovely bright room has a king-size bed, bedside tables and touch on/off reading lamps. French windows open onto the lawn with views extending far into the distance. The room is furnished with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, a day chair, a full-length mirror and a smart TV.
Family Bathroom:
This spacious bathroom has a cabinet shower, with overhead and handheld shower heads, an extra-deep bath (with central taps), a double-length wash basin with vanity unit and mirror, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two:
The smallest bedroom but with an impressive view over the neighbouring farmland and woodland. This room is furnished with two zip and link single beds that can be left as twin beds or made up as a super-king-size bed*. The bedroom has bedside tables and touch on/off reading lamps, a chest of drawers and smart TV. French windows open onto the lawn. (*Please state preference on booking).
Bedroom Three:
This light and bright, spacious bedroom has a zip and link super king-size bed* with bedside tables and touch on/off reading lamps. It is furnished with a wardrobe with hanging space and shelves, a chest of drawers and smart TV and full-length mirror. French windows open onto the lawn. (*The bed will be made up as a super-king double but can be a twin on request. Please state preference on booking).
Cloakroom:
In the main hallway, immediately outside Bedrooms Two and Three, is a toilet with hand basin.
Bedroom Four:
At the entrance to the Barn’s master en-suite bedroom is a custom-built, double wardrobe. Continuing on into this spacious room you’ll find a king-size bed with bedside tables and touch on/off reading lamps, a chest of drawers, a smart TV, full-length mirror, day chair and large circular pouf. French windows open onto the lawn.
En-suite Bathroom:
Featuring a cabinet shower with overhead and handheld shower heads, an extra-deep bath (with central taps), a double-length wash basin with vanity unit and mirror, a toilet and heated towel rail.
Utility Room:
This handy room has a washing machine, sink, storage units (for the patio seat cushions) and ironing facilities. Next to it is the boiler room with a clothes airer.
First Floor
Kitchen - Dining Room – Living Room:
As soon as you get to the top of the staircase, you’ll see why the owners refurbished the Barn as a reverse-level home: the fabulous, open plan kitchen-dining-living room has far-reaching views across the surrounding farmland and countryside through three sets of French windows - each with a glass, Juliette balcony. Impressive Ragley Hall – the seat of the Marquess of Hertford – is visible in the near distance. The Barn has oak-effect flooring throughout with underfloor heating and chic-industrial-style lighting. The room has wall-mounted Sonos Bluetooth speakers.
The fully equipped kitchen features a long and wide island, with six bar stools, storage cupboards, a provisions fridge and a wine fridge. To one side of the island is an induction hob and double oven, a double sink and cupboards full of all the contemporary equipment you need for a self-catering stay. On the other side of the island is a long dining table and chairs to comfortably seat eight guests.
Gather around the kitchen island and while away the hour socialising with your friends as you grab a chilled bottle of champagne from the wine fridge whilst the chef of the group cooks up a storm on the beautiful white granite worktops. Serve your meal up at the breakfast bar, the dining table or head outside and dine alfresco.
The fabulous living area has two parts: a snug seating area, with two, pink velvety armchairs placed to enjoy the view, and a main area, with a super-size woodburner, a large L-shaped sofa and two armchairs, and an extra-large smart TV with a sound bar.
Terrace:
To one side of the dining area are bi-fold doors that open out to a terrace furnished with a large, square table and four rattan armchairs with foot stools. The terrace has a very effective wall heater, making it a fabulous year-round spot to enjoy a drink, relax with a book or play some games.
Utility Room + Cloakroom:
Alongside the kitchen area is a cloakroom with a toilet and wash basin and a separate utility room with a U.S.-style fridge-freezer, microwave, cleaning equipment, and kitchen units with worktops and storage (where guests will find the BBQ tools).
Outside
The Barn’s double wooden gates open to reveal a large, gravel driveway, with room for five to six cars and a far-reaching view of the local farm and woodland. To the right-hand side of the Barn is a patio with a large table and eight chairs, which is positioned close to a brick BBQ – the perfect spot for al fresco dining. Head down the steps from the dining patio to a bubbling, six-seater hot tub with in-tub lighting and a private patio with a sofa, two armchairs and spa-like floor lighting. To the front of the barn is a long, narrow lawn and footpath that passes in front of the four bedrooms. At the entrance gate is a wooden shed where cushions for the outdoor furniture are stored. Guests may also keep bicycles in the shed.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Super-king (can Be Twin On Request)
Bedroom Three - Super-king (can Be Twin On Request)
Bedroom Four - King-size
2 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite (cabinet Shower, Bath, Basin And WC); 1 Family (bath, Cabinet Shower, Basin And WC), 2 Cloakrooms
Hairdryer - 2
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge - US-style
Freezer
Wine Fridge
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 8 With 6 Additional Stools At Kitchen Island
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Stair Gates
Sound System - Sonos
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Hot Tub - Additional Fee Applies
Parking - Off-road Parking For 7 Cars
On your Doorstep
The closest supermarkets are Waitrose in Alcester or the Co-operative Foodstore in Bidford-on-Avon. Alternatively, head to Maybird Shopping Park in Stratford on Avon, where there is an M&S Food Store and nearby Tesco Extra.
Eating Out:
- The Three Horseshoes, Wixford - a traditional country pub with Britsh and Thai options at lunchtime and a Sunday carvery (1 mile)
- The Fish, Wixford - friendly country pub with a riverside beer garden (1 mile)
- The Moat House Inn, Alcester - serving grills, steaks and authentic pizzas from a wood fired oven with a tepee available to hire for larger groups (3.5 miles)
Oversley wood is a stone’s throw away and boasts 230 acres of beautiful woodland with a variety of nature and scenery.
Places to Visit:
- Ragley Hall - diverse events are held throughout the year, check the calendar before your stay (2.5 miles)
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre - see spectacular performances of Shakespeares plays (7.5 miles)
- Warwick Castle - a fantastic day out for the whole family with falconry displays and events for every age (15 miles)
- Train - Stratford-upon-Avon Station (8 miles)
- Taxis - 007 Taxis
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.
- It is the policy of this property not to take bookings for groups where the majority of guests are under the age of 25, or single-sex group celebrations, including stag/hen parties. This property is ideal for family groups.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- An additional fee of £75 applies for use of the hot tub and it must be requested at the time of booking. Please ensure all guests read and adhere to our Hot Tub Rules and Guidance.
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome for an additional charge per pet (payable on booking).
- Please note, if you would like bedroom two or three to be arranged as a twin, please clarify this on the booking form.
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Why we love this
- The upper floor features open-plan living, framed by stunning views across 550 acres of farmland.
- A terrace, BBQ, and spa-style hot tub set the scene for easy relaxation.
- Just a short stroll to two fantastic local pubs, and only eight miles from historic Stratford-upon-Avon for a day out.
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The Location
Nestled on the edge of the bustling village of Alcester, you will find Lower Lodge Barn is ideal for a gathering of family or friends. Explore the 550 acres of privately owned farm land with hard standing tracks that are ideal for dog walking and cycling with links up to Oversley Wood. Here you’ll find 230 acres of stunning woodland bursting with wild flowers and a blanket of bluebells in spring. Or head out for the day to Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham or the Cotswolds, visit Ragley Hall, play a round of golf or spend some me-time at the local spa. Alcester is a market town at the junction of the River Alne and River Arrow in Warwickshire, close to the Worcestershire border. Alcester has a surprising number of public houses, restaurants and take away food outlets, as well as a variety of independent shops and plenty of antiques dealers and art and craft shops.
Alcester is also known for two, nearby stately homes. To the north is Coughton Court, a National Trust property, and to the south-west is Ragley Hall the home of the Marquis of Hertford. There are many fairs and festivals in the town including the Court Leet in early June, which is a charity street market, and the Mop Fair in October where amusement rides, side stalls and food booths line the streets. The Alcester and Forest of Arden Food Festival is held every May and October and attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy local quality food and produce.
Within eight miles is the historical town of Stratford-upon-Avon set on the banks of the River Avon. The birthplace of William Shakespeare and home of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as excellent restaurants and bars. (See our Stratford-upon-Avon guidebook.) Within easy reach is Warwick (15.7 miles), many Cotswold villages, and Cheltenham, home of the Gold Cup, which is held annually in March at the town’s racecourse.
Local Pubs
Just three-minutes’ walk from the Barn are two great pubs/restaurants: The Fish at Wixford and The Three Horseshoes at Wixford.
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Relaxing holiday, shame about the bumpy ride
Best barn conversion we have stayed in. Photos on Bolt Hole Retreats web site do not do the barn justice. There is a definite WOW when you walk through the door. The barn has everything you need for a relaxing family holiday, even the things you didn't know you needed. The view from any upstairs window over the fields is fantastic.
There are 2 local pubs within walking distance, The Fish at Wixford and the Tavern at Broom. Both highly recommended, especially as two of our party have Coeliac Disease.
Wayne & Will came to our rescue with an internet problem, which was quickly sorted out. Internet is over 4G link so speed is limited.
The decking around around the hot tub is in need of repair which is being planned, this didn't cause us any issues. The hot tub is fully sunken into the deck which can make it a bit difficult for some people to get in and out of.
The official route to the barn is down a farm track, which is uneven and pot holed with large sharp stones, so leave the sports cars behind. To be fair there is a sign saying the road is a farm track but we don't think anything was mentioned beforehand. (ask Wayne about the alternative route past the castle).
There is plenty of useful information on Bolt Hole Retreat web site, thankfully we had downloaded this to a device before leaving home as there in not much information in the on site welcome pack. The information in the on site pack is in need of review and updating. Some of the information is out of date, for example a local pub having been closed for quite some time, whilst some is just wrong, for example the Sonos system doesn't work with the TV any more and you need a Sonos account to make it work.
All in all we had a fantastic relaxing family holiday.
Helen
We had a fantastic stay at Lower Lodge Barn. The setting is beautiful and very peaceful We felt very much at home and everything worked as expected. Will and Wayne the property managers were very helpful when needed. The Air Show at Ragley Hall was an unexpected bonus and we were treated to a mass hot air balloon flyover at sunset. We would definitely book this home again in the future
Kerry
Lovely stay in a beautiful location
We had a wonderful long weekend break at lower lodge barn. A stunning location and beautiful property. Great for day trips to Stratford upon Avon and Warwick.
Friendly and very helpful hosts- thank you!
Laurie
Excellence
A perfect place to unwind and relax, set in stunning countryside. The property is beautifully appointed and has all the facilities you need. The expansive view can be enjoyed from throughout the house and garden. It is a brilliant base to explore so many places from by car or on foot, then a haven to return to after a busy day. Well definitely make a return visit.
Guest
The spaciousness, peacefulness, location, walks from site, secure garden for dogs, views.
Tim
Lovely house and hot tub!
We were two families who come together every February for our hot tub holiday and this did not disappoint!
The sunken hot tub was new to us and actually helped keep the wind off you! It was well maintained and looked after throughout our week stay which is excellent.
The house was big enough for all of us with a few little niggles which Ive informed them about! Generally clean throughout and the beds comfy!
You could walk to the local town but it is a little bit of a walk - we did it a couple of times and enjoyed it!
The drive to the house is long and bumpy and hard to navigate first time in the dark but we managed it!
Overall a great place to stay!
Tracey
Beautiful view. Great hot tub. Comfortable beds. Lovely open plan space. Easy to heat. Loved that it felt remote but was so close to A46 Last but by no means least… Wonderful Wayne and Will! Nothing was too much trouble, such a kind and friendly pair! They even offered to drive us to the pub! ❤️
Lucy
Another wonderful stay! We’ll be back again next year :)
Camilla
Lower lodge barn
Booking was easy with very helpful staff from Bolthole and on site
Good location allowing travel to interesting places
Bedrooms and bathrooms very clean
Even better if
Include a few products from the wonderful Hillers Farm shop on arrival Would be good publicity for them too
Double check equipment coming out of dish washer to ensure all is perfectly clean
Clean main windows after each booking. People clearly look out and push their faces to the windows leaving smeary marks !
Rosemary
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the property and it's lovely location. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner, who has confirmed that the property was thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival. However they will speak with their housekeeping team to ensure that all items removed from the dishwasher are spotless and that the windows are cleaned as soon as possible. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 5th November 2025
A stunning place to stay
The house was everything we needed and was perfect for a family get away for my wifes birthday. The hot tub was the place to relax and the views over the fields and the wildlife on your doorstep amazing. Highly recommended.
Nick
beautiful purpose built spacious barn with open countryside views
lovely modern barn in rural location with lots of country walks and 2 decent pubs about a mile away.
Bathrobes for the hot tub would have been good, and bathroom locks either absent or not working.
Oven needed cleaning but everywhere else was fine.
Overall, a lovely property and we enjoyed a very relaxing stay there.
Owner responded quickly to the one query we had whilst there.
alison
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We’ve shared your valuable feedback with the property owner and property managers, who are looking into your comments regarding bathrobes. They confirmed that the oven was thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival, and mentioned that if you had contacted them during your stay, they would have been more than happy to return to fix the bathroom locks and to give the oven another clean. Since your stay, the locks have been repaired and the oven has been re-cleaned. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 16th September 2025
The house was in a beautiful location. The house itself was stunning and felt very homely. We had a great long weekend and loved visiting nearby Stratford upon Avon. Well worth it and would definitely recommend it.
Nicola
Beautiful location. Peaceful, quiet. The accommodation was spotless and squeaky clean, spacious and the layout was magnificent. Beds were comfortable and bed linen was fresh and clean. Bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to locate. Instructions on how to use the kitchen facilities were clear and precise. All in all we felt the place was home from home. The hosts were very friendly and willing.
Naurean
Lower Lodge Barn
Lower Lodge Barn was the best property we have stayed in. Clean, comfortable and fab position. Walking distance to a lot of pubs and restaurants. The Fish, The Bridge at Bidford on Avon. The owner Will was very helpful with all our questions. Its a really lovely light and open space to be in. Kitchen fully equipped, could just do with a coffee machine. Maybe hooks on the back of the bedroom/bathroom doors, to hang your dressing gown on.
They are very slightly things.
Definitely follow Whats Three Words, not the postcode.
Definitely booking again.
Guest
An amazing stay at Lower Lodge barn
We had the best weekend celebrating our 30th birthdays - what an incredible location in the middle of the beautiful countryside. The hot tub was a highlight, along with the beautiful walks. We will be back in the future!
Charlotte
We hired the barn for a long weekend with all of our family, if you want quality accommodation in a stunning location this is the place. I've thought hard to find a fault, the only one I can think of is I didn't book it for long enough.
Nathan
Lower Lodge Barn - Family getaway
We were looking for a family weekend away for 6 adults and 2 dogs. Lower Lodge Barn provided this. Open plan living area where we were altogether and bedrooms on the ground floor provided the privacy required. Lovely drive up to the barn, with beautiful surroundings and very peaceful. The accommodation was as described and more and we had a lovely time altogether.
Only negative was that the fence surrounding the property was not fully enclosed for the dogs, but they didn't wander far anyway!
Would highly recommend this property for a family/friends getaway. Would definitely return..
Melanie
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and is looking into them. We also provide information and photos of the garden on our website. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 7th May 2025
Family birthday weekend
We had a great stay beautiful views great location and facilities would definitely recommend to others
Sally
Great place to stay with friends
I hired this place for a weekend away for my friends birthday, we have a lovely chilled weekend with some partying in the evening, the hot tub was so warm and lovely. The rooms were spacious and the lounge and dining area was perfect for evenings of eating and playing games. We hope to return back next year, if you will have us!
Kirsty
60th Celebrations!
A family weekend getaway to celebrate a 60th birthday! Plenty of room for us all, the views were breathtaking, the peace and quiet was stunning and the hot tub was relaxing! Our hosts were great, being there when we needed them and otherwise leaving us to our celebrations and chilling.
Lynne
It was a lovely place to spend a few days - very peaceful and plenty of space for a large family of 7. Well equipped and the contact for the property was very helpful bringing us extra wood for the fire when the temperature dropped!
Tim
Fantastic place.
Helen
Stayed before, just as good this time and already booked to go back again. Loved it thank you.
Camilla
Perfect for our family Xmas
We stayed here as a family for Christmas 2024 (4 days), travelling from Devon and Scotland, it was perfect for us, with two children and two dogs. The bedrooms are spacious, and the open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area was idealvery social and perfect for family time. The kitchen is extremely well-equipped and had everything we needed to prepare a full Christmas dinner.
The views and nearby walks are stunning, and the hot tub was a fantastic bonus that we all enjoyed.
The guide provided in the barn is very helpful; however, the directions to the property could be more accurate, and the rugs upstairs could benefit from a deep clean. Other than these minor points, we had an amazing Christmas and would highly recommend this property to others.
Jo
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We've shared your valuable feedback with the owner, who truly appreciates your input and is already looking into the points you raised. We've also made some updates to our directions and also we provide what3words code after booking which takes you directly to the property. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 9th January 2025
Perfect setting for our group of 8
The property was absolutely perfect for our group of 8. We spent NYE here and it felt like a special place to celebrate. The location is great, you really feel away from it all and there are some lovely walks on your doorstep. The property itself is comfortable and clean. The views from the living space were stunning. We liked the open layout which made it feel like a sociable space. The owners were friendly and approachable - they went above and beyond! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Alice
Great stay
Great stay with the family and grandparents. Plenty space for everyone and a very convenient location for local towns.
Nicola
60th Birthday Gathering
We chose the barn for a family 60th. If you're thinking of doing something similar, I can highly recommend Lower house Barn.
First of all, the location is brilliant, as we had family members travelling from the north-west, London and Devon, so this was pretty much equi-distant for us all.
The configuration of the barn with the bedrooms downstairs and living room upstairs allows for wonderful views of the hills and Ragley Hall in the distance. Our trip coincided with some heavy rain, and sitting on the covered balcony with the heater on, a glass of wine, watching the deer run around and listening to the downpour was magical. You don't have to leave the barn as it has everything that you need but if you do there is an nice walk to the village with 2 pubs. We opted for The Fish, which served great food and a cracking pint of Butty Bach from the Wye Valley Brewery to boot.
For those of you with dogs, the garden isn't huge but is fully enclosed so your pooch can roam (although very small dogs might be able to squeeze under the gate?). The track to the barn is about 3/4 mile long, and is easily accessible - you might have to go slow but it's nothing to worry about.
We would definitely return.
Paul
Lovely property
This lovely property was welcoming, clean and comfortable. The beautiful views were a delight to look out on every day. Unfortunately the pub is not a three minute walk as advertised by Bolthole and the track to the property is a long unmade road and not suitable for all cars. We had a lovely time and made some wonderful memories.
Helen
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. These points will be looked into and amended on our information.
- Bolthole Retreats, 5th September 2024
Great place to chill
Excellent accommodation - enjoyed the peace and the views and sunsets. Hot tub relaxing - we had a lovely time
Alison
A great property
We had a great stay. A lovely property with fantastic views. Everything we needed was provided. It was very clean, but some of the large windows upstairs needed a clean. Only a minor issue though. The property managers were very helpful.
Patrick
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. 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 has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th August 2024
Beautiful barn
We stayed at Lower Lodge Barn for a week and had a wonderful time. The barn is stunning with fabulous views over rolling hills where we spotted deer and hare. From the main road you head up through a farm on a slightly uneven farm track. We brought our dog and the walks in Oversley wood just beside the barn were perfect.
The walk to the nearest pub is about 20 mins; downhill there and uphill on the way back. We ate there (The 3 horseshoes) and had a super Thai meal.
The barn is just north of the Cotswolds about 25 minutes to the stunning villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden.
The accommodation is just as it looks, stunning views from each bedroom and very comfortable beds.
We would highly recommend Lower Lodge Barn.
Simon
Amazing weekend
Amazing weekend, in an amazing home stay. The house is unreal, and could not have been better.
The design of the house is perfect and it is a great, safe space for dogs and small children.
There is no noise from the surround areas.
Loved the hot tub!
Leah
A fabulous place
We were absolutely delighted with the barn. Beautiful setting, fantastic facilities and easy to access.
Our only minor quibble was that we asked for a certain set-up with the beds (which ones to set up as doubles/twins) and this wasnt observed.
It didnt spoil our stay though.
We will be back!
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to hear your feedback regarding the bedrooms not being set up as requested. We have passed on your feedback to the owners and housekeeper who have taken this on board and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 3rd July 2024
Absolutely amazing
Well what can I say...from the second we were pulling up it was absolutely stunning with amazing views.
The Lodge was spotless, very modern, private and so much space for a family of 5 adults and 2 children we were never on top of each other.
The hottub man Will was lovely with knowledge about the area.
Didnt want to come home. Highly recommended and will be back
Ken
Weekend away to celebrate our 50th birthdays
We have just returned from a wonderful weekend away at Lower Lodge Barn. The facilities were perfect and generally very clean. Our only gripe would be the outside seating areas were not as clean as they could have been, but this is always tricky when surrounded by farm land and it was very windy. The location for us was perfect and we had the best time - thank you!
Sarah
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay at Lower Lodge Barn. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. However, we are disappointed to read your feedback regarding the outside seating areas. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken your feedback onboard and has confirmed that this will be looked at.
- Bolthole Retreats, 12th April 2024
Stunning Barn with gorgeous views
Great place to stay.
Gorgeous open plan living space
Clean, tidy, and comfortable
Lovely to chill out in the hot tub
Gaby
Fantastic place to stay!!
This was my wifes 2nd time and my first time at Lower Lodge Barn and what a fabulous place!
A perfect place for a family & friends get away, the top floor open plan living is great and I enjoyed many a glass of wine sat looking out over the fields. I also have to mention the hot tub which looks out over views of the fields, a morning coffee in the winter sun is definitely recommended!
The barn was very clean and tidy, all the bedrooms were good, the kitchen is well equipped
we cooked a full Sunday lunch while we were there, and communication while we were there from a friendly guy called Dave who deals with the property was great!
Its in a perfect location too, the town of Alcester is a 30min easy walk away with a great pub called The Turks Head (good beer and food) and a short slightly hilly 20mins in the other direction the hamlet of Wixford has two pubs. We had a drink at The Fish (good real ale) and ate at The Three Horseshoes (no real ale) which has two menus, traditional pub grub and also Thai, we opted for the the Thai and it was great!
The only slightly negatives I could give and its not really a negative just a change in information and a little fix is:
1. All the information says theres a pub 3min walk away and there isnt, its 20-30mins away
2. The information for playing the music on the Sonos isnt correct, you basically use Spotify or another streaming service to connect to the speakers (it took a while to connect so be patient!) you also might need the Sonos app the connect all the speakers together as they were all separated to individual speakers when I tried to connect.
3. The TV sound bar remote doesnt work with that sound bar (I checked the batteries) you can turn it on at the rear of the sound bar.
4. The bathroom shower temperature control was loose so it was hard to set the water temperature
Apart from those things which are very very minor things and didnt change are stay at all, the place js great and well definitely be coming back!
Mark
Great place to stay
Amazing few days for a family meet up. Lots of high end luxury with amazing views and walks. The beds were really comfortable and the wood burner made it a cosy February stay
Guest
A long weekend
If youre hesitating about booking this place, dont! Just book it you wont be disappointed.
This property is immaculate
I booked a weekend away with my friends and they loved it. They kept complimenting me on finding this gem.
Everything you need is catered for and you wont want to leave
I certainly didnt.
The upside down house gives you amazing unspoilt views of the countryside and Dave is on hand should you need anything at all.
Thank you for having us
would love to return again one day.
Wendy
A brilliant house for a reunion of friends.
The layout of the house and outside area worked very well.
Well equipped for our needs.
Many walks near by, pretty villages to see and a round of golf.
Guest
Fabulous family stay
We had a long weekend at Lower Lodge Barn in August 2023 with 7 x adults & 1 x child ... and had a thoroughly fantastic time - the weather was kind (which helped) but the barn has fabulous views over the countryside, some lovely walks (both through woodland & to the village of Wixford) and is in close proximity to Stratford-upon-Avon. The facilities at the barn are excellent - from the sunken hot tub through to the peaceful & spacious bedrooms & living space above. We will most definitely return.
Guest
Wedding accommodation
We stayed at the barn for our sons wedding at Ragley Hall. The barn was excellent so spacious clean and comfortable I cant wait to go back
The hot tub is a lovely treat and it is so well stocked with everything you need!
So much room, our little 2 year old grandson loved all the space
Beverley
Good
We had a pleasant and enjoyable stay. The accomodation was excellant and well appointed.
However we suggest that you amend Local Pubs ,page 7, as it is not three minutes walk but twenty three minutes.
Patricia
Family event
We hired the barn for a family event, seven adults stayed in comfort with plenty of room and the most beautiful views you could ask for. The situation of the barn is excellent and the furnishings etc were of a high standard. We had beautiful weather and an air show over ragley hall which all added to the perfect weekend.
Guest
Family long weekend
We arrived to find the most amazing property with everything we needed & more. It was spotlessly clean & all the essentials were there. The view from the balcony & all around the property was just perfect, such a beautiful location & even though we ventured out to nearby villages & towns we were more than happy to come back to the barn & just chill out especially in the hot tub which was just a perfect way to start the morning & then end the evening with the most beautiful sunset from the balcony. We loved it & would love to come back sometime.
Kay
Excellent Relaxing Family Weekend
We had a lovely family weekend at Lower Lodge Barn and were able to check in a little earlier than originally thought as Dave, the owner of the property, kindly gave us a call to say that the property would be ready sooner than he thought.
The beautifully renovated barn is an upside down construction with 4 spacious bedrooms, one with en Suite bathroom, and 1 family bathroom with an additional toilet, the beds were king or super-king sizes which could be Two singles if required. Upstairs is one massive open plan kitchen diner with plenty of comfortable seating and four pairs of full length double glazed doors overlooking the lush green farmland. There are plenty of walks straight from the door which we really enjoyed and made this a perfect relaxing family weekend.
Peter
Perfect private getaway with friends
Lower Lodge Barn was a great find! Great private location with great walking spots, but a short drive to Stratford-Upon-Avon and villages for exploring. Very high standard inside and out!
Sophie
Weekend stay.
Expellant property with lovely views. Good location with plenty of country walks. Nice to have a hot tub to relax in afterwards.
Derek
Wonderful Weekend
I had a wonderful weekend staying at Lower Lodge Barn with my family. The barn was clean, very warm and very relaxing. With the living area being upstairs this gave the full experience of the wonderful views across the fields.
The bedrooms were all a good size and very clean. The hot tub was hot and clean.
I would certainly return for a second visit.
Sharon
Absolute Bliss
A fabulous location and a fantastic property. We had a wonderful few days away to celebrate a big birthday which included a private chef. The upstairs is luxurious and the kitchen a treat to use. Great use was made of the hot tub by the younger members of the party whilst others relaxed in the spacious lounge in front of the log burner, watching wild deer pass by the window.
Don't want to pick but... Some things could do with a little TLC, the dining chairs for example. Plus additional seating for the island would have been great, it only seats 6.
A coffee machine is a must these days, we missed having one so had to purchase a large cafetiere (only a small one provided) and a rolling pin (pasta). Also missing a teapot, decent cups, kitchen scales and a quality wine/bottle opener.
The sound system requires an Aeronautical engineer (really) and the remote control did not match the sound bar.
Overall we had a wonderful stay and made the most of the property. Thank you. Definitely recommend.
Jacqueline
Lovely New Year Break
Lovely comfortable property with beautiful views. Very well equipped and a helpful owner. We were 2 families that went for New Year and it was perfect for us. It is a bit further to the pubs than it says in the description - 1 in about 20 min walk and others about 40 mins walk away but this didn't spoil our holiday.
Lisa
Just one complaint
The setting was fantastic and overall the Dutch barn was excellent.
Both shower trays filled with water as it didn't drain away, on further investigation both plug holes were full of hair, obviously these had not been checked prior to our arrival, or for quite a while!!
Tracy
Thank you for your review and feedback. The showers are being looked at.
- Bolthole Retreats, 23rd November 2022
Wonderful location and views and a beautiful and comfortable property
A group of seven "older" ladies have just returned from a stay at Lower Lodge Barn. As lead booker I am always worried that the standard of the property may not be as you see in the photos and, having had a poor experience in the past where expectations certainly weren't met, this was completely the opposite. The property manager (Dave) was great. He provided assurance before our stay that the property was as you see it, and he wasn't wrong! The views, the cleanliness, the facilities were all just spot on. We literally had no grumbles at all.
The layout was just lovely. Regardless of what room you were in you had the same stunning views of the countryside. These views you don't get bored of. Having the open plan layout upstairs also made the most of the bringing the outside in with floor to ceiling windows and even a covered balcony so you could go outside regardless of the weather. Everything we needed was there. The beds were super comfortable, and you could tell the quality of the furnishings and even the towels...super fluffy. Everything was maintained and the hot tub was in a great location on the property for enjoying the outside.
The property is situated towards the top of a hill, and has been thoughtfully built to blend into the countryside. This does mean that you need to drive up a relatively long track that is currently very bumpy, stony and full of puddles and mud. One of our cars was lower than the others and we did have a bit of a scrape on the bottom. If you stick to outside of the tracks, you will be fine. We went in October so I'm sure other times of the year are different. That was really the only downside we could think of, and even that didn't worry us as the stay was just as we had hoped.
I would definitely recommend this property.
Alison
Lovely Holiday
We really enjoyed our stay at Lower Lodge Barn. Felt like we were deep in the countryside but yet good access to places to visit. Brilliant dog walks right outside the front door and very nice dog friendly pub in nearby village within walking distance. The upstairs veranda area was a lovely spot to sit in the evening and watch the sun go down with a glass of wine.
Guest
Thank you for your review. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again.
- Bolthole Retreats, 7th September 2022
Lovely stay at Lower Lodge Barn.
Lovely stay at a lovely property. It is very remote and although it says 100 metres and 300 metres from 2 pubs it clearly isnt . It is approx a 20-30 min walk which is a mostly track not road walk. Our Tesco delivery driver could not find us so we had to go and meet him a couple of miles away.
All said the property is beautiful and stylishly decorated and furnished with relaxing views. It has everything you would need . Stratford upon Avon is a short 10-15 min drive but well worth a visit. On reflection we all felt it was a little pricey for the location.
Rachel
Girls on Tour
Had 3 nights at the Barn, excellent accommodation. The directions were a bit difficult to follow. Rang the office, for help.
One of bed rooms had no wardrobe maybe some hooks might be good. Close to Stratford upon Avon.
Brigida
Celebratory girls weekend
We booked the house to celebrate our 40th birthdays in style and loved the whole weekend. The house was perfect for a group of friends to relax and catch up. It had everything we needed and the beds were super comfy. The hot tub was great to sit in and enjoy the views. Thanks for hosting us!
Kate
Views, views,views
Stunning place exactly as described. The views were amazing. It provided us with everything we wanted like beautiful terrace, comfortable bedrooms and spacious living areas. The hot tub was lovely.The accommodation had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Dave was a great host, he checked in on us to see if we needed anything and we were comfortable.
Great location to explore Stratford and the surrounding areas.
We would definitely book again.
Dinesh
Beautiful building and location
Lower Lodge Barn is beautiful. A lovely building in a lovely setting. We had a family weekend at Lower Lodge Barn and enjoyed a wonderful break, book-ended with amazing views over the farmland whilst sat in the hot tub. Wed definitely recommended it.
David
Thanks!
We have had an amazing time. House was amazing and had all the comforts we needed. Perfect location for a birthday weekend!
Donna
A beautiful getaway
Had a wonderful stay at Lower Lodge Barn. The pictures do the place justice, but in person it's even more beautiful and open. Despite the weather, we still managed to find time to make use of the hot tub and due to the location, it's almost a perfect place to shut yourself away and enjoy. My guests and I were all sad to leave by the end of it. I will definitely recommend this to my friends.
Guest
Beautiful Stunning Place
What a find, cant wait to come back, totally relaxed, The sheep the horses. The views !!!
The Thai down the road one of the best I have ever had too
To be away from everything but in comfort and only minutes drive to everything you need,
Mandy
Fabulous Stay
A fantastic relaxing couple of days stay with friends at Lower Lodge Barn. A wonderful barn conversion very clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need, even down to a little sewing kit in the drawer if needed. Super hot tub too. Thank you for the welcoming sponge cake enjoyed with a cup of tea on arrival. Would highly recommend.
Guest
Thank you Amanda for your review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 27th October 2021
Beautiful stay for a 40th birthday
What a wonderful stay at Lower Lodge Barn. The only reason for not giving 5 star on location is that unless its the summer months and you are willing to walk down farm lanes and across a field you can not walk to the pubs as the 300m is as the crow flies and it's about 30min to walk and around 1.7 miles. However the three horseshoes pub delivers and the food was amazing. Hot tub was perfect. Bedroom comfortable and clean and it was a perfect place for a weekend away with the girls. The balcony on a morning and evening was like having our own private bar terrace. We would book again.
Sarah
Dear Sarah, Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at Lower Lodge Barn and send over feedback. We're pleased that you enjoyed your time here and hope the birthday celebrations went well. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th October 2021
Beautiful property let down by lack of maintenance
The first impression of the barn is indeed spectacular, however it soon became apparent that the barn had not been maintained to the original specification. We were extremely disappointed to find numerous issues including the following:
Only six dining chairs which were in a disgraceful state of disrepair - legs regularly falling off four of them, causing a serious health and safety issue
The main kitchen light didnt work
Only three wine glasses, insufficient kitchen tools/crockery/glassware
Loose shower head, no lock on main bathroom door, shower didnt drain properly,
Downstairs patio door only closed properly from outside
Blinds in a state of disrepair
Numerous other issues which added to the disappointment
We were devastated to find that when we were about to use the hot tub on our last night, the water had a green tinge and a bad smell to it. We informed the manager who conditioned the hot tub and told us we could use it in an hour. We tried to use it over an hour later but the smell was still so bad it was unusable. This totally spoiled our last night.
However, the final insult was reading the visitors book on our last night and discovering that many of the issues above had been reported months earlier and yet still no action had been taken.
We reported the issues to Bolthole Retreats whose attitude was defensive and unsympathetic. It's such a shame as this property could, and should have been as spectacular as the first impression.
Guest
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