Lion Lodge
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A storybook, country cottage on a secluded Cotswolds estate, with walks from the doorstep
Lion Lodge is a pretty, Grade II-listed gatehouse at the entrance to the Newark Park Estate, in the green hills overlooking the valley of the River Severn. The lodge was built around 1794, likely reflecting the gothic style of the main house at Newark Park, a Tudor hunting lodge embellished over the years in the fashion of the day. You have free entry to all National Trust places during your stay.
The estate sits on top of the Cotswold escarpment where views of the Ozleworth valley and the Mendip Hills unfold. You’ll find miles of walks taking in the main house, three levels of gardens, the woodlands and a mosaic of habitats. There's a natural play area, tea pavilion and second-hand bookshop. A nature reserve and the footpath for the Cotswold Way are nearby. Further afield, the Roman market town of Cirencester is a 20-minute drive away. Discover the town’s historic inns and independent shops.
You'll also find Newark Lower Lodge (sleeps six) on the Newark Park Estate, and both cottages can be booked together.
Layout
Ground floor: Entrance hall. Sitting room with electric fire and television. Dining room with woodburner. Kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath.
First floor: One king-size bedroom. One twin bedroom.
Outside space
Enclosed garden (please note garden may not be secure for dogs).
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, not available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, not available
- Dishwasher, not available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
Please note, this cottage has an under-counter fridge without an ice box.
See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of LionLodge.
WIFI: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.
Garden: Please note that garden is enclosed with a mix of hedging and fenbce but that small dogs may be able to get through in places and bigger dogs may be able to climb the low walled areas to the back.
Heating: The cottage is heated by gas.
Parking: There's parking for 2 cars outside the cottage.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
Please note: The cottage is located at the entrance to Newark estate so there will be some traffic noise - there's also a cattle grid due to keeping livestock so cars can be quite noisy.
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