A storybook country cottage for four people, on a secluded Cotswold estate.
© National Trust / Mike Henton
A storybook country cottage for four people, on a secluded Cotswold estate.
Lion Lodge is a pretty gatehouse at the entrance to the Newark Park Estate, with countryside views, woodland walks and garden strolls from the doorstep.
There’s a sitting room, dining room with a cosy log burner, bathroom and a kitchen which leads outside. Both the bedrooms, one double and one twin, are upstairs. You’ll find vibrant colours and comfortable touches throughout.
The cottage is a grade II listed building built by Rev Lewis Clutterbuck c1794, and it is likely that it would have reflected the gothic style of the main house and of Lower Lodge, the other holiday lodge on the Newark estate of the same period.
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 past the main house, gardens and through the woodlands. A nature reserve and the footpath for the Cotswold Way are nearby.
Further afield, drive just 20 miles from the cottage and you’ll arrive in the Roman market town of Cirencester. Discover the town’s historic inns, and spend an hour or two hunting for gifts in Cirencester’s independent boutiques.
We are still waiting for a complete accessibility guide and photos for this property. They should be available shortly. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Sitting room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen.
Both the bedrooms, one double and one twin.
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: There is a private lawned garden area, enclosed with hedging and iron fencing surrounding Lion Lodge. Please note that small dogs may be able to get through in places and bigger dogs may also be able to climb the low walled areas to the back. The outdoor seating will be put in place in Spring 2023.
Heating: The cottage is heated by gas.
There is a woodburner in the dining room and an electric fire in the sitting room.
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.