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Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire

Heath End Lodge

The exterior of Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The exterior of Heath End Lodge, Ashby-de-la-zouch | © National Trust / Jake Turner
The sitting room at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The kitchen and dining area at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire

Heath End Lodge

A former gatehouse to Calke Abbey, this cottage now stands in a peaceful backwater.

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The sitting room at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The kitchen and dining area at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The exterior of Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The kitchen at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The double bedroom at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The single bedroom at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The bathroom at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The garden at Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
The grand exterior of Heath End Lodge, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire

© National Trust / Jake Turner

A former gatehouse to Calke Abbey, this cottage now stands in a peaceful backwater.

At a glance

Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
007005
Acorn rating

About Heath End Lodge

Heath End Lodge is a former gatehouse that sits at the southern entrance to Calke Abbey. Built in 1806, the lodge is Grade II listed and boasts an open fire and large lawn area. Its intriguing pentagonal shape and large windows create a bright and spacious interior where light streams in from the open landscape. 

Within easy reach of Calke Abbey and conveniently located close to East Midlands Airport, you can take advantage of the cottage's unique position and explore this beautiful building before the other visitors arrive. Later, discover some of the beautiful villages that surround the abbey and maybe stop for a drink or grab something to eat in one of the local pubs. 

Further afield, the Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts is a fabulous place to discover a range of artisans including blacksmiths, sculptors, upholsterers and potters. 
 

Features and facilities

  • 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, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance/utility area, sitting room with open fire, kitchen/dining room.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed and 1 single), bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Location: Within easy reach of Calke Abbey and conveniently located close to East Midlands Airport, you can take advantage of the cottage's unique position and explore this beautiful building before the other visitors arrive. Later, discover some of the beautiful villages that surround the abbey and maybe stop for a drink or grab something to eat in one of the local pubs.

Heating: Oil central heating included. 

Parking: Please note there is parking for 2 cars but please do not park in front of the entrance to the field as this must be accessible at all times.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden: There is a garden although it is not enclosed.

Access: The stairs in this cottage have shallow steps and are very steep.

Utilities: There is an ice box only at the property.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 12pm.