Heath End Lodge
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A gatehouse from the 1800s on the Calke Abbey Estate.
Heath End Lodge was built in 1806 and once used as a gatehouse at the southern entrance to Calke Abbey. The pentagonal, Grade II-listed building's unusual shape and many windows make it very light, and it has an open fire and large lawn.
Calke Abbey, nicknamed the 'unstately home' thanks to its peeling paintwork and abandoned rooms showing the dramatic decline of a country house estate, has plenty to explore. As well as the Baroque-style mansion, the historic stableyard and riding school have been preserved as they were found, and you can walk to St Giles Church, a restored 19th-century church with a bell tower. The walled garden is full of seasonal colour, and there are 600 acres of parkland with National Nature Reserves, herds of red and fallow deer, and sheep and Longhorn cattle grazing in summer. Listen out for birds in the meadows. There are waymarked walks, and the multi-use Tramway Trail is perfect for bikes.
There are lovely villages in the surrounding area, with pubs, places to eat, an independent brewery, shops and galleries.
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.
- 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
- Cot & high chair, available
Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
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.
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