Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Attingham East Lodge

The mansion at Attingham Park, Shropshire

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Part of the grand entrance gates to the mansion and parkland at Attingham Park, with the medieval town of Shrewsbury and Roman ruins nearby.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
018025
Imagine being the gatekeeper for a grand house while staying in this gate lodge on the edge of Attingham Park. Built in the early 1860s, the impressive entrance gates lead to an 18th-century mansion, full of regency-era treasures, where you'll have free entry during your stay.

Beyond the house lies 200 acres of parkland, which will be yours to explore after visitors have gone home. There are miles of walking trails, through grassland, woodland and along the River Tern. Families will enjoy the Field of Play and, in the summer, you can hire a canoe to launch on the river. The Carriage House Café has a seasonal menu that uses produce grown in the restored walled garden, and the deer park is home to the descendants of the original herd from the 1800s. Part of the National Cycle Network route runs nearby.

The area is full of other historical attractions, including the old market town of Shrewsbury, just a 10-minute drive away. Its rich heritage can be seen in the surviving architecture, from parts of the thousand-year-old castle to the remains of the medieval town walls. The River Severn snakes through the scenic town centre, and you'll find plenty of places to shop and eat, including an award-winning market hall full of food and craft stalls.

You'll have free entry to other National Trust places, such as Dudmaston Hall, Benthall Hall and Moseley Old Hall – all less than 40 minutes away – and the money you spend on your holiday will go towards their conservation.

Venture even further into the past at the ruins of one of the largest cities in Roman Britain – Wroxeter Roman City – or discover the birthplace of the industrial revolution at the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. For a city trip, Birmingham is about an hour's drive away.

Attingham West Lodge (sleeps three) is on the other side of the entrance gate and can be booked with East Lodge for a group. There are also five other holiday cottages at Attingham Park.

Layout

Ground floor: Hallway, including cupboard with washing machine. Bathroom with shower over bath. Kitchen. Open-plan sitting and dining room, with door to the steep staircase and an external door to the front of the cottage.

First floor: Small landing. Double bedroom, which overlooks the estate's entrance gates. Twin bedroom with views of the garden.

Outside space

A private, enclosed garden with a lawn and outdoor seating.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Wi-Fi, not available
Garden, available
EV charging, not available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, not available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, available
Cot & high chair, available
Parking: Space for two cars next to the cottage.

EV Charging: There is no electric car charging point at the cottage itself, however there are shared-use EV charging points in the main car park at Attingham Park, which guests can use. The provider is RAW Charging. The car park is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the cottage.

Heating: The cottage is heated by electric radiators, which guests are able to regulate.

Stairgates: There is no stairgate at this property, but there is a door at the bottom of the stairs.

Please note: The cottage is located at the main entrance to Attingham Park. It is on a busy road, with vehicles regularly driving past and into the estate through the connected entrance gates. However, the entrance to the cottage is in the private, enclosed garden. There is a cattle grid at the estate entrance.

Attingham East Lodge is next to another holiday cottage and is in the village of Atcham, near to other residential properties. There is also a hotel in the village, so noise may be heard when events are taking place.

Things to see and do at Attingham Park

Attingham Park

An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion

A large historic stone mansion set within expansive green parkland, viewed from across a pond with reeds in the foreground. The building has tall sash windows, a symmetrical façade and is surrounded by mature trees under a lightly cloudy sky

Explore the parkland at Attingham

Discover nature and wildlife thriving on Attingham’s historic estate. From ancient trees and wildflowers to cattle and deer, there’s plenty to look out for.

A family of four walking in the grounds at Attingham Park, Shropshire

Things to do in the Mansion at Attingham Park

Uncover a changing story of love and neglect, of changing fortunes, revival and rediscovery inside the Regency Mansion at Attingham.

A view of the Entrance Hall at Attingham Park, with double wooden doors, plasterwork ceiling and faux marble pillars visible.

Wildlife walk at Attingham Park

Shropshire & Staffordshire

Watch out for a wide range of wildlife, including fallow deer, ducks, swans and otters on this circular walk in the beautiful parkland of this great estate.

Swan on the river at Attingham Park, Shropshire

Exploring the area

You'll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, including:

Shropshire and Staffordshire

From open countryside to magnificent houses, explore special places in Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Dudmaston Hall

A working estate with an old family home at its heart

summer roses in front of a red brick stately home

Benthall Hall

A family home for 500 years. Benthall Hall and garden are open Saturday to Monday during term time and Saturday to Wednesday during local school holidays.

Moseley Old Hall

An atmospheric Elizabethan farmhouse that saved a King

Powis Castle and Garden

Medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden

View from the Wilderness of Powis Castle and it's terraces, Wales

Wightwick Manor and Gardens

Paint, Politics and Pre-Raphaelite Artists

A view of the east wing of Wightwick Manor from across the South Terrace lawn, light by the winter sun.

Make sure to prebook visits to places with limited tours:

Attingham Park Estate: Town Walls Tower

Shrewsbury's last remaining watchtower

The exterior of Town Walls Tower, Shropshire

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill

One of the first and finest examples of John Nash's Italianate villa designs. It is a tenanted property, which is only open to the public on selected days each year.

Sunnycroft

A comfortable home telling the story of a brewer, a widow and three generations of the Lander family

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Attingham East Lodge