The Gatehouse Lodge
easton walled gardens
For 2
Gaze at the Gatehouse, tucked away to its side is The Gatehouse Lodge. Look carefully, it’s easy to miss. Step into history, find comfort and style. In the front door, out the back, and discover Easton Walled Gardens.
The Kitchen and the Sitting Room
Feel the warmth of the heated stone floors on your toes, put the kettle on, a slice of bread in the toaster and the day has started well. Snug in the sitting room, your hands round cup of coffee, throw another log on the woodburner, and it just got better.
THE LIBRARY AND THE GARDEN
Afternoon tea on your own terrace, dip into a book from the mini-library, immerse yourself in the Gardens. Stride out from the Lodge and relish the feel of the flowers in the Velvet Border. Explore further. Discover the heavenly scents of the White Space Garden. Take in the Terraces and stroll alongside the river, watching the wildlife enjoying the evening sunlight.
THE BEDROOM AND THE BATHROOM
Up the spiral stairs, settle in for the night, soak in a warm bath, sink into crisp sheets and…..dream of wandering in the gardens.
what else
As our guest, you can enjoy Easton Walled Gardens throughout your stay, including outside normal visitor opening hours. During these quieter hours, your dog is welcome to join you in the gardens on a lead.
“The Gatehouse Lodge is the best UK holiday cottage we have ever rented”
As Standard
- Beds made for your arrival with sheets and duvets. Choose between a twin- or Super King size bed layout.
- Welcome pack, including milk, bread, butter, tea and coffee, and sugar. There is a good selection of herbs as well.
- Towels, soaps and bathrobes
- Dishwasher tablets and washing powder.
- Optional logs, kindling and firelighters.
- Optional Wi-Fi.
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- Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point (7kw Type 2 universal) - free for cottage guests on request
- Board games, TV and DVDs
- Combination fan/microwave oven and electric hob
- Nespresso coffee maker
- Washer/dryer
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
Main Facts
Wander out from your cottage door, straight into the calming space of Easton. Relax in 12 acres of gorgeous grounds, strike out along the banks where daffodils dance, lose yourself in the scent of sweetpeas and summer roses, daydream by the river, with tea and cake for company.
Out of the gate, under the archway, and into The Courtyard. Browse The Courtyard Shop for homewares and gifts and Griffin of Easton, our specialist stationery and artists’ materials shop, or stop for coffee, lunch or something sweet in The Coffee Room.
Eat out, eat in. Visit the Estate’s Pub, The Cholmeley Arms, with its yummy, home-cooked food and inviting open wood fires, or pick up locally-sourced ingredients from Jade’s Farm Shop next to the Pub.
We now offer Afternoon Teas in The Courtyard, or in your cottage. These cost £26pp and are for a minimum of 2 people. They can be ordered when you book your stay, and please note that we do need 3 days’ notice. If you could put which date you want your Afternoon Tea, and where you want it, in the message box on check-out we’ll make sure it’s there for you. Please also let us know about any allergies.
We’ve got our own ‘beach hut’ in the Gardens, which we love to share with you. The Meadow Retreat can be all yours for the day – sit in peaceful comfort, looking out over the ancient Park with with grazing sheep, mewing Red Kites and clacking wrens for company. There is a small extra cost for this – please ask at time of booking if you’re interested.
We’re also lucky to have an amazing yoga teacher, Laura, living in Easton, and she can offer private, one-on-one yoga classes in your cottage or loft during your stay with us. She can be reached at Laura.jekyll@gmail.com or on 07795 908 538.
- You will have unlimited, free access to Easton Walled Gardens during your stay, even when the Gardens are closed to Day Visitors. This perk is available exclusively to our Holiday Let Guests and we ask that you don’t extend it to your friends without asking us first. They would be expected to pay an admission charge.
- Easton Walled Gardens is open to day visitors seasonally. Please see the Visit Easton website for current opening days and times. The busiest times are during Snowdrop Season and Sweet Pea Season. During weekday working hours, 8 am to 5 pm, there will also be gardeners working to maintain these beautiful gardens.
- An attached Victorian Lodge, part of the Salvin Gatehouse at Easton Walled Gardens, with other buildings nearby.
- A traditional Victorian Gate Lodge; the door frames are lower than normal so tall people need to take care and access to the first floor is by a narrow spiral staircase.
- A cosy cottage best suited for two people – ideal for garden lovers.
- Easton Walled Gardens is on Newton’s Trail, a map of local attractions. See the map HERE.
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome. There is a charge of £35 per dog, per stay. Dogs are welcome in Easton Walled Gardens on a lead when the gardens are closed to day visitors, and shouldn’t be left alone in the cottage unless they are in a crate..
- The mobile reception is fair depending on network.
- Easily accessible from the A1, which is about half a mile away, on the other side of Easton Park.
- Unfortunately, due to the Lodge’s listed status it has not been possible to make it wheelchair-friendly and as a result the bedroom and bathroom are only accessible via a narrow spiral staircase.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE ANY OF OUR HOLIDAY COTTAGES
If you’d rather talk to us, or if you have any questions, you can still call the office on +441476550227, or email us at email@theeastonestate.co.uk.
For Stays over 14 Nights, please contact us for a price.
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The Gatehouse Lodge, from £600 for 2 nights