THE GATEHOUSE LODGE

finding space in the garden

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?

Hear the patter of paws playing across the stone floors, your pet can join in on your holiday.

“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.

  • Unlimited logs, kindling and firelighters.

  • Free unlimited WiFi.

ALSO AVAILABLE

  • Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point (7kw Type 2 universal)

  • Board games, TV and DVDs

  • Combination fan/microwave oven and electric hob

  • Nespresso coffee maker

  • Washer/dryer

  • Hairdryer

  • Iron and ironing board

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, turn right, under the archway, and… shop. Discover carefully curated products and fresh inspiration in our shops, The Courtyard for gifts and gardening, and Griffin for books and stationery, or take a seat in The Coffee Room, where the scent of roasted beans and the pages of a gardening book are waiting to transport you for an hour or two.  

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’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.

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.

MAIN FACTS

  1. 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.

  2. The Gardens are open to Day Visitors from February to just before Christmas, Wednesdays to Sundays plus Bank Holidays, from 11am to 4pm. 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.

  3. An attached Victorian Lodge, part of the Salvin Gatehouse at Easton Walled Gardens, with other buildings nearby.

  4. 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.

  5. A cosy cottage best suited for two people – ideal for garden lovers.

  6. Easton Walled Gardens is on Newton's Trail, a map of local attractions. See the map HERE.

  7. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they are only allowed in the Gardens when they are closed to Day Visitors, and shouldn't be left alone in the cottage, unless they're in a crate. There is a small charge for each dog.

  8. The mobile reception is fair depending on network.

  9. Easily accessible from the A1, which is about half a mile away, on the other side of Easton Park.

  10. 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.

  11. PLEASE NOTE THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE ANY OF OUR HOLIDAY COTTAGES