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Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate

Arrow Lodge at Ragley Estate

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 17 reviews
88% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.3
Location
4.5
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.6

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Arrow Lodge offers a unique opportunity to stay in one of the gatehouse lodges that flank the entrance to Ragley Hall. This magnificent stately home is the ancestral seat of the Marquess of Hertford, who counts Henry VIII’s third wife Jane Seymour amongst his far distant ancestors. This original gatehouse is one of a pair that still occupies the main entrance to the estate, and it has now been converted into a one-bedroom escape just for two. Step inside and you’ll find a spacious bedroom, a well-fitted kitchen, and a cosy living room. To the rear is a garden with a wood-fired hot tub and a pair of Adirondack chairs.

Lovely Gatehouse

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Nov 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great place for a relaxing stay and a dip in the hot tub. Fantastic location and gatehouse is very comfortable and cosy.



Short Stay for work

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed here as was working an event onsite. Arrow lodge was an excellent accommodation which was a pleasure to stay at.

Cheers Andy



Nice, different property but too much noise

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Aug 2024
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
2.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The location of the property is on a main round and is one of the gatehouses to the Ragley estate. We experienced problems with opening and closing the gate, people knocking on our door and windows to gain access/exit and had people,pull up in the entrance as a lay-by. The noise from traffic on the road is loud and it isn’t a quiet location, especially if sat outside.

One particular incident happened at 11:30pm when a figure appeared at the window and demanded we let them in. This left us in a state of shock and worried about people outside.

The property was clean and well kept. We enjoyed the welcome cake and wine. Our thanks to the housekeeper. She was also helpful in opening the gates when we arrived as they were jammed open.

Part of the building is the original gatehouse with a modern extension. However, the bathroom was prone to a very damp smell and had to constantly aired.

We tried using the hot spa but couldn’t get the fire going well and spent too much time setting it up we didn’t bother.

You can’t walk around the estate but we had a good view of the sheep each morning that was nice.

We visited many of the locations in the guide and can recommend the property location as a good point to visit attractions. Hiller’s Farm shop was a convenient pace to shop and the gardens there are full of interesting plants. We went to many National Trust places in the area as well as Stratford which had good parking options.

The local pub was the Arrow Mill Inn. It’s a bit pricey but is convenient as it’s a five minute walk.

We think that there should be double glazing added to the windows to reduce road noise, a clear sign not to disturb the lodge residents and sort out the damp problem in the toilet.



Bolthole Retreats replied 150 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner and housekeeper who apologise that someone was knocking on the door so late at night and wishes that you had contacted them during your stay regarding this. Also, they would have been very happy to come and help you with the hot tub. They are also looking at the bathroom and the windows. On our website listing we state under the points of note "Please be aware that the entrance gate is in regular use, which you may be aware of. As you would expect the gatehouse is on the main road, and some road noise is likely. If you are staying around an event you may notice increased noise".

Lovely lodge

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Well equipped and superbly located.
Road noise was apparent at first but were aware and gradually stopped noticing it over our two night stay.





Bolthole Retreats replied 175 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the road. On our website listing under the points of note, we state "as you would expect the gatehouse is on the main road, and some road noise is likely".

Gatehouse getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house whilst small had everything we needed, it was immaculate clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the grounds, traffic noise was minimal we felt the only thing it needed was a small patio table in garden so that we could have eaten outside and used the bbq we didn’t want to leave and will definitely stay again



Bolthole Retreats replied 197 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owners who have taken the points raised onboard, which will be looked into.

Something Different!

Review submitted on Thu, 06 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were visiting the annual Midands Air Festival at Ragley Hall so arranged to stay at Arrow Lodge. The accommodation was perfect for 2 people and only a short walk to the field where the festival was taking place. The enclosed garden is perfect for sitting out in the sunshine, although we didn't try the hot tub! The property is well equipped and is only a short walk to Arrow Mill with a great beer garden and wonderful meals. It is also conveniently located for visiting Stratford-Upon-Avon and surrounding countryside.



Good base for exploring the area

Review submitted on Fri, 17 May 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely place to get away for a few days in a quirky lodge. Communication was excellent. The only downside was the road noise from quite a busy road. This did not prevent a good night's sleep in a very comfortable bed.
Well equipped kitchen and a lovely wood fired hot tub enhanced our stay. Lovely soft towels but would have liked another for the hot tub.



Bolthole Retreats replied 230 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Arrow Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the road. Our website states under the points of note tab "As you would expect the gatehouse is on the main road, and some road noise is likely". We have shared your feedback with the owner about towels for the hot tub who has taken this onboard and will look into this.

Superb short break

Review submitted on Thu, 09 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just returned from a 3 night break at Arrow Lodge, a gatehouse on the Ragley Estate. The little house had ample room for the 2 of us and our dog, a great size bedroom with a super king bed which was so so comfy!
The kitchen had everything we needed, was virtually brand new and the welcome pack of wine, cake and milk was an added bonus.
The wood fired hot tub was lit almost immediately and I braved the cool water after about 90 minutes, but it then soon really warmed up.
If you replace the insulated cover after use the water will stay warm enough for a dip after 36 hours.
The Arrow Mill which is less than 10 minutes walk away was great too, we ate there on 3 occasions including Sunday lunch and could not fault a thing.
Please make time to visit Hillers Farm shop and Garden Centre which is just a steady 10 minutes drive through the Ragley Estate, past to Hall and out the other side.
Fresh meat/fish and veg and a brilliant cafe where we had breakfast on the last morning.
We will definitely be recommending and returning



Great place but could use some upkeep.

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Oct 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The stay was great, the bedroom and the kitchen are great and very well maintained and clean. But the place has some holes in the walls and roof were you can see the wiring and plumbings of the heater. Also there were lots of spiders, slugs and spiderwebs too. In this sense it is missing some cleaning too.



Ideal place for a lovely stay

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent accommodation in an ideal location. We were attending an event at Ragley Hall so the location couldn’t have been any better. Having said that, there are plenty of nice places locally that we also visited. Would happily stay here again if we were visiting this part of the country again.
Accommodation was well equipped and had everything that we needed. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the opportunity to try the hot tub!



Beautiful retreat

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Arrow Lodge is a perfect little escape. The decor is beautiful and plenty of space for 2. The garden is private and comes with a wonderful eco hot tub. The kitchen is well equipped and we really appreciated the processco and cake in arrival. There was also milk, tea, coffee and sugar.

Well located for Warwick and Stratford and there is the most gorgeous pub (almost opposite).....I think it is called The Arrow Mill? Delicious food and stunning location too. Alverton was also close by and worth a little visit.

Also must mention the wonderfully attentive housekeeping, she was brilliant as answering all of my pre arrival questions.

We will be going again!



Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 31 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location for events at Ragley Hall. A shame the garden is not fully enclosed for the dog to run free, but didn’t cause a problem. Everything you need is catered for in the cottage. Lovely and cosy, comfy bed and a decent shower !



Cosy lodge retreat

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Jul 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Nice cottage, well equipped with a comfortable and very roomy bed. The sun room was a lovely bright and airy room leading on to the large private patio/lawn. We felt that the property would benefit from an outdoor dining table/chairs.
The road was busier than we had expected and hence was noisy during busy times but was quiet at night. We enjoyed our stay.



Nice place, just not right for us

Review submitted on Thu, 22 Jun 2023
2.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We booked this stay due to the proximity for some work I had to do, also for some time for my husband to do some remote work while having a night away with our dog

The garden is not enclosed as described so we had to keep the dog on a lead which was something that would have made me chose somewhere else.

Also, I knew it was on a main road and the gate house to Ragley Hall, so we expected a degree of noise. However, there was an event being set up at Ragley Hall which we didn't know about. the noise levels were extremely high with constant traffic passing and large lorries turning directly outside. the curtains had to be closed the whole time.

The majority of windows cannot be opened and it was extremely warm inside, a fan would be a good idea

Also, workmen arrived to measure something up in the garden, this wasn't mentioned and it wold have been good to know as we lost a degree of privacy.




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Claire Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on your recent stay at Arrow Lodge and we are sorry to read that your stay did not meet your expectations. We have spoken to the property managers at the Ragley Estate, they were surprised to find that the work traffic went through this entrance as they were told to use the back gate and they apologise for the disruption caused by the workmen turning up there was a miscommunication. They are also looking into the points raised about the windows and are looking to get fans put in the property and we will be updating the website accordingly regarding the garden. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your feedback and we hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Perfect base whilst we attended the Midlands Air Festival

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We specifically booked this property as we were attending the Midlands Air Festival held on the Ragley Estate, and it made a perfect base to be able to attend but also have the option to come and go to the property throughout the weekend. After a lovely conversation with the housekeeper we were also able to arrive earlier than planned which was a bonus. The property itself was great, with its quirky layout and private garden. (The only tiny note I would make is that we couldn't seem to locate any baking trays and a smaller frying pan would be useful additions to the kitchen)



Unique lodge

Review submitted on Mon, 29 May 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Arrow Lodge a beautiful unique very well equipped lodge within walking distance of the lovely Arrow Mill which served fab food and drinks in a beautiful setting, super easy check in and out. Our only gripes would be that although we knew it was on a busy road we didn’t anticipate cars and motorbikes constantly stopping outside the lodge which was quite loud at times and the bed being a little to firm for us but that’s a personal preference.



Cosy, charming Cotswolds stay

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at Arrow Lodge. The Gate House was super charming and comfortable and we had a lovely long weekend. It was a tad cold, but easily fixed by building a cosy fire each night. We managed to use the hot tub, but it did take a long time to get hot enough, so something to be mindful of. All in all though we had a great time, the cottage was clean, cosy and in a great location to visit all of the Cotswolds.

We took our dog with us, and when we arrived it was clear that the garden was not fully enclosed as described which was a bit of an issue. Luckily we were able to block the entrance using the bins so no dramas, but would have been good to have a bit more security on that front.