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The Hunting Lodge at Ragley Estate

The Hunting Lodge at Ragley Estate

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 23 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.9


Discover the beating heart of Shakespeare’s England with a stay at the Hunting Lodge at Ragley Estate. Perched on the edge of the estate of the famous stately home Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the ancestral seat of the Hertford family for over 300 years, this elegant redbrick former hunting lodge stands surrounded by glorious countryside, with views over the rolling hills of the Ragley Estate to the rear. Multi-paned lead windows twinkle in the sunshine and a striking stack of four chimney pots dominates the rooftop. Inside, flagstone floors lead through rooms with ancient oak timber frames, exposed beams and hidden nooks and crannies. With seven bedrooms, two living rooms, a games room, and a magnificent garden meandering over two and a half acres complete with an old orchard, children’s playhouse and a bubbling wood-fired hot tub, this is a fabulous holiday home.

When staying at the hunting lodge, you can enjoy the many events held throughout the year at Ragley Hall, including Classic Ibiza, Fireworks Champions, and DogFest – made all the more important with the hunting lodge being dog-friendly. Or perhaps you’re staying for your own celebratory event, with Ragley Hall known as a popular Warwickshire wedding venue. Take a look at the Ragley Hall website for information on the nearby activities, or simply sit back and enjoy the views and sumptuous furnishings of the hunting lodge for a quieter, family holiday. It's close to the action, but far enough away to be secluded.

A beautiful house

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Dec 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our party of 16 stayed here over Christmas and all enjoyed the beautiful house and gardens to the full. The property has an abundance of character and charm and is both spacious and cosy. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary crockery, utensils and other equipment necessary to manage a large party and the two dish washers made life far easier. Having a number of smaller rooms in which to sit and chat, it made mixing and relaxing both easy, whilst the large dining area was perfect for all to get together. The kinds of things might worry about at this time of year were all fully mitigated. The house was continuously warm, there was never a shortage of hot water and there were facilities to have a number of open fires, though we never felt the need to do so.



Beautiful house, Great location

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Dec 2024
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The House was beautiful, excellent for our family weekend away. Big table for dining and comfortable lounge area. Great kitchen everything you need, nice welcome Cake which was lovely.
Fab location near Stratford so ideal for sightseeing and for the Cotswolds.
It was hard to locate the house when we arrived as there is no sign on the main road and it is tucked away. Wifi is sketchy but this was not important to us.
The hot tub does take a long time to heat up if you want to use it start early.
Overall a great stay.




Bolthole Retreats replied 28 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your recent stay at The Hunting Lodge. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We’re sorry to hear that the hot tub didn’t meet your expectations. Due to the hot tub water being changed for each guest's stay and in the colder weather, it can take a little longer to reach optimum temperature. Additionally, thank you for pointing out the directions. We’re always looking for ways to improve the guest experience, and we’ll inform the owner of your suggestion regarding clearer signage and see where we can ass more detailed directions as we know how important it is to feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment you arrive. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Familly Break

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Overall a great stay. A good spot for day trips and walks. A slight issue with some cluster flies but Alison was very responsive in offering a solution. We would recommend and stay here again.



Gorgeous home!

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Oct 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 property was absolutely stunning and so comfortable - especially the beds! The hot tub was a great touch and it was lovely that dogs were allowed.



Perfect hen weekend!

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Oct 2024
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely gorgeous house which was perfect for a hen party. Beautiful decor and location - blown away just from the driveway! Incredibly spacious and great to be able to request the single beds too. Want to go back and stay for a week!



Family gathering at The Hunting Lodge

Review submitted on Sun, 08 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
Superb spacious property, lovely location and extremely well equipped. All the family and two dogs thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend celebration.



A Very Good Weekend Away

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Aug 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The marks above reflect a very good experience for our family. The condition was good with only a couple of minor issues. The comment on value Is difficult to answer as we would would always like to pay less but it was good value.



Bolthole Retreats replied 134 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at The Hunting Lodge. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read that there were some minor issues which we hope were rectified during your stay. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

An excellent holiday rental

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Aug 2024
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A spacious and comfortable house which met almost all of our needs.
It was clean and the equipment was high quality. A multigenerational family were very happy.
Attractive countryside location




Amazing house!

Review submitted on Fri, 21 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
I took a group of golfers to this property for 3 nights. What an amazing house... it suited us because most of the beds can be split into twins. Talking of beds, incredibly comfy and super bedding! Plenty of bathrooms with super fluffy towels. The kitchen was well equipped {although the chocolate cake in the welcome pack did not last very long!} and having two lounges was fab. Oodles of parking too!
I could not recommend it highly enough!




A very beautiful house and environment.

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Apr 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 had a three generational holiday and everything was perfect. The house is beautiful and all the furniture and fittings are of very high quality. The surrounding grounds are wonderful for walking and the dogs were living their best lives. So were we!



Family Meet up

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jan 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
Had a wonderful stay with an extended family meet up - perfect for this as all ages catered for from 5 to 80. Lovely setting



Perfect venue for big family celebrations

Review submitted on Tue, 01 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
With a large family gathering we were looking for a property sleeping 15 people...The Hunting Lodge on the Ragley Estate was perfect. Booking was straight forward and confirmation sent quickly. We all gathered and were delighted with the house which was spotlessly clean and well equipped. The Hot Tub was a great success and the very large garden perfect for a family cricket match. The beds were all exceptionally comfortable and the showers efficient. our 4 night stay for a 'big' birthday celebration proved all we had hoped for ...... only a couple of small points, for such a large property may be a few more board games for rainy days? (we managed to win some at the garden fete at nearby Coughton Court which was useful) We almost ran out of toilet rolls so a few more would have been helpful. But we all enjoyed the bottle of buddly and delicious sponge cake on arrival and we came away a very happy group.



Relaxing stay in stunning surroundings

Review submitted on Mon, 05 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
Our family ranging, from eleven to 75 years old, had a fabulous few days here. The house is beautifully presented and comfortable, especially the beds. We had three dogs and six kids under fifteen and they all enjoyed the superb garden. The eco hot tub took a little work to get hot, but was so worth it. The surrounding area is very pretty, and the local town Alcester, has many independent shops, and a small Waitrose. We’d definitely like to visit the Hunting Lodge again.



A great place for a 3 generation get together.

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Apr 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
The lodge was full of character, clean, spacious, warm and attractively furnished. The beds were comfortable and could be twins or large doubles. The housekeeper was very helpful and friendly when I needed to contact her beforehand.



Excellent stay

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Mar 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
Very comfortable, warm and luxurious house. By far the nicest house we've ever rented as a group! Issues raised by our group were about water pressure in the showers, and the fact that the hot tub takes FAR longer to heat up than the guidebook suggests. It says half an hour to 2 1/2 hours - we found that after 7 hours of constant fire-stoking it was still tepid, which was such a shame. We would recommend getting it going ASAP!



Comfortable stay

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Mar 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely, well decorated house. Nice garden. Very comfortable beds. Quiet location. Good selection of kitchen items. Would stay here again.



Fantastic Find

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Jan 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
What a wonderful house. My family and I celebrated new year at The Lodge and could not fault it all. It was so clean and well stocked with everything that we could ask for. Even a welcome pack with wine and cake was awaiting us on arrival, Would thoroughly recommend The Hunting Lodge



An amazing stay at the perfect house.

Review submitted on Fri, 02 Dec 2022
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 booked the house as a group of 16 ladies who were away to celebrate a 30th birthday. The house offered us everything we needed and was both lovely to look at and a great size for the group. The two front rooms are great as they offered lots of space for different groups of people, and the kitchen facilities were great. I've stayed in large groups before and the extra toasters, kettles and dishwashers that the hunting lodge has really does make a difference first thing in the morning!

It was excellent value for money, and the perfect gateway to the Cotswolds location.




Lovely countryside retreat!

Review submitted on Mon, 14 Nov 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Hunting Lodge is a beautiful house, with a stunning countryside setting. The house itself has been furnished amazingly. The only negative we have is that although a wood fired hot tub is lovely, it’s quite large so took about 7 hours to heat up and you need to be at the house to keep the fire alight. Otherwise, it was perfect. Thank you!



Few days at Radley estate

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Oct 2022
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Property was lovely, clean and in a good location. Customer service could be a little better as when I asked if we could potentially check in earlier I was told to check with the cleaner in a rather blunt tone



Perfect family stay

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Oct 2022
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family, like many has now got to the size where we can't all stay together in any of our homes, so to find The Hunting Lodge on The Ragley Estate that could accommodate all 13 of us for a planned week away together was brilliant! The location was perfect - not only because the house itself is surrounded by open countryside with plenty of easily accessible walking for the dogs, but also for getting out and about - with several National Trust properties just a short drive and Stratford upon Avon and Warwick within easy reach. We walked across the fields to Alcester which is a charming market town with some lovely independent shops & pubs. The house itself is extremely comfortable and caters well for a large party with plenty of seating in the dining and lounging areas. Crockery and glasses aplenty in the well equipped kitchen and we were eternally grateful for the 2 dishwashers! We were blessed with some wonderful weather and all enjoyed the hot tub and the outdoor seating area - including the BBQ - and the Wendy House and swings and slide was a real hit with the youngest member of our party. Memories of a holiday we will treasure for a long time - we would definitely return.



Short family break

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Sep 2022
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our group of twelve had a lovely weekend at the lodge with a good choice of comfy bedrooms. We used the large hottub and Saturday evening we sat outside to watch the firework display in the distance at Ragely Hall while sat around the firepit to keep warm.




Lovely house, full of character

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Sep 2022
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
We really enjoyed our long weekend at the Hunting Lodge. Clearly a very old building, the charming house is steeped in character and history.
We travelled as an extended family group with grandparents and young children and it was suitable for all. There was plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable. The decor was lovely and unfussy, which worked perfectly.
Everyone that we spoke to before the trip were lovely and so helpful.
The only thing we thought could be improved was possibly a bit of history on the building as it was quite interesting.
Thank you for such a lovely stay.




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Carys, Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to the Hunting Lodge at Ragley Estate. We're so pleased to see you enjoyed your stay there and agree with your comment re the history. We are currently trying to find out as much as we can; as you say it's an interesting building. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats