Gatekeepers Lodge, Dyrham, Near Bath, England
A warm Cotswolds welcome awaits you
A unique character property, fully private, self catered, holiday vacation home with gardens in the English Countryside let exclusively to you.
This recently renovated, bijou former Toll House is suitable for 2 Adults & operates a Pet Free policy
About Us
A unique experience in a unique property
Extensively renovated in 2020 & exclusively let to you, Gatekeepers Lodge is a Grade II listed, bijou country retreat holiday vacation home located adjacent to 17th Century Dyrham Park. The perfect location to explore Bath, Bristol & many nearby Cotswold Villages, after which you can relax in front of your own wood burning stove or maybe sit back a enjoy a drink in the private gardens looking over the near by Church Spire and beautiful Cotswold country views.
Activities
A Walkers & Cyclists dream, complete with amenities for outdoor equipment, the Cotswold Way National Hiking Trail & national cycle routes run right past the front door! Gatekeepers Lodge is a convenient alternative to a hotel, perfect for outdoor pursuits, with storage, cleaning and drying facilities for Bicycles, outdoor clothing and sports equipment
There are a huge amount of activities and places of interest to visit nearby, We'll be very happy to discuss with what interests you to help you tailor your trip to the Cotswolds
Dining
Gatekeepers Lodge is a self contained & self catered private cottage featuring indoors and multiple outdoors dining areas. Guests may prepare their own meals in their own fully equipped kitchenette, or BBQ in your own private gardens.
There are 3 lovely English Country Pubs within walking distance,. A cafe/Tea rooms at the adjacent Dyrham Park National Trust property (2 mins walk) and an excellent Bistro/Cafe at the other Former Toll House just up the road.
Many other Traditional English Pubs and Restaurants are available by a short drive to the near by Cotswold Villages, such as Castle Combe, Chipping Sodbury, Tetbury, Luckington, Malmesbury. If any of those don't suit your appetite , both the cities of Bath & Bristol are within 15 minutes drive, where there are multitudes of options to suit every taste
Amenities
- A starter pack of essentials, made up bed & Log burning stove will be ready to welcome you
The space cotswolds holiday cottage, Brand new total quality renovation undertaken throughout, finished with white oak floors, underfloor heating, Farrow and Ball paint, incorporating the comforts and convenience of modern living throughout the interior of the unspoiled Grade II listed fabric, Highlights of GateKeepers Cottage include:
• Fully furnished and equipped, Towels & Beds made up on arrival
• Micro Kitchen, with marble worktops, including full Oven, Hob, Fridge
• Quality, Wet room style bathroom
• Smart TV and Bose sound system throughout the building, operable from visitors own iPhone/iPad
• Fully working wood burning stove, laid up ready for your arrival
• Outdoor Clothes drying Facility, storage for Bikes,
• Secret enclosed courtyard
• Full Access to raised private garden terrace among mature trees, and enjoying lovely local views including the local ancient Church tower.
• Outdoors Welly Boot Wash,
• Free Parking, Private spaces for 2 cars.
Guest access
All inside & outdoors areas are exclusively yours for your stay.
Little extra Touches to make your stay Special.
- A starter pack of essentials, containing washing up liquid Toilet rolls Dish Cloth, Tea Towel Shower gel, Shampoo
- Guest towels and made up bed
- A basket of wood and a few firelighters provided free of charge for the Wood burner which will be laid ready for your arrival.
- A breakfast welcome pack to get you going for your 1st day including:croissants for you to bake fresh in the oven, selection of cereal, Biscuits, Milk, Tea Bags, Sugar and Ground coffee for the coffee percolator