Established in 2017, Bolthole Retreats markets and lets some of the finest luxury holiday properties throughout the Cotswolds, taking in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and Worcestershire and parts of Wiltshire and Bath and northeast Somerset in the south. We have an ever-growing portfolio of beautiful homes, from cosy cottages that sleep two through to large properties that can accommodate up to 18 guests. We pride ourselves on the quality and location of our properties, offering our guests the perfect home-away-from-home experience in these beautiful areas of the UK.

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 an enclosed garden with a wood-fired hot tub. As you pull up to the main gates of Ragley Estate, there is a real sense of arrival. A symmetrical pair of pale stone gatehouses stand guard on either side of the entrance, the one on the left is Arrow Lodge. This unique bolthole offers comfortable accommodation for two guests with a stylish bedroom overlooking the garden, a living room which occupies the original part of the gatehouse, plus a kitchen and a little sunroom, which offers a sunny nook for meals. The enclosed rear garden is a real suntrap and is surrounded by high hedges. Two traditional Adirondack chairs offer a spot to relax and soak up the sunshine, those who like to stargaze will be hard-pushed to find a better place than from the warm waters of the wood-fired hot tub. Arrow Lodge is dog-friendly, with a maximum of one dog permitted. An additional fee applies. Please make yourself aware of the hot tub rules and hours of use. 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. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.

Ragley Estate lies close to the village of Arrow and just a mile from the town of Alcester. The estate plays host to a number of world-class events throughout the year including the National Game Fair, Classic Ibiza, the Classic Motor Show, the Midlands Air Festival and much, much more. This rolling Warwickshire countryside was home to William Shakespeare, and his birthplace and indeed hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon is just a 20-minute drive away. There are a number of great pubs within easy reach and Alcester has a variety of places to eat. Supermarkets and Shopping: There is a Waitrose in Alcester (1 mile) and a large Tesco in Redditch (7.8 miles). There is also the award-winning Hillers Farm Shop (2.1 miles) offering locally grown produce, homemade goods, Ragley Estate Meats, a fishmonger, and an excellent cheese shop. Eating Out: • Arrow Mill Hotel – Across the road (0.2 miles) • The Fish at Wixford, a colourful and flamboyant pub (1.4 miles) • The Roebuck, relaxed dining with a variety of eating spaces (1.6 miles) • Hillers Café, award-winning farm shop café (2.1 miles) • The Tavern, Broom, a traditional 16th century pub with open fires (3.6 miles) Walks: There are lots of walks in the surrounding countryside, some from the front door and some a little further afield but worth the jaunt in the car. Oversley Woods is an ancient woodland just 4 miles away, and during springtime is carpeted with bluebells. The Heart of England Forest (8.5 miles) is a new broadleaf forest across Warwickshire and Worcestershire, which has 8 waymarked trails over varying distances and terrains whilst the 27-mile Arden Way loop trail runs through Alcester (3 miles). Places to Visit: • Ragley Hall (Events only) up the drive • National Trust – Coughton Court (3.7 miles) • Morton Hall Gardens (6 miles) • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (8 miles) • Stratford-upon-Avon (9 miles) • Birmingham NEC - National Exhibition Centre (24 miles)