Lodges and Cottages on the Orchardleigh Estate
Our beautifully restored properties are
available primarily for family holidays, typically for periods of a
week up to
1 month, although there may be some availability for longer-term letting.
Occasionally, they are
available for long weekends, film & photographic work, conferences, reunions and
weddings. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements, and we'll do our best to
help.
The rich history of Orchardleigh dates back to the Doomsday Book, and is one of the most unspoilt English
Country Estates. Orchardleigh’s indefinable English charm is testimony to the estate changing family
ownership only twice in 800 years Veiled in a tranquil bowl of parklands and lakes its horizon a sweeping
backdrop of rolling hills, the Poet Laureate Sir Henry Newbolt was inspired to write his finest works from
his love of Orchardleigh.
Orchardleigh lends itself as either a peaceful retreat with Golf, fishing or painting and numerous walks,
or an ideal centre for an active family holiday. The many nearby attractions include the Roman Spa City
of Bath (10 miles), the Cathedral city of Wells, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Glastonbury Tor, Museum
and Abbey, Clarke’s shopping village at Street, Stourhead House and Gardens, all approximately 30
minutes drive. Stonehenge, Salisbury, Weston-Super-Mare, the Bristol Channel coast and the South Coast
are all within an easy travelling distance. Close by is the impressive Longleat Estate and world famous
Safari Park.
Garden House
Garden House
is a large 5 bedroom family house, parts of which date back to the 16th Century.
It's situated
in the heart of the Estate in its own private garden with garden furniture, BBQ
and lots of parking to the side.
On the ground
floor there's a comfortable lounge with an open fire place, furnished with a
5-piece suite and
double bed settee, TV, VCR and DVD, a large dining room, fully fitted kitchen
with electric cooker,
dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. A washing machine and tumble dryer
are situated in the utility
room. From the lounge, a hallway leads to a downstairs bedroom with adjacent
toilet.
Stairs from
the hall lead to the first floor of the house, comprising of four bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 has a king-
size bed; Bedroom 2 has a king-size bed; Bedroom 3 has a double king-size bed
and Bedroom 4 has two
single beds. There are also two bathrooms on this floor.
Rental includes all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating.
Please contact info@orchardleighcottages.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550
to arrange a viewing.
Click here to view a Booking Form to print out and send
Garden Cottage
Garden House
is a large 4 bedroom family house, parts of which date back to the 16th Century.
It's situated
in the heart of the Estate on the edge of Orchardleigh Village with a private
garden with garden furniture
and BBQ, and parking to the front.
Rental includes all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating.
Please contact info@orchardleighcottages.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550
to arrange a viewing.
Click here to view a Booking Form to print out and send
Orchardleigh Village
Orchardleigh
Village is our latest development - the conversion of the original
Victorian stable blocks
and courtyard into 10 beautiful self-catering cottages in a secluded setting,
all with courtyard parking.
The Bell Tower
is
the penthouse of Orchardleigh Village. Downstairs is a large living area
with
lounge furniture and dining table and chairs, the living area also incorporates a
fitted
Kitchen.
Upstairs is a huge bedroom with a massive four poster bed and a built in
dressing
table. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower, an oval shaped Jacuzzi bath, 2 wash
basins, a bidet and WC.
The
Clock Tower
is a three
story, three bedroom house. Downstairs is an entrance hall
leading to a large living area with lounge furniture, dining table and chairs the living area
also
incorporates a fitted Kitchen.
On the first floor there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom
both with en-suite Bath
with hand held shower and WC. The bathroom to the Tower
bedroom is also on the first
floor, this comprises of a large walk-in shower, separate
bath, wash basin and WC.
The
Stable
is a two story lodge. Downstairs is a large living area with lounge furniture
and dining table and chairs the living area also incorporates a fitted Kitchen. The Stable
also has a
downstairs WC.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom both with en-suite bath
with hand
held shower, wash basin and WC.
The Coach
House
is a two story lodge. Downstairs is a large living area with lounge
furniture,
dining table and chairs the living area also incorporates a fitted Kitchen. There is
also a
sofa bed downstairs.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom both with
en-suite bath and hand
held shower, wash basin and WC.
The Dairy
is
a two story lodge. Downstairs there is a large living area with lounge
furniture,
dining tables and chairs this area also incorporates a fitted Kitchen.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom with en-suite bath with hand held
shower, wash basin
and WC.
Kent's Cottage
is
a two story lodge. Downstairs there is a large living area with lounge
furniture, dining tables and chairs this area also incorporates a fitted Kitchen.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom with en-suite bath with hand held
shower, wash basin and WC.
Miss
Marples is a two story lodge. Downstairs is split into living area with
lounge furniture
and a dining area with dining table and chairs which also incorporates a fitted Kitchen.
Upstairs
there are two double bedrooms with a double and a single bed in each both with
en-suite
shower, wash basin and WC.
The Hay Loft
is a two story lodge. Downstairs is a large living area with lounge furniture,
dining table and chairs the living area also incorporates a fitted Kitchen.
Upstairs there are
two double bedrooms with a double and a single bed in each both with
en-suite shower, wash
basin and WC.
The Bull Pen &
Wood Cutters
are smaller single story lodges that are annexed to The
Dairy & The Coach House respectively. They both have fitted kitchens, a double bedroom
& a twin
bedroom; they share a shower room with, wash basin and WC.
All of the lodges have gas central heating.
All kitchens are fully equipped with kettle,
toaster, fridge freezer, microwave oven and gas hob with
electric oven.
All have a full complement of crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils.
Tea towels and hand towels are also supplied.
All Lodges have televisions except The Bull Pen & Wood Cutters.
Rental includes all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating.
Please contact info@orchardleighcottages.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550
to arrange a viewing.
Click here to view a Booking Form to print out and send
Gloucester Lodges
The Gloucester
Lodges are situated at the Lullington entrance to the estate. The impressive pre
19th
Century castellated lodges are Grade II* listed and of particular special
national importance being one of
only 4% of buildings in this category.
A picturesque
gothic-style building with 3-storey towers to each side of the portcullis
latticework wooden
gates. There is a landing area with ladders to the towers in each Lodge. The
forecourt is surrounded by a
semi-circular castellated curtain wall, flanked by machicolated towers forming
giant gate piers that envelope
the landscaped gardens.
The impressive
and opposing Square and spherical Towers that pinnacle the Gloucester Lodges
provide a
breathtaking roof terrace, perfect for entertaining. Both towers give a glorious
view of the surrounding
landscape.
On the ground
floor both Lodges have magnificent Oak panelled living rooms with massive
inglenook
fireplaces, beautifully appointed kitchen dining rooms, utility room and a
Victorian-style bathroom.
Double doors open onto landscaped gardens with furniture and a BBQ.
The
East Lodge has two double bedrooms on the ground floor and one twin and one
double bedroom on the
first floor, along with a luxuriously decorated Victorian-style bathroom.
The
West Lodge has one double and one twin bedroom on the ground floor and two
double bedrooms on the
first floor, along with a luxuriously decorated Victorian-style bathroom.
Rental includes all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating.
Please contact info@orchardleighcottages.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550
to arrange a viewing.
Click here to view a Booking Form to print out and send
Murtry Lodges
Both Victorian
Period properties situated at the main entrance to the estate, Murtry East and
West have
been meticulously restored to their historic finery, providing exquisite, first
class, accommodation.
Murtry Lodge
East
Fully fitted kitchen with oven and hob, washer-dryer, fridge freezer and
microwave. The lounge has a
comfortable 3-piece suite plus TV with DVD player. The dining room offers a
large table with 6 chairs.
A central staircase leads to two bedrooms; one double en-suite, and one twin
en-suite. To the rear of
the property there is a private patio with garden furniture and BBQ.
Murtry Lodge
West
Fully fitted kitchen with oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dining area to
seat four. Off the kitchen is
a utility area with WC and washer-dryer. The lounge has a comfortable three
piece suite /sofa bed, TV
and DVD player. A central staircase leads to two bedrooms; one double, one
single with bunk beds and
a shared Bathroom. To the rear of the property there is a private patio with
garden furniture and BBQ.
Rental includes all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating.
Please contact info@orchardleighcottages.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550
to arrange a viewing.
Click here to view a Booking Form to print out and send
Further information
All properties have smoke alarms, wardrobes and ample storage.
Electricity, bedding, heating and towels are included in the rental price of each property.
We also provide televisions, video recorders, and music systems.
The kitchens are well equipped with crockery and cooking utensils as well as cleaning materials, tea
towels, irons and ironing boards.
Appliances are as listed separately under each property description.
In the summer, patio furniture and BBQ's are provided for each property.
Prices quoted are per property and for the maximum number allowed in each property, except by prior
arrangement with Orchardleigh Cottages.
So that we can properly clean and prepare the property, we ask that you do not arrive before 3.00pm
and vacate before 12.00pm.
Rental includes all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating.
Please contact info@orchardleighcottages.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550
to arrange a viewing.
Reservations will be held for 7 days pending receipt of your signed and completed booking
form and
deposit cheque.
A deposit of 50% is required with your booking and the balance is due 6 weeks
before
your arrival.