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Porter's Lodge

Polesworth, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales (Ref. 27119)

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4.8

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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91 Customer Review(s)

  • Bridget

    “I am finding this a difficult review to write and have put a lot of thought into it.”

    Without a doubt, the accomodation is beautiful. It has been so well restored, keeping many of its original and interesting features. Lovely to see the old and the new working alongside of each other. It is well thought out, giving plenty of space for a short stay. It was was clean and the kitchen well supplied. The bed is comfy but the pillows could do with replacing and the sofa and chair are beginning to look tired. The accomodation is set within the gates to an interesting church set within ...

    Without a doubt, the accomodation is beautiful. It has been so well restored, keeping many of its original and interesting features. Lovely to see the old and the new working alongside of each other. It is well thought out, giving plenty of space for a short stay. It was was clean and the kitchen well supplied. The bed is comfy but the pillows could do with replacing and the sofa and chair are beginning to look tired. The accomodation is set within the gates to an interesting church set within the grounds of an ancient abbey. The major downfalls to this accomodation are that - it is opposite a pub and club and on a Friday and Saturday night they have live music and events that go on extremely late. Also the accomodation is over a gateway that locals use as their cut through. We were kept up until 3am with people shouting, screaming and talking. The arch is often used as a meeting point or shelter spot. - the WiFi is very erractic - the bathroom is not a luxury bathroom as stated, a slipper bath does not make it such Whilst these first 2 things are out of the owners control, they did have a quite an impact on our stay. However, if you are staying during the week and are not reliant on WiFi you will love this break and hopefully embrace the history that it affords.

    - Bridget, August 2026

Summary

  • Over first and second floors
  • One second floor king-size double bedroom
  • First floor bathroom with freestanding slipper bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
  • Gas central heating with woodburner
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and wood for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • folding bed on request
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Full use of abbey grounds
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2 mins walk
  • Note: Internal wooden staircase leads from the front door to the first floor accommodation, some pets may need to be carried up and down, and there is a further shorter staircase leading to the bedroom
  • Note: The bedroom has a sloping, beamed ceiling
  • Note: There is a pub and social club across the road and some noise may be heard
  • Please note: only one well-behaved dog allowed

The property

This beautiful Polesworth cottage occupies the first and second floor of one side of the medieval gatehouse leading to Polesworth Abbey, extending across the arched entrance way.

This Polesworth cottage provides a charming double galleried bedroom with sloping ceiling, exposed beams and a luxurious bathroom with freestanding slipper bath.

Set in the oldest part of the gatehouse, a three-bay chamber provides open plan living accommodation which has been lovingly furnished with a well-equipped fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with an original stone fireplace and warming woodburner.

Note: This property can be booked with Gatehouse Croft (ref 27120), together they sleep 6.

Polesworth Abbey

Situated in the centre of the large village of Polesworth in North Warwickshire, and close to the borders of Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire, these two Polesworth cottages are located in the medieval gatehouse at the entrance to Polesworth Abbey which dates back to the 9th century. These delightful Polesworth cottages have been lovingly restored to their original use and are uniquely furnished and decorated, retaining character and charm. Both of these Polesworth Abbey holiday homes boast many pieces of antique furniture that is in keeping with the age of the cottages. Positioned on the edge of the abbey grounds, itself a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and close to the River Anker, guests are invited to visit the original porter's office and his family's meagre living quarters to learn about its connection with William Shakespeare who, it is believed, was educated here. It provides a fascinating insight into what life was like at the abbey over the years. Guests are also invited to enjoy walks around the abbey grounds. The village of Polesworth boasts many amenities including pubs, a village shop and a Post Office, as well as offering a Heritage Centre, Poetry Trail and lovely walks and cycle paths. The area surrounding these two cottages in Polesworth offers many activities including, horseback riding and fishing, good golf courses including The Belfry, water parks and theme parks. Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick with its magnificent castle are both within easy reach. A fantastic location for a memorable holiday at these two cottages in Polesworth.

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About the location

POLESWORTH

Atherstone 3 miles; Tamworth 4.5 miles; Lichfield 9 miles; Market Bosworth 10 miles.

The Saxon village of Polesworth in North Warwickshire, lies close to the borders of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, on the banks of the River Anker. The village is popular with anglers and is just three miles from the medieval town of Atherstone which has many independent shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a twice weekly market which has been held in the town for over 750 years and sells local produce and crafts.The small market town of Market Bosworth is just a short drive away, home to the Battle of Bosworth, with an excellent visitor centre at the battlefield site. It has many amenities, including small independent shops, pubs and a renowned fish and chip shop, all located around the market square. Straddling the River Trent, Burton-on-Trent, is famous for its breweries and home to many award-winning ales. Alabaster carving, cloth working and manning the cotton mills are all central to the town's history. Twycross Zoo, Drayton Manor, Alton Towers, The National Space Centre, beautiful Derbyshire Dales and historic Stratford-upon-Avon are all within easy reach and make for great family days out.

Please note: only one well-behaved dog allowed

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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