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Lower Odcombe, Somerset

Odcombe Lodge

The exterior of Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The exterior of Odcombe Lodge, Somerset | © National Trust / John Miller
The sitting room at Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The view from Odcombe Lodge, Somerset

Odcombe Lodge

A grade II-listed gatehouse with a pretty, private garden, at the entrance to Elizabethan masterpiece Montacute House.

The sitting room at Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The view from Odcombe Lodge, Somerset
The exterior of Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The sitting room at Odcombe Lodge, Somerset
The kitchen at Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The double bedroom at Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The twin bedroom at Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The bathroom at Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The utility room at Odcombe Lodge, Somerset
The surrounding area of Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset
The exterior of Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset

© National Trust / John Miller

A grade II-listed gatehouse with a pretty, private garden, at the entrance to Elizabethan masterpiece Montacute House.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
003021
Acorn rating

About Odcombe Lodge

It may have the air of a Tudor building, but the Grade II listed gate house at the entrance to Montacute House is actually a 19th-centure property. Built from local stone, this pretty holiday cottage has its own private garden leading on to the estate. 

Take advantage of free entry to Montacute House, and explore this fascinating building, a West Country outpost of the National Portrait gallery. Your stay at the Lodge helps us fund Montacute’s continuing preservation. It's a masterpiece of Elizabethan architecture and design, built at the end of the 16th century. It has one of the few remaining Elizabethan compartmentalised gardens, a cafe and a shop. There are orchards and waymarked walks through woodland and parkland on the wider estate, and Prospect Tower on the summit of St Michael's Hill, with views of the Somerset countryside.  

Take advantage of your proximity to other properties your support helps us to protect. Barrington Court, Lytes Cary and Tintinhull Gardens are all relatively close by. Also a short drive away is the mythical town of Glastonbury. Wander through its quaint streets, peruse the town’s eclectic shops and scale Glastonbury’s famous Tor.  
 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall, kitchen, utility room, sitting/dining room with open fire, bathroom with shower over bath.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 twin and 1 double with 5' bed).

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Induction hob: Please note there is an induction hob at this cottage. Guests with pacemakers are advised to check with their doctor to ensure there will be no interference with their pacemaker. Guests with pacemakers are also advised to keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) from the hob when cooking.

WiFi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.  

Heating: LPG heating included. 

Parking: Parking is available for two cars.

Garden: There is an enclosed pretty cottage garden.

Please note: This cottage is located next to a road so you may experience noise from passing traffic.

Please note: There is no stairgate at this cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.