Lake Retreat

Lake Retreat is nestled in a clearing, surrounded by woodland and farmland in the peace and quiet of the South Shropshire landscape. Situated equidistant between Cleobury Mortimer, famous for its church's crooked steeple, and Tenbury Wells, a small market town, Lake Retreat is tucked away in the corner of Shropshire, between the Clee Hills and the Wyre Forest.  Ludlow, with it's fine dining restaurants, approx 12 miles (20 mins) away by car, has attracted greater fame, but this small, rural idyll overlooking Clee Hill remains a hidden gem that is especially worth seeking out. However, for everyday food, a short 5 minute drive will take you to several pubs such as The Crown at Hopton Wafers and the Live and Let Live at Neen Sollars, with others a little further away.

Lake Retreat is a good base for some of the areas leading attractions, West Midlands Safari Park , Witley Court (English Heritage), Hartlebury Castle, the Severn Valley Steam Railway, The Wyre Forest and Ludlow Castle .  Public footpaths lead from the Retreat up to Clee Hill which has stunning views over South Shropshire and North Herefordshire, perfect for walkers or cyclists.

This is the idyllic country retreat, any time of the year, there is plenty to see and do.  Visit our Events Calendar , Attractions , Things to do for Free and Where to Eat pages for more ideas.

Description

Lake Retreat is on a private estate and is approached along a gated private road, about a third of a mile long. It is a bumpy farm track which takes you over an open field, across a ford (through a brook), and upwards between landscaped pools, open woodland and grassy openings.  Very private, completely off the road, and extremely tranquil.  Considerable thought and attention to detail has gone into landscaping, with careful planting and nurturing of existing woodland and shrubs adding to the effect of seclusion.

All on one level, once inside. On entering the retreat you come into an open plan kitchen, dining, living room area with a fully fitted kitchen and comfortable seating.  Off this area is the bedroom which has a kingsize bed, across the hallway is the main bathroom with a shower over the bath.  Further along the corridor, linking the kitchen/sitting room and the bedrooms, is the small second bedroom with bunk beds this has a WC and wash hand basin off the bedroom.  The Utility room is at the back and can be accessed through a door from the outside, perfect for muddy dogs,  or through the 2nd bedroom.

On arrival at the Retreat you will find tea, coffee and milk ready for that all important cup of tea or coffee, so you can start enjoying the peace and tranquility straight away.

The front of the lodge faces west to catch the sun.  Lake Retreat has a verandah perfect to sit in the shade on a hot sunny day and which affords stunning views over the woodland and pools.  The patio in front of the verandah has a traditional table and chairs to enjoy an evening drink or dining al fresco. Whichever direction you look from Lake Retreat there is the sight and sound of water and plenty of open countryside to explore. In a beautiful spot overlooking the two pools with islands, a waterfall and a stream running alongside that are teeming with wildlife. The lower pool has a small summer house, ideal to view the activities of the various forms of wildlife, relax with a glass of wine or just pass the time of day.  The pools are linked by a bridge, over the waterfall, which provides access to the retreat.  The pools are not fenced in any way it is a place of natural beauty, totally unique where nature can be observed.  There are wonderful walks and remarkable scenery around and about Lake Retreat, with bridleways easily accessible, if you wish to bring your horse on holiday with you, stabling can be arranged for up to 2, please ask for details.

A romantic location in a peaceful, hidden part of Shropshire, totally private where you can be at one with nature.  It is ideal for people who want a different and remarkable place to stay, wonderful writers' retreat with the inspiration of nature all around. Certainly memorable, Lake Retreat is a place you will want to come back to time and time again. 

Lake Retreat is solidly built and well insulated and has central heating making it the ideal place to visit whatever the season. It is not your ordinary Lodge, real effort has been made to think of every comfort.

Bridge over waterfall	Driveway	Double Bedroom
One of the deep pools	Utility Room	Drive up through woodland

A £120 security deposit will be requested on arrival, as surety against any damages, following an inspection after your departure, this will be refunded within one week, by cheque.

One well behaved dog is welcome (more might be acceptable by arrangement), if you are staying with your dog there are a few basic rules; do not leave your dog unattended either in the let or the garden, please clean up any mess your dog makes either in the garden or village, please do not allow the dog into the bedrooms or on the furniture.  Dogs are charged at £15.00 per pet per week or part thereof. Pets by arrangement only as this property is in the grounds of a farm with livestock and private stables.

Arrival after 3pm please and depart before 10.00am. All bookings carry a booking fee of £27.00, unless it is a repeat booking at the same cottage within three years, then there is no booking fee charge. If you are repeat booking you will need to ring to book on 01568 612467.

Reviews

Oct 2011

"I just want to say a huge thank you to you for sorting out such a fantastic cottage! Lake Retreat is amazing, and me and my wife were in our element. Victoria couldn't have been more accommodating and with her friendly and relaxed nature made us both feel very welcome. We will recommend you and of course the Cottage to everyone. 10 out of 10!"

Sept 2011

"We had an amazing week. Lake Retreat did not disappoint. The cabin was fitted to an excellent standard and all we needed for a week was provided. The grounds are beautiful and we found ourselves going out to explore the area but wanting to come back to the tranquility of Lake Retreat. I put in the owners comment book that if ever you dreamed of being Snow White this was the perfect location for that. It is really only designed for two adults and two children and as we were only a party of two adults that was fine. ...... I definitely would recommend this if peace and quiet is wanted and I would have no hesitation in going back. Booking through Country Holiday Lets was also easy and I would book through yourselves again."

Sept 2011

"We really enjoyed our holiday at Lake Retreat. A unique place, so secluded and peaceful. The cabin is a model of good design and is light and airy, the decor is charming and understated. The owners still use and love this place and this has meant that the cabin is very well equipped; very much a home. Much thought has gone into the cabin and also into the grounds. The owners have recently planted a huge number of trees and shrubs, all of them beautifully labelled. If you enjoy gardening it is very interesting exploring all this new planting, seeing its great variety. The grounds are the stars of the show. The walk around the lakes was something we did at least once a day, weather permitting. Our first day at Lake Retreat was sunny and dry (the rest were cloudy and rainy) and on that day we enjoyed a row on the lake. The summerhouse was a huge hit with us all; my son really loved it. The owners were superb hosts, offering us an extra free day because we were asked to slightly change our booking dates. They gave us very good directions from the M5 to Lake Retreat and came to visit us with a little bag of very nice treats. We couldn't have asked for better attention. We would thoroughly recommend Lake Retreat."

Aug 2011

"...Lake Retreat is a very special place with a unique character of its own. We had a lovely peaceful time in beautiful surroundings and it was just what we needed to recharge our batteries - we were reluctant to leave at the end of the week and I am sure we will be back. Victoria and Guy were good hosts and the lodge is well furnished and very comfortable. I could not fault anything! It is certainly the most impressive garden we have ever had - 2 pools and a waterfall - wow!"

June 2011

"We had a wonderful week at the lodge and thought that the accommodation was superb. Everything that we needed was there and it was great to have plenty of crockery and cutlery. The lodge is in a beautiful setting and is completely tranquil and peaceful creating the perfect place to stay when you want to get away from it all. As a family we are lovers of nature and enjoy birdwatching and photography. We were able to watch nesting birds from the doorstep and I spent many evenings photographing the wild flowers and insects. The rowing boat was an added bonus and many evenings were spent having a row around the lake. All in all I must say that we thought that this was a perfect place to stay with plenty of attractions within easy reach, we will certainly consider coming back to visit you in the future."

June 2011

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, such a beautiful and tranquil setting. We shall definitely visit Lake Retreat again. We have also recommended Lake Retreat to many of our friends."

April 2011

"we had a great time thank you & hope to return soon!"

March 2011

"My wife and I enjoyed a lovely holiday staying at Lake retreat. We liked the "away from it all" feeling. The location was stunning.We were delighted with the number of attractions within the area. Shropshire is one of our favourite holiday regions. The accommodation was first class, no expense spared in equipping the lodge. We were very comfortable."

Oct 2010

"We had a wonderful time at the Lodge; we couldn’t have had a warmer welcome with a few ‘goodies’ to make us feel at home.  The cottage was immaculately presented and so well equipped, we couldn’t have asked for more.  Although it’s a log cabin, it’s lovely and warm, which was a minor concern before we arrived.  The setting is beautiful and so peaceful, we had a home away from home.  We were glad that we didn’t take the dogs in the end as we would have been too worried that they might have made the place dirty.

All in all, we would highly recommend Lake Retreat and hope to return one day."

 
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