... about 2 miles from St Kew, a fine Victorian stone/slate gate lodge about 30' back from a beautifully wooded (bluebells in April/May) stretch of the A39, another Lamellen Estate property. It is screened by rhododendron, and oak trees. The River Allen and a leat surround it and its mostly lawned garden (swing, tyre swing), creating an island effect and providing 'Swallows and Amazons' opportunities for older children. It was built to safeguard the entrance to the main house and its 18 acres of gardens, full of magnificent trees and shrubs collected since 1849, which you are welcome to roam. Also, 80 acres of private woodland and riverbanks to walk and cycle.

Inside, unfussy décor, comfortable and very private, low ceilings downstairs (6’3"). Living room (woodburner) and small dining room/snug, both with TV (for DVD use only in dining room), and views to garden; fitted kitchen/dining room with table/chairs, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer; utility room (washing machine, tumble drier) with door to private, enclosed patio; loo (washbasin). Upstairs, three bedrooms - a double (5' bed), a twin and a single room; bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). 3 TVs/3 DVDs. Cautionary Deposit £100. A must for gardeners.