Nature's Lodge

About this property

Nature’s Lodge rests in the peaceful Worcestershire countryside, close to the Shropshire and Staffordshire borders, offering a delightful pet-friendly escape surrounded by rolling fields, wildlife and walking trails. This welcoming retreat is an excellent choice for a couple or small family, with 15 acres of land to explore, and a host of fabulous attractions within easy reach. Step inside and you’re welcomed by a striking open-plan living area, where exposed natural beams bring character, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out to rolling hills, green lawns and vast skies with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. This bright 34-foot room combines a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area for relaxed mealtimes and a sitting area with a sofa, armchair and Smart TV with multi channels, including sports.

A woodburning stove in the corner adds warmth during the cooler months and casts a lovely, subtle glow in the room, making it a delightfully cosy and inviting space to unwind. The owners have thoughtfully positioned a truckle bed in the other corner of the room, giving the option for two extra guests while still keeping plenty of space. Up two small steps, the roomy king-size bedroom has a door for privacy and its own en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, the Lodge opens onto a non-enclosed garden area adjoining the fields, as well as a lawned area and patio with tables, perfect for a leisurely breakfast in the fresh air or a quiet evening drink.

The adjacent 15 acres of fields and trails offer opportunities for peaceful strolls surrounded by nature and wildlife, hence the owners’ choice to name their garden annexe ‘Nature’s Lodge’—if you enjoy watching birds of prey or flocks of geese and fluttering butterflies, you’re in for a treat! The pretty canal, which edges the grounds, even features its own 19th-century bridge for walkers to rest at and enjoy the views. Cookley village is within walking distance and offers all the essentials, including shops, two pubs, a tea room, a fish and chip shop and an Indian takeaway. Situated on the River Stour and within the Wyre Forest district, it’s a lovely base for further riverside and woodland walks.

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses can be easily reached by car, offering woodland views and the chance to explore unique sandstone dwellings once inhabited until the 1950s. Nearby, Bodenham Arboretum spreads across 170 acres and features miles of trails, pools and wildlife. Families can set off for a day at West Midlands Safari Park, where animals roam just metres from the car, or hop aboard a vintage steam train on the Severn Valley Railway from Kidderminster. The vast Wyre Forest, England’s largest woodland National Nature Reserve, is also close by and ideal for long, invigorating walks. Further afield, discover historic towns and landscapes such as Ludlow, Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Worcester, Stourport-on-Severn and the Victorian spa town of Malvern, tucked at the foot of its famed hills.

After a day of adventure, return to Nature’s Lodge, a peaceful haven where countryside charm and comfort come together.

Resting a few miles away from the bustling town of Kidderminster, is the charming village of Cookley which is tucked away within the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Lying on the River Stour the villages comes with a vast array of amenities which include a fish and chip shop, a café, an Indian takeaway, two pubs and a Tesco Express. For a larger selection of amenities, head to Kidderminster where you will be delighted to find a number of shopping centres and is known as being a centre for live music, with many concerts held throughout the year at Wyre Forest. Attractions within the area include the 150-acre safari park West Midland Zoo, Go Ape in Wyre Forest or brush up on the local history by spending time at Harvington Hall or The Museum of Carpet. Cookley is a pretty base for exploring Worcestershire further.

Accommodation

One bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor truckle bed in the open plan living area.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove

Electric heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack of logs included in rent; additional logs can be purchased from the owner.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Non-enclosed rear garden with patio and lawn.

15 acres of land with access to the canal path.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome; please bring your own pet bowls, blankets and beds as needed.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.4 miles, canal 0.2 miles.

Note: Dogs and children must be supervised as there is direct access to the canal and a boggy area in the field.

Note: The entrance door must be secured when left open.