About Us
Wharton Lodge Cottages offer a relaxed, safe, calm and tranquil environment. We have been accredited with Visit England 'We're Good To Go' and the AA 'Covid-19 Confident' schemes. Your safety and the safety of our team is of huge importance to us.
Guests are welcome to use the stunning walled garden, furnished glasshouse and grounds. Surrounded by 14 acres of unspoilt parkland and gardens these individually designed, stone-built cottages provide comfortable, luxury accommodation for couples or small groups.
There are three cottages to choose from - Elgar, Grosvenor or Harewood - each has unique charm and provides an idyllic property for a romantic weekend, short break or longer relaxing holiday. Two cottages have their own private walled courtyard garden for al fresco dining.
Elgar cottage is not suitable for pets but Grosvenor and Harewood are dog friendly.
Interior designed and superbly equipped these cottages offer all that you would expect from Gold Award 5* properties. Each has unique appeal with individually styled rooms, co-ordinated furnishings and fabrics, fully fitted kitchen, cotton linen, luxury towels, bath robes, Wi-Fi and Smart TVs.
If you are looking for somewhere special then Wharton Lodge Cottages are the answer....
Elgar cottage: spacious bright bedroom with a contemporary four poster bed and ensuite with power shower over the full length bath on first floor. Full kitchen and sitting/dining room on the ground floor. Amazing views of parkland and open countryside from every room. Easy level parking. (sleeps 2 guests + cot)
Grosvenor cottage: has an enormous master bedroom with super-king size bed and comfortable sofa to sit and enjoy the view. On the first floor there is also a single bedroom and bathroom with power shower over the bath. On the ground floor there is a full kitchen with dining area leading onto a spacious sitting room with views of open countryside and access to private walled courtyard garden for al fresco dining (sleeps 3 guests + cot)
Harewood: with two double bedrooms both with king size beds and a shared bathroom on first floor. Sociable ground floor with open plan kitchen and lounge/diner with access to private walled courtyard garden, perfect for al fresco dining (sleeps up to 4 guests)
- Book direct with owner, on-line or by phone
- Fully inclusive rates
- Covid Refund Guarantee for Tier travel restrictions and HMG Lockdowns
- Welcome hamper on arrival
- Complimentary Nobel Isle toiletries, bath robes and slippers
- 14 acres of delightful parkland for strolling or dog walking
- Garden with ponds, fountains and furnished glasshouse
- Friendly, welcoming owners (Nicky & George) on site and happy to share local knowledge
- Dog friendly (Grosvenor or Harewood) £25.00 supplement , dog bowl, towel, tea towel and dog friendly venue/walks info
- Freezer menu of locally sourced and prepared food
- EV charger phase I to 2
Short breaks of 3+ nights occasionally available
Availability Search
Guide Prices
- Number of Units:
- 3
Unit Type | Unit Tariff* |
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Elgar cottage sleeping 2 | £125.00 per unit per night |
Grosvenor Cottage sleeping 3 | £135.00 per unit per night |
Harewood cottage sleeping up to 4 | £145.00 per unit per night |
*Prices are available on our website and are inclusive of linens, towels, robes, slippers, fresh flowers and a welcome hamper of provisions on arrival. **Risk-Free Bookings** For bookings confirmed before 8th January 2021 MasterCancel is included. Should you need to cancel your booking for any reason between 60 and 2 days before your stay, you will receive a 100% refund of the rental paid.
Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Barbecue - During Summer months we have a barbecue available.
- Breakfast available - A welcome 'hamper' is provided with breakfast provisions for the first day or two.
- Evening meals - Freezer meals (locally prepared and sourced) may be pre-ordered.
Children
- Children welcome - Our cottages are for couples or small family groups, sleeping up to 4 guests. Elgar is suitable for parents wishing to bring a baby. Grosvenor in addition to the large master bedroom there is a single bedroom with room for a cot. Harewood in addition to the master bedroom there is a second bedroom with a king-size bed, for one or two children if they are young enough to share a bed
- Children's outdoor play area - Accompanied children are welcome to use the tree swing and parkland.
- Cots available - A travel cot is available
- High chairs available - A high chair is available
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
COVID-19 Response
- 2m distancing in place
- Advance booking essential
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- Contactless check-in
- Contactless check-out
- Contactless payment only
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Deep cleaning between visitors - Visit England 'Good to Go' Scheme Accreditation The AA Covid Secure Scheme Accreditation
- Face masks available for visitors
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Floors clearly marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- Individually wrapped toiletries
- Online booking possible
- Online ordering available
- Open now
- Outside seating
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Socially distanced spaced seating
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities - Laundry Room available 24/7 for guests
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
- Kit storage area
- Secure cycle storage
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
Occupancy
- Sleeps up to 2
- Sleeps up to 4
- Sleeps up to 6 - We have three cottages. For 6 guests two cottages would need to be booked together
Parking
- Car Charging
- Free Parking
- Free Parking on Site
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - By prior arrangement we welcome one dog (two small breed) to Grosvenor or Harewood. There is a £25.00 supplement per stay.
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement - A dog (two small breed) is welcome to join you in Grosvenor or Harewood for a £25.00 supplement
- Dogs/pets NOT accepted - Elgar cottage is not suitable for pets
- Non-smoking property
- Pet Friendly
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Bath
- CD player
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- King-sized bed - Superking bed in Grosvenor
- Radio
- Scenic view
- Shower - Power showers over baths
- Television
Site Features
- Garden
Target Markets
- Eco-Friendly
Property Facilities: Elgar cottage sleeping 2
- Dogs/pets NOT accepted
- WiFi or internet access
- Cots available
- High chairs available
- Bath
- CD player
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- King-sized bed
- Radio
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Television
- Central heating
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
- Linen provided
Gradings
- 5 Visit England Stars Self-catering

Awards
- Visit England
VisitEngland Gold Award 2017
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
- The AA
AA COVID Confident Scheme 2020
Opening Times
Open Christmas |
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Open New Year |
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* Friendly, welcoming owners on hand to meet and greet (at a social distance of course). Happy to share ideas for great local places to visit
Open all year, 365 days. Short breaks of 3+ nights sometimes available
Arrival after 5 p.m. Departure by 10 a.m. to allow servicing (double clean, strict Covid-19 cleaning protocols) for subsequent guests