Cholmondeley has been the principal home to the Cholmondeley family since the Norman Conquest and the current Gothic Castle was built by the 1st Marquess between 1801 and 1804 on a more elevated and picturesque site than the previous half-timbered Elizabethan mansion. This had been in a lower lying part of the Park near the Chapel. The magnificent gardens surrounding the Castle can be largely attributed to the imagination and dedication of Lavinia, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, mother of the present 7th Marquess.

Somerset Lodge South is one of a pair of delightful listed archway lodges at the boundary of the Castle gardens and just 200 yards or so from the Castle. The wonderfully peaceful location offers idyllic views across the magnificent Park, with its variety of mature trees and ‘Chapel Mere’.

This delightful property comprises of one double and one twin bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps up to four people.

It has a well equipped kitchen/diner with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher (dishwasher powder and washing-up liquid supplied) and washing machine (powder not supplied). Ground floor bathroom with power shower over bath (no shaver point). Sitting room with open fire (logs provided). Digital TV with Freeview and built in DVD player. Steep stairs to 1 double bedroom with WB and 1 small twin bedroom (beds end to end). Central heating throughout. Private small garden with table, bench and 2 chairs, overlooking Park. No pets allowed within the property. The changeover day is Friday.

Cholmondeley Castle Garden is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from Easter until the end of September, in addition to Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday. The Garden is also open for two ‘Autumn Tints’ days in October.

Guests in Somerset Lodge South will be allowed admittance to the Gardens and Chapel on opening days during the season free of charge. Out of season, by prior arrangement with Steve Walker through the Estate Office.

On the same days as the Castle Garden is open, there is also a Gift Shop, Tea Room, and collection of rare breeds of farm animals, including Llamas, to view. The Gift Shop also opens for Christmas shopping on selected dates in November and December. Stately Holiday Homes guests in the Lodge will be permitted to walk in the Park but are asked respectfully to keep to the routes as shown on the map/plan to be found in the Lodge.

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