Lodge with privacy in Sarratt

The Lodge is set in a private, rural, stable environment and 8 mins to Chorleywood tube. A direct train into London is 30 mins. With its large open plan living area, fast WiFi and workspace, many guests work from home. It has a fully equipped kitchen and a generous sized bedroom. Sarratt has 3 x pubs with restaurants, a village store, Post Office all within a 5-10 min walk. On the edge of the Chilterns with stunning walks, it is a 15-20 min drive to Leavesden studios and Harry Potter World. The space Surrounded by beautiful countryside, The Lodge is conveniently located on the outskirts of Sarratt Green. It is situated in a working environment with horses although the Lodge offers guests privacy in a secluded location. Guests can enjoy a rural setting surrounded by wildlife including pheasants, deer, a variety of wild birds, and some friendly free range chickens (without the noisy cockerels!) with the benefit of being conveniently located for travel connections. The Lodge is located at the end of the driveway of the main house which passes through a stable yard. It is not in direct view of the main house but set back with ample parking for two cars. There is an expansive patio area with high quality composite decking and outdoor sofas for those summer, or dry, cooler evenings. The decking area leads to a private entrance to the Lodge. The patio has a comfortable bistro set of table and chairs for those wishing to enjoy alfresco dining, and an outside fire pit for atmospheric evenings which can also be used as a BBQ. The Lodge contains all the comfort and facilities needed for work, a practical stay or relaxing break. The large open plan living area is approximately 30 metres square with a well equipped kitchen. The kitchen has a comprehensive range of cooking utensils, saucepans, bowls, baking trays and oven dishes for all your cooking needs. The area also contains a Nespresso coffee machine, cafetière, oven, microwave and hob. The living room area is warm and cosily furnished with an inviting wood burning stove for those chilly evenings, dining table, chairs, two sofas, a smart TV a wide selection of DVDs, books, games and a radio. Many of our guests enjoy working comfortably from home with fast, reliable WiFi and laptop workspace in an area which contains plenty of natural light and a very pleasant outlook. A desk can be provided, if required, which will not impact this roomy area. The generous double bedroom contains a king size bed and luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets. It is fully carpeted and has plenty of storage space with two wardrobes, a double chest of drawers and two side tables. There is a spacious tiled bathroom with a large heated towel rail and additional radiator heater. With a walk-in shower, toilet, hand basin and washing machine, it contains all the essentials necessary for longer staying guests. For those wishing to enjoy the countryside, there are plenty of stunning walks across the Chilterns, down to the River Chess and along to the neighbouring picturesque village, Chenies. The pretty village of Sarratt is just a 5 minute walk away where you will find a well-stocked village store and Post Office for all your essential needs together with three gastro pubs. There are three large local supermarkets; Waitrose, M&S Food and Tesco. Located in Rickmansworth, they are just 10-15 minutes by car. Of local interest are the famous Harry Potter at Warner Bros Leavesden studios, a mere 15 minute drive away; Elstree and Pinewood Studios 20-30 minutes away; the luxurious Grove, a 5 star retreat with spa, a championship golf course and fine dining, just 10 minutes by car; Watford Town Centre, with its nightclubs, bars and bustling restaurants, a 15 minute drive away. The nearest train station has both underground and Chiltern railway services linking directly to Baker Street and the City or Marylebone stations in just 30 minutes. The property is only 10 minutes by car to Rickmansworth and the M25, and a 7 minute drive to Chorleywood train station. For those with young children, unfortunately neither the lodge nor the environment are child friendly. Guest access There is drive access to The Lodge with generous parking for 2 cars for our guests. There are a couple of steps up to a large patio area with private access to the entrance. There is no wheelchair access at this property. Other things to note The Lodge complies with Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed with expert guidance. Here are a few highlights: All surfaces and doorknobs are sanitized. All cleaners and disinfectants used are approved by global health agencies, and protective equipment is used to help prevent cross-contamination Each room is cleaned using extensive cleaning checklists Extra cleaning supplies will be provided so you can clean as you stay All bed linen, towels and tea towels are washed at high temperatures.