You can now stay in a quirky historic lodge built more than 200 years ago in Heaton Park

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Guests can now book an overnight stay in a quirky and historic lodge nestled in Manchester's Heaton Park. The Smithy Lodge, designed back in 1772 for Sir Thomas Egerton and built over 200 years ago, is a quaint little round building that has now been opened up for holiday lettings.

Situated beside the entrance gates to the park, also known for hosting the annual Parklife festival and Lightopia, the Grade II Listed former gatehouse offers a cosy living room, kitchen/diner, two upstairs bedrooms and a bathroom surrounded by the beautiful greenery. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The quaint lodge, once the original gatehouse for Heaton Park and part of the Earls of Wilton estate, is perfect for a short staycation a stone's throw away from Manchester, with easy transport links in and out of the city centre.

Up to four people can book to stay at the renovated lodge, offering a traditional and historical experience complete with a spacious garden, outdoor seating area and views of Heaton Park.

Hosted by Cottages.com, the lodge can also be booked on Airbnb and is described as: "Fully restored, providing a wonderful opportunity to stay within the grounds of one of Europe’s biggest municipal parks. "The property holds certain features which due to its original design and Grade II Listing, must remain.