A lodge at the edge of the park
Midland Lodge is a Victorian Gothic Revival lodge on the eastern boundary of Sutton Park, a 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve and one of the largest urban parks in Europe. It sits beside the Four Oaks Estate and is recognised as a local heritage asset by Birmingham City Council.
Now it is being brought back to life, carefully, so that it can be enjoyed again.
Carefully restored.
Thoughtfully renewed.
Outside, the lodge stays as close to the original as possible. Inside, it is being completely renovated as a calm, modern, high-end place to stay.
Today
Restored
Drag to compare. The building stays the same; only its condition and grounds change.
Outside: as it always was
The exterior is protected, so the work is about care, not change.
- Original walls, roof, chimneys and windows kept
- Masonry cleaned and repaired like for like
- Square sash windows restored, not replaced
- Groundworks, driveway and gardens fully redone
Inside: entirely new
Behind the original front door, a full renovation to a luxury standard.
- A complete renovation, top to bottom
- Calm, high-end modern interiors
- Period details kept where they survive
- Finished as private short-stay accommodation
Where we are
- Now
Renovation under way
The hoarding is up. Inside, the lodge is being stripped back and rebuilt; outside, it is being cleaned, repaired and re-landscaped.
- Winter 2026
Interiors and gardens
Kitchen, bathrooms and finishes go in, and the new grounds are laid out.
- January 2027
First guests
Midland Lodge opens for short stays. People who register interest hear first.
What neighbours ask
What is happening to Midland Lodge?
It is being restored and renovated. The outside is being kept as close to the original building as possible, and the inside is being rebuilt to a high standard so it can open as short-stay accommodation.
Will the outside of the building change?
No. The lodge is a heritage building, so its walls, roof, chimneys and windows are being repaired like for like rather than altered. The visible changes are cleaning, repairs and new gardens and groundworks.
What will it be used for?
A private lodge for short stays, for visitors to Sutton Park, families visiting the area and anyone who wants a quiet few nights by the park.
When will it open?
We are aiming to welcome the first guests in January 2027.
How can I find out more?
Register your interest below and we will send occasional updates on the restoration and let you know when bookings open.
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Leave your details for updates on the restoration and early access to bookings.