Danby Lodge was one of six keeper's cottages provided the six "walks" of the royal demesne, in the Forest of Dean. They were ordered by Charles II under the recommendation of Samuel Pepys to protect the King's Forest.

It was built in 1677 as directed by the Constable of St Briavels, the Marquess of Worcester, who was warden of the Forest.

The other lodges were King's Lodge (later Speech House), Worcester, Latimer, York and Herbert Lodge. Each lodge was given an enclosure of 30 acres for the keeper to farm. By about 1750 outbuildings were added to keep cattle and kennels for hounds.

Each lodge had wide views. Danby Lodge was on the summit of a high ridge to the west of Blackpool Brook. This was so that the keepers could look out for fire, illegal felling of trees or other damage to the plantations such as illegal grazing of animals.

Danby Lodge was remodelled and extended in the 1800's and occupied by a keeper until about 1914. It was sold by the Forsetry Commission in the late 1900's.

Now under private ownership, it is available for rent. It has six bedrooms, a pool, beautiful surroundings and greats views. (I have not stayed there myself).