Stayed with family in 2 lodges. We also had 2 dogs with us. The cabins are lovely and ours was a proper log cabin through and through. Everything worked fine and the place was nice and warm despite being quite cold outside. The cabin could have been cleaner and needed a deep clean. Beds were ok. Sofas were comfy. Shower worked fine. Plenty of cutlery in the cupboards and a few bits and bobs if you needed to make a cup of tea or forgot to bring sugar. Freezer had lots of old ice stuck to the bottom of it which needs a clear out. But cleanliness aside the place was nice, everything worked and it was a nice relaxing stay away.
Booked 3 lodges. One had no heating and my 82 year old mother practically froze to death while there alone as we were all still at a family wedding. She couldn’t walk down to the owners lodge as the slippy wooden ramps and the wholly inadequate lighting was too dangerous for her. The owners knew about the boiler as we’d called them in the previous night and they’d kicked it into action. I’ve never seen such an old boiler, I’d be surprised if it conforms to current standards. Another lodge had no outdoor lighting and my brother took a nasty tumble in the night. The owners response? Rude dismissal, zero compassion or contrition. A weak ‘sorry’ followed by total denial of responsibility. It’s a shame as in general we quite like the lodges but we’ll never go again. I’d recommend a stint at charm school for those unpleasant people…
Perfect for base camp, comforable cabin once windows and door shut ypu dont notice there is a road running along side, everything you need, very dog friendly, just eat even deliver so you dont need to cook. Would recommend
I stayed in Laurel Lodge which was very well kitted out, lovely and clean. Quiet and over looks fields and open land. The lodge was very well equipped and very comfortable. I hired it so my sister and I could have a bit of time tougher to celebrate a big birthday and it was so relaxed, and allowed us space to enjoy family and friends dropping in for a bbq and afternoon tea. We had a three bedroom lodge, a double and two singles. Beds were lovely and comfortable and singles were full singles not the normal static caravan size. Great shower and decking was really lovely Would definitely recommend
We stayed here in Bramble Lodge for a weekend and can't fault anything about the lodge or the helpful, friendly owner who met us on arrival. The lodge is well equipped with everything we needed, and more. Little extra touches that made all the difference such as milk, biscuits, tea and coffee were available. We even found ice cubes in the freezer, although we didn't need to use them. The lodge was spotlessly clean and sofas and bed very comfortable. The lodge had a decked outside area overlooking fields and a table and chairs. I could quite happily have stayed there with a book for the whole weekend but being nosy, we did a lot of exploring around the beautiful towns and villages around the area. We had a lovely time and would very much recommend Avondale for a relaxing and comfy stay.…
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