Guests say
East Lodge in Hampshire receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, cosy atmosphere, and the property's convenient location for exploring the South of England. The hosts' welcoming nature and the inclusion of welcome goodies are frequently mentioned, contributing to a homely and enjoyable stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless condition of East Lodge, with several highlighting the five-star cleanliness. The property's upkeep appears to be of a high standard, contributing to guests' overall satisfaction.
The property's location is praised for its peacefulness and proximity to local attractions, including the New Forest and a welcoming pub within walking distance. However, a few guests noted the presence of a nearby road, which slightly impacted their experience.
Guests frequently describe their stays as comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy log fire, quality linen, and the provision of a cot and high chair for families. The comfortable bed and underfloor heating also contribute to the high comfort level experienced by visitors.
The facilities at East Lodge are well-received, with guests appreciating the well-stocked kitchen, quality furnishings, and the added convenience of a secure garden for pets. Some minor suggestions for improvements prevent a perfect score, but overall, the facilities meet and often exceed expectations.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the consistent mention of welcome packs, which include items like scones, jam, and fresh eggs. While these gifts greatly enhance the guest experience, it is noted that such extras, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Built in the early 19th century, East Lodge is one of a pair of listed gate lodges which stand at the entrance to the West Park Estate(see also West Lodge ref. 988967). This charming bolthole has been completely refurbished and imaginatively extended to provide quirky and charming holiday accommodation which has been graded 4 stars and given a Gold Awarded by Visit England.
All the accommodation is at ground floor level for ease of access.
Step inside ad you'll find light filled, octagonal shaped rooms, combining stylish decor and furnishings with top-notch, contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings.
We guarantee it will not be like anywhere you've stayed before!
The lodges at West Park are situated at one end of the picturesque ancient village of Rockbourne. A walk through the village takes you past many thatched brick and timber cottages alongside the bourne (stream). The Rose and Thistle pub is at the other end , a stroll back could include a visit to the 11th/12th century church of Saint Andrew with its flint structure ans tiled roof. The famous Rockbourne Roman Villa is a short walk away from the lodges.
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Rockbourne is an attractive country village, home to many tourist destinations, such as The New Forest which is one of England’s oldest and remaining forests which has officially been named a National Park. It offers many bridle and cycle paths and plenty of wildlife to spot such as the famous wild ponies. It is only a 20 mile drive from the historic Cathedral City of Salisbury and Fordingbridge is a few miles away which provides the nearest shopping centre. Not to forget the local store and pub a short distance away from your accommodation.
Accommodation
All ground floor: Entrance hallway with a door through to the courtyard garden.
One bedroom with a king size bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe.
Bathroom with bath incorporating an over the bath shower.
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with an outlook over paddocks.
Living area has an open fireplace, sofa, window seat, dining table/chairs and french windows opening out onto a courtyard garden.
Fitted kitchen area with induction hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.
Stone floors with a carpeted bedroom.
Outside paved courtyard garden with a bench, garden table and chairs
Underfloor central heating.
Open fire with free logs.
Oven, microwave, washing machine and fridge.
TV and free WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
High quality bed linen and towels included in rent.
Paved courtyard garden with seating area.
Small lawn.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Home made meals, breakfast hamper, and delivery of local produce available by arrangement with owner.
Pets welcome.
Easy access to public footpaths and the New Forest.
Walking distance to three popular pubs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.75 miles.
Note: Property more suitable for older children and adults but babies are welcome, high chair and cot available on request.
Please note: Changeover days are fridays and mondays, For any other days, please enquire.
Reviews (94)
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Paul
Everything we needed was at hand. The lodge was spacious, clean and cosy. It was a hot few days so we could sit outside on the patio after our walks. Very close to a road though, that was quite busy. Lots of information about places to visit so ideally located. The 35 min walk to the Cartwheel pub was a delight over scenic fields at harvest time. The food at the pub was more Michelin star than pub grub so we went two nights on the trot. Highly recommended. All in all a wonderful 4 nights stay
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Nickola
Lots of little touches such as a magnifying mirror in the bathroom and welcoming bundle. Ideally situated to explore the new forest and surrounding areas. Cosy comfortable base to come home to. Had a wonderful relaxing time.
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Graham
First the good points: The cottage was very clean, the huge bed was very comfortable, the cooking equipment and tableware was of high quality, it has a lovely bathroom with a wide deep bath and excellent shower over, a lovely bbq was supplied along with tools, some nice scones, jam, cream and milk welcomed us, the cottage has excellent wifi, the owners contacted us during our stay to see if weâd settled in. Now the not so good points: It wasnât made clear in the listing that West Park was out of bounds to cottage guests, tv was small and didnât work initially although this was rectified quickly, the couch was sagging and not comfortable, there were lots of cupboards but not much space to put our food as they were mostly holding cookware etc., there wasnât much in the way of cleaning products we could have done with some toilet cleaner, the road at the side was noisy with traffic, the surrounding roads were narrow with no pavements so dangerous for walkers, the road in Fordingbridge was closed necessitating a huge detour (this obviously wasnât the fault of the owners though but it did detract from our holiday), the nearest pub was shut (but again not the fault of the owners). I think we chose a bad week to stay. Conclusion We enjoyed a restful break in a reasonably comfortable quirky cottage but due to the things weâve listed we probably wonât return.