Guests say
The Shooting Lodge in Bodmin is a spacious and well-equipped property, ideal for large groups and family gatherings. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable beds, en-suite rooms, and the variety of games available. The property's location is appreciated for its easy access to Cornwall's attractions. The hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Most guests found the property to be clean, particularly the rooms. However, there were comments about the kitchen and some areas needing a deeper clean, which suggests room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for being great for exploring Cornwall and its coasts, with no negative comments about the location.
Guests found the beds super comfy and the property very comfortable for large groups, though some mentioned the property being dark and the kitchen being far from the main sitting area.
The property is well-equipped with games rooms and utilities, but some guests noted issues with plumbing, electrical fixtures, and maintenance of certain facilities.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Situated on pheasant shooting estate with Clay pigeon shooting available by arrangement is this detached property, a converted 200-year-old barn..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen: 2 x Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV, Pool Table, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only), Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
Bedroom 8: 2 x Double (4ft 6in) Beds, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Oil central heating, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for open fires included. Electricity £50 per week (payable direct to the owner). 2 cots and highchair. External games room with pool table, table football and table tennis. Garden with patio, garden furniture, BBQ and children’s play area with swing. 850-acre grounds (shared with owner). Bikes store. Electric vehicle charging point (£20, payable directly to owner). Ample private parking. Clay pigeon shooting by arrangement. Private fishing (permit required). No smoking. Please note: There is a river in the grounds. This property has a natural water supply.. This very spacious, detached property, converted from a 200-year-old barn, with grain silos 8 yards (toddlers beware!) occupies a peaceful setting on the owners’ 850-acre working arable farm and pheasant shooting estate. Very attractively furnished and well equipped, it boasts eight en-suite bedrooms (all with TVs), two sitting-rooms, a games room with open fire and pool table, and its own garden with children’s play area – making it the ideal choice for three or four families wishing to holiday together. Clay pigeon shooting is available by arrangement, with fishing on site (permit required). The farm is centrally located in the beautiful Camel Valley – a haven for nature lovers and fishermen, cyclists and riding enthusiasts, close to the wild expanse of Bodmin Moor.
An ideal base from which to tour, The Shooting Lodge is convenient for the North and South Heritage Coasts of Cornwall, where to the north, the picturesque fishing villages of Port Isaac and Boscastle, and the old port of Padstow are within easy reach. To the south is the harbour town of Fowey, and the charming villages of Looe and Polperro, each with narrow, winding streets full of fisherman’s cottages and intriguing tales concerning their smuggling past. Partly isolated from the rest of the country, until the railway crossed the River Tamar in the 1860s, this region has retained a wealth of antiquities. For historic days out, St Breock Downs Monolith and the Nine Maidens, Pencarrow House and Restormel Castle, and the National Trust owned Lanhydrock with its 450-acre grounds, are nearby. Whilst a little further afield, scholars of myths and legends will find enigmatic Tintagel Castle – said to be the birthplace of King Arthur, a mystical delight. Ancient Wadebridge, 4 miles, offers a sports centre, swimming-pool and tennis. Shop 1½ miles, pub 3 miles.
Electric car charging incurs an extra £20 Flat rate charge, applied per stay.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (10)
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Danny Durant
Very comfortable with all the expected facilities that a group of 9 folk (70+) needed. We didn't need to use the second lounge much. Thick walls and small windows in an old building meant it was dark inside, but plenty of lights. Be happy to return in the future.
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Confirmed Guest
Plenty of room. Not too far from beaches and attractions.
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Confirmed Guest
The Shooting Lodge is a huge property and very well-equipped and having all bedrooms en-suite and with TVs (except one) is fantastic. However there are a few things needing repair (such as toilet roll holders which have either fallen off or are falling off the wall) and the bar holding the shower in one cubicle. Some of the door latches needed fixing. The property is decorated in quite dark colours downstairs and there was not enough lighting for us. I would not want to stay here in winter, but it was probably ok for summer. I also wish I’d known the following before booking: the en-suites with “bath with shower” means there is a shower head attachment on the taps - they are not wall mounted and there are no shower curtains. There are actually three twin rooms, not two as advertised. One of the double beds is actually larger than the others. It is a long way from the main sitting room (which is dominated by the pool table) to the kitchen, so not great for older party members. There are some very old picnic style benches outside, no other outdoor furniture, so nowhere to really sit outside to relax and enjoy the sunshine. There are only bench seats around the dining table. But the location is great to get around Cornwall.