Lavender Lodge is highly praised for its beautiful decoration, cleanliness, and peaceful setting. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space and the lodge's suitability for family stays. While some minor issues with bed comfort and shower temperature control were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The lodge is consistently described as clean and well-presented, with only a minor mention of cobwebs on the balcony. The high standard of cleanliness contributes positively to the guests' experiences.
The location is appreciated for its peacefulness and suitability for family holidays, with easy access to local attractions. However, some guests were misled by the property's presentation and had issues with parking.
The lodge is generally found to be comfortable and homely. However, several guests mentioned that the single beds were too small for adults and the double bed's comfort was inconsistent, affecting the overall comfort score.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the lodge being well-equipped and the holiday park offering amenities like a gym and restaurant. Issues with WiFi and shower temperature control were noted, slightly diminishing the score.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
Perched on the beautifully maintained grounds of the popular Honicombe Manor Holiday Resort in Cornwall, is this delightful reverse-level lodge, Lavender Lodge. Set over two floors and sleeping up to six guests, Lavender Lodge is an idyllic family getaway where guests can enjoy impressive countryside views from their private balcony, as well as a variety of on-site facilities including an outdoor swimming pool and gym, available for you to use at no additional cost. Approaching the property through the 20 acres of countryside in the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find convenient parking spaces in the on-site car park, before taking the short stroll to your new home away from home. Be welcomed into the charming lodge, which has been refurbished to offer high quality fittings and amenities, where you will discover three tastefully decorated bedrooms on the ground-floor, the first being a king-size which benefits from an en-suite bathroom, and two additional twin bedrooms, ensuring a functional layout for you and your guests. Enjoy freshening up in the walk-in shower before joining your guests for an evening of fun and board games. Enjoy a morning coffee on the private patio and drink in your lush countryside surroundings. Climb the stairs to the superb open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony, where you can whip up culinary delights for your guests in the well-equipped kitchen, settle down to tuck-in to your tasty home-cooked meal, before retiring to the spacious corner sofa to enjoy your favourite film on the DVD player or log into your own streaming service like Disney+, Amazon prime & Netflix on the smart TV. On warmer evenings, take advantage of the lovely dining table on the balcony, where you can treat your party to an alfresco meal in the heart of nature. Explore your surroundings where you will find a host of activities right on your doorstep, with a free permit included in the rental, you can take advantage of the leisure facilities all year round. The site offers both an indoor and outdoor heated pools, where you can cool off on a summer's day, along with a gym, outdoor chess, and tennis courts, before celebrating your win with a drink at the on-site bar. Spend your days enjoying the facilities, playing with the children and making memories, you will hardly be able to tear yourself away! You will also find a restaurant on site so you can skip the kitchen for the evening and enjoy a delicious meal out. When you are ready to explore a bit further, venture out of the holiday park to the nearby market town of Callington, which has a small selection of shops and eateries and whose skyline is dominated by Kit Hill, the highest point in the area which has magnificent panoramic views of across south-east Cornwall and Plymouth Sound at its top. The city of Plymouth rests just a scenic car journey away; here, you can relish in a relaxing river cruise while admiring the unbeatable scenery, before stopping for a meal to fuel your next excursion in one of many pubs and restaurants. Adventure seekers will not be left short in the area, with the Tamar trails within easy reach, strap your mountain bikes to the car and make your way to the trails for an action-packed day. If that is not enough of a thrill for you, head to Adrenaline Quarry and take part in a world of outdoor adventure such as zip wires, go karting, open water swimming, and you can even try your hand at axe throwing and the inflatable course in the AquaPark! Just a little further is the town of Tavistock, where you can take a leisurely stroll through Tavistock Sensory Garden, visit the Robey Trust which is a charitable organisation committed to the preservation and restoration of steam and other historic engines, or sample the local delights at the Stannary Brewing Company who serve fresh beer brewed on-site and delicious home-cooked meals to go alongside. Take the scenic drive to Launceston, well-known for its remarkable English Heritage Castle stemming from the 13th century, here you can expect a history exhibition as well as charming picnic area to enjoy lunch on the go. Venture to the impressive National Trust site of Lawrence House, a museum filled with interesting artefacts that explore the town’s local history as well as its links to Australia. Just a short drive from here will take you to Cotehele House, another fantastic National Trust property, home to a Tudor house and a working mill, set amongst perfectly-manicured gardens and grounds for you to discover. Perfect for making memories, Lavender Lodge will have you returning to Cornwall year after year.
Tucked away in a rural location and surrounded by the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the charming hamlet of St. Ann's Chapel, just west of Gunnislake. This delightful community is home to a small selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants and public houses, with much of it being largely residential. Situated nearby is the market town of Callington, whose sky's are dominated by Kit Hill, the highest point in the area.
Reverse-level.
1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor twin with 2ft6 singles.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Netflix, Prime and Disney+, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Communal car park.
Patio and first-floor balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Children are to be supervised on the first-floor balcony.
Note: Bar and restaurant on the resort open all year however, out of season it doesn't open until 5:30pm.
Note: Guests have free unlimited use of all facilities, which includes indoor and outdoor pools, gym and tennis courts.
Note: To use Netflix, Prime and Disney+, please use your own login
Ana
It could improve in essentials, I.e. extra toilet rolls, sponge with basic dishwasher liquid. The shower in the main bathroom doesn't work- the waterbis either very cold or burning hot-this was a bit uncomfortable for us as we had to use the electric shower, and for a family with 6 members was a bit annoying and rushed. Our kids loved the tennis pitch,exploring the surroundings and especially the outdoor chess. Overall, we will definitely go back and already recommend to friends.
Duncan
Really clean and well decorated. Just one slight issue was the showers fluctuating hot and cold. Apart from that I would definitely recommend.
Jenna
Perfect for our break away.
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