Guests say
Running Waters Lodge in Callington, Cornwall, is praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped nature, and dog-friendly environment. Guests appreciate the property's quiet location, proximity to site facilities, and the thoughtful touches from the hosts. While some minor maintenance issues and the lack of Wi-Fi are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
The majority of guests report the lodge to be very clean, with only a few isolated comments about minor cleanliness issues such as a stain on the hall floor and crumbs on dining chairs. The positive remarks far outweigh the negatives, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The lodge is appreciated for its quiet setting and easy access to both Devon and Cornwall. Some guests suggest that the location is not within walking distance to the nearest village and that a car is necessary, but the overall sentiment about the location is favourable.
Comfort is generally rated highly, with guests finding the property cosy and the beds comfortable. However, there are comments about hard pillows, a damp smell in the lower bedroom, and a bed that needed repair, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
Facilities like the on-site pool, pub, and dog-friendly amenities are well-received. Some guests mention the need for Wi-Fi, a booster aerial for the TV, and general site maintenance. The presence of a washing machine and kitchen utilities are positives, but there are suggestions for updates and repairs.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, such as welcome gifts and quick responses to queries. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it is politely noted that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Running Waters is an immaculate and spacious villa-style accommodation at Tamar Valley Resort in Callington, boasting a well-presented composition for a family or friends to come together and enjoy the enveloping Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a wealth of facilities to be enjoyed on-site which include indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, a bar, restaurant and shop at your convenience. Arranged within a small cluster along the valley stream, this lodge-style holiday home has an upside down interior presented over two floors with decked terraces enjoying the outside space. A family shower room is tiled in an all-white finish and accompanies three bedrooms across the ground floor. The double room boasts a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, built-in wardrobe and a glass door leading out onto a patio positioned at the rear, delightfully presented, overlooking the valley with table and chairs for you to relax, unwind and benefit the fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Upstairs you will be delighted to find a bright and sunny open-plan living area with patio doors stepping out onto a decked balcony, with rural vistas and garden furniture to sit out on. Make good use of the kitchen, which provides a helpful range of appliances within a modern set-up. The communal grounds are well-maintained and are ideal for children to play ball games. This retreat is excellently placed for guests looking to explore both Cornwall and Devon with some fantastic local attractions nearby including the National Trust property, Cotehele, a Tudor house and valley garden estate set above the River Tamar. The wider region offers glorious sandy beaches at Whitsand Bay with dramatic scenery and abrupt cliffs, whilst Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor National Park with billowing moorlands and a myriad of historic sites and monuments present a rambler's dream. Running Waters is a splendid property resting in the heart of natural beauty.
Callington is a Cornish market town, rich in mining heritage and overlooked by Kit Hill, the highest point in the area, donated to the people of Cornwall by Prince Charles to celebrate the birth of Prince William. From the top of Kit Hill there are fabulous views across south-east Cornwall as far as Plymouth Sound. Callington is set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and offers a good selection of shops, inns and cafes, as well as being the home of Ginsters Cornish pasties. A few miles away, the quaint village of Calstock clings to the steep banks of the river Tamar and is dominated by the splendid Calstock Railway Viaduct, a giant 11-arched stone construction supporting one of Britain’s most picturesque branch lines running through the Tamar Valley. Other interesting places along the river are Cotehele, a beautiful historic house and gardens owned by the National Trust with a small quay and inn, and Morwhellam Quay, a theme park that staged a living history production for the BBC and where visitors can explore the rich mining heritage and watch blacksmiths, potters and craftsmen at work. The pannier market town of Tavistock is only nine miles from Callington and is well worth a visit on your way to a day’s walk on Dartmoor. A splendid base to explore south Cornwall and West Devon.
Accommodation
Upside down accommodation.
Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double.
2 x twin.
Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, 32 inch TV with freeview, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
4G Coverage.
Patio area with garden furniture.
On-site swimming pools (Closed on Christmas day and New Years day).
Games Room.
Gym.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub on-site.
Coast less than 10 miles.
Note: WiFi available in restaurant and pool area.
Note: If you are looking for super fast broadband this may not be the area you are looking for .The 4g coverage is better than the 0.8 speed offered from the mobile broadband supplier .
But if you are looking for a relaxing holiday in an area of outstanding natural beauty, ideal for exploring Devon and Cornwall.
With on-site indoor and outdoor swimming pool and a pub that offers excellent food then this is the holiday for you.
Please note: There are no tethered or untethered charging points at 22 valley lodges, charging via an extension lead across the property is strictly forbidden, the nearest charging point is at Tesco's in Callington Tavistock road Pl17 7RD
Reviews (45)
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George
22 Valley Lodge being close to the centre of the site was a definite advantage as the site itself is situated in a valley and therefore has some steep inclines. The property itself was extremely well-equipped and we found we had everything we needed to make our stay a memorable one.
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Paul
The lodge itself is a fair size and well laid out, with a very nice feature of a first floor balcony which gets a good bit of sunshine throughout the day. Three double bedrooms, so good for larger parties or if you have guests. The kitchen has all the things you need for cooking, washing and cleaning. The owners are very friendly and we received a useful whatsapp message from them before the stay with the immediate bits of information we needed. The only negative we have, and I'm guessing this applies to all of these lodges as I think it's a building issue rather than a maintenance issue is that the air in the ground floor space is quite damp and you are greeted when you first enter with a fusty smell. This then transferred itself to our clothes over the course of the stay. Clearly this single issue wasn't a massive problem for us though. We liked the lodge and the site that much that we have booked again for next April!
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Andy
Very peaceful and ideal for what we needed. I would recommend the accommodation and it's great for a family with plenty of space.