Guests say
Twill Lodge is highly praised for its cleanliness, stylish decor, and well-equipped facilities, offering a comfortable and relaxing stay in a peaceful countryside setting. Guests appreciate the beautiful estate grounds, private pool sessions, and easy access to local attractions. Communication with the host is consistently described as excellent. While a few minor issues were noted, such as occasional maintenance concerns and limited local dining options, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as very clean, immaculate, and well-presented. Only one review mentions needing to clean a kitchen area on arrival, but cleaning products were provided. Overall, guests are extremely satisfied with the cleanliness.
The lodge is described as being in a beautiful, quiet, and relaxing area with easy access to local attractions, walks, and amenities. Some mention the peaceful estate and proximity to countryside and coast. A minor negative is the limited local dining options.
Guests consistently mention the lodge as comfortable, cosy, and suitable for families and those with mobility needs. Beds are described as very comfortable, and the property is warm and homely.
The property is well-equipped and maintained, with guests appreciating the private pool, stylish furnishings, and thoughtful amenities. Minor issues include occasional hot water problems and TV channel limitations, but these were addressed promptly.
Guests note excellent communication from the host, clear instructions, and the provision of cleaning products. While some reviews mention thoughtful touches, there is no mention of guaranteed gifts.
About this property
This beautiful lodge ticks all the boxes for your next break in the Somerset countryside.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Patio
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Bidet, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Electric underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Rear garden with lawned area and patio. Indoor heated swimming pool (shared with other properties on-site, 4m x 2m, depth 1m-1.5m, open 07:00 - 19:00). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Welcome to Twill Lodge - 4 Swandown Lodge, a beautiful two bedroom lodge set on the prestigious Swandown Lodges site at Cricket St Thomas. Stepping inside, the spacious open plan living, kitchen, dining area has a vaulted ceiling with large picture windows. The living area has comfy sofas, a Smart TV and a wood burner to cosy up in front of on those chillier evenings. The dining area is perfect for enjoying a meal or playing games with family and friends, whilst the kitchen comes extremely well-equipped with everything you will need during your stay; if you want to rustle up a quick bite or a feast for the family, you have the space and equipment to do so. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, TV and en-suite shower room as well as French doors that lead to your patio area. Bedroom two is spacious with twin beds, TV and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath. Outside, you have a patio area, and to the side is a lawned space to enjoy.
Swandown Lodges has an indoor heated swimming pool with bookable private 40-minute slots for your party to enjoy. Just a short walk or drive away you will find two great restaurants serving local food and delicious Sunday carveries, one of which is set on a great 18-hole golf course.
Within a 5-minute drive is the town of Chard which has shops, pubs and a few restaurants to explore as well as the very interesting local museum. Heading in the other direction you have Crewkerne, again with locals shops to explore. There are plenty of National Trust properties nearby to wander around, or for something different, head to Axe Valley Wildlife Park and meet the animals. The Jurassic coast can be reached in under 30 minutes, where you can grab an ice cream or fish and chips and stroll the promenade of Lyme Regis. For the budding palaeontologists among you Charmouth, has some great spots for fossil hunting too.
Free WiFi
Reviews (17)
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Claudia Dickinson
We had a lovely stay at Twill Lodge and the house is very pretty. We did have to clean some of the area in the kitchen on arrival but they had left all cleaning products which was helpful. The pool was brilliant to use during the hotter weather and our two young boys loved going once a day ☺️The local pub was great to walk too and were very friendly serving good food. The estate grounds are very pretty and the adventure area was fun. Beds were very comfortable and the house is cosy on an evening. We would stay again ☺️Thank you for allowing us to stay at your lovely home.
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Confirmed Guest
Twill cottage was clean, well equipped, beautifully styled. It offered wonderful walks, lovely country pubs/restaurants and fabulous easily accessibility to the coast. Would certainly like to come again.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely lodge, very clean and to a high standard of equipment and furniture.Only downside local pub shut, golf club a bit grim and no food after 7 and nowhere else to eat locally.