Guests say
Guests are consistently delighted with Bachelors Lodge, praising its tasteful decoration, tranquil setting, and attentive hosts. The property offers a range of amenities and thoughtful touches, such as fresh flowers and a well-stocked drinks trolley, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay. With ample space and activities for children and adults alike, it's a highly recommended retreat in the countryside.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of the property, with no negative comments on cleanliness. The property is described as well-maintained and spotless, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as peaceful and secluded, surrounded by beautiful countryside. It's within walking distance to a village and pub, and not too remote for supplies. The proximity to nature and local attractions adds to its appeal.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests noting the luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas. The property is equipped with blackout blinds for children, high-quality kitchen appliances, and ample indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces.
The lodge is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, utility room, and entertainment options such as table tennis, darts, and a trampoline. The presence of electric tractors and a drinks trolley indicates excellent facilities and maintenance.
Hosts are commended for their thoughtful gestures, including fresh eggs, bread, and a stocked drinks trolley. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that such personal touches, though common, are offered at the hosts' discretion.
About this property
A unique, picture-perfect option if you’re looking for a self-catering version of Soho House. This magnificent, chic house nestled in stunning natural surroundings is a private hideaway offering an opulent ambience with beautiful artwork and picture-worthy interiors, yet meticulously planned for comfort and pleasure. This three-bedroom option is a fabulous choice for friends and family.
From the moment you turn into the long drive, you’ll spot the house in the distance surrounded by beautiful plants and meadows. It instantly feels special as soon as you enter the contemporary, eclectic space with the owners having carefully designed every corner as the perfect option for entertainment, comfort and creating special memories. Fabulous for family and friend gatherings with everything you need to entertain, relax and enjoy the surroundings. The design and décor are beautifully presented with fresh flowers in every room, a fully stocked gin trolley in the sitting room, and artisan breads and fresh eggs in the kitchen. You really will struggle to leave this property! The exceptional light, bright main sitting room is adorned with eclectic artwork, ample comfortable seating, Smart television, and large french doors leading directly to the patio and garden. You can sit back, relax and enjoy one of the many books, or treat yourself to a complimentary gin and tonic! A second sitting room or ‘snug’ offers further comfy seating, another smart television and wood burning stove. There are plenty of board games, a box of Lego, toys for young children and books throughout for everyone to enjoy. The ground floor also has a boot room and cloakroom. The spacious kitchen includes all you need; double fridge freezer, double oven, coffee machine and Magimix. This leads to the dining room with enough space for everyone to gather.
All bedrooms are large and spacious, with plenty of storage and the most comfortable beds imaginable. There’s a ground floor king-sized bedroom, and a separate shower room, great for those with less mobility. The remaining two bedrooms are on the first floor; one super-king with en-suite shower room, and a king-size bedroom, and a family bathroom with a large bath. For those needing to catch up on work during their stay, there's a desk on the first floor landing overlooking the gorgeous surrounding grounds. The pretty gardens wrap the entire property, with various fire pits, sun loungers, parasols, tables and chairs, and a sheltered barbecue area perfect for sundowners. There’s an outdoor table large enough to accommodate everyone for dining and entertainment. Two bell tents (season dependent) can be set in the large paddock rear garden offering fun for adventurers who may prefer to sleep outdoors beneath the starry sky! You are literally surrounded by nature here.
This house is truly special with luxe, brand-new furnishings and equipment, offering a stay that feels like your very own boutique hotel. The owners are passionate about providing the most memorable experience, from arranging a grocery store delivery ahead of arrival, lighting fire pits, local recommendations and helping ensure all have the best time imaginable. There is a House Manager to hand for every booking, providing the opportunity to create a bespoke experience; they’ll get in touch as soon as your booking is received. There’s an option to book a function barn too (for an additional charge), complete with optional ping pong table or seating for up to 30 people. It’s a wonderful place for special occasions.
This is a sleeps six option where two of the property's bedrooms will be locked. There is a sleeps 10, five bedroom option available too under our separate Bachelors Lodge listing.
Additional Information:
The house comes with a House Manager who can make your stay completely bespoke, recommending places to visit, arranging reservations and trip extras, tailoring your stay as you require. They will contact you via email once the booking is confirmed.
Plenty of free parking for several cars.
Plump feather and down quilts and pillows.
Infants welcome: stair gate, high chairs and a travel cot available as well as a baby bath and child’s anti-slip safety mat for the bath.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small charge applies).
Late check-out available for half a day-rate. Please enquire if you would like to choose this option.
Reviews (20)
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Mr D
A beautiful well appointed home.
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Deb
What a wonderfully relaxing space, and so tastefully decorated. We can thoroughly recommend this beautiful house. The communication with Nick and Sophie was great, nothing was too much trouble. We had a grocery delivery sent to the house the day before arrival and Sophie kindly took delivery and put it in the fridge, all ready for us to cook our celebration dinner! The check in was easy. They have thought of everything. There was fragrant flowers throughout the house, artisan breads, fresh eggs, and a well stocked drinks trolley. Outstanding….photos do not do it justice. From waking up to an amazingly orange sunrise to sitting around a fire pit toasting marshmallows under the stars, it’s been truly ‘a little bit of heaven!’We hope to return soon.
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Caroline
Nick & Tamsin's house is absolutely gorgeous and we had the best long weekend there!As the other reviews say, the interiors are indeed stunning but what I liked most was that it still felt family-friendly and practical. We were two families, each with 3 and 1 year old kids, and we found that Bachelors Lodge had everything we needed (and more). The boys loved sharing the bunk beds downstairs, and the 'secret' child's bedroom off of one of the doubles was the cutest room I've ever seen.The details were what made it stand out above any other Airbnb we've stayed at: all velux windows have blackout blinds which is a massive help with children, fresh eggs and bread provided on arrival, multiple highchairs and a travel cot for the babies, the kitchen is really well equipped and everything seemed brand new (magimix, double oven, baking equipment, cafetiere), laundry & dishwasher tablets were supplied... Sophie is the lovely concierge, who met us and showed us round, shared details of local Jubilee festivities we could attend and was on hand for any questions during our stay which was also very helpful.In terms of entertainment: there is a lovely lawn (we enjoyed sundowners on the patio after the children were in bed), table tennis and darts, a small adjacent wooded area perfect for Gruffalo hunting, a full size football goal in the field, a huge trampoline and the undoubted highlight of the ride-on electric tractors. The 3/4 year old boys were *obsessed*!The location is great too - you feel in the middle of nature surrounded by meadows, but it was only 10 minute walk into the sweet Hundon village & the pub, and it's not too remote for supplies (we had an Ocado delivery, and there are a few big supermarkets a 15 min drive away in Haverhill). It looked like there were loads of great places nearby for outings, but we didn't get round to exploring!Anyone reading this review: book immediately, you won't be disappointed :)