Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Lodge in Stowmarket for its cleanliness, peaceful rural setting, and comfort. The spacious accommodation is well-furnished, offering a cosy atmosphere with a wood burner and comfortable beds. Its location is ideal for exploring the countryside and historical sites, and the property is well-suited for families. Hosts are commended for their warm welcome and helpfulness.
Reviewers frequently mention the lodge's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean' and appreciating the tidy environment. The consistent emphasis on cleanliness across reviews suggests a high standard maintained by the property.
The lodge is celebrated for its good location, offering a peaceful rural setting with views of the countryside. It is also noted as a convenient base for visiting the coast and historical places, indicating a desirable location.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the lodge 'very comfortable' and 'cosy', especially during cooler weather. The spaciousness and suitability for couples and families add to the overall comfort experienced by visitors.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped property, a glorious wood burner, and super comfortable beds. However, there is no explicit mention of maintenance issues or the state of facilities, so the score reflects the positive comments without assuming perfection.
While guests express gratitude for the hospitality and mention warm welcomes, there are no specific references to gifts or special thoughtful touches beyond the standard provision of the rental. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for thoughtfulness in terms of gifts.
About this property
This unique, Finnish log cabin has been built to the highest standard and is comfortably furnished throughout. The spacious living area has a fabulous homely feel with a contemporary wood burning stove for those cosy nights curled up on the sofa. There is a large balcony leading out from the main sitting room area with wonderful chunky wooden sofas and garden furniture – sit back, enjoy the peace and relax watching goats and sheep graze in the neighbouring paddocks.
Inside the Lodge boasts two good sized bedrooms – one double and one twin – with the double having an en-suite bathroom with modern shower. The family bathroom has a freestanding bath and stunning Moroccan basin. Highly eco-friendly, the cabin is well insulated so cool in summer and warm in winter – it is heated throughout with underfloor heating from an air heat source system.
Set in a mature garden with a terraced area for outside dining, the Lodge has wonderful views from the garden and main bedroom over rolling Suffolk farmland.
Additional Information
A well behaved dog is welcome (small additional charge). Must be supervised when outside in the garden.
There is cctv outside to protect The Lodge and the neighbouring barn.
Infants welcome. Please provide your own cot and high chair.
Reviews (24)
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Mrs H
Great lodge with special views of the countryside. Loved Suffolk and its wide open spaces.
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D Brown
Very comfortable, very rural, very quiet, very clean, very well furnished but also very distinctive and unusual!
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G O'Neill
Good location. The lodge was very clean and airy. Would definitely recommend this place for a stay.