Guests say
1 Pinewood Retreat in Rousdon offers a clean, well-maintained lodge with a range of amenities including an indoor pool. The property is praised for its cleanliness and the surrounding area provides a great base for exploring. While the lodge is generally well-equipped, some guests noted the need for better curtains and a more comfortable mattress. The property is family-friendly with a play area and board games, though some maintenance work was mentioned.
Guests consistently noted the property to be very clean and well maintained, with only minor suggestions for improvement.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local amenities and beaches, making it a good base for exploration.
The comfort of the lodge received mixed reviews, with several guests finding the mattress too soft and the seating inadequate for the number of guests.
Facilities like the indoor pool and kitchen are well-received, but points are deducted for the lack of a hairdryer and the high placement of the TV. Maintenance work was also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Located on the popular Pinewood Retreat site in Rousdon, is this wonderful two-bedroom log cabin 1 Pinewood Retreat. Enjoying a superb location within the East Devon AONB and close to the Dorset border, just 3 miles from the sea.
Benefitting from excellent facilities including two heated swimming pools, and play area, 1 Pinewood Retreat is a fabulous choice for couples or a family of four. Upon arrival, you will find off-road parking for one car, as well as a decked veranda with furniture, ideal for evenings spent dining alfresco. Be welcomed into the light and airy open-plan living space, where you can look forward to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, ready to tuck-in to the fruits of your labour at the dining table for four, before relaxing on the plush seating in front of the Smart TV. Continue through to find a sleek shower room where you can freshen up at the end of an adventure filled day, before retiring to one of two well-presented bedrooms, a double and a 2’6 twin.
The nearby picturesque town of Lyme Regis makes for great day out. You'll find an abundance of independent shops and restaurants, a family friendly sandy beach and the famous Cobb harbour with its Marine Aquarium or try a spot of fossil hunting at the fossil beaches nearby. Traveling west, onto Seaton, you can enjoy wildlife rich walks through the Seaton Wetlands or hop aboard the Seaton Tramway. Spend the day exploring this picturesque fishing village with its galleries and eateries or take a stop at Beer Quarry Caves for an underground tour.
Make a holiday you will remember with a stay at 1 Pinewood Retreat.
Colyford, a picturesque village in Dorset between the larger cities of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. The community has a number of convenient services, including two pubs (the White Hart and the Wheelwright), a coffee shop, a recreation centre, and a general store/Post Office. Visit neighbouring Seaton to access more services, such as a larger beach, the Seaton Tramway, picnicking in Trevelyan Park, and fishing charters. A variety of restaurants, as well as takeout alternatives, grocery stores, and convenience stores, can be found in the area. Travel a bit further to Lyme Regis, where you can visit the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium, Michelin-starred Oyster & Fish House, Marine Theatre, and beautiful beaches.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 2'6 twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Electric oven and hob.
Fridge.
Toaster.
Kettle.
TV.
Wi-Fi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking.
Decking with furniture, and use of communal indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and communal grass area.
Sorry, no pets, no smoking.
Shop within 2.5 miles Pub within 2.2 miles.
Note: The electricity supply for the property is not capable for charging electric vehicle, so for safety reasons we ask that you do not charge electric vehicles from the property.
Alternatively, there are EV charging points available in the Tesco and Aldi car parks in nearby Seaton.
Reviews (7)
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Anne
Nice , quiet site .
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Matthew
The lodge was perfect for us and the indoor pool was amazing. Happy and friendly staff on site and location was only a short drive to beaches and local amenities. Only downside to the property was the mattress which was to soft for me.
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Nigel
Positive points. very clean and modern. Kitchen facilities very good, location good. Negative points. Nowhere for my wife to do her hair etc. Not big enough. Certainly not big enough for 4 as there were only 3 seats in the living room. TV gave us neck ache as it was so high up on the wall and the furniture very low. The mattress urgently needs changing, we complained on the Monday and received a topper on the Wednesday. 24hours to fluff etc so not used until Thursday, better but still could feel the springs. Be aware the bed is also very low. Not suitable for old people to get in and out.