Guests say
Guests consistently praise Swandown lodges for their cleanliness, stunning location, and comfort. The facilities, including a hot tub, swimming pool, and local hotel leisure access, are highly regarded. The lodges offer a spacious layout and are well-equipped. While there is a minor issue with a shower and a request for additional dressing gowns, the overall experience is delightful, with special mentions of the friendly staff.
Reviews frequently highlight the immaculate cleanliness of the lodges, with guests appreciating the tidy and well-maintained environment. The provision of ample towels adds to the sense of a clean and cared-for property.
The location is consistently described as stunning, with beautiful rural walks and scenic views across the Cricket St Thomas estate. The peaceful surroundings contribute to a restful holiday experience.
Guests find the lodges to be very comfortable, with special mentions of the quality of the beds and the spacious open plan layout. The provision of facilities like a hot tub adds to the overall comfort.
The facilities are generally praised, including the pool, hot tub, and local hotel leisure amenities. However, there is a mention of a shower issue and a broken door, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests appreciate the amenities and the helpful staff, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews provided. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Tucked away within the breath-taking parkland of the renowned Swandown Lodges Estate in Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset, is this luxury three-bedroom lodge, 12A Goldenhaye. Enjoying a superb location with access to on-site facilities, an exclusive spa for adults and a child-friendly adventure trail, along with a stylish interior, 12A Goldenhaye is a superb choice for couples or a family of six. Step into your new home from home, where on the ground floor, you will find a large light and airy open-plan living space, with stunning floor-to-ceiling cathedral windows showcasing fantastic countryside views, here you can relax on the plush seating in front of the crackling woodburning stove as your favourite show plays out on the TV. Impress your guests with tasty dishes prepared in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to savour at the dining table for six. On warmer days, why not fire up the barbecue in the rear, garden, followed by a dip in the bubbling hot tub? Completing the ground floor is a beautifully presented king-size bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, and a cloakroom for your convenience. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find two further bedrooms, a spacious double with TV and en-suite bathroom, and a twin with en-suite shower room. Whisk your loved ones away in style with a stay at 12A Goldenhaye.
Cricket St. Thomas, a parish in South Somerset borders West Dorset and is a few miles from East Devon, ideally situated to explore these three beautiful counties of the West Country. Strolling through the Cricket St. Thomas estate will take you to Cricket House originally the setting for the television series ‘To the Manor Born’ which starred Penelope Keith but now forms part of Warner Cricket St. Thomas Hotel. Further afield but within easy driving distance is the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum at Lyme Regis; the Fleet Air Arm Museum which is located 7 miles north of Yeovil and is one of the world's largest aviation museums with many historic aircraft on display; the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford offers an excellent day out for everyone with a vast collection of veteran, vintage and classic cars and bikes offering a fascinating window into motoring history.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with TV and en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer..
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Stair gate available on request.
Cot available on request (£10 charge applies per cot, guests need to bring along own cot bedding, bottom sheet provided).
Each lodge has one allocated parking space.Any extra cars are able to park in the visitors car park by the entrance to the site.
Rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue and hot tub.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3.6 miles Pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The Swandown site has an indoor pool for the exclusive use of guests of all ages staying at the lodges.The swimming pool can be booked using the onsite booking rota, located outside reception.Swandown guests also have membership access to the leisure facilities at The Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel (approximately 1 mile).The hotel & leisure facilities are exclusively for adults.Guests can access their large swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium (opening times 8am-6pm).Guests are also able to eat in the hotel bar at lunchtime, which is cashless (card payments only).Spa treatments are available at an extra charge and need to be booked directly with the hotel.
Note: Garden area is not enclosed
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
Reviews (8)
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Lorraine
The house was beautiful but does need to sort out the downstairs shower, it just filled at the bottom and the door was broken, to the rest of the house it was a let down. And why only two dressing gowns? We were 5 adults. Other than that it was wonderful
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Andrew
The facilities, furnishings, beds, towels, even towels for the hot tub were lovely. The property was clean, tidy and the views across the Cricket St Thomas estate beautiful. The only criticism we have is that it would be nice to have a small outside light around the hot tub area. Thank you for sharing your lovely property we all enjoyed our much need break.
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Rob
The lodge has been maintained to a high standard and was ideal for a week's restful holiday. The hot-tub was used regularly, as was the swimming pool. We particularly appreciated the free access to the local Warner hotel's gym and pool. The lodge overlooked some beautiful scenery and provided ready access to miles of leisurely walks. We'd like to thank Leroy, who was always on hand in the reception to answer questions and to help out.