Guests have enjoyed stays at Swandown, 19 Poldon, praising its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and friendly staff. The lodge's location is appreciated for its beautiful setting and proximity to local attractions. The hot tub is a highlight, although some guests noted maintenance issues. The property is well-equipped, offering a pleasant holiday experience.
The lodge is generally described as spotlessly clean, with only minor instances of overlooked cleaning details. The high standard of cleanliness contributes positively to the guests' experiences.
The location is highly regarded for its beauty and convenience, with guests enjoying the peaceful setting and nearby coastal attractions. The scenic walks and easy access to local sites are frequently mentioned positives.
Comfort is a strong point for the lodge, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the lodge warm and inviting. The provision of bathrobes and towels adds to the comfort, although there were comments about needing more bathrobes for all guests.
Facilities are well-received, with the hot tub and on-site swimming pool being highlights. However, several reviews mention issues with the hot tub jets not working properly, which impacts the score. The lodge is well-equipped, but some maintenance concerns are noted.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the staff and mention the provision of towels and bathrobes, there is no specific mention of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
19 Poldon is a stunning, reverse-level lodge set on the renowned Swandown Lodges Estate in Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset. Surrounded by breath-taking parkland on the 1,000-acre estate, this stylish lodge has a contemporary interior, off-road parking, a private garden with hot tub, and shared on-site facilities such as an exclusive spa for adults and a child-friendly adventure trail; a superb property for families, friends, and couples to enjoy a relaxing holiday. Entering the first floor, you'll find a beautifully presented, open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area for six guests, and a welcoming sitting area. Settle into the cushioned sofas ready for a film night on the Smart TV, whilst the woodburning stove gently warms the space. However, on summer nights, the balcony is a lovely spot to admire the spectacular views with a glass of wine in hand. Downstairs there are three beautifully presented ground-floor bedrooms; a master king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, a king-size, and a twin, along with a bathroom. From this floor, you can access your private garden for alfresco dining, playing on the lawn or simply unwinding in the sheltered hot tub. For more relaxation, be sure to visit the on-site spa, steam room or sauna; whilst the walking and cycling paths, children's adventure trail, football area, and nearby Cricket St Thomas golf course offer plenty of activities. You'll find everything you need at 19 Poldon for a memorable holiday in Somerset.
It is possible to tour these three stunning West Country counties from the parish of Cricket St. Thomas in South Somerset, which borders West Dorset and is only a short distance from East Devon. A trip around the Cricket St. Thomas estate will lead you to Cricket House, which was once the location for Penelope Keith's television series "To the Manor Born" but is now a part of the Warner Cricket St. Thomas Hotel. The Fleet Air Arm Museum is 7 miles north of Yeovil and is one of the largest aviation museums in the world 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; the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum at Lyme Regis is slightly farther away but within easy driving distance.
Reverse-level.
Three ground-floor bedrooms.
1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Frist-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and balcony
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
Smart TV, TV, DVD player, Smart speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Stairgate available on request.
Highchair available.
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.
Garden with lawn, patio, hot tub and furniture.
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
Paul
Lovely on site swimming pool, excellent entertainment for young children on rainy days. We also enjoyed the relaxing jacuzzi. Lots of places to visit in the local area, we particularly liked Lyme Regis, Barrington Court, Ford Abbey and the walks around Cricket St Thomas.
Belinda
Fantastic layout; which was ideal for my visually impaired sister. The hot tub was always hot and perfect for relaxing in the evening. I was surprised and impressed with the surrounding fields. Everything we needed was there and the site shop ideal for the odd forgotten item.
Neil
Facilities were second to none. Children have come home telling everyone it was their best holiday yet. Will definitely be back.
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