Guests say
Guests have praised the lodge for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, including a hot tub. The warm welcome and helpfulness of the staff, particularly Leroy, have been noted. The property offers beautiful views, ideal for cycling and walking, with a nearby pub and attractions. Some minor issues were mentioned, such as the hot tub's jet strength and pool temperature, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.
The lodge received high praise for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting the extremely clean condition upon arrival.
The location is appreciated for its beautiful views, proximity to a pub, and traffic-free zones for cycling, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
Comfort is consistently mentioned as a positive aspect, with guests finding the lodge warm, spacious, and the beds comfortable.
Facilities are well-regarded, though some feedback on the hot tub and pool temperature suggests room for improvement. The kitchen is noted as well-equipped, but could benefit from better knives and baking trays.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches beyond the provision of standard amenities, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Settled within a stunning 1,000-acres of parkland on the renowned Swandown Lodges Estate at Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset, is this luxury reverse-level lodge, 20 Poldon. Offering access to a variety of on-site facilities, including an exclusive spa for adults and a child-friendly adventure trail, as well as a contemporary interior adorned with stylish furnishings, 20 Poldon is a fantastic dwelling for couples or a family of six. You will enter your new abode on the first floor, where you will find an opulent open-plan living space, featuring a well-equipped kitchen, dining for six, and an inviting sitting area with plush seating, a Smart TV with DVD player, a Smart speaker, and a crackling woodburning stove, what better way to relax after a day of exploring? There is also a balcony, where you can fire up the barbecue before dining alfresco and soaking up the exceptional views on offer. Completing the first floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Continue to the ground floor, where you will find a well-appointed bathroom for freshening up at the end of the day, along with three beautifully decorated bedrooms, a king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, a king-size, and a twin, all with plenty of storage for your belongings. On this floor, you will also have access to the rear garden, which enjoys additional dining space, as well as a bubbling hot tub for indulgent soaks. Your luxury adventure to Somerset awaits at 20 Poldon.
The South Somerset parish of Cricket St. Thomas, which borders West Dorset and is a short distance from East Devon, is in a prime location to explore these three stunning West Country counties. You may visit Cricket House, the original location for the Penelope Keith-starring television series "To the Manor Born," by taking a tour through the Cricket St. Thomas estate. Cricket House is now a component of the Warner Cricket St. Thomas Hotel. The Fleet Air Arm Museum, which is located 7 miles north of Yeovil and is one of the largest aviation museums in the world with many historic aircraft on display, is a little further away but still within easy driving distance, and 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.
There are many options available for individuals interested in historical properties, including Tintinhull Gardens (NT), close to Yeovil, Montacute House (NT), at Montacute, and Barrington Court (NT), close to Ilminster. A day trip to many other interesting locations is also possible, such as Lytes Cary Manor in the vicinity of Somerton, the Minterne Gardens in Minterne Magna, and the Cerne Giant in nearby Cerne Abbas. Abbotsbury Swannery, Glastonbury Tor and abbey remains, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral, Stourhead Gardens (NT), Bovington Tank Museum, and Longleat Safari Park are all within an hour's drive.
Accommodation
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.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove and balcony
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
1 x Smart TV, 1 x TV, DVD player, Smart speaker/CD player, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x 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.
Rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub, balcony with furniture and barbecue.
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
Reviews (10)
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Helen
Gl/maps/xpr7kGA6VvViebrY9?g_st=ac Would have been useful to tell us things like it included wash up liquid, dishcloths, scrubby, few dishwasher tablets amd hot tub towels. Could have done with liquid handsoap in toilets and handrail on both sides of stairs as very steep. Also a clothes horse would be useful and a spatula in the kitchen.
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Michael
We got a pretty frosty welcome and told we were early and they werenât ready. When I said we had stayed before and didnât need a guided tour they seemed a bit more friendly . The same gentleman was more friendly on departure so maybe we just caught him at a bad moment. It wasnât as if we turned up an hour early. Other people seems to be unloading vehicles at the same time but they may have been property owners. Otherwise this is a great place to stay and we really like the quality of the accommodation. Beds are comfortable and the property well equipped. We will definitely consider staying again
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Joanne
Plenty of room for 5 adults and 1 toddler. Friendly and helpful staff. Made daily use of hot tub but pool only once as was a little cold for an infant. We cooked every night and although property had plenty of crockery, glasses etc, it would have benefitted from some decent knives and baking trays. Otherwise, property is perfect and would definitely return. Walked to Perrys Cider Farm, beautiful scenery with the reward of a cider flight, thoroughly recommend. Also walked around the estate spotting the wildlife and visited great local pub.