Lodges & Log Cabins in South West

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Adam - Verified booking

  I firstly have to say that for the £300 for the three of us that stayed was good value.

  ..secondly if I had turned up in and or around the peak season paying upwards £700++ I would be severely disappointed, In general terms the holding looks very tired and slightly dated/needs a paint and done neatly as in various areas it is plane and visible to see, missed paint and general looks of a rush job. The plastering looks strange and only half skimmed type look/when pulling the cord for the extractor fan in the bathroom it almost pulls the casing and or fan off the ceiling/again the painting lets this area down/when the wind is blowing reasonably hard you cannot sleep as it's too noisy. The kitchen my friends told me [they arrived on the Sunday and me on the Monday] they had to basically clean the kitchen and especially the cooker area and it. there was food bits in and around the area, the fridge is dated and a little rusty/the frying pan fell apart when my friend was using it, there was another so used that...cutlery old and needs replacing a long with general food prep tools [knives were blunt etc for something decent and maybe a good chopping board]. Not really enough choice in glassware etc but it was enough. I would in the future if funds permitted get a slightly bigger TV for the lounge as it is a little bit too small nut adequate... I could not fault the layout of the grounds and very neat and tidy and the view was amazing...there is no facility for being eco friendly and recycling etc with bins...might be a thought for the future. The worst thing for me personally is that it stated it came with wifi...My friends cell phone coverage with their provider was excellent, unfortunately for me I had zero signal. They didn't need the wifi but for me there was almost zero wifi then whole entire time, I initially put it down to the weather but there was times with no wind and no rain and still nothing, may I advise a simple fix would be to put a repeater in the holding itself then it boosts the signal from their farm house [I am presuming that is the originating router for the wifi it's self. i would generally ask for some of the money back but as I said in the beginning for this time of year £100 each for a week is OK value but the general up-keep/cleaning and updating would need to happen if I was to come back in high season. If I'd turned up in summer I would be demanding a refund and leaving as for that amount of money it would definitely not pay a high price for. We saw your cleaners turn up next door to clean after some guests had left...one was in the car on her phone and the man was inside and the amount of time spent in there, I'm sorry but it wouldn't be enough time to do a thorough clean...I work in the ambulance service in London now but 15 years ago I worked in the private yachting and hotel business as a purser and butler, so I do know what a basic cottage should look to new guests coming in and at the same time not expecting what I used to perform but the basic's were not met as per advert sorry. But I want to highlight for this time of year good value and the grounds to the property immaculate but for high season I think a better standard could be achieved for little effort

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• Andy - Verified booking

  Perfect peaceful location.

  St Breward provided a super base away from the hustle n bustle but in the centre of all the things we wanted to do(1/2 hr to Padstow-camel trail and sea safari we got to see dolphins n kinky whale breath taking/Tintagel- searching King Arthur and coast walk to Boscastle spectacular/Port Isaac-Sea food fresh from the sea n Doc Martin's house /Bodmin Jail- Crime n punishment old style). We were given fabulous friendly welcome right from the moment we arrived we felt it was a home from home. We didn't want to be on a huge site and with just a couple of rental units it was ideal our neighbours were friendly and so the shared use of hot tub worked well we were there different times. We had the top lake to ourselves which was one reason for our choice Learning SUP so it was sheltered, safe and secluded. The Buzzards we're flying above and there cry could be heard before you saw them birds were skimming the lake for insects, there were lots of damsel flies and carp in the lake who were curious what we were up to. We booked late and although the outside isn't picture box cottage, I think the inside was perfect well decorated clean, warm and so well stocked with games, books binoculars I find it hard to think of anything else that would make it more perfect. Our local for the week 'The Old Inn' gave us the perfect traditional pub feel we ate here three nights because it was so welcoming, the food was very tasty ie Lamb shanks(super tasty), Steak(tender n well cooked), steak n Ale pie(well filled) and Mussels (great portion). All were all great it was hard to choose washed down beith a tasty Rattler. At the end of our stay we didn't want to leave and we will be going again I don't think a week was long enough.

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• Justine - Verified booking

  Tressa was set in a beautiful quarry and the surroundings were extremely peaceful and made for a lovely holiday.

  The lodge itself was fantastic but let down by the most uncomfortable mattress in the ensuite bedroom. The mattress was very old and tired so I thick foam mattress topper had been put on top which was boiling hot and you rolled around like you’re on a marshmallow. My daughter was so uncomfortable she slept on the sofa for four of the nights. The mattress in the other bedroom was perfect thankfully as my mother has a terrible back and neck condition. The quarry behind our lodge was lovely to swim in. However the ladder installed to get down into the water rather than having to grab handles only had one which was not fixed securely and the space between the treads was very far apart and because you were holding your hands together in front of you when I tried to get in the quarry there was too much space between the treads and I fell very badly injuring my elbow arm and leg. I think a proper ladder with grab handles either side would be far more stable as had my daughter not been with me I would not have been able to get out. All this said if the ladder was changed swimming was an absolute dream in the quarry. I hope the mattress gets replaced had it not been for the lack of sleep I would without question book to return to Tressa as it was the most relaxing place to be. The most important thing with any holiday is getting a good. Night sleep and having a lovely hot shower. It always amazes me when people do not invest in decent mattresses. Please sort them out as we would all love to return

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• Liz - Verified booking

  This place is truly amazing.

  When you see all the reviews about how well equipped is, it really is. Everything that you could ever need. The place is comfy, clean and the cream tea (including the home made Jam) that was waiting for us, was also wonderful. We cooked in most nights and it was very easy. Lots of herbs and spices left there. The lakes are just something else. We came with two boys and a dog and the lower Lake was easier to be use as its a gradual walk in. Unlike the higher lake that you enter by a ladder which is a little harder, however the higher one is very quiet and secluded with a lovely wooden seat to sit and look out. I swam everyday... it was certainly fresh but amazing once you were in. The hot tub over looking the lower lake was also very welcome after a swim. We walked the dog the mile to the local pub every evening. The walk takes you up alongside the river which is lovely. The pub was great and we were met by really lovely locals. We didn't eat there, but heard only great things. We will defo be back. Thank you again Kirsty for your great and very quick communication. Liz x

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• Kay - Verified booking

  Gorgeous lodge in a breathtaking setting, definitely has the wow factor.

  Lodge is a home from home, really comfortable and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. The lakes are unreal, you have to see them to believe they are there actually for you to swim in! There are only 3 lodges plus the owners lodge in the whole quarry and each has plenty of space around it so there is a quiet, private feeling. The position of the hot tub looking out over the lake was perfect and we watched a bird of prey circling overhead while we sat in the bubbles. Kirsty the owner had provided us with a home made cream tea on arrival which was delicious and enough for several helpings! I can’t recommend this place enough, if you want somewhere a bit different, in a unique setting with all the comforts you would expect in a luxury lodge, then Tor Down Quarry is the place for you.

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