My boyfriend and I stayed at the lodge for 3 nights in-between Christmas & New Year and we had the best time ever. Unfortunately we weren't so lucky with the weather so we spent most of the time at the Lodge which was just PERFECT. Due to covid Amanda left the keys in the lodge so we didnt need to meet. We planned to cook homemade dinners the entire time and although I brought most essentials with me, I found everything that I needed in the lodge, utensils, serving dishes, woks, pans, knives, toastie machine, plates, everything. I even brought my own cleaning equipment with me but again Amanda had already thought of everything. One thing I think the lodge could do with is a cordless hoover and extra tea towels. The lodge was super cosy with heating and towel rail in the bathroom. You are situated on Helena Farm but the owners house is down a hill so they cant see in, totally private. There is an unmade lane running along the back but this is just a few dog walkers.... we didn't see anyone unless we went out and about.
We followed the sat nav coming from Poole, Dorset and it brought us in down the wrong track when we first arrived and we did almost get stuck so tip for the sat nav is to put in Bridge Road, turn left on the double roundabouts where Londis is to your left and the New Inn pub is on your right and then right onto Engelly Road and take a right onto the unmade lane after you see the white horse box. Luckily I have an SUV so managed to get through that other track but if it had rained anymore we would have got completely stuck.
Upon arrival we were delighted with what Amanda had put in the lodge for us. Clotted cream jam and scones for a cream tea. Bottle of Cornish Cider in the fridge. Cornish Shortbread biscuits. Camembert & a fresh Loaf. Basic necessities in the fridge including Milk & Butter.
We would absolutely recommend booking the Little Orchard Lodge for couples getaway. We didnt want to leave. :)
Jade & Ian