We have had an amazing week!
The lodge itself was an ideal size for the two of us and our dog and has everything you could possibly need - if you can think of anything it hasn’t, the owners, Carol and Ron are more than happy to oblige!
The grounds are fabulous. Jasper loved the freedom to roam and explore all the different sights and smells which he did with great enthusiasm. There are lovely, various, carefully thought out areas within the grounds for you to sit and reflect - we even managed to light the fire pit on our final night!
The nature we saw was spell-bounding! We particularly loved sitting out from dusk to darkness to watch out for the regular visits of the deer and foxes.
The swing chairs on the veranda were a godsend after a long day walking. We had good weather but the one evening it did rain, we were still able to sit out with a glass of wine and and not get wet, while enjoying the views and the peace and quiet. The sunbeds (towels provided) were also a welcome touch and were well used.
Carol and Ron were excellent hosts, looking after us extremely well and making us feel very welcome without imposing on us at all!
This is certainly the most dog friendly place we have stayed - there was nowhere (both inside and out) where Jasper was not welcome. (Even on the furniture, as long as you use the provided throws).
We have loved our week here and certainly feel we have been on a ‘retreat’!