Willow

From the main road.

..its 3miles down almost a track road so keep your speed down ..but when you get there ..wow its a different world so relaxing as soon you step out of the car ..overlooking the lake 3metre from doors of lodge ..all day long all you hear is bird song and the gentle ripples of the water ..so sit there on the outside deck and soak it all in ...

The property is beautiful, the lake is very appealing with lots of nature.

The only issue we had was the bed was so soft it made it impossible to sleep in. There was no wardrobe to hang your clothes up. The bed was missing the draws that should have been there. The hot tub is on ground where the ducks walked around and messed by it, I would not have wanted to be in bare feet for walking back to the cabin.

Lovely quiet location, very comfortable little cabin tastefully decorated.

Perfect for quiet weekend escape.

Willow Lodge exceeded all my expectations both for its location and restful facilities.

Would give this location a 100% recommendation

If you are looking for peace and quiet you could not wish for a better place to stay

The location is stunning and we absolutely loved the quiet and being next to the water with the swans, ducks and of course their babies at this time of year.

One morning we awoke with all the adult geese walking past our door with the whole flocks young, all different sizes. It was amazing. Our only disappointment was the hot tub which took ages to heat up and we only once managed to get it bath hot. Also there are weeds and stinging nettles everywhere, however, you are in the middle of nowhere so it’s to be expected. All in all we had a very relaxing stay and the owner was very helpful and accommodating. We would recommend

Fantastic place and setting the lake and the views are fantastic, the hot tub was a little difficult to start using the wood burner but got to grips with it after the first day, only downside was it was a very hot week and nothing to cool you down, ie a fan, and couldn't find any where to put the ashes from the burners, wonderful place.

Wonderful setting at Willow Lodge by the very beautiful and entertaining lake of the wild birds.

We were very cosy in the lodge and nice and warm. Lovely peaceful nature and lovely walks all around us. We would definitely come again.

Wow!

This cabin is fabulous. Set against a lake with wildlife & birdsong as your daily entertainment, young lambs in the field behind you and ample space to chase the sun, this was exactly the peaceful retreat we were looking for. The log fired hot tub is a warm welcome after a day out exploring and there's loads to do, visit and see just 30 minutes away in any direction. Daycote village is beautiful and the surrounding countryside is just lovely. Our hosts were wonderful and the welcome pack on arrival was a nice touch. I would highly recommend staying here and we will most certainly be returning.

Absolutely superb.

We had a lovely Christmas. Thank you for making it special. Bev, Mo and Couer Clumber

Beautiful setting looking onto the lake at the front and fields to the rear.

The hot tub is lovely and well hidden from site of others. It’s very peaceful just what we needed would definitely go back EXCELLENT

Willow was wonderful , a lovely place to unwind and relax .

We planned on taking our dog but I’m glad we didn’t as there is no enclosed area . The cabin was cosy and really comfortable and having the lake in front of you is beautiful even when it’s raining . The love tub was magical and a real treat . We did feel the kitchen equipment was a little too basic but we have booked to return next year so can take little extras . Overall a great place that I have told friends about (but not too many )

Great, cosy, comfortable cabin.

The surrounding wooded area is lovely and the lake was very calming. My dog and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Willow, just relaxing and recharging our batteries. Resting in the hot tub at the end of the day was an absolute treat.

My wife and I were extremely impressed with the setting and standard of the cabin.

We were very excited on arrival to explore and the idyllic nature of the site didn’t disappoint! So many well thought out touches and the privacy of the location was very important to us! We would highly recommend and will be returning for future holidays

We loved our few days at Willow, so relaxing and peaceful.

We will be returning.

Such a lovely week here, we had the ultimate chill.

The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. Highlights: Lakeside view Hot tub Log burner fire The cosiness of the fire Seeing a jay bird Mommy duck and her babies Comfortable bed I was sad to be going home.

We had an idyllic 4 nights at Willow - peaceful, restful, beautiful surroundings, lovely walks and wildlife.

The cottage was perfect for us. Well situated - private and off the beaten track but plenty of things to do easily within reach for day trips. Our hosts were great. We didn't need much except help starting our car when we had foolishly flattened the battery. They solved the problem quickly for us and with very good grace! Highly recommended place to stay for a retired couple like us.

My husband and I stayed in williow for 4 nights, it was absolutely beautiful, all our needs were meet, the hot tub was perfect, we both really enjoyed our time there, plenty off wild life to see, definitely 10/10 we couldn't fault nothing !

!, the owners were easy to reach and very accomerdating, hopefully rebook for the summer, would recommend to anyone who want peace and quite and plenty of fresh air,

Very nice lodge really enjoyed our week here so very peaceful and relaxed,hot tub was spotless and a nice few hours was enjoyed in there would 100% recommend and have done to family and friends

Another peaceful stay at the cabin.

We absolutely love it here. So much so, we have two stays booked in for the future. The location is perfect for some quiet, to really wind-down. The cabin is beautiful and the fire and hot tub just make the stay. We’re pleased to have see a multitude of different birds this time (our second stay) such as geese, swans, coots, ducks oh and some frogs! as well as more baby lambs than we could count. Absolutely lovely.

We think it was ok for the price but there are a few things that brought down the overall experience.

It’s a cute little cabin overlooking a little pond, with quite a few outside seating options for the days the weather was nice! The hot tub was the perfect size for two and positioned in a nice, private and secluded corner of the plot. We went in February and the cabin was quite cold especially when the winds were blowing as the extractor fan seemed to let in quite a draught, even with the electric radiator in the bedroom and the oil heater in the living room it was chilly and had to have the fire going most of the day. We were travelling with firewood as we have a fireplace at home but can see that cost adding up over the course of the stay. The hosts advised the hot tub would take 30-40 minutes to heat up and stay warm for 2-3 days. This might be the case in the summer but in the colder weather it took almost 2 hours, lots of wood, and barely stayed hot enough to use after one night so needed reheating (about 30 minutes) each time we wanted to use it. Similarly the description said the water heater had enough capacity for two people to shower, but we often found it was barely enough for one. There were some pots and pans provided but the cooking utensils were mostly metal so previous guests had rendered them pretty much unusable due to scratches and caked-on dirt. So we couldn’t cook in the cabin. The dish brush provided was also not sturdy enough to try to scrub the pots clean enough to use. There was a hand wash bottle in the bathroom. But no hand wash in there. There were tea, sugar, and coffee canisters but again all empty - it would have been nice to have enough for a day or two just to tide you over. The freezer hadn’t been cleaned out after previous guests as there were prawns and ice bags left behind. There were some other little nitpicky things like the toilet seat not staying up and the flush often getting stuck so that the cistern would be endlessly refilling that don’t make it a bad stay by any stretch, but were small details that created minor inconveniences and slightly impacted the overall experience. To balance these things out, there were some nice extra touches like a plentiful supply of towels and bathrobes that came in very handy when using the hot tub. A nice jar of local honey for us to enjoy, surprisingly good WiFi that enabled us to work from ‘home’ whilst we were there, and we also appreciated the local pub recommendations. The hosts were also lovely and helpful in the interactions we had with them. All in all, a few minor touches away from being a really good stay.

Fabulous relaxing break away from it all.

Thank you

Absolutely perfect for a peaceful break, we loved every minute of our stay and will definitely return.

Dog friendly, people friendly...not a single negative from us. Thank you for a lovely time.

Lovely chalet and surrounds very helpful owners will and Eleanor came out to help with lighting the log burner ☺️

Absolutely loved our time at the Willows, so relaxing and serene.

Have recommended to 2 friends already. We were so relaxed when we came back home. We had things planned to do while we were there, but all that went out of the window and we stayed at the lodge.

Beautiful place.

Amazing surroundings. And amazing hot tub. Would recommend highly

Loved it very relaxed.

Already booked next year. Very peaceful and the owners were only a text away. I recommend it for a nice relaxing stay and Little Sid the Sausage dog had the best time although he did think he was bigger then the sheep when walking past.

The owners were so helpful and gave us some great tips for what to do during our stay.

it's a lovely property and I'd really recommend it. Just take some clothes hangers as there is no wardrobe :)

Lovely place to stay, I cannot wait to visit again.

Calming and quiet I actually didn't want to leave... The only thing I would say about the cleanliness was there was a few cobwebs in door frame and windows other than that it was fine...

Had a brilliant stay here at Willow.

Absolutely perfect place for a nice relaxing holiday. Only one very small concern was maybe a shower slip mat as became quite slippy in the large walk in shower. Would highly recommend to everyone.

Lovely place to be ( our second visit)

Absolutely amazing stay at Willow.

Everything was very easy, clean & efficient. Such a relaxing surrounding as well, I think we only come across 1 other person during our stay; so if you’re wanting privacy- it is the perfect place.

Absolutely ideal if you want a quiet,chilled and relaxing break.

Wonderful setting, excellent accomodation and highly recommend.

Willow is an absolutely amazing cabin set in a truly perfect setting!

The peace and quiet is so very relaxing and we absolutely love being there to relax and unwind. The cabin has almost all the facilities one needs for a lovely stay and the hot tub is amazing.

The property was lovely and it was perfect for mine and my girlfriends 2nd anniversary we had an amazing time and the surrounding areas are so peaceful and the neighbours are very warm and welcoming to people they don’t know.

I would also definitely recommend the friendly inn to others who stay the food was probably one of the best pub foods we’ve ever had!

My Husband and I stayed here for our 10yr Anniverary and it is such a stunning place.

Quiet, relaxing and the perfect place to wind down from the hustle and bustle of normal day to day life. The hot tub was a nice touch and we really enjoyed this the most. Nothing spoiled our stay the oven could have been cleaner and there were large cobwebs dotted around the place however this was not a bother to us and we had the most perfect stay! I’d recommend this place ten times over. I’d also recommend breakfast at the hilltop farm shop and dinner at either the DunnCow or the friendly inn whilst staying here.

Had a great time and stay at Willow just a shame the lake was not stocked with fish, of the beaten track with loads of peace and quiet

Absolutely beautiful!

Stunning location and so quiet, especially as the cabins are on a working farm! Hosts were great, good communication, very friendly. Cabin itself was absolutely perfect for two. Very cosy, clean and comfortable. Blankets and dressing gowns were a lovely touch. We weren’t brave enough to use the hot tub but the setting was lovely - very romantic if that’s what you’re looking for. Thanks again!

My wife and I visited for a three day break in February 2024.

The setting is idyllic, over-looking the water, with lots of wildlife to watch (we even saw an otter!). Willow is one of three identical cabins around the same water, but they are well spaced out. In drafting this review I re-visited the website and realised that the photos showing the exterior of the cabin are not (at the time of writing) actually of Willow – the hot tub is further away from the main cabin at Willow. Anyway. the cabin is very cosy, and with the fire going it is beautifully warm and romantic. Everything is still fairly new, clean, tidy and unblemished. I liaised by message with Elinor, and she was very responsive, including in dealing with some of the points below. My wife and I are seasoned self-catering UK holiday makers, and I always recommend to hosts that they live in a property for a while (ie several days) to experience the property as a guest would. I suspect Elinor may not have done so, as there are little things that could be done to make a stay even more comfortable. For example, more hooks on the walls/doors for coats/hangers, providing washing up gloves and a bowl, providing kitchen roll, kitchen foil, etc etc. Nothing earth shattering, but just little things you notice are absent when living there for a few days. I can think only of two ‘gripes’, which are worth mentioning. Although the listing made reference to ‘electric heaters’ (plural), there was only one (until Elinor provided us with a second, upon my request). The heater is a portable oil filled electric heater, which you have to wheel between the bedroom and main living space. It is not programmable, and takes quite some time to heat up. The log burner really does blast out the heat, but that doesn’t help when you first get up, and the main living space is really rather cold. A couple of hardwired, controllable (ie with timers) wall mounted electric heaters (one for the bedroom, one for the main room) would do the job nicely. Secondly, the listing describes a “King-sized bedroom”. Obviously there’s no such thing, so we took this as short-hand for “bedroom with a king-size bed”. The bed was certainly very comfy, but it’s definitely a 4’6” Double, and not a 5’ king size. I realise that any criticism, even when it’s constructive, can be viewed negatively. This isn’t my intention. We had a lovely time, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Willow for a cosy romantic getaway. Just remember to take your own washing up gloves!

The pre entry information wasn't great, it specifies contacting the owner 48 hours in advance which we didn't realise we had to do, then as we messaged on the way, worried we'd have to find a hotel instead, we got a message say the lodge was open and we could go in.

This would've been good to have in the advance email. The emails are just too much, so much detail I didn't read it - keep it simple if you want people to read it. Also, it said there was no TV. There was a TV. The hot tub takes a LONG time to heat up, almost impossible to get up to temperature on your first night. Challet was lovely, wood burner was lovely, decor was lovely, lake was lovely. Directions for the walk were useless, we got lost! More direction on the hot water, I.e. a small tank that needs time to reheat between showers would've been useful. Overall wonderful though, I'd love to visit again.

Perfect, peaceful, clean and comfy property.

We loved the view and fire place. Perfect weather to enjoy the hot tub and fire place. Elinor, Harry and Will were lovely hosts. Quick to respond to our enquiries. Honey and cider was a lovely touch. We enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you again! We hope to visit again soon.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay.

So quiet and relaxing. The log burner and the hot tub were just lovely! Our dog enjoyed his stay aswell and his walks around the area. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!! Thank you

The property was absolutely lovely and the hosts were friendly and incredibly helpful.

The welcome gifts were a wonderful touch. The location was peaceful and perfect for a romantic and relaxed break. Would highly recommend willow Lodge

What a beautiful lodge willow is, we couldn't have wishes for a better place to spend our 1st wedding anniversary, from the hot tub to the stunning views off the deck area everything was perfect, the hosts couldn't have been more helpful too.

Perfect 10 out of 10

Amazing holiday

We loved the cabin, and the surrounding area.

The cabin was so cozy, and had everything you need to relax. The owners where really friendly. We would love to come back again and we recommend this place to everyone

Gorgeous property, lovely lakeside view and a good base for exploring other nearby cities.

The host was very welcoming and onhand for queries.

Excellent place to stay with your partner.

Batteries now fully charged. Host was friendly and welcoming.

10/10 cabin was ideal for a nice quiet break, would highly recommend!

Will definitely be back.

Had a fabulous time, very cozy cottage, pleasant hosts and the place itself very charming and beautiful.

Highly recommended.

We had a lovely time at willow lodge what a lovely and chilled place.

. the dog had a great time wandering around the lake and the fields. The owners were lovely and really helpful at all times.. place was beautiful and clean.. hot tub was an amazing asset.. we 100% recommend for a nice relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle and we will def be booking to come back again.. thanks for a wonderful stay xxx

Wow!

Just wow! What a phenomenal holiday home, the cabin itself is extremely well equipped, cosy and I credibly comfortable - best nights sleep in the wonderful bed! Pet friendly, our dogs loved being in the setting, walks for miles and miles! Lots of local farm shops, fishmongers and supermarkets making self catering not only easy but also a total treat! We stayed for two nights and because of the amazing cabin and setting, we didn’t want to leave or go out for dinner! The hot tub was far too appealing and didn’t disappoint! Everything about our holiday was exceptional, including the wonderful owner Elinor who couldn’t have been more attentive! We will definitely be returning and have already recommended this to many of our family and friends! The perfect break away for total relaxation! Can’t wait to visit again soon!