59 Valley Lodge

Had a really lovely stay in 59 Valley Lodge.

An example of host doing everything right. Everything felt easy as soon as we arrived, parking was directly above the lodge with just a short flight of stairs to the front door. The lodge was perfect, extremely clean and it felt like there was so much space. The living area was very cosy, comfy couches and a big tv. The internet was fast enough to do whatever you need with it. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need to have a night in to cook a meal. We were surprised at the little touches, we arrived to a cake! Crisps, biscuits and a bottle of proseco in the fridge. I can't confirm if this is always the case but it felt an absolute treat. Last but not least, as soon as we arrived the hot tub was ready to use and up to temperature, ive stayed in plenty of places where this isn't the case so I really appreciated that. Overall a great experience , lots to do in the local area, nice and quiet at night in beautiful surroundings. 10/10.

We have have had an amazing weekend at 59 Valley Lodge.

On arrival we found a mountain of treats, plus milk, coffee, sugar, cleaning supplies and some bathroom supplies. The lodge was spotless and well stocked with everything we needed for a fantastic weekend. Staff were friendly and helpful and the site was clean and peaceful. Wifi connection and access to streaming services was perfect. All round great weekend. Thank you!

We had a great time.

The lodge was perfect for us - very clean, spacious and comfortable. The location is great and we enjoyed the onsite swimming pool and pub. We had an issue with the hot tub but the owner and maintenance team were very quick to respond and were able to deal with the situation. Highly recommend.

Overall we loved the lodge and the hot tub.

It was well presented and clean and comfortable. We enjoyed swimming at the park and days out in the local area. The only small problems were the very uncomfortable pillows, no washing up liquid and only two toilet rolls !!

Shower could be better but did its job

Very comfortable with high quality furnishings including beautiful pictures.

Would be good to add some to the kitchen as it was blank in comparison. Thanks for the very well fitted kitchen which allowed us to cook home cooked food. It was hard to find the property due to the one way system and only finding the sign on the way back out. Would be good to advise holidaymakers of the upper parking location before they arrive in case there is no room down the bottom and unloading from the top is easier. Decking could do with jet washing regularly to stop it going green and slippery. Would have loved to have been able to walk the dog directly on to neighbouring countryside without getting in the car.

This was a lovely property - comfortable and very well equipped.

I love the lounge with its view. The beds were really comfortable and there was lots of equipment in the kitchen to be able to self cater. I was a bit worried having read some of the reviews but the property is lovely and was very clean when we arrived. We enjoyed using the pool and had a lovely meal at the little on site pub. Getting hot water was a bit of a challenge (although the electric shower worked fine) and it would have been good if the hot tub could have been cleaned mid week (it started going green). Also not sure what had been in the drawers in the main bedroom before our visit but they need a clean (as there was a smell of wee).

We have stayed in a few lodges on this holiday site and this, by far, was our favourite.

Wonderfully clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The decor is lovely and feels like a home from home. We had a great time and the views were lovely even in the February rain.

Bath Shower is poor with water flow being very low.

The other shower is ok. The cleaning was not very good. The bedrooms carpets were not hoovered properly. Behind the sofas the floors were covered in dust. The long sofa is worn out and does not have support underneath. Frying pan handle was very loose and is dangerous as eventually it came off. The cooker hob knobs have no markings to tell you which plates you are using and what setting they are on. This is very dangerous and someone could be burnt. Bathroom door top hinge was falling off so we couldn’t shut the door. Tom got the maintenance guy out to sort the hinge. All doors were hard to shut due to being fitted poorly. Both bathroom door locks dont work. Shower plughole was blocked with loads of hair. I had to clean it so the shower could drain. Matt in lounge smells of dogs and dog hairs on it. Toilet in shower room was moving and leaking from soul pipe as not fixed to wall or floor. Plumber called out and it was fixed to the floor and wall. Carpet in back bed room was soaked due to leaking water from soil pipe in bathroom. Tom got maintenance to come out to clean the carpet. But the bedroom now smells of damp. Washing machine made a grinding noise when trying to pump out. We reported but no one came to fix it. I fixed it by cleaning the pump filter after waiting 3 days for it to be fixed. It was a button in the filter. The drying function didnt work as it kept stopping and showing F13. The outside light by the jacuzzi doesn’t work, the bulb needs changing. On a good note the wifi was very good and the site is good with nice pub and amenities, but you have to provide your own bats and balls for table tennis and pool is £1 a go.

The property was lovely however whoever cleans and maintains the property have let you down.

There were cobwebs in the corners of the bedrooms, a bag of dirty washing was left in the twin bedroom and a dirty towel was hung on the back of the door in the main bedroom. There was a hole in the duvet cover in the main bedroom and the pillow/pillow cases felt damp.Most of the doors going into the main bedroom and bathrooms need to be sorted as they do not close properly. All this being said it did not adversely affect our holiday too much and would probably stay again.

We were very satisfied with the lodge and all the facilities therein.

It was clean and very comfortable, with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The ONLY thing that we could mention is the state of the decking/balcony, which was covered in spider webs. They were not new! The decking could have been swept down and cleared of small debris and webs. Other than that small gripe, we were more than6 happy with our stay and would definitely return.

Absolutely stunning property, with amazing views, would definitely stay here again.

Absolutely loved staying here over Christmas.

Felt so homely and comfortable, everything you need is there. Lovely touch to have a Christmas tree and some Christmas decorations. Complimentary biscuits and sweets, tea and coffee. My teenage son chose the bedroom with the TV in so he could plug in his Nintendo switch so he was happy. Hot tub was lovely. Thankyou for a lovely stay we will book again.

Very clean and well presented, fine for our little family.

Facilities on site were good. swimming pool was used 3 times. Plenty of space for us all, a great little base to venture out. A Few minor points that need addressing, The Washer/Dryer does not work properly. It cuts out while drying meaning lots of hung washing around the place, not ideal in the colder months. TV is a bit intermittent, sometimes the screen doesn't boot when you turn it on, just needs turning off and on. But may be on it's way out. 2 rooms didn't have light bulbs fitted, we were not using one of the bedrooms so it didn't matter to us, but general maintenance check advised. I will likely book this property again in the future.

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The hot tub was amazing. It was ready for us when we got there. Although we only saw it cleaned once during our 4 night stay. The privacy bamboo curtain needs replacing badly and it had lots of insects on it which sometimes gets in to the tub. 2. The kitchen was fully equipped. Had most of everything you need to cook. Even a nespresso machine and lots of pots and plates, cups and glasses. The main light in the dining wasn’t working. There were 2 small fridge freezers which was plenty for 4 of us. The chocolate cookie was a nice touch. Thank you. 3. The beds had mattress toppers on them which were comfortable enough. The sheets didn’t smell fresh though, like someone used them already and found some hair on the beds. The top light on the room next to the shower cubicle doesn’t work nor do the lamps. We tried 2 of them and both didn’t work. This was reported but the electrician never came. The extra oil radiator does not work either. 4. The wifi was really good all throughout the lodge. There is a smart tv were you can cast your phone or watch netflix/youtube etc. 5. The sofa in the lounge (as mentioned by previous occupant) dips in the middle. You can use the cushions to prevent sinking into the sofa but then again the throw pillows badly need washing as well. I don't think they have been replaced or washed recently. 6. Parking was a pain as we came in and it was drenching with rain and the four spaces close to the lodge were occupied. We didn’t realise till the next day that it is SO MUCH EASIER if you park at the top road instead. This should be highlighted in your booking info. Although it does mention it has 23 steps going up into the lodge, it could have been mentioned there are only about 10plus steps going down if you come from the top road instead. Again, finding the lodge was a challenge as it’s not properly marked on the road itself. 7. Lastly the shower in the tub was extremely hot or in our case it was on the first day and on day 2 to 4 it was extremely cold even after running it for a few minutes. The electric shower was okay in the other toilet. 8. The heating system was confusing to use. On our first day we didn’t have heating on but we eventually worked it out by turning the hot shower in the toilet. Maybe You need to have a much efficient system where you can use both hot water in the shower and heating in the lodge. 9. Overall, we enjoyed our stay mostly due to the hot tub and cooking our food in the kitchen.its also a good base to explore south devon and Plymouth. Would we stay again? Probably not.

The accommodation was perfect.

We really enjoyed our stay. We felt welcomed with the lovely scones, jam & cream and the treats laid out on each bed , towels, sweets & shower-gels was a lovely kind gesture. The lodge was well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable break. A nice welcoming folder with lots of information from local attractions, to places to eat and also local vets, medical & dental practices. We loved the hot tub which was easy to use and checked regularly throughout our stay. The positioning of lodge gave privacy as it’s surrounded by trees and a beautiful view in comparison to other lodges in the holiday village. The site is very dog friendly, our dog is a loved family member so to be able to take her with us in the pub/restaurant ( there is seating areas away from dogs) was a loved bonus. We have recommended to family and friends and most definitely would love to return next year. Lodge 59 - we salute you ! Thank you :)

We had a lovely week, very clean lodge and well equipped.

The issue we had with fridge & toaster were sorted very efficiently and a new fridge, toaster & kettle arrived the following day.

Kitchen equipment not up to standard Fridge far too small for self catering 4 bed property.

Bottom shelf of door had clearly been stuck with Superglue only to break when milk placed on it. Virtually no freezer space. Cooker rings had no numbers showing and instructions inaccurate Washer/dryer washed but didn't dry Unable to make towel rails work and no instructions TV in bedroom didn't work In same room bedside light didn't have socket to plug into so unusable For amount paid this property it did not meet the standards we have found elsewhere

The hot tub area could do with updating.

One of the bathrooms would benefit from a better shower. But overall a very pleasant, clean and comfortable property.

We had a fantastic stay in 59 Valley Lodge!

The lodge was immaculately clean and very well presented. It had everything we needed and more (pots, pans, kettle, toaster, slow cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, fridge with small freezer, hairdryer, ample towels, clothes airer, iron and ironing board, 3 large sofas, large tv, central heating (which can be overridden by using the dial on the wall if not required), outdoor seating etc). Every bedroom had plenty of space to put clothes away and a full length mirror. If I was to make a suggestion it would be a new mattress on the double bed as it was quite hard but all the other beds were wonderfully comfy and replacing the privacy screens next to hot tub as the one we tried was broken. The bathrooms were lovely and showers powerful. Previous reviews mentioned problems with WiFi but all four of us managed to connect phones and tablets and logged into Netflix on the TV with no problems. Signal strength was great. The owner kindly left haribo sweets, clotted cream fudge, biscuits, tea and coffee for us. The hot tub was lovely and warm, ready to use, when we arrived through to leaving. In the resort everyone was friendly. The heated outdoor pool was great (Sessions bookable online when you have password from reception. Same procedure for indoor pool.) Pub onsite was reasonably priced and food was good. Access to lodge best from the top carpark as steps much less steep. We would not hesitate to book this lodge again and would definitely recommend it!

Site is tired,swimming pool is showing its age.

.Outdoors pool is far too small for the amount of lodges . There are no recycle bins in the waste areas. The lodge (59) very well equipped ,but the fridge is to small to store food for six people

We really enjoyed the holiday, the lodge is lovely.

Furnished well and clean. We would definitely book here again. Previous reviews have said it smells of dog. It does not. A couple of things to point out. I would advise parking at the top of the hill rather than the bottom, the route is shorter and easier to the lodge. The shower in the main bathroom is either boiling hot or freezing cold. No in between. This really needs looking at. The power shower in the other room is fine.

Such a great stay.

Took us a little while to find it but once we had it was great. Very good facilities all around the cottage and it was very private so the hot tub was great! We will definitely be back

I booked this cottage as it seemed right for what we needed for a chilled week away.

Unfortunately the place smells really bad of dogs it wasn't very clean . The showers were cold couldn't get any hot water through them so we rang them out .a man came he said you have to run it for 10 min then it will get hot some did this warm water came through but within a minute it was cold again . So all 6 of us were having to have a strip wash as we couldn't have a bath or shower . The owner had put a code lock on the heating so it only came on at certain times so if you stayed in in the day it was very cold. The beds were like boards very uncomfortable didn't sleep at all .the settees in living room when you sat on them you went in a big dip in middle so had to pile cushion on top and sit on them . By Thursday we had no water and none of us could take any more so we came home. Would not recommend this place to anyone very disappointed and felt insulted as they sent me £40.00 refund. I only stayed 4 days out of 7 and it was £516.00. Disgusting

A comfortable, well equipped lodge on an attractive holiday park with great views over the surrounding countryside from the balcony and with the added bonus of a hot tub.

Good onsite facilities and a great base for exploring the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor. We had a very enjoyable time staying there and can thoroughly recommend it.

Disappointing lack of good regular hot water supply.

Electric shower poor. Excellent standard of decoration throughout and lots of useful equipment. Hot tub lovely experience. Better directions needed if arriving after dark. Lack of good handrails on quite steep stairs to and from the property. Trees need cutting back to actually enjoy the view. Overall a lovely spot well maintained

Great stay would definitely book here again

Amazing cottage!

Spacious, clean , excellent on-site facilities- we would definitely return!

Fantastic stay at a fantastic lodge, even the weather was fantastic, the only thing I would add to the lodge would be a maiden.

The washer is a washer/dryer but in good weather it is nice to put clothes outside. Other than that you couldn’t ask for anything more.

Fantastic lodge, very clean and cosy.

Had a fantastic time.

Great location.

Even with Covid restrictions we were able to access the pool and gym facilities Accommodation very clean. Well equipped. Good information pack

Spacious and comfortable, surrounded by trees.

Hot tub an added bonus we enjoyed in the evenings. Will definitely stay here again.

Amazing cottage at 59.

Attention to detail in every room. Very modern. Lovely view. Pet friendly. Only downside is the WiFi connection is really weak.

We had a wonderful week, the lodge and site were fantastic and the host couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful.

The only thing to note is that it was advertised with WiFi but the connection was so weak (even with only one device connected) that you couldn't do anything with it. Had we had known this we would have downloaded some programmes etc in advance.

Great chalet for our break, host was great area is beautiful, would stay again