Lavender Lodge

The lodge is lovely.

Surrounding s are beautiful. Everything you could possibly want was provided. We had a lovely holiday and would recommend it to anyone. Only thing was a slight smell of damp in bedroom area. Apart from that it’s amazing.

The location of the lodge's are in a beautiful wooded setting and on arrival we were eager to see what our particular lodge was like inside….

once we had driven round twice and ended up getting out of the car and looking for it on foot! Better direct sign posts to each lodge would make this task so much easier. Entering the lodge was easy with the key stored in a coded key lock. Unfortunately the moment we stepped in to the lodge, the overpowering musky smell hit us. It appeared to be confined to downstairs where all the bedrooms are located and this led to a very unpleasant sleepless night for all of us. If it hadn’t been for a wedding we were attending later in the week, we would have left that day. Unfortunately as the bedrooms are on the ground floor and the windows unsuitable to be left ‘ajar’ as there aren’t any window opening restrictor locks, there wasn’t any way we could get any ventilation and escape from the smell. We contacted maintenance the next morning who responded straight away and dropped a dehumidifier off while we were out. I find it hard to believe that they couldn’t smell anything and commented that they were probably nose blind to it! The dehumidifier made a big difference. Although the musky smell was still present, it was bearable. We kept the dehumidifier on throughout our week’s stay, emptying it at least twice a day, every day. All our clothing and hair smelt musky and all our unworn clothing had to be washed when we got home to get rid of the smell. This whole experience has left us really disappointed which is such a shame as it could and should have been so nice! The lodge, itself, was very well equipped and we loved the quirky decor. A recycling bin next to the waste bin would have been helpful although it didn’t appear that recycling, in general, is not a big thing on site. The standard of cleanliness was very good with clean bedding and towels and although the musky smell was awful, there didn’t seem to any mould present apart from the cupboard under the stairs and on the lining of the master bedroom curtains. The mattress’s were good quality and comfortable with protective sheets. My grandsons made full use of the indoor pool and we all had a pleasant meal in the onsite pub one evening. There is so much we liked about this holiday village but unfortunately, we would never return due to the ‘smell’. Just to end, the turnover staff were really helpful finding my daughters hair dryer and straighteners after we left, putting them in lost property and boxing them up ready for a courier to pick up and return to us.

Beautifully decorated, kitchen is well equipped.

Layout is brilliant, bedrooms on ground floor mean they're lovely and cool in the evening and the living area on the first floor you've a lovely breeze through the patio doors during the day/evening. The site is VERY hilly, there's not really a good parking spot near the lodge really, the closest is by the three lodges across the stream, it wasn't ideal for unpacking and packing the car back up. I'm not great on my legs due to mild disability and struggled getting up the hills to the pools and the pub. The lodge was quite difficult to find as you can't clearly see the numbers on the lodges as you drive and its set well away from the road. The dishwasher was broken when we got there, the owner was quick to sort and replace it and was very responsive. Shower over bath is awful, just constantly changes temperature and I'd go as far as to say its unusable due to the extreme fluctuations. The electric shower cubicle is better but not by much, found the temp to be most consistent when in eco mode. The water pressure is much better in the cubicle shower. This would have been a 5* lodge had we not had issues with the showers. Overall, and this is not a reflection on the property/owners at all as its not really in their control, but the site is in need of a bit of TLC, you can tell that it used to be a really lovely place, and it is clean, just simple things like the foliage not being cut back so the bridges and some stairs are being encroached, the indoor pool looks straight out of the 90s, jacuzzi not being on in either pool. You have to book in at the pools for an hour slot and buzz in to gain access but there's no one enforcing the 1 hour stay, which shouldn't really be needed but the max capacity for the outdoor pool is around 16 and due to people overstaying I counted 21+ people in the pool at which point youre basically stood shoulder to shoulder.

The location in heavenly, the property is lovely well equipped with all what you may need for all family members.

It could improve in essentials, I.e. extra toilet rolls, sponge with basic dishwasher liquid. The shower in the main bathroom doesn't work- the waterbis either very cold or burning hot-this was a bit uncomfortable for us as we had to use the electric shower, and for a family with 6 members was a bit annoying and rushed. Our kids loved the tennis pitch,exploring the surroundings and especially the outdoor chess. Overall, we will definitely go back and already recommend to friends.

Absolutely loved it.

Really clean and well decorated. Just one slight issue was the showers fluctuating hot and cold. Apart from that I would definitely recommend.

Beautifully decorated lodge, very homely, well thought through and plenty to keep the children entertained.

Perfect for our break away.

Positives- - The owners have thought of everything in the kitchen needed to cook - the decor and bedding is lovely - The lodge sits on beautiful countryside and is quite remote - Once we worked out how to use the online booking the pools it was easy and never fully booked Negatives- - The lodge downstairs always smells of damp as soon as you have a shower nothing ever dries.

The lodge doesn't seem to get any sun so even on days when it was very sunny (August) the towels were damp. - the information in the welcome booklet was wrong and meant we missed out on booking the pool the first day we arrived - the onsite pool and play parks were handy but basic and at times unclean We enjoyed aspects of this holiday but by day 5 we'd had enough and left a day early. I think with children this lodge is difficult. We won't be returning.

We had a fantastic week, the lodge is beautifully decorated and very comfortable.

Everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Excellent location for exploring the local area, Tamar trail centre was just up the road with great walks and plenty to do for kids. Lydeford gorge is recommended if you like a scenic walk. A day in Plymouth with a boat trip around the harbour was also a really nice day out, good shops and eateries. My only complaint, and this really is nitpicking was a lack of washing up liquid, no dishwasher tablets or bin bags, we had to buy all of these. But don’t let this put you off an otherwise fantastic lodge!

Really comfortable, well equipped, lovely decor, very peaceful and quiet.

Lavender Lodge is the most gorgeous accommodation we have stayed in the UK.

The owners have put so much effort into this beautiful place. Had everything you could possibly want. Loved sitting out on the balcony of an evening with a bottle of wine chatting with family such a peaceful and relaxing place. My family loved staying here, it was really sad to leave. The staff on site were lovely and friendly also. So lucky we found this little gem.

Lavender Lodge was spotless, very clean and tidy with everything we needed there.

Beautifully decorated and in a lovely location. Unfortunately the beds were extremely uncomfortable. The double bed was lovely which our mum stayed in but unfortunately the singles were horrendous. I think maybe someone had busted the springs in them. We did come home a week early due to the fact of lack of sleep. We also had a family death which obviously contributed to us leaving early but single beds there could definitely do with an upgrade. Definitely would stay again though if beds were sorted. Lovely feel to the home and people on site were lovely

A very nice lodge, in a very family friendly resort.

A very nicely appointed, and furnished lodge, with all you might need for a problem free holiday. The lodge was clean and well presented, with the exception of the balcony, that had a lot of cobwebs on the railings, that we cleaned off. The two very small single beds, were 2 feet 6 inches wide, and far too small for an adult. We would happily stay there again, and have already started looking to stay again, if not here, maybe in a bigger lodge.

A lovely clean, homely property, well equipped, well maintained, decorated tastefully and in a good location in the holiday park.

We particularly liked sitting out on the balcony and the short walk to the bar! We found the parking really easy, even though other reviewers had said it may be difficult. The beds were comfy, but some a little small for us grownups (the twin beds look like 2 ft 6 in - but I could be wrong a we did not measure them). Fine for young children but for us adults, it would have been nicer if they had been wider (Although I think room space will not allow it). Also the over head shower was difficult to get at a constant temperature as it was just a mixer tap. But both of these points are minor and did not spoil our stay at all. All in all a lovely, enjoyable stay and we would happily recommend Lavender Cottage to others.

Absolutely wonderful stay at a beautiful lodge on a fantastic park!

Lavender Lodge exceeded our expectations and really made our holiday - everything you need all in one place! Already planning our next trip back with friends, highly recommend!

Amazing property.

Extremely well equipped, very clean and tastefully decorated. It's been a pleasure for my family and I to stay there. We are already planning to return next year.

The picture in your presentation of the property was very misleading and manipulated.

It was not a lone standing building as it seemed, but closely surrounded on three sides by several more identical lodges. The parking spaces were not designated, but where ever a space could be found, often not near No 39. We liked the balcony - pity it only got the morning sun. Inside the property was modern and bright and the living are quite spacious. The kitchen well equipped. The TV was enormous and the picture was clear. Often the WiFi did not work. Both showers were very temperamental and tricky. We could find no instructions for them and managing them was frustrating at times. The toilet roll holder in the shower room was damaged when we arrived. There is a need for a mirror in each of the bedrooms.

Really comfortable villa.

Clearly a lot of work has gone into the renovations and it was very well equipped. The holiday site was peaceful and in a good location for visiting Cornwall.

Lavender Lodge has had a wonderful renovation and the quality of the finish is clear to see.

We are a family of 4 adults and we found the lodge to be just about the right size, but feel the living spaces may have been a squeeze with more. The balcony would have made a lot of difference to us had the weather been better. We found Honicombe Holiday park to be very quiet and the facilities well maintained. We made use of the on site gym and restaurant which we enjoyed, but would recommend a delivery from the Red Panda restaurant in Callington. We had deliveries twice during our stay and the food was delicious and delivery on time. The property is well located with easy access and the local area offers lots to do. We would have given 5 stars however we did have a problem with WiFi not working throughout our stay and the water pressure in the showers can be mixed (although it is a rural location so we did expect it). Chris was our contact for any issues and he was very responsive when we first reported the WiFi issues. All in all a lovely stay.