The Lodge at Wildersley Farm

We had a short break at The Lodge over the New Year.

On arrival the Lodge was warm and welcoming with a gift basket, tea, coffee and sugar and milk waiting for us. The Lodge is nicely decorated and had everything we needed for our break. The hot tub was well used too The Lodge is in need of a little tlc with obvious signs of damp and the bigger en-suited room being noticeably colder than the rest of the property. But as a base for lovely walks and time to spend with family it was great for us.

We had a lovely stay.

It was minus temperatures when we stayed however the lodge was warm and cosy throughout ours stay. Bedding and towels fresh. Host responsive with communication whilst we were there. Would stay again.

The Lodge is lovely in a rural location with plenty of scenic views.

Very quiet location. Ideal for those who just want a relaxing break away with a nice hot tub to relax in. However, there were a couple of things which I feel could have been better. One was the cleanliness of the lodge, thick dust on top of radiators, loads of cobwebs, which I can understand with it being a lodge there will be some, but a lot of the cobwebs had been there a long time. The jets in the bath looked like they hadn’t been clean properly and around taps in the bathrooms looked dirty. The wooden floors were dirty also, although just looking at them you’d think they were clean. The dust was so bad I myself was sneezing constantly, itchy nose and then started with itchy eyes. My friend also had red swollen puffy eyes. When we went outside we were fine again. The bed sheets / throws felt like they hadn’t been washed also, my skin itched when I got in them. The beds were also very hard and the pillows were not that comfortable. On the first night there was heavy rain showers, the following morning we noticed a water stain in the living which we did report to management at the time. When looking round the lodge, it did appear to have a few yellow stains on the roofing of rooms which looked unsightly. I think some stain blocker and some paint over would cover them over and freshen the rooms up a bit. The other thing, which is minor but would have made a difference is that the hot tub has no cover over the roof so you could only enjoy the hot tub when it wasn’t raining. We had a couple of days of rain and it would have been nice to be outside, in the hot tub, looking at the views, listening to the rain. We also couldn’t figure out where the light switch was for the lights around the hot tub area, we turned them all on and nothing. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay and quiet, just what we wanted.

They thought of everything you would need.

Our beds were very comfortable. We all had a wonderful time. The hot tub was fantastic. I would highly recommend this lodge for a holiday.

Beautiful House.

Hot tub and grass area were wonderful for the kids. They had everything that was needed. Would def stay here again. Just a note to be aware the track to the house I had to ask everyone to get out the car as it was a dirt track and the car was dragging on the floor.

The accommodation was aweful l wish l could send photos it was very dirty run down and lots of issues

Was a brilliant stay, the whole place for the type of thing we needed it for was just perfect.

The beds are so comfy and the hot tub is brill. Only thing was the plug in the bath, had troubles getting it out but that is all. Many thanks for letting us stay. Oh and also brilliant location for dog walks!!!

We had a very enjoyable time during our week at the Lodge and appreciated being able to contact the owners if and when necessary.

The welcome wine among other gifts were more than welcome after our journey of over 1,000 km. The lodge is situated in the peaceful countryside of Belper and is accessed by a public footpath/track about 600m long. We had no problem driving up. Visibility is good and there are a few passing points. The key is to drive slowly. The description on the Sykes site is accurate. Unfortunately, the damage done by tenants in 2024 (review by Hasan) are apparent, such as a cracked window, torn wallpaper, ripped flooring and broken blinds (not possible to close the blinds in the dining area at night which made you feel exposed at nightfall). Cleanliness - We found the lodge to be in general very clean, especially the bathrooms, bedrooms, dining and living area. However, all windows were grimy, the oven was greasy, and we found a drawer of greasy cooking trays in the kitchen. The freezer was in desperate need of defrosting; it was almost impossible to open the draws. Such details are such a pity since it really let the side down. Upon arrival we had problems opening the key box. The release button didn’t work, but we eventually managed to gently prise it open using a fingernail. I must admit we were very tired after our long journey! The lodge is comfortable, especially since we were only two people. Although the Lodge sleeps 7, the dining table only seats 6 and the settee only 4 (5 at a squash) plus a chair. The television is rather small, but the availability of Netflix included was a bonus. There are far too many cheap ornaments cluttering the place which makes it look tacky. The kitchen is well-equipped. The big fridge was greatly appreciated. The good-quality kitchen knives were very blunt, so we had to purchase a knife steel to sharpen them to use them safely. The washing machine / dryer and oven were of good quality but not easy to use at a glance. A user pamphlet for the washing machine / dryer would have been helpful instead of having to search the internet. We only used the on-suite bedroom. There is a dressing room between the kitchen leading to this bedroom which is useful. However, there is no hanging space for clothes, despite the space and it needs renovating. The bed in the main bedroom was comfortable, but a second bedside table and lamp is lacking. There is a large hanging rail next to the bed, which would have better if it had a curtain or sliding doors. The on-suite shower room was very small and lacked heating. There was nowhere to hang towels or bathrobes. We found the evacuation of the spacious shower partially blocked and were worried that water would overflow onto the floor. The main bathroom did have hanging hooks for a couple of towels and bathrobes but also had no heating. The water pressure throughout the Lodge is very strong, you have to be careful otherwise water sprays everywhere. The towels and toiletries, as well as the bathrobes and slippers were of good quality and greatly appreciated. We enjoyed the outside area very much, however, there is only a small table with a very unstable bench and two rickety armchairs outside so impossible to eat outside. The spa was appreciated; however, we saw no one to come and service it (as mentioned in the welcome book), and the sharp pebble surround made it painful when getting in and out. We had the impression that the spa lacked water since the water was barely above the water spouts and we could see a “tide mark” at a higher level. We didn’t have any additional towels for outside so used some from one of the other bedrooms. There are two dilapidated sun loungers which we didn’t dare use, and the bare breeze block wall surround was very unattractive to say the least. The view though the windowless gaps in the breeze block wall was very nice. All in all, the lodge was comfortable but more attention to detail needs to be paid, especially when compared to the rental properties next door.

The lodge was absolutely amazing you had everything you needed and more .

The little touches like robes, slippers and welcome treats were a lovely touch . The lodge and surroundings were stunning we loved our stay thank you

Overall a lovely stay with friends, hot tub was lovely, warm and ready for us.

Has everything you need and hosts were very responsive. The lodge is listed as sleeps 7, which it does if you share, however the seating at the dining table is for 6, there is a corner sofa which is very snug for 5 let alone for 7. The outdoor space has a seating area for 5, the chairs are quite rickety, uncomfortable and could do with an upgrade. There are 2 sun loungers which were lovely. There are lots of bugs! Flies and spiders and cobwebs, which can’t be helped in the countryside, The hot tub is huge! Would be lovely if the area around the hot tub had a spruce up with some lights and greenery, the out building it is under did not look finished? Shops are about 1.5 mile walk away for any essentials or top ups. The drive is easy to miss and they advise no low cars which I would agree with, it’s a dirt track that is narrow and bumpy. Overall, it was a nice stay and we would go again.

Second time we have stayed here and was just as perfect as the first.

The lodge is very clean and well stocked but some wear and tear noted. The road was not as bumpy as previously and parking is ample. Only downside is there aren’t enough chairs for the dining room table for all 8 guests.

Lovely place to stay the owners were so helpful and friendly.

Hot tub well maintained and had everything we needed. We love the big garden and seating area. Thank you

We had such a lovely weekend here, the property had everything we needed, was very well equipped and has lovely decor throughout.

The location is beautiful and so peaceful. Owners communicated with us throughout. We were a little nervous regarding the access road to the property due to reading previous reviews and none of us have large ‘SUV’ style cars - however, it was fine as long as you drive sensibly. Overall, we had a lovely time and will definitely be returning!

The lodge was brilliant, we came over to visit family for our granddaughters first Christmas.

We had plenty of room for the 6 of us and her. We had brought over our own Christmas tree to put up and was surprised to see that they had already put one up for us. (Thank you sooo much). The family made good use of the hot tub, which was very clean and treated daily by the facility manager (you wouldn’t know he had been unless you looked out for them). Kitchen was very well appointed. Beds were super comfy, towels and dressing gowns were brilliant. Over all the place was amazing. Will definitely return

The road to the property is quite tricky, my car had no problems but my friends scraped underneath most of the track, we had a cab one day and we had to get out and walk as the car was struggling to get down the lane, the property itself was nice, warm, well equipped, big hot tub which was lovely, the area round the hot tub could be nicer as it's just bare concrete block walls, a friendly welcome but sadly lots of cobwebs, it's a lovely location, would definitely come back if the property was refurbished to the standard of the other 2 properties on site which are stunning !

Lovely stay.

Well appointed accommodation in a beautiful location.

Wonderful stay.

The lodge is clean and tidy. Has a large number of kitchen supplies. Towels for the bathroom supplied and bath robes too. We’d received a message to say there was hot tub towels but found out this was incorrect. Ami kindly however supplied some for us when we explained. The private road to the property is very bumpy with pot holes. Not great for low cars. However a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.

Great size rooms, really comfy beds and very private.

Loved the small touches like the late check out, bottle of wine and bag of crisps that were provided. The cot and high chair provided for my baby were excellent quality and he slept really well which is great as he can be quite fussy. Rooms were really clean and great facilities, a large fridge and separate large freezer were very welcome. Great location for walking into Belper. The grounds around the lodge were lovely, with sun loungers provided and a cute seating area. Possibly could have done with a little more info/instructions on how to work the shower in the main bathroom, the oven and the tumble dryer as these were quite fancy and we struggled to get them to work. Overall a fantastic stay and perfect for our needs.

Thank you it was fantastic.

The hot tub was a much needed treat after our 13mile charity walk for Dementia. The welcome gift of milk snacks and of course a lovely bottle of wine, was a lovely touch. The wine went down very nicely too thank you. I would recommend and I would stay with you again. Thank you see you soon.

The property is in a pretty setting off the beaten track.

The Maintenance Manager, Steve, is an absolute gem and couldn’t have been more helpful. A very relaxing few days.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Horrible owners, take pictures of everything before and after your arrival/departure as the owner will accuse you of random damage. There was also a horrible dirt track leading straight to the communal garden of the lodge, around 1km in distance which was not communicated and completely messed up the bottom of ours cars (over £1k damage). Not the best facilities and lodge looks a lot smaller than shown in pictures. Not enough dustbins for a communal space so plenty of litter smell in surrounding areas. Not the finest of experiences. Would not recommend!

The place is lovely and worth its price.

Me and my friends spent a best weekend in our lives there. I will defenitely come back. Highly recommend

We booked for my sister's 30th and we all had great time!

We would definitely book again!! Thank you for such a fab weekend! The rooms were spacious and comfortable, the outdoor space was brilliant! Perfectly placed in the countryside for peaceful and relaxing stay!

We had a really lovely weekend at Wildersley Farm Lodge.

I think the photos do not do it justice as it is quite secluded (up a farm track) so it feels private, even though you are in the farm area. The owner Ami text me prior to coming, so they felt very approachable for questions which I appreciated. The Lodge is very well equipped and there were already some supplies there (tea, coffee, bin bags, cleaning bits) so even the items we might've forgotten were covered. Our children were able to play on the safe space of grass at the front of the Lodge, which in turn was relaxing for us! We had a BBQ on the grill and the hot tub was fun. They'd even thought of the dog because they have things like the stable door, a dog peg for outside and wall hooks while in the hot tub. Everyone left feeling like they'd had a wonderful weekend, thank you for your hospitality!

This place has outdone our expectations!

We knew we were down for a treat and were not disappointed upon arrival. The lodge is 100% equipped to anyone’s needs. Enquiries were answered to immediately. A mix of modern yet surprisingly old school feel. Every detail has been considered! Kids loved the outdoor space. Definitely will be visiting again. The only thing I’d say that I've missed (probably) is neighbours. The photos made us think it is secluded from other lodges but turned out there are more; nonetheless it did not affect our stay. Thank you for a lovely weekend away

Excellent facilities.

Lovely stay in a nicely presented lodge.