Emma
Date of stay: 24th March 2025
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge! The fenced area was a lifesaver for our dog to run around freely. The place was spotless and had all the essentials. Only thing we’d suggest is more washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets for a week-long visit. Otherwise, great experience!
Emma Clarke
Date of stay: 24th March 2025
We had a really lovely stay at the lodge. The hot tub in the private garden was perfect for unwinding and great for the dog too. Staff were super friendly and helpful!
Jamie
Date of stay: 23rd March 2025
We recently booked into the new oak lodges at Herons Mead, which had just opened in 2024. Honestly, the place was super comfy and well-equipped with everything you'd expect, including a hot tub and a private garden - perfect for relaxing. The setting is lovely, surrounded by fields and it’s pretty peaceful, which we really appreciated. The site itself has all the essentials and the on-site restaurant serves some nice quality food. The fishing lakes are a bonus and it's a good spot if you're planning to explore the coast or local attractions.
That said, there are a couple of niggles. Water pressure at Oak Lodge 2 was pretty low, making showers a bit of a chore - a real letdown for a brand-new lodge. Also, the twin patio doors leading out to the steps and hot tub don’t have any blinds or curtains, which seems odd since the garden is private. Maybe they think it’s unnecessary, but it’d be a nice touch. The stone driveway isn’t the best for prams or pushchairs, especially with a 7-month-old in tow. Plus, if more lodges are built, it’s a bit of a walk to the lakes or restaurant with all your kit.
The fishing included in the stay was great, but we did get a bit conflicting info from staff about it, so clearer communication would help. Overall though, we’re happy we chose Herons Mead and would definitely come back. It’s a solid base for exploring the coast and local sights!
Emma Carter
Date of stay: 12th November 2024
We had an amazing stay at Hawthorne Lodge! The space was perfect and everything inside felt quite high quality. Only thing we missed was a bigger fridge since we were there a whole week and found the small one a bit tricky. Still, we’d happily come back. Definitely recommend!
Emily Carter
Date of stay: 7th November 2024
The lodge was spotless and had all the essentials we needed for our stay. The only thing to note is that the hot tub might be a bit tight if all six of us wanted to use it at once. Still, a lovely place!
Emma
Date of stay: 6th November 2024
Absolutely loved our stay! The lodge was stunning, spotless and had everything we could ask for. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommend it!