Glorious views, great restaurant less than a minute's walk away, wildlife on the doorstep, nice woodland walk nearby. Lodge had most of the amenities you'd need, nice and cosy, decking area handy for drying gear, watersports on-site.

We absolutely loved our weekend away here. The views were stunning — when we arrived, we simply sat in silence with a glass of wine, watching the lake. It was incredibly peaceful. The location was easy to find, the property was very comfortable, and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Nothing was missing. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.

There was nothing we didn’t like. Just a small FYI for other travellers: shower gel and shampoo aren’t provided. It wasn’t a big deal for us, we picked some up at a nearby shop, but worth knowing in advance.

The location and the scenery were, by far, the outstanding feature for the lodge

Maintenance of the property, we felt, was lacking eg, oven door didn’t close, kitchen tap was loose, cobwebs on the lights, occasional lamps - shades were broken and loose, switched on hob lights and cooker went off, extractor fan would extract only if you opened the vent to the kitchen, bedroom tv did not work, fridge light went off, kitchen knives - tips were missing

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Luxury it is NOT. Unfortunately, our stay was a huge disappointment. This accommodation is advertised as luxury, but there was very little that felt luxurious about it. For the price charged, we expected a much higher standard of cleanliness, maintenance, furnishings and overall quality. Inside the lodge The electric fire is nothing more than a cheap plug-in heater with a fake pipe feature. The coffee table in the lounge was uneven and in poor condition, and the plastic flower arrangement only added to the cheap feel of the place. The cleanliness was also questionable, with thick, built-up spider webs covering sections of the walls. It gave the impression that areas hadn't been properly cleaned or checked for quite some time. We didn't use the TV, so we can't comment on that. However, the front door was loose and faulty, which was another maintenance issue. . The kitchen The oven door doesn't close properly, and the oven tray was horribly scuffed. The drawers were full of random items left behind by previous guests, seemingly just dumped there rather than properly checked. The worst discovery was the frying pan. I took it out to cook some eggs, only to find it absolutely caked in grease. It was clearly put back in the cupboard without being washed. When I used it, it turned my butter orange. Absolutely disgusting. If the cleaning staff aren't checking something as basic as whether cooking equipment is clean, it really makes you question what else is being overlooked. The pots and pans were simply thrown into a cupboard, the plates were made from cheap material and covered in scratches, and there was a mismatched collection of glasses. Even the kitchen tap was loose, meaning you had to hold one part of it while turning the other. Bathroom There was only enough hot water for approximately half a bath before it turned cold. Thankfully, the shower was electric, so at least we could have a warm shower.