The Lodge

Lovely property in a great location for the race track experience days near by.

The lodge was immaculate. It was really nice and warm when we walked in and cosy. The bed was very comfy as well. The decor for the lodge is stunning! We also loved the selection of Jam, Honey and tea/coffee! Amazing!

It’s a small thing and didn’t stop us from wanting to book but a bath would have been amazing here!

The property is in a very good location if you are attending celebrations at Prestwold Hall or The Hall Barnes, being just inside the gates of Prestwold Hall. The Lounge, which is a really lovely space and where the tv is located, is also where the second sofabed is situated. However once this bed is rolled out for use it is impossible to use the lounge for sitting in and relaxing or viewing the tv as the space is used up by the bed. Therefore, unfortunately this leaves just the dining room where guests can gather together around the dining table to relax. The Galley Kitchen is very nice and fully equipped with everything needed, including a large cupboard off the kitchen containing the spacious Fridge. The garden and terrace are also really lovely with nice garden furniture where you can relax. Obviously free wi fi and parking was much appreciated

It states on the website that it “offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room, and family rooms provide ample space for relaxation and comfort..” However in reality there is really only one ‘private’ bedroom, the second ‘bedroom’ is actually a largish square space at the top of the staircase, which you have to walk through to get into the main bedroom. Also, those using the main bedroom have to walk through this ‘second bedroom’ if they need the toilet during the night or early morning as the bathroom, containing the shower and toilet is downstairs at the other end of the kitchen. So not a lot of privacy if offered. This space is where the double sofabed is rolled out for usage. So it isn’t really a separate bedroom, it’s just a space, because a room that requires walking through it to access another bedroom is not considered a separate bedroom in the normal sense as the generally accepted understanding is that a bedroom should have independent access as they are designed for privacy and ease of access, not as thoroughfares to other rooms. The Lounge, which is a really lovely space and where the tv is located, is also where the second sofabed is situated. However once this bed is rolled out for use it is impossible to use the lounge for sitting in and relaxing or viewing the tv as the space is used up by the bed. Therefore, unfortunately this leaves just the dining room where guests can gather together around the dining table to relax. In summary, based on our experience of four adults, we used the main bedroom plus the sofabed in the lounge, but this meant the lounge was not available for use as a lounge. Our choice then left the ‘second bedroom’ available to allow privacy for both couples. The only other way the sofabed upstairs could be used realistically, is by children of parents in the main bedroom. However it is obviously a personal choice, but it is always better to be informed of the issues than not.