Guests say
Vine Lodge in Martock, Somerset, consistently impresses guests with its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped facilities. The property owners are praised for their helpfulness and welcoming nature. Its location is ideal for exploring local attractions, and the lodge offers a comfortable and homely atmosphere, making it a highly recommended stay for visitors.
Reviewers unanimously commend the lodge for its exceptional cleanliness, often describing it as immaculate and extremely clean, indicating meticulous maintenance.
The property's location is frequently praised for being great, quiet, and ideal for visiting local attractions, suggesting a high level of satisfaction among guests.
Guests find the lodge to be very comfortable, with special mentions of a comfortable bed and spacious living areas, reflecting a high standard of comfort provided.
The lodge is consistently described as well-equipped with high-quality fittings, a spacious kitchen, and reliable internet, indicating excellent facilities and maintenance.
The owners are noted for their thoughtfulness and attentiveness to guests' needs. While specific gifts are not mentioned, the overall experience suggests that the owners are considerate, although such personal touches should not be expected every time.
About this property
Martock 3.2 miles. Vine Lodge is a charming single-storey annex resting on the outskirts of Kingsbury Episcopi near the larger village Martock, which was historically known as a market town. Vine Lodge is a wheelchair-friendly and open-plan setting whilst you enjoy a romantic retreat in this part of Somerset, within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast. You are greeted to the property by a shared driveway which offers off-road parking before you step onto the front patio, where there is a sweet picnic bench so you can enjoy your morning coffee in the fresh air. Heading into the property, there is a lovely double bedroom where you can rejuvenate after a brilliant day, complimented by a bathroom with a spacious shower for guests to freshen up. Moving through the ground-floor cottage, there is a handy utility room with a washing machine and a freezer before you step into the inviting open-plan living space. Take advantage of the kitchen facilities to whip up a romantic meal for your loved one to enjoy together at the dining table before an evening of snuggling in front of the woodburning stove as you enjoy some television entertainment. This open-plan space also offers two patio doors which lead to a garden with furniture, so you can enjoy some alfresco dining when that's what you fancy or sit out with a bottle of wine as you watch the sun set. Take a short walk to the local village shop if you need to grab some self-catering essentials, or alternatively, drive to Martock where you will be spoilt for choice in what to indulge in, from pub grub and takeaways to Indian restaurants and bakeries. For those who fancy some historical discoveries, enjoy the nearby National Trust properties; the 12th century medieval Treasurer's House, the 16th century country Montacute House with formal gardens, the Tudor mansion of Barrington Court with its walled orchards, or the 17th century Tintinhull Garden. Whilst for those who are looking for a sea and sand escape, the sandy beaches at Charmouth and West Bay make a great day out, whilst Lyme Regis offers a fossil beach, a pebble beach and a sandy beach, as well as an aquarium and two interesting museums. For a peaceful fishing spot, surrounded by rich woodland, visit Thorney Lakes, a 4 acre lake with a variety of fish, including roach, chubb, goldfish and eels! If you can tear yourself away from the walking, fishing and cycling in the area, travel slightly further afar to find some amazing hills and up-close wildlife in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blackdown Hills AONB or Dorset AONB. Whether you want to indulge in some tasty food, explore some historical homes, swim in the English Channel, or walk amongst some of the country's most beautiful scenery, choose Vine Lodge as your base.
Martock has a Post Office, a number of pubs, shops and eateries, as well as the 12th century National Trust property of Treasurer's House. In the area you can visit the lively town Yeovil, the National Trust properties of Montacute House, Tintinhull Garden and Barrington, or the seaside resort of Lyme Regis. For cyclists, walkers and wildlife lovers, the East Devon aonb, Blackdown Hills aonb and Dorset aonb are each within driving distance.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One double bedroom with Jack-and-Jill shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Hairdryer.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Underfloor heating system in every room.
Parking on a shared driveway for 2 cars.
Front patio with picnic bench, rear patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.4 miles, Fishing lake 0.8 miles.
Note: This property is wheelchair friendly.
Note: This property is set on the owners land and guests are welcome to explore the land for picnics and walks along the River Parrett
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Haynes International Motor Museum
- Hestercombe Gardens
Reviews (19)
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Tracy
Really nice place to stay. Plenty of places to visit. I would highly recommend the lodge to friends and family. Also the owners are friendly.
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Stephen
As said by other visitors on previous reviews, it is clean and spacious. Well equipped and homely. We enjoyed coming back to it after a day out. There is also a settee along with the two armchairs in the lounge. Andy and Tha are a nice, friendly couple genuinely interested in their guests' welfare, and this came across when speaking to them. We would highly recommend Vine Lodge. Thank you Andy and Tha for making our week memorable for all the right reasons.
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Gerry
We came here for a weeks Geocaching (We found 200). The hosts Andy and Tha were very helpful and very friendly. The cottage was even better than the photos suggested. It was large and very comfortable. It had everything that we needed and everything was in good condition. Lots of free cupboard space which is unusual. Lots of grounds to explore. Wifi was generally reliable. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and hope to return if the Geocaching allows. A real treat for us was a pair of young tawny owls which were there almost every night. They perched on the gate which was about 6 feet from the bedroom window and we were able to stand indoors and watch them.