Guests say
Guests have had a delightful experience at Willow Lodge, praising its cosy ambiance, stunning lakeside views, and the tranquillity it offers. The property is celebrated for its cleanliness, the warm hospitality of the hosts, and the added luxury of a hot tub. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the countryside, with many guests finding it ideal for a relaxing and romantic getaway. The presence of thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, has been appreciated, although they are not guaranteed for every stay.
Reviews consistently mention the property being clean and tidy, with only a few minor comments about cobwebs and oven cleanliness. The overall impression is that the lodge is well-maintained.
The location is highly praised for its idyllic setting, peacefulness, and proximity to wildlife and nature. It's also noted as a good base for exploring nearby cities, contributing to its high rating.
The lodge is described as cosy, comfortable, and well-equipped, with a particularly comfortable bed. However, there were suggestions for additional heating options and clarification on bed size.
Facilities like the hot tub are a highlight, but there are suggestions for minor improvements such as more hooks for coats and better heating solutions. The overall facilities are well-regarded.
While guests have mentioned welcome gifts and appreciated the thoughtful touches, there is not enough consistent information to guarantee such amenities for all guests, and thus a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Dunchurch 4.2 miles. Set rurally on a working farm in Draycote near Dunchurch, Warwickshire is Willow, a fabulous lodge, inviting two guests. Enveloping a breath-taking lake, offering beautiful vistas and a nature-filled landscape, Willow provides the ideal base for a romantic break, especially for wildlife enthusiasts. Venture down to farm track, reaching an off-road parking space, before travelling on foot towards Willow and its tranquil setting. Enter the open-plan living space and be wowed by its stylish interior, including plush seating, a woodburning stove, a sleek kitchen, and a dedicated dining space. Take advantage of your remote environment by enjoying an alfresco affair, or soak in a luxurious hot tub, perfect after a day of exploring. Relax in the king-size bedroom before catching some rest, awakening to a refresh in the shower room. Enjoy a spot of bird watching before kickstarting your Warwickshire itinerary. Make wonderful memories at Willow. Note: This property can be booked with Refs: 1124837 & 1124839, together sleeping up to 6 guests.
Dunchurch, in Warwickshire, is a lovely big community just outside of Rugby. The hamlet has a range of services available to its residents, such as the warm and inviting bar The Dun Cow, the delicious restaurants Huntsman Carvery, Malancha, and Cinnamon Lounge, and the convenient takeout options and well-stocked grocery stores. Check out the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, practise your swing at the excellent Rugby Golf Club, enjoy a picnic in beautiful Caldecott Park, and dine at one of Rugby's many restaurants, bars, or cafes. Next, head to Coventry, where you can take in the stunning architecture of the cathedral, learn about the city's past at the Coventry Transport Museum and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Belgrade Theatre/Coventry Hippodrome. A bit further out, in Warwick, you'll find a world-famous castle, a racetrack, a museum, a theatre, and the Michelin-starred Tailors restaurant.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Hot Tub.
External shared utility.
** For bookings taking place between 01/11/2024 - 31/03/2025, please notify us in advance if you wish to use the hot tub.
Electric heaters.
Electric oven, microwave, gas hob, fridge/freezer.
Smart TV, WiFi, Bluetooth radio.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Front decked area with views over the lake, with furniture.
One well-behaved dog at £20 supplement.
Sorry, no smoking in the cabin.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles.
Note: The property is located on a working farm.
Note: The parking space is accessed via a farm track.
Note: This is an adult-only property.
Note: This property does not accept stag/hen parties or similar.
Note: After parking up, guests will need to walk across the field to reach the lodge.
Note: Extras available: bell tent if required (sleeps up to 2) and a hamper of local produce can be ordered.
Note: Welcome pack provided.
Please note: As this is a rural area, we ask guests to respect the quite area and not be too loud, such as loud music.
Nearby points of interest
- Draycote Water Country Park
- Coventry Transport Museum
- British Motor Museum
- Hatton Adventure World
- Hatton Country World
- Kenilworth Castle
- Warwick Castle
Reviews (28)
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Mark
The setting is idyllic, over-looking the water, with lots of wildlife to watch (we even saw an otter!). Willow is one of three identical cabins around the same water, but they are well spaced out. In drafting this review I re-visited the website and realised that the photos showing the exterior of the cabin are not (at the time of writing) actually of Willow â the hot tub is further away from the main cabin at Willow. Anyway. the cabin is very cosy, and with the fire going it is beautifully warm and romantic. Everything is still fairly new, clean, tidy and unblemished. I liaised by message with Elinor, and she was very responsive, including in dealing with some of the points below. My wife and I are seasoned self-catering UK holiday makers, and I always recommend to hosts that they live in a property for a while (ie several days) to experience the property as a guest would. I suspect Elinor may not have done so, as there are little things that could be done to make a stay even more comfortable. For example, more hooks on the walls/doors for coats/hangers, providing washing up gloves and a bowl, providing kitchen roll, kitchen foil, etc etc. Nothing earth shattering, but just little things you notice are absent when living there for a few days. I can think only of two âgripesâ, which are worth mentioning. Although the listing made reference to âelectric heatersâ (plural), there was only one (until Elinor provided us with a second, upon my request). The heater is a portable oil filled electric heater, which you have to wheel between the bedroom and main living space. It is not programmable, and takes quite some time to heat up. The log burner really does blast out the heat, but that doesnât help when you first get up, and the main living space is really rather cold. A couple of hardwired, controllable (ie with timers) wall mounted electric heaters (one for the bedroom, one for the main room) would do the job nicely. Secondly, the listing describes a âKing-sized bedroomâ. Obviously thereâs no such thing, so we took this as short-hand for âbedroom with a king-size bedâ. The bed was certainly very comfy, but itâs definitely a 4â6â Double, and not a 5â king size. I realise that any criticism, even when itâs constructive, can be viewed negatively. This isnât my intention. We had a lovely time, and wouldnât hesitate to recommend Willow for a cosy romantic getaway. Just remember to take your own washing up gloves!
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Jannur
We loved the view and fire place. Perfect weather to enjoy the hot tub and fire place. Elinor, Harry and Will were lovely hosts. Quick to respond to our enquiries. Honey and cider was a lovely touch. We enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you again! We hope to visit again soon.
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Graham
Dog friendly, people friendly...not a single negative from us. Thank you for a lovely time.