Barbara - verified booking

"The cottage is semi detached and part of a barn conversion. It is comfortable, clean, well-furnished, and Julie met us very nicely on arrival. Our huge problem on this otherwise lovely 3 day break, was the fact the other part of the conversion, which has a "soundproofed" adjoining door, was rented out to a group of about 6 ladies having a reunion. Every single sound can be heard as the tasteful conversion, is unfortunately, like a box for noise. The party on the first night went on with music and conversation until 4 A.M., and was like we were all together in one large room. I've noticed many cottage rentals are saying NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. This needs to happen at Wagtail Cottage, unless the 2 adjoining properties are rented together. We would love to stay again, but we would want assurances that the neighbours were having a normal holiday and not holding an early hours party. The other problem we had was that the security sensors in the corners of the bedroom kept flashing white light if there was movement in the darkness. This could be caused by lifting an arm to pull over a duvet, getting up to go to the loo, or whatever. At first I thought it was a security light outside being disturbed by an animal, but then realised this was a flashing white light in the bedroom itself. The cottage was beautifully furnished, we had all we needed, but a hairdryer would be useful, I forgot to pack one. The washing machine was good, and our sons used this, but its in the "tower" part of the 2 cottages, not in the kitchen, however no problem for the boys. We had brought our own drying rack fortunately, the cottage didn't appear to have one. Small ironing board and iron was provided. Good quality fixtures and fittings, and decor very pleasing."

AP - verified booking

"We have had the most fantastic break in the most beautiful surroundings, from every window the view was stunning and as we wanted to "get away from it all" the setting was perfect. We were lucky with the weather only had rain 1 morning , when we were fishing !!! Rosie and LuLu (the dogs) just loved being able to run in the field and I don't think they are impressed with our garden any more! The lodge was decorated beautifully and we just loved returning after a days fishing. The lake is stunning ,the only observation is it is very difficult to get to with fishing gear(next time can the fishing equipment be taken down by the quad bike please!!!!!!!!) we called it cardiac hill! We ended up going 5 minutes up the road to Springwood fisheries, not as beautiful as your lake but very easy fishing and no walking with gear up cardiac hill!!!! Anyway it didn't spoil it at all, we have been on holidays all over the world to some excellent hotels etc but this break is up there with the best of them. I actually cried when I had to leave!!!!!! Just loved it. Thanks again for your help before and for letting us enjoy your gorgeous retreat in the woods. Miss it already. AP, Hertfordshire"

AP - verified booking

"We have had the most fantastic break in the most beautiful surroundings, from every window the view was stunning and as we wanted to "get away from it all" the setting was perfect. We were lucky with the weather only had rain 1 morning , when we were fishing !!! Rosie and LuLu (the dogs) just loved being able to run in the field and I don't think they are impressed with our garden any more! The lodge was decorated beautifully and we just loved returning after a days fishing. The lake is stunning ,the only observation is it is very difficult to get to with fishing gear(next time can the fishing equipment be taken down by the quad bike please!!!!!!!!) we called it cardiac hill! We ended up going 5 minutes up the road to Springwood fisheries, not as beautiful as your lake but very easy fishing and no walking with gear up cardiac hill!!!! Anyway it didn't spoil it at all, we have been on holidays all over the world to some excellent hotels etc but this break is up there with the best of them. I actually cried when I had to leave!!!!!! Just loved it. Thanks again for your help before and for letting us enjoy your gorgeous retreat in the woods. Miss it already. AP, Hertfordshire"

Confirmed Guest - verified booking

"Absolutely loved the lodge. The set-up was perfect and it was very clean and cozy. The kitchen was amazingly well-equipped, better than any holiday cottage we have ever rented. Had everything we could possibly have needed. The grounds were brilliant, loved walking the dog and exploring the lake and the Harold Staunton estate. Only niggle was the many flights we could hear taking off and landing at East Midlands airport at all hours of the day and night (only stopped between 3 and 6 am), the first few nights we had difficulty sleeping because of the noise but we did get used to it eventually and we found ear plugs in the cupboard which helped too. It's just the location and nothing can be done about it. We were surprised how loud it actually was, but saying that, we loved Deerpark Lodge so much we would stay again. It was so perfect in every other way, and the woodsy detail was lovely and bets of all, we saw a fox every night right outside! and rabbits quite a bit too :) We loved and appreciated being able to bring our dog so much too."

Confirmed Guest - verified booking

"Overall it was very good and appropriate for our family gathering. However one or two issues - the bedding could have been better, duvet only just fitted on the bed and the pillows were very thin! Also the towels were rather thin and bigger sizes would have been good ! The kitchen was well equipped and plenty of wood for the fire. Perhaps a backup heating would have been good as the fire had to be made every morning and the lodge was very cold when we arrived! The sofas rather low and the television strangely positioned high on the wall! The welcome hamper was excellent ! We enjoyed walking in the grounds very much and enjoyed visiting the Ferrers Centre a couple of times .The main reason for choosing the lodge was the nearness to Loughborough where our granddaughter is at Uni. We never saw the owners/ housekeepers! Should we have done?"