Snaptrip says
Valley Lodge 58 in Cornwall offers a peaceful stay with a hot tub and ample amenities. The site includes a pub and pool, and the lodge is praised for its size and location. While some guests found the lodge to be a comfortable and well-equipped base for exploring Cornwall, others noted areas needing improvement and maintenance.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the lodge tidy and well-prepared, while others reported issues with dampness, mould, and a lack of deep cleaning. The presence of cobwebs and a musty smell were also mentioned, suggesting inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The lodge's location is generally well-received, with guests appreciating the quiet, peaceful setting and the beauty of Cornwall. It serves as a good base for family holidays, although some noted it can be hilly and challenging for those with mobility issues.
Comfort received mixed feedback. Guests enjoyed the spaciousness and the hot tub, but there were complaints about uncomfortable beds, dampness in rooms, and issues with bathroom doors. Some bedrooms were described as cramped, affecting the overall comfort level.
Facilities like the hot tub and on-site pub were appreciated, but there were several reports of maintenance issues such as broken appliances, poor shower pressure, and general wear and tear. The games room was also found lacking. The pool was noted to be clean and the booking system efficient.
There is insufficient information to accurately score thoughtfulness. While some guests mentioned a welcome pack and offers of clean towels, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate a standard of thoughtfulness provided by the property.
About this property
The lodge-style accommodation within the Tamar Valley Resort near Callington is well placed for guests looking to explore a little of both Cornwall and Devon. Set amongst 20 acres of rolling countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The open-plan living room is the heart of the homestay with doors to the decked balcony with seating and table for sunshine dining and leafy views beyond. The dining area with big table for feasts and board games, makes a great social space and the kitchen is modern and bright. The ground floor bedrooms are comfy with ample storage space; the master leads out to the decked patio area and has a Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom. The private hot tub on the decked area is a real luxury - ideal for an evening tipple or sun soaked bathe, there is also a large balcony on the first floor making the most of views. Within a short drive is Cotehele, a Tudor house and valley garden estate set above the River Tamar or a little further afield you can visit the glorious sandy beach at Whitsand Bay with dramatic scenery and sheer cliffs. Equally accessible is the magical Dartmoor National Park with undulating moorlands and a myriad of historic sites and monuments - a rambler's dream.Just a short walk from the on site leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, bar, shop and reception are the Valley Lodges. During the school holidays there is a busy programme of entertainment including quiz nights and karaoke plus sporting activities (seasonal, subject to availability, extra charges apply) including archery, rock climbing, canoeing and abseiling. A perfect base for the family to enjoy this part of Cornwall.
Callington is set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As well as being the home of Ginsters Cornish pasties Callington offers a good selection of restaurants and pubs. Callington is a Cornish market town, rich in mining heritage and overlooked by Kit Hill, the highest point in the area, donated to the people of Cornwall by Prince Charles to celebrate the birth of Prince William. From the top of Kit Hill there are amazing views across south-east Cornwall as far as Plymouth Sound.
Accommodation
Four ground floor bedrooms: 1 x King Size, 1 x Double, 1 x 3' Twin, 1 x 2'6" Twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, sitting and dining area with balcony.
On-site facilities including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, gym children's play area and bar
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Balcony with furniture and patio with hot tub.
Shared use of estate grounds.
Shared use of on-site leisure facilities including bar, indoor heated pool, outdoor heated pool (open mid May - mid September weather dependant), outdoor chess and tennis courts.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
On-site shop and pub 10 minute.
Coast less than 10 miles.
Note: There are 18 external steps and then a short path to the lodge, follow path around the property to the front door.
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.
Note: Seasonal opening times may apply to all facilities.
Note: Outdoor pool is open from mid May - mid September (weather dependant)
Nearby points of interest
- Sterts Arts Centre
- Launceston Steam Railway
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
- Launceston Castle
Reviews (42)
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Joanne
The lodge smelt of stale cigarette or "Vape" smoke. The walls the shower and bath overflow had black hairs stuck to them. After unpacking and eating we settled down to watch the TV and I was immediately bitten on the ankle by a flea which I caught and drowned in a glass of water. Initially we put this down as a one off and went to bed . Over the following night I received 4 to 5 painful bites which came up as large red wheals, my son also complained of being bitten. We took pictures of the bites to evidence which have been sent to you. Throughout the following day we tried to contact maintenance on the two numbers provided without success. The next evening both my Husband and myself were bitten on several occasions with the guilty fleas caught and dispensed in the same glass of water as the first, again pictures were taken & have been sent to you. We again attempted to contact maintenance and the owner, and had to resort to contacting Sykes to sort out. The house had to be fumigated meaning we couldn't access the property for all of the 24/10/23. Even after fumigation we were still catching fleas so made the decision to cut our holiday short.
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Jacki
Due to now being a larger party, we chose a larger property, this time being number 58 and we unfortunately felt our stay was not up to standards on many accounts which we are sad to say, took the shine off our holiday. Firstly, when we arrived, it was clear that the standards of cleanliness weren't up to what we would expect, or had from previous stays. Whilst it was clear the bare minimum had been done, other aspects had been left such as windowsills covered in dead flies, very dusty and sticky skirting boards and damp/mould signs on the bedroom ceilings. We overlooked this and settled in but as our two weeks went on, the difficulties we encountered Just seemed to mount up. We had a young child with us so were glad of the addition of the stair gate at the top of the stairs, however this was not securely fitted to the wall, making using it even more of a danger than not having it there at all, its clear its been attempted to be fixed in the past but has left gaping holes in the wall behind where it has ripped out of the wall. Furthermore, the balcony felt highly unsafe, there was an obvious slope downwards to it as you walk out and 3 of the slats in the balcony railings moved from side to side, not secured in which was another concern as we had a small child in our party. The hot tub, which is one of the highlights of the lodges we book at honicombe, unfortunately was clearly tired and many of the jets weren't working. The tired feel was obvious in the rest of the house where the freezer moved away from the units as you opened the door, towels provided (which is a bonus) were very hard and rough and one of the bedroom doors was hard to open and close. The lodge is advertised with two showers which we feel is important where the lodge can take up to 8 guests. That said however, the shower unit itself leaked and flooded the floor within seconds making it unusable and so we were restricted to sharing just the one shower. On inspection, it would only take a bit of silicone to fix the issue, and this issue (amongst others) have been mentioned many months prior so it was really disheartening to see this hadn't been bothered to be looked at. The shower was only used once as we noted it flooded, we cleaned it up and left it but then a week later noticed that this had then caused fungi to grow inside the house from the edge of the shower on the floor. The Internet was extremely slow but was changed half way through our stay which we were delighted about giving us a good connection. That said however, two days before our departure it then stopped working all together giving us nothing at all. Also, due to us staying for two weeks, the maids attended half way through our stay which whilst a nice touch, we had had no notice of this and were out at the time so we're unnerved to find that they had been in around all of our belongings without being made aware. Lastly, on previous visits, we had loved the manor pub, for the food and entertainment, frequenting it often during our stays. However we were gutted to find out that the entertainment was no longer on, the games room removed, the darts boards closed off entirely and food serving times restricted or closed entirely. It didn't have the same lively feel as it used to.
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Zoe
The site is all hills so very up and down but that didnât bother us but may some people be if they do not realise The clubhouse- menu is small but has a good choice of food and was very tasty, entertainment on some of the nights of the week and the bands we saw were good, staff were polite and helpful We needed the assistance of maintenance whilst there and the owners were very helpful and got them out as fast as possible. I like they left us a folder with information of the lodge, how to book swimming, pubs/takeouts of the local area and other days out it helped us make decisions along the way as we had them to hand The washing machine has helped immensely as not so much washing to do now we are home!