Snaptrip says
Valley Lodge 44 in Callington, Cornwall, offers a peaceful and well-equipped retreat with beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the lodge's home comforts, cleanliness, and the site's quiet atmosphere. While some guests encountered issues with maintenance and cleanliness, the majority found the lodge to be a cosy and comfortable base for exploring the local area, with several positive remarks about the on-site facilities and helpful staff.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the lodge spotless and well-presented, while others reported issues with dirtiness, dampness, and mustiness. The presence of both positive and negative feedback suggests an average level of cleanliness with room for improvement.
The location is frequently praised for its peacefulness, beautiful surroundings, and proximity to local attractions. However, some guests noted the steepness of the site and the distance from parking to the lodge as drawbacks. Overall, the location is highly regarded.
Comfort receives positive remarks for the lodge's cosy atmosphere and home comforts. However, some guests mentioned issues with hard beds, mustiness, and cold in the lower bedrooms, suggesting that while generally comfortable, there are aspects that could be enhanced.
Facilities are generally appreciated, with mentions of a well-equipped lodge and on-site amenities like swimming pools. However, reports of maintenance issues such as non-working TVs, dampness, and extractor problems indicate that the facilities are good but require better upkeep.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given, and guests should not expect guaranteed extras.
About this property
This villa-style accommodation at Tamar Valley Resort in Callington is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The on-site facilities include indoor & outdoor heated swimming pools, bar, shop & reception. Arranged in small clusters along the valley stream, these typical lodge-style family holiday homes are arranged over two floors with upstairs and downstairs terraces to enjoy the outside space. The ground floor has a double and two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first floor has a sunny and bright sitting room with dining area and patio doors to the decked balcony with rural views and garden furniture, plus kitchen. There is a terrace accessed from the master bedroom, again overlooking the valley with table and chairs for alfresco dining. The communal grounds are well maintained and are ideal for children to play ball games. This retreat is well placed for guests looking to explore both Cornwall and Devon with some fantastic local attractions nearby. Within a short drive is the National Trust property, Cotehele, a Tudor house and valley garden estate set above the River Tamar. A little further afield you can visit the glorious sandy beach at Whitsand Bay with dramatic scenery and sheer cliffs. Equally accessible are Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor National Park with undulating moorlands and a myriad of historic sites and monuments - a rambler's dream. Valley Lodge 44 makes a comfy retreat for holiday happiness.
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
Over two floors.
Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double.
1 x twin 3' beds, 1 x twin 2'6 and 3' bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and balcony.
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Allocated parking for 1 car a short walk from the property.
Patio area with garden furniture.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
On-site shop and pub 10 minute walk.
Coast less than 10 miles.
Note: You can unload by the property, parking is just a short walk from the property, either over a small bridge and then 11 steps or along the road and up a short hill.
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
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
- Launceston Castle
Reviews (26)
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Rupesh
Lots of leave on the balcony can do with a bit of sweeping. Overall we were satisfied with our holiday accommodation...however the shared swimming pool was a disaster which ruined our holiday. There was a large punjabi family of 15 running wild in the pool and staff sitting there didn't intervene and all swimmers had to leave because of them. No one rinsed themselves before entering the pool which wasn't hygienic.
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Karen
The lodge was exactly what we needed for our week away - shame the weather wasnât the best but it didnât dampen our spirits
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Sharon
This was a huge problem with 6 people living there. -bedroom opposite/Next-door the double room had a leak from the top of the window coming into the bedroom. Had to use a towel so it doesnât wet the floor or bed. The bathrooms were quite dirty, lifting toilet lid had dirty stain. Bed linen was as dirty double bedroom linen had yellow stains and the bedroom next door, on one of the beds had a massive yellow stain on the mattress which showed through the bed sheets. -duvets are quite old needs new. - place is quite dusty had to dust when arrived due to children. - tv was not working, kept freezing and glitching. Would suggest to put Sky or something with channels that work. Plates and utensils some was dirty that we had to re wash them. -bedroom near main entrance ceiling would move when someone would be walking upstairs. -Mattresses was quite uncomfortable -brai stand was very dirty had wet tissue and disgusting things inside showing it hadnât been cleaned at all. Would be ideal to put them inside in a rainy season than leave them outside.