Guests say
Baytree Lodge offers a comfortable and peaceful stay with clean bedding and towels, and is praised for its location near Melbourne and Donington Park. The outdoor spaces are appreciated for relaxation, and the property is described as cosy and private. While some guests mention a lack of basic equipment and oven, the overall experience is positive, with a good Wi-Fi signal and proximity to local amenities.
Guests found the beds, bedding, and towels clean, but some noted dust and cobwebs in places, indicating room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is well-received for its quietness, proximity to Melbourne, Donington Park, and local amenities, despite some noise from nearby East Midlands Airport and Donnington Park motor racing circuit.
The beds are consistently described as extremely comfortable, and the property provides a peaceful retreat. However, the lack of window stays and a blind in the toilet/shower room were noted.
The property has essential facilities like a good Wi-Fi signal and outdoor furniture. However, guests reported a lack of basic kitchen equipment, no oven, and some maintenance issues like a broken shower head holder.
There are no mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Centrally located for those wishing to visit Chatsworth, Hardwicke Hall and Haddon Hall which has been used in many television period productions.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating and gas included.. Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Sandbanks Lodges are ideally situated on a footpath directly into the National Forest and is the perfect location to get away from it all. Fern Lodge (ref UK13321) is a cosy little lodge with a spacious open plan design, all on one level. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room which can also be accessed via the hallway. Baytree Lodge (ref UK13322) sleeps up to four guests and is great for friends or family to enjoy. Offering an open plan living space, this is a great space to get together whilst cooking and enjoy a glass of wine. Outside you have a decked area with seating to enjoy the views over the woodlands beyond.
With footpaths to the historic National Trust Calke Abbey, a historic house within 600 acres of nature reserve along with the Staunton Harold reservoir and its yacht club. Just 4 miles away you can visit the largest inland marina in Europe at Willington Mercia House, not to ment Donnington race track which houses the Grand Prix collection in the museum on-site. Also Donnington hosts the famous down load festival every year.
The lodges lie in the National Forest, where you are given access to a wealth of beautiful countryside suitable for bird watching, cycling and walking. A drive of approximately ¼ mile takes you into the heart of the Peak District, with famous houses such as Chatsworth, Haddon and Hardwick to visit along with the market towns of Bakewell, Matlock and Matlock Bath with a whole host of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. After a busy day exploring you can venture back to Melbourne and enjoy its wealth of shops, pubs restaurants and fabulous architectural properties. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Manchester Museum
- Donington Park
- Castle Donington Museum
- Kedleston Hall
- Twycross Zoo
- Tropical Birdland
- Sheringham Park
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
A quiet comfortable retreat when visiting family in the area. A good base for exploring the locality.Melbourne has some good shops, and the church is definitely worth a visit. Good selection of big stores on outskirts of Ashby, also a farm shop on road to Ashby. Swarkstone garden centre a favourite destination!
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful stay over New Year. The cottage is very cosy and nestled at the side of a new forest area. So perfect for walks. It had everything one needs to cook: a hob, an airfryer, microwave and kettle. We were there with two adults and two teenagers and had plenty of space. The only comment I would have is that there are only enough plates for four people and that is sometimes not enough. But definitely would go there again!
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Gona
It is a cosy cottage, it is an unforgettable place. I love it.