Guests say
Larch Lodge in Alton is a spacious and welcoming retreat with beautiful views and a tranquil setting. Guests appreciate the friendly hosts and the delightful touches like home-baked treats. The property offers a comfortable stay with plenty of room and a relaxing atmosphere, though some minor maintenance issues are noted.
The lodge is consistently described as clean, with high standards of cleanliness mentioned in several reviews. One review specifically states it was 'cleaned to a very high standard'.
The location is praised for its beautiful views, tranquility, and proximity to local attractions. It offers a country experience while still being accessible to shops and pubs.
The lodge is generally found to be comfortable, especially the beds. However, some guests noted discomfort with the sofas and dining chairs, which affects the score.
Facilities are well-received with some concerns over maintenance, such as peeling sofas, a lack of forks, and weak Wi-Fi. The absence of a washing machine is noted, but the hosts' assistance mitigates this.
While guests mention receiving home-baked brownies and a lemon drizzle cake, as well as a welcome pack, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of such thoughtful gestures across all stays. Therefore, the score is set to null, and guests should note that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Larch Lodge offers comfortable, spacious accommodation ideal for a large family or group, nestled on the edge of The South Downs National Park.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Terrace
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Travel cot and highchair available on request. Private front garden with terrace, garden furniture and barbecue.. All properties: Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. 100-acre grounds (shared with other properties on-site). 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working sheep farm). Car park. No smoking. Please note: Access is via a semi rough track.. Broadview Farm, nestled amongst 100 acres of rolling countryside, is located on the edge of the glorious South Downs National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is the ideal place for romantic escapes, rural retreats, and blissful breaks with friends and family. Striking a sublime mix of rural location with thoughtful home comforts, each property features an individual design that beautifully compliments its wonderful position. You’ll be greeted by spacious living areas, sumptuous bedrooms and well-equipped kitchens.
Cedar Lodge (UK31138), Larch Lodge (UK31140), Ash Lodge (UK31141) and Oak Lodge (UK31142) each have their own private front garden with a terrace and barbecue, whilst Willow Lodge (UK31139) has an enclosed rear garden with a patio area. Each property is set on the ground floor, making them the ideal choice for the less mobile.
The South Downs National Park, famed for its outstanding walks, magnificent scenery, and selection of highly acclaimed pubs and country inns, unfolds from your doorstep and is considered as a natural playground for ramblers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts alike. A visit to the nearby Alice Holt Forest is a must and provides dozens of scenic walking trails, interesting sculptures, and rugged landscaping waiting to be explored. Nearby, the charming market town of Alton, steeped in myth and legend, is within easy reach and hosts a plethora of eclectic gift shops, historic buildings, and tasteful cafés and gastro pubs. A warm welcome awaits all visitors to the famous town market held each week, where you’ll find a delightful mix of stalls lined with specialty shops.
Whether you choose a short break or a longer stay, this delightful accommodation will be waiting for you when you return from your days out exploring. Kick off your boots, pour a glass of wine, and sit back and relax in the cultural heritage of this fabulous part of Hampshire. Shop 1¾ miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 28 guests.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Birdworld
- Rural Life Centre
- Rural Life Living Museum - Tilford
- The Sculpture Park
- Tilford Brewery
- Festival Place
- Milestones Museum
- Dapdune Wharf
- RSPB Farnham Heath
- Wye National Nature Reserve
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely lodge, and lovely location. Super spacious, there were 5 of us and there was so much room to come together but also have time apart. Sheep out in the fields in the morning which was cute. Had pretty much all we needed, albeit all we really did was eat and chill! Was slightly disappointed with a couple of areas of the lodge, in particular, the state of the sofas. Both were leather and had drastic peeling. One had been covered with a tiny blanket, but the other left. We end up using some spare sheets found in the cupboard to cover these up as the fabric under where the leather had peeled was scratchy. Was a shame as meant it wasn’t too comfy in the evenings. Dining chairs were very well used to the point you can feel the wood in them so again not too comfy. Beds were perfect, super comfy and the bedrooms as a whole were good.Only had 5 forks, not sure if this was intentional as only 5 guests, but seems odd for a 6 sleeper. Salt and pepper shakers in the cupboard, but no salt and pepper in. Same with the coffee pot, seemed to be a pot for coffee but no coffee, this is fine but as noted below would be good to know what’s going to be provided and what’s not as something like coffee we expected would be given. Fridge doors shelves were broken, so there was only one door shelf when we opened it. We managed to find another and reattach it though.Wifi was extremely weak, had to stand in the cupboard to get onto the wifi. Couldn’t connect the tv which was disappointing as we were hoping to have a movie night one evening which we couldn’t do. Shower heads are a bit worn and could do with replacing, water spurting out the top of the heads. Plenty of cups and mugs which was great.It would be really useful to include a list of what is included at the lodge. It was fab to have baking trays, foil, baking paper, washing up liquid. However, there was some uncertainties when packing so to be provided with what is at the lodge would make it super useful for future stays.As noted in the description the road to the lodge has massive holes so beware if you have a low car.Overall it was perfect for our weekend away, however I do think there are a couple of areas that could be improved just to make the overall stay more comfortable.
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Confirmed Guest
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A tranquil setting with lots of walks nearby. Jim and Karen are brilliant hosts.
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Jackie Stretton
Lovely place