Willow 1
ID: S1335235
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Willow 1 is a spacious and well-equipped lodge in a peaceful woodland setting, praised for its comfort, dog-friendly environment, and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the quiet location, modern amenities, and cleanliness, though some mention areas needing a refresh and occasional cleaning lapses. The lodge offers good value for money and is ideal for those seeking relaxation, with many returning guests. Some minor issues with maintenance, seating comfort, and views were noted, but overall, the property provides a pleasant and enjoyable stay.
Most guests found the lodge clean and fresh, with several describing it as spotlessly clean. However, a few reviews highlighted issues such as dog hair, dust, and areas needing better attention, particularly under furniture and in bins. Some guests noted a decline in cleanliness over repeat visits.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, quiet, and set in attractive woodland, ideal for relaxation. While some guests missed having a view due to hedges or overgrown trees, the majority appreciated the tranquil setting and proximity to local attractions.
Guests generally found the lodge comfortable, with positive comments on spaciousness, warmth, and well-equipped interiors. Some mentioned uncomfortable mattresses, pillows, and sofas, particularly for older guests, but these were outweighed by positive feedback on overall comfort.
The lodge is well-equipped with modern amenities such as a washing machine, dishwasher, and fans. Guests appreciated the thoughtful touches and found everything needed for a pleasant stay. Some minor maintenance issues, such as decking and missing kitchen items, were noted but did not significantly impact the experience.
A welcome pack was mentioned and appreciated by some guests, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed. Staff were described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
About this property
Luxurious and stylish lodge perfect for a romantic breakaway or that special occasion. With spacious master double and stylish bathroom with shower over bath. Modern, well equipped open-plan living space with ceiling to floor windows, living area with relaxing seating area, kitchen area with breakfast bar, fridge/freezer, and dining area. Patio doors leading onto decking perfect for that morning coffee. Pets allowed in selected accommodation only.
Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, surrounded by amazing countryside and woodland walks and cycle routes. This lovely sanctuary is in a quiet setting and is the perfect location to retreat from the hustle and bustle over everyday life with sheltered coves, beautiful gardens and coastal towns teeming with activities.
Unwind within the luxurious setting of your spacious lodge, featuring contemporary interiors, many accompanied with an outdoor hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day exploring or just taking in the woodland views.
With 14 miles of Wareham Forest right on your doorstep to explore, with heathland and forest, take a family picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet or go further afield to the National Trust Purbeck Hills and it’s beautiful Heritage coastline. Poole, Swanage, and Bournemouth are perfect for family fun days out, with amazing sandy beaches and day trips for that family adventure.. Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, surrounded by amazing countryside and woodland walks and cycle routes. This lovely sanctuary is in a quiet setting and is the perfect location to retreat from the hustle and bustle over everyday life with sheltered coves, beautiful gardens and coastal towns teeming with activities.
Unwind within the luxurious setting of your spacious lodge, featuring contemporary interiors, many accompanied with an outdoor hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day exploring or just taking in the woodland views.
With 14 miles of Wareham Forest right on your doorstep to explore, with heathland and forest, take a family picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet or go further afield to the National Trust Purbeck Hills and it’s beautiful Heritage coastline. Poole, Swanage, and Bournemouth are perfect for family fun days out, with amazing sandy beaches and day trips for that family adventure.
Arrival Information: Darwin Escapes check-in’s are available from 16:00. If you are likely to arrive later than 18:00, please call our resort reception team on 01202 622 434 to let them know. Please note any guests under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Departure Information: Check out time is at 10:00am on the day of your departure. Darwin Escapes kindly ask that you leave your accommodation as you found it.
Hot Tub Information: Please note due to water change and maintenance your hot tub may not be up to the correct temperature when you first arrive. By using the hot tub you are agreeing to Darwin Escapes’ terms and conditions, and agreeing that you have read their hot tub safety information, found here.
Bathrobes: Bathrobes are available to hire for £5.00 per bathrobe. Please note: Bathrobes are only available on a request basis when you arrive at the park.
Travel cot or bed guard hire: You can request a travel cot on your booking. Please note, there is no bedding provided and the mattresses are folding, thin and firm and is provided by manufacturer. We require you to follow the safety instructions, which state not to use a secondary mattress or any padded bedding such as pillows or quilts. You must bring your own bedding (e.g infant sleep bags). Please contact reception for mattress dimensions should you require. For further information on safe sleeping in travel cots please refer to information available from sites such as the Lullaby Trust. Important travel COT information Manufacturers instructions are provided at the point of issue and cots are cleaned in line with these after each use. Please also be aware that travel cots may not fit in double/master bedrooms in selected units, please call reception on 01202 622 434 for more information if a cot is needed.
Pets: Please make sure that you have included your pet in your booking. If your pet is not included, Darwin Escapes will either relocate you to a pet-friendly lodge, if there is one available, or holds the right to refuse access to the resort. You may be liable for any charges incurred.
Additional Information: Please read Darwin Escapes’ park rules found here.
Group Bookings/Party Types: A security deposit may be requested on arrival.
Work Parties: No Work vehicles or Workwear will be permitted on site. Un-authorised Work Parties will not be allowed to stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Poole Harbour
- Monkey World
- Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
- Tivoli Theatre
- The Tank Museum
- Corfe Castle
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
- Studland Bay
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Bournemouth University
Reviews (46)
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Confirmed Guest
A great holiday overall. Cabin was clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our short break in Wareham. Shame we were not nearer to our children who were also staying with their families. But we worked around this. The decking was clearly faulty as moved considerably when walked on. Will require attention. Workmen on the cabin directly in front of us worked 8 until 6. Electric saws hammering and slamming of van doors was not ideal. We know people have to work but they could have been more considerate with their doors, parking across alloted parking spaces. Maybe start at 9am given people are on holiday. More than 1 fan when it hit as the accomodation gets very hot especially over night. Would recommend to others if concerns with workmen are sorted
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Tracy
This has been our 9th visit to Wareham forest lodge. We absolutely love staying here as it’s pretty central to where we like to visit. However, the last couple of times we’ve visited the cleanliness of the lodges has gone right down hill, which I would say let the lodge down. Cobwebs and dust pretty much everywhere, there was even dog hair on the floor under the sofa (we didn’t have a dog) emptied the bin to find a disgusting greasy puddle at the bottom of the bin which clearly hadn’t been cleaned since the last guests and the smell was awful, the same thing happened the last time we came. It’s the little finesse things that we noticed. Also the lodge is in a desperate need of a refresh as things are looking a little tired in places. You pay a lot of money to stay here so I would expect the cleaning to be a lot better than it is!
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Confirmed Guest
a couple of cushions for sofa please.