Snaptrip says
Guests generally enjoy the lodge's homely feel, well-equipped kitchen, and the added luxury of a hot tub. The property's location in a holiday village with on-site amenities and the surrounding natural beauty of Cornwall are appreciated. While some maintenance issues are noted, the thoughtful touches like treats and a welcoming atmosphere are often highlighted.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the lodge clean and well-presented, though there were a few mentions of cobwebs, dust, and a pet odour in some areas. The majority of reviews, however, did not raise significant cleanliness concerns.
The lodge is praised for its privacy, views, and being a good base for exploring South Devon and Plymouth. Some guests suggested better signage and parking advice, but overall the location is highly regarded.
The lodge is described as comfortable with a homely touch. Some guests mentioned issues with beds and sofas, and inconsistent hot water supply, but these were not universal experiences.
Facilities like the swimming pool and pub are appreciated, but several guests reported maintenance issues such as problematic showers, heating, and appliances. The hot tub is a highlight, despite some comments about its upkeep.
Many guests were delighted by the thoughtful gestures such as complimentary treats and detailed information folders. While these touches are warmly received, it is politely noted that such extras are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Gunnislake 2.3 miles. This lodge-style holiday cottage lies in the peaceful grounds of Honicombe Manor holiday resort, in a beautiful woodland setting, offering a lovely holiday home for a small family to enjoy. The property is accessed via 23 steps, with the bedrooms on the ground floor and the living accommodation on the first floor, including a sunny balcony overlooking open countryside and glorious hot tub. Take your pick between four ground-floor bedrooms, comprising a king-size, twin and two singles, all beautifully decorated with ample storage. Get ready for an exciting day in either the ground-floor shower room or relaxing ground-floor bathroom. Upstairs is the fantastic open-plan living space, home to a well-equipped kitchen, family dining area and a welcoming lounge, a perfect area to relax after a tiring day of exploring. Sit out on your own private balcony to dine alfresco or take in the peaceful surroundings with your morning cup of coffee. Delight in a luxury evening, letting the jets of your own personal hot tub soothe your muscles whilst you sip on a glass of bubbly. Explore the wealth of on-site facilities including two swimming pools, mini gym, games room and tennis court, as well as a gorgeous restaurant/bar where you can dine out on an evening away from the kitchen. This property is found in the lovely market town of Callington where you can sample a selection of local delicacies at the choice of cafés, bakeries and restaurants, making sure not to leave without tasting a bite of a traditional Cornish pasty. Gunnislake offers a handy convenient store and local pub for when you want to venture out on an afternoon to stock up on essentials and sample to local ale. Just a couple of miles from this Honicombe Manor cottage is Cotehele, a National Trust estate by the River Tamar with woodland walks and formal gardens, with Cotehele Mill and Morwellham Quay also in reach. For the less energetic, take a train from Gunnislake to Plymouth, enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Tamar valley on the way. Close to this Honicombe Manor cottage is a donkey sanctuary, the Victorian mining village at Morwhellam Quay, used as the location for the The Edwardian Farm TV series. Explore Dartmoor National Park, stretching over 900 square kilometers of magical forests, breathtaking landscapes and historic tombs and stone circles, choosing between a leisurely walking trail or challenging cycle route to view the sights. After all this sightseeing you can return to this Honicombe Manor cottage to relax and unwind. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1079987 together sleeping up to 12 guests.
Gunnislake lies on the banks of the River Tamar. It has village pubs and a small selection of shops. The village sits at one end of the scenic Tamar Valley Railway offering regular services to Plymouth and easy access to Dartmoor, Calstock, and Tavistock.
Accommodation
Reverse-style-accommodation.
Four ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 2 x single.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with patio doors to balcony
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, Electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking.
Private patio with hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: On-site leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool (all year round) and outdoor swimming pools (May to September), mini-gym, games room, tennis courts, bar/restaurant and small gift shop at reception selling a range of grocery and alcoholic items.
Shops, pubs and restaurant on site.
Notes: This property is accessed via 23 steps and may not be suitable for the less mobile.
Note: No stag/hen parties or similar.
Note: No worker or business bookings allowedPlease note: During the peak season the property only accepts week long bookings.
Please note: This property can only accept a maximum of 6 guests, including infants.
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 (25)
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Ian
Wonderfully clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The decor is lovely and feels like a home from home. We had a great time and the views were lovely even in the February rain.
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Andrew
The other shower is ok. The cleaning was not very good. The bedrooms carpets were not hoovered properly. Behind the sofas the floors were covered in dust. The long sofa is worn out and does not have support underneath. Frying pan handle was very loose and is dangerous as eventually it came off. The cooker hob knobs have no markings to tell you which plates you are using and what setting they are on. This is very dangerous and someone could be burnt. Bathroom door top hinge was falling off so we couldnât shut the door. Tom got the maintenance guy out to sort the hinge. All doors were hard to shut due to being fitted poorly. Both bathroom door locks dont work. Shower plughole was blocked with loads of hair. I had to clean it so the shower could drain. Matt in lounge smells of dogs and dog hairs on it. Toilet in shower room was moving and leaking from soul pipe as not fixed to wall or floor. Plumber called out and it was fixed to the floor and wall. Carpet in back bed room was soaked due to leaking water from soil pipe in bathroom. Tom got maintenance to come out to clean the carpet. But the bedroom now smells of damp. Washing machine made a grinding noise when trying to pump out. We reported but no one came to fix it. I fixed it by cleaning the pump filter after waiting 3 days for it to be fixed. It was a button in the filter. The drying function didnt work as it kept stopping and showing F13. The outside light by the jacuzzi doesnât work, the bulb needs changing. On a good note the wifi was very good and the site is good with nice pub and amenities, but you have to provide your own bats and balls for table tennis and pool is £1 a go.
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Terry
There were cobwebs in the corners of the bedrooms, a bag of dirty washing was left in the twin bedroom and a dirty towel was hung on the back of the door in the main bedroom. There was a hole in the duvet cover in the main bedroom and the pillow/pillow cases felt damp.Most of the doors going into the main bedroom and bathrooms need to be sorted as they do not close properly. All this being said it did not adversely affect our holiday too much and would probably stay again.