Guests say
Valley Lodge 5 in Callington, Cornwall, generally receives positive feedback for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-kept site with good on-site facilities including a warm swimming pool. The lodge offers great views, a well-equipped kitchen, and a comfortable setting, making it a good base for exploring local attractions. Some guests noted areas for improvement in maintenance and facility updates.
Most guests found the lodge to be clean and tidy, with spotless interiors and well-stocked kitchens. However, a few guests mentioned issues with housekeeping and outdoor maintenance, such as weeds and ants, which slightly affected the overall cleanliness perception.
The lodge is appreciated for its good location, close to local attractions and on-site amenities. Some guests found it a convenient base for exploring Cornwall. However, a few guests mentioned difficulty in locating the chalet and a preference for a more private setting due to the proximity of neighbouring lodges.
Guests generally found the lodge comfortable, with a home-like feel and good internet connection. Comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen contributed to a pleasant stay. Some guests mentioned issues with heating and the need for updates, particularly in the kitchen area, which impacted the comfort score.
The on-site facilities, including the swimming pool and gym, were well-received, but some guests expressed dissatisfaction with the maintenance of the park and the outdoor pool. The indoor pool was described as dark and uninviting by one guest, and the games room was noted as needing an overhaul.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners towards the guests. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Located within the Tamar Valley Resort this reverse-living lodge sits with similar styled lodges in the small town of Callington, South East Cornwall. With all the on-site facilities, this is a great choice for a family fun holiday. There are three lovely bedrooms on the ground floor with the master bedroom leading out to a private patio area, perfect for that early morning coffee. Upstairs the open plan living area has plenty of space for the family to enjoy meals and socialising together. Open the doors and step onto the balcony from here and just breathe! The on-site facilities are well equipped for the whole family to enjoy, take your choice of either the indoor or outdoor heated pools and the children will love the outdoor play area.
For the energetic there are tennis courts and for those who wish to leave the cooking at home, stroll along to the bar for your evening meal. During the school holidays there is a busy programme of entertainment including quiz nights and karaoke and sporting activities (seasonal, subject to availability, extra charges apply) such as archery, rock climbing and canoeing. Tamar Valley Resort is a scenic haven with lovely walks and this villa-style lodge is well placed to explore both Cornwall and Devon with some great local attractions nearby. For those that wish to tour the area, the National Trust property Cotehele, a Tudor house and valley garden estate set above the River Tamar, is just a short drive away, or ramblers will love exploring the historic sites and monuments on the National Parks of Dartmoor or Bodmin Moor.
For shopping lovers, a trip to Plymouth is ideal, rich with maritime heritage and an aquarium, there is plenty of choice for everyone. This is a great choice of holiday whether you wish to relax and enjoy the on-site facilities or if you want to explore this lovely part of Cornwall.
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
Reverse level lodge.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Balcony with seating
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge.
Smart TV, DVD, WiFi.
Shared use of facilities including Indoor heated pool (open all year), outdoor heated pool (seasonal opening), tennis court, bar, shop, children's outdoor play area.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and high chair available.
Off road communal parking for 2 cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
On-site shop and pub 2 minute walk.
Check in 4pm & check out 10am.
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.
Note: Sorry, no washing machine in the property.
Note: Seasonal opening times may apply to all facilities.
Note: Outdoor pool is open from mid May - mid September (weather dependent).
Note: Sorry, no sign written vans or commercial vehicles are permitted at Tamar Valley Resort.
Note: Bookings for any other reason than holiday/leisure are not permitted on this site; this property cannot be used as private accommodation for work or business trips.
Note: Charging of electric vehicles on site is forbidden
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 (23)
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Joanna
Nice to be able to use the on-site facilities and the food in the on-site pub was very nice. The living area is quite warm as the thermostat is situated downstairs and heat rises but better than being cold! We didnât have any lights on the stairs or in the hallway but maintenance sorted that out quickly once it was reported to them. Would certainly be happy to return
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Pippa
The only thing lacking that was problematic, was an oven glove. It was rather tricky to cook in the oven without this, but we sacrificed one of the two tea towels for this job. There was an extremely very strong smell of ?Chinese takeaway when you went up the stairs to the living room and kitchen, which did not dissipate throughout our stay. Maybe something had been spilt and it has permeated the fabrics/carpet? It was wet throughout our stay, but the lodge was very comfortable to spend extra time in, watching television or playing board games. Although we had to book to use any of the facilities on the site, this was not a problem and there was always availability at the times we wanted.
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Lisa
A clothes airer would have been really useful to put the wet swimwear on.