Guests say
Birch Lodge offers a convenient stay with a farm shop on-site, providing fresh food and milkshakes. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and the local area. Some concerns were raised about cleanliness and maintenance, but the value for money and helpful host are noted positives.
Mixed feedback on cleanliness; some guests found the property 'basically' clean with well-cleaned kitchens and bathrooms, while others noted dirty common areas and a need for dusting and freshening up of carpets and sofas.
The location is praised for its convenience, with a farm shop and milkshake shed on-site. The local area is described as lovely, although the view from one window is cluttered.
Guests are generally pleased with the comfort of the beds and the spaciousness of the rooms. However, some guests experienced issues with heating and noise from the pub.
Facilities are adequate with some nice touches like fresh food on-site, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as broken windows, damaged door frames, and insufficient kitchenware.
While guests mention the availability of fresh food and milkshakes, there are no specific references to gifts provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts.
About this property
This first floor apartment is ideal for visiting the lovely towns and villages of Devon/Cornwall, and after a tiring day, enjoy a meal in the on site restaurant.. All on the
first floor.
Open plan living space: With French doors leading to balcony.
Living area: With Freeview TV and single sofa bed.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge.
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
. These two first floor holiday apartments are located adjacent to the Copper Penny Inn with Wi-Fi available, a traditional village pub located in the little hamlet called Chipshop on the outskirts of Tavistock. It is situated on the Devon/Cornwall border close to the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tamar Trails within 1 mile. The owners, who are local farmers as well as publicans, also have a farm shop on-site selling locally produced meats and organic vegetables. This is the ideal location for couples or small families of all ages looking for a convenient base from which to explore a wide area. Locally there is Tavistock, the ancient market town, Morewellham Quay, or Cotehele National Trust on the banks of the River Tamar. The unusual name of the village, ‘Chipshop’, derives from the old days when miners working the local copper mines were paid in ‘chips’ which could be exchanged for goods in the local shops and inns. Beach 20 miles. Farm shop on-site, shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant adjacent.
There is Wi-Fi available in the pub. Please be aware that these apartments are located at a rural village pub. There is a beer garden and carpark to the front. The pub opening hours are daily 12 – 2.30pm and 5-11pm.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Launceston Castle
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
- Launceston Steam Railway
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Sterts Arts Centre
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Reviews (7)
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Helen
Great stay
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Confirmed Guest
WiFi not working with a note from the host offering an apology. TV not workingUnable to close the second bedroom door as the door frame was damaged. Clothing from a previous resident left behind. Entrance to both flats dirty and very unwelcoming. Sofa smelt in pleasant. We would not recommend staying there.
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Jonathan
This accommodation was perfect for our every need. It was clean and above an extremely handy farm shop!! What more can you ask for!!! Amazing pasties!!