"Lodge was very clean, the grand children loved their rooms, we all enjoyed the hot tub. Great location for visiting the Cotswolds wildlife park only 40 minutes away, and Borton on the water home of Brum the little car. Robins farm carvery in Swindon was delicious and the portions were very generous. Overall a great time was had by all."
"The wren was a lovely lodge.Very spacious for myself and my family (4 adults). The beds were really comfortable. Hot tub was great and had complete privacy.Fully equipped kitchen, couldnt fault anything."
"Our semi detached lodge was beautiful inside & felt luxurious. It had everything we could need for a short break apart from a fan but hey, we don't usually get such hot weather! The welcome gift basket was a lovely surprise ??Outside was nice too & the hot tub was fabulous. Without the hot tub, outside would be very basic! We had neighbours for our 1st 2 days and could hear the occasional noise but it didn't bother us. Perhaps though, they heard us?! Who knows! Now to our main issue ~ the lodge is very open plan. We've stayed in open plan accommodation many times and usually find it works well. Unfortunately there's one MAJOR thing missing from this one. A toilet door!!It's really not nice and should be addressed. Whoever designed it definitely needs to rethink.My husband is an engineer & builder. He could see it would be simple to put in a door, an opaque glass one or bifold!Without that being addressed we won't use it again or be recommending this lodge which is sad :("
"Great location for exploring really clean lodge and comfy bed. Perfect really for a week away exploring the Cotswold area"
"Our Faringdon Grange review: Easy to acces. The lodge was very clean and well presented. Hot tub is tucked around the back for privacy. Had everything we needed for a long weekend."
"I honestly cannot recommend this lovely lodge enough! Stunning lodge well looked after. The host was very helpful when booking and us arriving! We had complimentary biscuits and Bucks Fizz on arrival, we cannot wait to book this lodge in the near future."
"The front door lock could do with looking at as it was difficult to open at times. Otherwise the lodge was great for just the 2 of us. Shops handy to pick up food etc. we enjoyed our meal at Mollies.Blenheim Palace was fantastic. We were so lucky with the weather."
"Great location, excellent facilities, very spacious, will visit again."
"Wonderful holiday lodge set in a beautiful and tranquil location. The facilities were excellent, kitchen was well equipped. The bathrooms are excellent, with the exception of low water pressure. Modern and fresh decor throughout. Bedrooms were excellent and beds were comfortable. Unfortunate that the dining room table didnt have enough seats around it but it does have a kitchen bar. All tvs were smart and had one in each bedroom as well as lounge. Hot tub was a fab addition!Helpful and friendly staff when needed help."
"Great and super comfortable lodge. Spacious and comfortable beds and couch."
"The lodge looks beautiful. That is the only positive I have to say about the property. We stayed here in the Easter holidays with no knowledge that this lodge was semi detached until a month after booking it. This is awfully advertised by Hoseasons - there is even a missing door in the pictures that links the two lodges together! The walls are not soundproof in this semi-detached lodge and I could hear everything that the couple in the attached lodge were doing, even quietly. This includes cooking tea, putting cutlery in the sink, opening the cupboards, walking on the laminated floor, getting out and into bed, flushing the toilet, using the shower, getting their shoes on, I can hear exactly what they were watching on TV and listening to on the radio. Unfortunately, on two separate occasions, I could hear them in bed, which is both unbelievably disgusting for myself and my partner to hear, and a complete invasion of privacy for the couple. The owner, Helen, upon explaining this issue, kept defending the lodge and said everyone else has had nothing but positive things to say and that she can only apologise. I do not feel as if she was empathetic to our situation, nor trying to resolve the issue. She made me feel like she thought I was lying about how much you could hear.I also contacted Hoseasons and they did nothing to resolve our holiday. Very disappointed."
"Stayed in The Willows for Easter weekend. The lodge was beautiful! It was spotlessly clean, the bed and sofa were very comfortable. The wifi was excellent and allowed us to stream netflix on our fire stick with no issues. TV could be moved to view from the bed or sofa. The bathroom was outstanding, it had a real luxurious feel and the mirrors and lighting was perfect. The whole place had everything you could ever need. The hot tub was very private and had the most beautiful fairy lights around. It was also nice and powerful!I do have 2 negatives which is the reason for reducing a star:1. The whole area is open plan, including the toilet. There is no door on the toilet so you could hear and smell when the other person was going which wasn't pleasant.2. The property is semi-detached. You could heard the TV and talking from next door. You could hear them scraping their plates and smell them cooking food. On the last night, I had a shower at around 11pm, I wanted to dry my hair but ended up going to sleep with wet hair because I thought it wasn't fair on next door hearing my hair dryer that late at night. Something which I wouldn't have to usually consider in a normal lodge. Neither of these points were disclosed at the time of booking. If I knew of both of these factors, I would have never booked this specific accommodation. Despite these negatives, we were able to make the most of our weekend and I would return to the park as it is lovely but to a full lodge with toilet doors."
"Lovely Plush Clean Lodge with a Fantastic Hot Tub. Very peaceful small park and each room has an on suite. The only thing it needed was to have some hangers for the big wordrobes and more Kitchen equipment, Cups, Pans and oven trays otherwise everything else was perfect.The wine and chocolate mint orange was a nice welcome."
"The lodge itself was extremely clean, very modern and the clean lines and decor appealed to me. Hot tub was amazing. The lodge was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need (and more). The only potential issue (not for us but could be for some) was that our lodge was very 'open plan' - basically just one room with solid partial wall dividers separating the different spaces, therefore no door to the bathroom or toilet (although the toilet was separated from the main bathroom again with a solid wall with an opening where you would expect to find a door). All in all we had a lovely stay, with great communication with checking-in information, etc"
"Perfect base to explore the surrounding area."
"An honest review:To start with the positives, there was good communication from the host and checking in was easy. The hot tub was perfect and private and the bed was so comfy! The bath is also very relaxing and large enough for two people. The location is lovely if you like countryside walks which we did but you have to drive at least half hour to any of the nice towns. There are some other things I think need addressing. Some may be preference of course.The ferns and the willows are connected by a thin wall and door so you can hear everything! This should be clearly stated when booking. The tv felt like it would come off the wall if we adjusted it and the shower is awkwardly placed too close to the wall. The kitchen equipment needed re washing and were covered in orange grease. There is no freezer and no freezer box in the fridge so we couldnt keep our ice. The whole lodge is far smaller than advertised so bear that in mind if you plan to cook a lot because there is virtually no space. There is no door on the toilet which we found incredibly strange and inconvenient when you want to have a poo in peace! I have paid similar prices for a lot more so wouldnt rush back but we still made the best out of our stay and the surroundings were just wonderful!"
"We had such a lovely two night break, wish we could have stayed for longer! The lodge was so cosy, cleanliness was perfect and the little touches like the fizz in the fridge and the blankets were lovely. We will definitely be booking again!"
"We really enjoyed our short stay and honestly, we wish we had more time! The lodge was super cosy, spotlessly clean and those little extras like the fizz in the fridge and cosy blankets made all the difference. Definitely planning to return soon!"
"Really impressed with the lodge, it's huge and spotless! Bedrooms are a perfect size."
"Superb Lodge, super size lodge , good size bedrooms, 3 beds 3 bathrooms. Spotless"
"The kitchen could definitely do with a bit more storage space for food. The pans and plates are quite small."
"Absolutely loved our stay! The owners really go above and beyond, making everything super relaxing. Well definitely tell friends!"
"Really enjoyed our stay here, the lodge was super comfy and peaceful. Just wish the water pressure was a bit stronger and some heating instructions would help. Still lovely!"
"Modern lovely clean place to stay"
"This place was just what we needed-peaceful, cosy with a lovely log burner. The hosts were really friendly and welcoming. Cant wait to come back!"
"Great location, close to shops, pubs and restaurants too!"
"We absolutely loved the lodge! Spacious, well-equipped and the hot tub was the cherry on top! Brilliant stay."
"Absolutely loved our time at Goddards Mead. The cottage was perfect in every aspect. Were already planning to return!"
"We loved this cosy cottage, perfect for some peace and quiet. The hot tub was a real treat and the owners were friendly without being intrusive at all."
"We had a fantastic stay at this cosy lodge! Its perfect for dogs and has all the essentials, including a hot tub. Just a heads up if you have little ones-the seating area has a big drop without rails, so watch them closely."
