siddy_gingee
September 16, 2021
We stayed here as I needed a self catering stay neat to longleat safari. Longleat safari is 30 mins from here but it's a lovely scenic drive. We stayed in the garden lodge which is next to the main house. It has it's own entrance. It's a spacious flat with kitchen, living room and your bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower. Positives: the bed and pillows are so comfortable! Best sleep ! Plenty of parking but the owner likes you to park in a certain place only. Lovely new kitchen , all equipped with everything. Negatives: the owner will tell you off if she doesnt agree with how you do something! She told my partner off for reversing when "he didnt need to" as she told him! She can be quite sharp but I think that's her character but it was a strange feeling really - never experienced that before. Some of the dishes in the kitchen were still dirty and we found hair and a stain on a plate. Luckily I had brought our own plates and cutlery. Also there was an empty wine bottle behind the door that was left there from the previous guests so its raises the question of how and where it was cleaned as it wasnt removed. The owner will show you around but was a bit reluctant to tell me how to operate the central heating. Also there are 2 steps leading from the bedroom to the bathroom so be careful at night if you need the toilet ! Location - there is a local pub across the road . We did go in for a drink . There are no local shops even for bread, milk, eggs etc so if you are thinking of staying , make sure you have your food/ drink supply bought beforehand. We did have a pleasant stay, the best thing was the comfortable bed and pillows. Also it is very peaceful there and a lovely drive to longleat safari park.