Lodges & Log Cabins in Combe Martin

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Rachel - Verified booking

  From the photos it looked like a typical mass market holiday challet and we expected that it would be fine, clean and functional and perfectly adequate for a short break as a base to tour.

  When we arrived the site strongly marketed it as a luxury holiday home for a disabled person. That changed our expectations and left us feeling utterly annoyed as it was basic, not that well maintained, pretty impracactical and not in any way luxury and not suitable for a person with a disability except that it was on one level. However, when I re read Sykes' property description on my return home, it was accurate and had only given 3 stars which was fair. It was very attractively set in a private dip in the wooded valley. We enjoyed sitting out in the evening, alhtough it was next to an unmaintained area of weeds and deteriorating decking and damaged steps up to the lodge. The beds were comfortable and the bedding clean and fresh, the fabrics were nice in the unit and it was nice to be able to order food if we wanted it. Other than that it was not great. The kitchen provision was very basic and minimal, with a low powered microwave, cracked ceramic hob, feeble extractor and all quite cramped, especially the dining room table. The toilet was not pleasant being directly off the living room and facing the door and the floor got dirtly easily and was not cleanable. There were insufficinet surfaces to put toiletries on or have contact lens or toothbrushing facilities on hand, few places for 3 people to hang wet towels and the fittings were a bit rusty. There was one bin and no provision for recycling in the cabin. We only found out that there was recycling as we were leaving by which point it was too late. The guest information was not that usefull it was more of a marketing pack for luxury accommodation. It would have been helpful to have a sweeping brush to get rid of the sand inevitably picked up from being on the beach. My daughter got a splinter from playing in the playground as child friendly bark had not been used and the windows of a cabin running along the path opened out onto the path a head height of my daughter and a risk for passers by to walk into. My husband mislaid his keys and asked reception to lock the cabin for us whilst we were away that day. They said they would but forgot and it was unlocked when we returned at the end of the day. We also did not have hot water one of the days. It was definatley not quality - basic equipment, small TV's, cheap fittings, neglected bathroom, no wi-fi except a the bar etc and not for a disabled person who having wheeled themselves in would have to navigate oddly shaped carpet edges then would not be able to reach the pegs to hang their coat, no seating to use the shower and good luck with the WC! - not the welcome I would want if I were a wheelchair user. These comments are only applicable to the owner though as Sykes do not say that it is luxury and do not say it is for a disabled person.

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• Charles Barry - Verified booking

  Very well equipped and clean.

  However some things need attention. The walk-in shower in the en-suite produced extremely hot water which could not be controlled. The temperature control mechanism did not work making the shower quite dangerous to use. The dining table chairs were in poor condition and a possible danger as their backs were unstable. The television is too small and difficult to see clearly from the settee (at least for elderly people). It had also been left in a confused state re the channels. Not all the electric lights were working. The sofas were very uncomfortable. In addition we were very disappointed in the Mullacott Park site. Although most of the lodges looked very modern and well cared for there was also a lot of debris strewn around the park. In addition there was no reception, the cafe/coffee lounge was closed and the launderette very shabby looking. There was also only a small space between our lodge and the next one making it difficult to park our car.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Booked last minute and was very wary that the Lodge would not be as shown but on arrival it was as advertised.

  Easy to find, parking next to lodge and keysafe. Accommodation was fantastic, spotless and very well equipped in every room especially the kitchen. I took a lot of kitchen bits with me but so much was provided. The tea/coffee and washing up things were much appreciated. Lots of leaflets of places to visit of which we did plenty. Central to Ilfracombe and short drive to Combe Martin, Croyde and Woolacombe Bay. We had a fantastic week and would definitely book again if the owners will have us. I am cabin crew and its non-stop flying and this was perfect as no airports involved. We would highly recommend this lodge and Sykes Holidays and look forward to booking again. Very relaxing holiday for us both. Thank you very much Julie & Nabs

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• Mike - Verified booking

  Excellent Lodge, very clean and tidy.

  Hosts had left tea bags , sugar and milk for our arrival which was a nice surprise. Bedrooms were well equipped and the En-suite shower was very good. The TV was adequate for our needs in the late evening. Kitchen facilities were also good. Great location , could get to most site seeing locations within half an hour. (Exmoor Zoo, Ifracombe etc' ). Pub at the top of the site if you fancy a drink/meal. It is a quiet site with a large grass play or dog walk area, but that suited us, as we got back to the site early evenings. Would stay here again.

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• Samantha - Verified booking

  Excellent. Lovely quiet site.

  The chalet was spotless & well equipped with views over fields. The veranda has a gate so perfect for keeping dog secure. The dog walking area is a good size & well kept as are the rest of the grounds. Kelly & her team were all friendly & helpful recomending places to visit & eateries. Good base to explore from - went to a different place every day. No 10 has some steps so anyone with mobility issues or ageing dog might find awkward but other chalets on site would be suitable. Will definitely visit again. Thank you for making a relaxing break.

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