Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the peaceful, private setting and the well-maintained facilities of 3 Southern Place. The lodge offers a relaxing environment with a hot tub and is praised for its cleanliness and comfort. The location is described as beautiful and remote, with wildlife sightings adding to the charm. Some guests experienced minor maintenance issues and suggested improvements, but overall, the property is highly recommended for a tranquil getaway.
The lodge is frequently described as clean and welcoming, with several guests highlighting its tidiness upon arrival. However, there were isolated comments about cooking residue and the need for a more thorough clean in certain areas, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and remoteness, offering a peaceful retreat with wildlife and a scenic setting. It is well-received for being a great base to explore Cornwall.
Comfort is highly rated, with guests finding the property cosy and the beds comfortable. Some guests mentioned the lodge becoming too warm in the summer and suggested the addition of a fan for better temperature control.
Facilities are generally appreciated, especially the hot tub and modern kitchen. However, there are comments about maintenance issues like chipped flooring, a faulty boiler, and a lack of Wi-Fi, which suggest room for improvement in this area.
While guests mention receiving welcome packs and gifts such as bubbly and rose petals, these are individual experiences and not consistent across all reviews. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such gestures are a standard practice for all guests.
About this property
3 Southern Place is a luxurious one-bedroom lodge set within peaceful Cornish countryside near Looe, Polperro and Fowey. Designed for couples seeking a romantic retreat, it features a private hot tub, enclosed gated decking, welcome for pets, secluded surroundings, and far-reaching views across the landscape. From the moment you arrive, the setting creates a sense of calm. Tall trees and wildflowers frame the lodge, and nature provides a soothing backdrop. Step inside to find a spacious open-plan living area with inviting seating and warm lighting. The contemporary kitchen is well-equipped for relaxed self-catering, and a wood-burning stove adds welcome warmth on cooler days.
The double bedroom is thoughtfully presented with quality linens and direct access to the decking, making it lovely to start the day with morning coffee or watch the light change through the trees. Outside, the enclosed and gated decking offers a private space to unwind. Pet owners will appreciate the secure, gated boundaries where their dogs can relax whilst enjoying the views. The indulgent hot tub is ready for long soaks beneath the evening sky. When you feel like exploring, South Cornwall offers plenty within easy reach. The working harbour and beaches of Looe, the narrow streets of Polperro, and the riverside charm of Fowey are all nearby.
Walkers can head to Bodmin Moor, Cardinham Woods, Siblyback Lake or the South West Coast Path. The Old Mill Bar and Restaurant at nearby Stonerush Lakes serves wood-fired pizzas and cocktails with waterside views. 3 Southern Place is your escape to peaceful countryside living with easy access to coast and countryside.
Dobwalls is a village in Cornwall, England. With plenty of local events, including festivals, carnivals and a range of pubs, shops, restaurants and museums, you will not be short of things to do here! You could try kayaking or windsurfing at Siblyback Lake and Counyty Park, or visit the Neolithic tomb of Trethevy Quoit, dating back 5,000 years. The lovely fishing villages of Looe, Fowey and Polperro are also within easy reach of the Dobwalls.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One double bedroom.
Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, and basin.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, selection of books, games and DVDs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x bathrobes.
Travel cot (no mattress) and highchair available to hire.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Private, enclosed and gated decking area with furniture and hot tub.
Sorry, no smoking.
Two well-behaved dog welcome for £30 per pet per stay.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Lake on-site, children need to be supervised at all times.
Note: The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted.
Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.
Note: Barbecues are not to be brought to the site.
Note: Although the property is all one level inside, there are steps to access the property.
Note: The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted.
Note: Pets must be kept on a lead at all times on site.
Please note that the lodge is dog friendly, allowing to have your doggy guests, however on this particular lodge, the decking is not dog ‘safe’, so please accompany your dog at all times.
Note: Sunday arrivals are not permitted
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
Reviews (21)
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Ben
We chose to book the Friday to Friday because the price difference like everything goes up by alot for half term, the Saturday to Saturday was going to cost alot more. We arrived on Saturday morning, we had no choice but to loose a day already because of work commitments. We were a little disappointed, we had our towels changed because the ones already in the property had old make up stains on them. Every single blind covering windows had damaged shutters on. There was marks all up some of the walls like someone had dragged a suitcase across it. But most of the walls in the property had marks or scratches on them. Make up hand prints on the walls in the bathroom. The floor was a state, all round the edging of the laminate/tiled style flooring in kitchen that went into the bathroom was all chipped and worn away. Inside the draw under the wash basin in the bathroom looked liked it had something burned/spilt into it. The coffee table in the sitting room had horrible black marks all over it, and what looked like chunks of wood chipped out of it. The ceiling light hanging down in the sitting room looked like it was hanging off. Not all lights for the outside porch area were working. The fencing on the decking behind the hot tub had broken slats hanging down. Plant pots with weeds growing in them which just made it all look really run down. However, we didn't allow it to effect our holiday, and we can't fault the staff, we made the ladies on reception aware straight away because the last thing we wanted was to receive an email to pay a house keeping charge after the holiday, and luckily we did as they made us aware that they were ONLY aware of ONE blind being damaged. But the ladies were really lovely and understanding, they took note of everything we had mentioned. The area itself where the lodge is was lovely, very quiet and secluded. But the big question, would we stay there again? And a simple answer would be no :( and it's such a shame because in the pictures it looked amazing. We just feel that for the money that we paid, it just wasn't worth it. If we had paid for the Saturday to Saturday, I think it would of been more upsetting for us because of the extra amount of money wanted for that week.
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Deborah
A couple of things that we spoke to the staff at Southern Halt about but if the lady hadnât phoned me to make sure everything was alright with us we wouldnât have brought it to their attention, although a couple of coat hooks by the entrance for wet coats wouldnât go amiss. We really enjoyed our stay, the nature and environment was beautiful and the people we spoke too were very welcoming. We would be looking to come back at a future date, oh and the Hot Tub was bliss.
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Nicola
. the property was perfect and not over looked. We went over to the sister site and had a lovely meal in their restaurant which i would recommend.. would definitely go back again.