Willow Lodge
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- Cosy self-contained lodge five minutes’ walk from Chawleigh in Devon
- Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks both 35 minutes’ drive
- Compact kitchen and private shower hut; dog-friendly fenced garden
Site type
1Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Willow Lodge offers a unique, tranquil stay amid a stunning, spotless setting. Guests loved the secure dog area, comfy beds, and special touches like rainbow lights & an indoor firepit. Hosts were frequently described as welcoming and helpful. Most had no issues, though some noted inconsistent shower hot water and uncomfy indoor seating. A few suggested a TV would be nice for evenings.
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Despite the negativity, the lodge is lovely & quirky & very peaceful.
1 bedroom lodge
Liked Lovely lodge, like a Hobbit house, excellent secure outside space for our dog to explore, quiet & peaceful setting, comfortable bed. Seeing the beautiful cows in the field was an added bonus.
Disliked The indoor fire pit is very large & would probably make the lodge smell if you cooked on it, also we wouldn't have been able to sleep with the smell of wood burning as it's very small inside with only 2 rooms, a small log burner inside would have been better as there is a fire pit outside to use. The indoor seating area is very uncomfortable to sit on. No hot water in the lodge. Definitely needs a TV to watch in the evening's, we took our small TV which has an inbuilt DVD slot, so we took some action/comedy DVDs with us, there is no signal so you can't watch normal TV, if you were staying in the winter, it would be nice to watch TV after a full day out. Unfortunately the local pub which was only a 5 minute walk away was closed during our stay.
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Thoughtful unique designed,lovely hosts Utterly private
1 bedroom lodge
Liked Privacy, tranquility,immaculate facilities, beautiful design that was a delight to be in with options of central log burner I would have loved to use had it not been mid summer! Hosts were wonderful too.
Disliked There was nothing I disliked about this property.
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We loved our stay at Willow Lodge. It offered everything we needed…
1 bedroom lodge
Liked We loved our stay at Willow Lodge. It offered everything we needed and more. Our children (11 & 5) loved the rainbow lights and seeing the cows each day. With lots to do nearby, it was an amazing place to stay come rain or shine. Sally and Tom were fantastic hosts and were on hand to make sure our trip went smoothly. We definitely recommend a visit and we would happily book to stay again. Thank you for a wonderful Easter break.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It means a lot to us to know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
very tranquil and Ideal location for Walker’s Paradise.
1 bedroom lodge
Liked The indoor fire was an amazing touch.
The lighting the boys thought was very cool and the whole place was very clean.
Disliked The shower was so cold it gave you around 10 seconds of heat then went freezing but if you turned it off then back on you would get 10 seconds of heat again.
Not having hot water in the lodge.
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Everything!! The Lodge is so unique and cute, the indoor firepit was…
1 bedroom lodge
Liked Everything!! The Lodge is so unique and cute, the indoor firepit was so cozy. There is everything you could need provided, and the hosts was so welcoming. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs, we have got 2 pomeranian's and the garden was secure, even for tiny dogs. We loved it that much we have booked again. We are on 3 mobile, and we managed to get get enough signal to watch Netflix, but to simply be there and just chilling and chatting around the fire was so relaxing.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thank you Mel. We look forward to your next visit.
Would definitely come back if you want a quiet break
1 bedroom lodge
Liked That it was isolated and no bother or anything ideal for a quiet break
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Daniel. Also thank you for the comment left in our book. It was very special. We hope to see you again.
. Excellent site
1 bedroom lodge
Liked location quietness, open fire clean new
my dog being able to running free
great host
Disliked leaving
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Michael. Also the great photos. Maybe try a visit in the Spring or Summer. The area is very different then.
Would highly recommend and will definitely be back
1 bedroom lodge
Liked Everything!
Beautiful setting, gorgeous lodge with everything you need. Loved the indoor fire was perfect to keep warm on the chilly evening. Lovely little secure garden where the dog could play freely.
Sally the host was very welcoming and helpful on arrival.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and glad to see you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again this year
Fantastic chill out spot
1 bedroom lodge
Liked The location and how beautifully set up it was and way to find with great communication from host
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Ed. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
Willow Lodge
Barns Court Leaches Farm
Chawleigh
Devon
England
EX18 7HH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.89699°N
3.82999°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 32.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 36.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lynmouth | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combe Martin | 37.4 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Porlock Weir | 38.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 22.1 km
Castle Drogo 22.4 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 28.6 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 28.7 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 36 km
National Trust
Finch Foundry 19.8 km
Castle Drogo 22.4 km
Knightshayes Court 24.7 km
Killerton 28.9 km
Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 29.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 3.3 km
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 8 km
CASTLE HILL 16.9 km
WOOD HOUSE 17.6 km
SHOBROOKE PARK 18 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Willow Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Willow Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Willow Lodge? Staying at Willow Lodge puts you in pole position to explore two national parks. Dartmoor (35 minutes’ drive) has almost limitless options for hiking and biking up to its rugged tors, as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Willow Lodge?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Willow Lodge? From R2 271,22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.