Dog Friendly Cottages In Lincolnshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Simon - Verified booking

  Me and my partner booked in for 4 nights at lodge 12 as a quiet getaway for us and the small dog and was attracted by the style of the lodge and the hot tub.

  Overall first impressions were impressive with a larger than expected space inside the lodge, cleanliness was spot on and it had a rustic character to the outside while being very modern and cozy on the inside. There was wine and chocolates left for us which was really nice and there were plenty of towels, bedding, shower and hand soaps and even a kitchen cleaning kit available. The place was well heated, had a smart TV that actually worked and had all the modern facilities needed for a comfy stay. It wasn't long before we dived into the hot tub and this was really the best part of what we came for - it got used every day even when it was snow sleet and ice outside we still got ourselves in there it was terrific. Overall I would give this a 4 and a half out of 5 (erring closer to a 5 than a 4) - however there are just 2 small things that would have made a HUGE difference to this stay... Firstly - the double bed - it's an IKEA double at a guess and as we both know from prior experiences with these they are NOT a full double. You see, a standard double is classed as being 135cm across - but what happens on these IKEA beds is whilst the frame may be 135cm, the actual mattress sits inside the frame making the actual mattress a lot smaller (typically 128-130cm at best). While that may not seem much of a difference, you really do notice it because we both found it extremely cramped and so the last few nights we actually ended up sleeping on the single beds just to get more space. This was a real shame because the amount of space in that room would not only accommodate a full double, but even a king size would easily fit in there with space to spare. The second point is the rear decking to the hot tub - now from what we have heard, lodge 12 enjoys one of the most private hot tubs available on site, with solid fencing right around. The problem was that there was an opening, and there was no gate or anything. This was a real shame because it meant whenever we were outside in the hot tub we were having to lock the dog inside because otherwise it would be easy for him to escape. I would STRONGLY recommend having a secure gate installed as this would mean the world for dog owners and even families with very young children. I don't want these points made to detract too much from the excellent stay we both had at lodge 12, because it truly was one of the best getaways we have both ever experienced - but these two points mentioned would have made it absolutely perfect and we would definitely consider returning at some point if these matters were dealt with but I can definitely recommend this lodge to anyone.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  This was a brilliant short stay.

  The property was beautifully presented and clean and had everything we needed within the kitchen. Our son found it amazing for his first stay away. Lovely welcome hamper and the hot tub was brilliant. Nice and secluded lodge with a very peaceful environment. The lodge had some nice activity information for the area. Weather was against us however this did not bother us as the lodge was such great quality we felt comfortable to stay in. We communicated a concern about there being no back gate on the fence (with the area being dog friendly) before our stay and the team accommodated our queries and fitted a gate to ensure our dog could not wander away while we were in the hot tub. They really went above and beyond to help. Really can't fault the team and how helpful they are. The barrier at the gate was really easy to use and made access nice and simple. I really liked not having to wait to be greeted by someone in order to enter. The fishing lake is lovely and a good place to relax. Furnishings in the lodge we comfy and modern and we found them to be a good quality along with the lodge being very spacious. The only snag we had were with some ants when we arrived however as soon as we reported this the team were on the case and came to help get things sorted. Totally outside of their control but an excellent response and high level of care.

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• Cheryl - Verified booking

  The cottage is lovely.

  John was very helpful, generous with his time and friendly and Jasper was adorable (watch out for your shoes). We had a lovely week exploring Lincolnshire and relaxing in the cottage. A few niggles stops it from being top marks. The main issue for us was that the mezzanine bedroom is basically a landing with a bed. This wasn't really suitable for my 15 year old, next to 18 year olds in the adjoining room as they had to walk through to go down to the toilet, a privacy screen might be an idea. The extension lead wasn't working meaning she had no electricity to charge phone, use hairdryer or put a fan on due to heatwave. This isnt really clear in the description and photos. We were excited by the beautiful outdoor area but due to the design of the glass roof it traps flies and wasps meaning you have dead ones falling in your food. This stopped us using the area. John is aware and apologised as said he's going to try to resolve in future. If it was marks for being a lovely person and being friendly it would be top marks. There wasn't a baking tray so we bought one and left it behind. Other than these niggles it was quiet, tranquil and beautiful. Thank you to John for your generosity in letting us use the garden, loungers etc.

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• Becky - Verified booking

  Thank you. we had a fantastic break.

  Lodge 12 was exceptionally clean and beautifully furnished. Having a nice bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival was a very nice touch- as was ice in the freezer and milk sachets in the fridge. Greatly appreciated. Just two points to raise. 1) My husband and i did find sharing the double bed a squeeze. After looking online, we found other reviews saying the same and that IKEA mattresses are smaller than doubles. Increasing the bed size to a king size bed would make the sleeping arrangements much more comfortable- after all it's the adults who pay for the holiday! 2) Another point to raise was there was no gate on our patio desk which made my daughter quite uneasy especially when we were in the hot tub in the dark. Attaching one would make us feel much safer. Despite these two points we look forward to coming again and hope these two comments have been considered. Can we also say a huge thank you to Paul the maintenance guy. He was extremely friendly, helpful and very polite. He is an asset to the site and your business. Keep him! We'd definitely recommend your site to others. Any discount for repeat custom??????. Thank you, Becky and Andy Jummun- visited on 19-21 Feb '24

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• Alice - Verified booking

  We had such a lovely stay at Lodge 12- Thank you!

  The beds were so comfy and the hot tub such a luxury that we all thoroughly enjoyed! Lots of space to sit and eat indoors or out and it was well positioned for the dogs with lots of places for them to be safely tethered outside and an enclosed back space that also worked well. We did notice ants every now and then in the main bathroom and 20+ sleepy wasps in around the front doors over the week. However, it's clear that you have been treating these and neither was a major problem. We would have liked an extra few bits of crockery/ cutlery to be able to make full use of the dishwasher since we couldn't fill the dishwasher each meal so had to wash up the things we would likely need for the next meal. Again, by no means a deal breaker but something that could be an easy fix to make a big difference to the experience. A cafetiere or another coffee maker of sorts would also go down well! The Welcome Prosecco was a lovely touch though and the washing machine also came in handy! Overall, it was a wonderful stay and we are all in agreement that we will definitely be back as soon as possible!

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