Guests say
Lakeview Lodge receives glowing praise for its immaculate cleanliness, stunning countryside location, and exceptional comfort. Guests consistently highlight the attention to detail, luxurious touches, and tranquil setting, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway. The host, Beckie, is frequently commended for her warm hospitality and proactive communication. Many guests mention thoughtful extras and personal touches that enhance their stay. The property is well-equipped, beautifully decorated, and perfect for families or couples seeking peace and quality time in nature. Overall, guests highly recommend this lodge and look forward to returning.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as immaculate, spotless, and beautifully maintained throughout the reviews. Guests consistently mention the fresh fragrance on arrival and the high standard of hygiene.
The location is widely praised for its stunning views, peaceful countryside setting, and proximity to scenic walks and local attractions. Only positive comments are made about the surroundings.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the beds, cosy interiors, and relaxing atmosphere. The lodge is described as warm, spacious, and ideal for families or couples.
The property is noted for being exceptionally well-equipped, with everything needed for a self-catering stay. Facilities such as the fire pit, BBQ, and thoughtful extras are highlighted, and maintenance is described as excellent.
Many reviews mention thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets, treats for pets, marshmallows for the fire pit, and personalised recommendations. While these gifts and extras are frequently noted, please be aware they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Perfect for all of the family to enjoy a relaxing break in the countryside and to explore the local area.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Sofa Bed (Kingsize)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
LPG central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Grounds with sitting out area and firepit with BBQ griddle. Bike store. 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds.. Lakeview Lodge is the perfect location for a couple or a family offering uninterrupted views across the countryside and the nearby lake. With everything you could need the pod provides a romantic getaway or a base for exploring everything the area has to offer. Lovingly furnished incorporating the local area, the owners want this to be ‘The place where memories are made’. Automatic lighting leads you down from the parking space to the pod. With an outdoor seating area around a fire pit with griddle over for barbecues. As you walk through the door the open-plan design floods the interior with light. A comfortable living area boasts an l-shaped sofa bed which lifts up and out to create a second occasional kingsize bed, overlooking the Smart TV for a cosy evening in. A round dining table provides a dining area for the family and the open-plan kitchen provides everything you need for your stay. The open plan living area has a kingsize bed in the bedroom with an additional separate bedroom offering three single beds for the children, to which the door can be closed for privacy. The owners have also thoughtfully provided hairdryers for added convenience.
Looking over the 1066 countryside Hillcroft Farm pods are located just off a main footpath/bridleway leading down into Coombe Valley Nature Reserve perfect for ramblers or cyclists with its cycle path.
Hillcroft Farm itself is a working arable farm with over 1000 acres of different crops which can be seen for miles. Looking south of the pods you can see the large lake in the distance whilst watching the sunrise and listening to the local wildlife. With little light pollution you can spend the evening sitting outside around the fire pit drinking hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows and looking up at the stars. Crowhurst boasts a mainline railway station leading straight into London along with a local pub within walking distance. There is an abundance of public footpaths throughout the village great for walking and cycling. Slightly further afield the historic town of Battle only a ten minute drive away offers an abundance of local independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants along with the home of The Battle of Hastings itself at English Heritage’s Battle Abbey. Fancy a trip to the coast then Hastings and St Leonard’s are only a short drive away boasting fun for all of the family including the beach, the pier, amusements, crazy golf (the home of the world crazy gold championships!), aquarium, funicular railways, smugglers caves and no trip to the seaside would be complete without the traditional ice cream parlours and fish and chip shops. Further afield East Sussex boasts an abundance of walks, gardens and castles including Bewl Water, Bedgbury Pinetum, Scotney Castle, Bodiam Castle and Batemans the home of Rudyard Kipling to name just a few. Supermarket 7 minutes’ drive.
Lakeview Lodge (ref UK40692) can be booked together with Hayfield Haven (ref UK40691) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Free WiFi
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Beachy Head
Reviews (43)
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Elizabeth Hatzfeld
This is our second holiday at the Lakeside Pod and again we have had a fantastic time. We are blown away by the views and the hosts attention to detail and care for their guests. We always feel looked after and this year even more so. Due to the extreme hot weather during the early days of our stay the Government announced a ban on all open fires due to the risk of wild fires. This obviously is a bit of a disappointment as one of the features of the pod is enjoying a BBQ and fire whilst enjoying the view and nature. However we completely understood and knew this was out of everyone's control so we thought no more about it. However within a few hours our amazing host texted me to say that a brand new gas BBQ would be delivered the next day directly to our pod! This allowed us to have an amazing family BBQ and make memories all while keeping the fields and wildlife safe. The host didn't need to buy the new BBQ, but they did just to make sure that our stay was the best it could be. Amazing. Already rebooked for next year and we can't wait!
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Confirmed Guest
What a wonderful location and accommodation! Highly recommend Hillcroft for downtime and a break from city life!
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Nathan Bethell
What a fantastic and beautiful pod!Beyond our expectations.Beckie was absolutely fantastic and was a pleasure to meet you.We are rebooking for the winter time.This will be our go to getaway place.