East Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

“We literally wanted for nothing.”

I'm used to having to pay extra for more firewood but we had a whole woodstore to help ourselves too, plus firelighters and kindling. The heated floor was lovely and so easy to use - although don't turn it down in winter! It does take a long time to heat up. The kitchen was well equipped with clever cupboard space - I would have needed a stool to reach the top shelves if my partner wasn't taller than me. We were greeted with biscuits, coffee and fresh whole milk. ...

I'm used to having to pay extra for more firewood but we had a whole woodstore to help ourselves too, plus firelighters and kindling. The heated floor was lovely and so easy to use - although don't turn it down in winter! It does take a long time to heat up. The kitchen was well equipped with clever cupboard space - I would have needed a stool to reach the top shelves if my partner wasn't taller than me. We were greeted with biscuits, coffee and fresh whole milk. The bathroom was clean and comfortable, the heated towel rail next to the toilet is a nice touch. The shower was strong and the bath a great size. The place was easy to find with the instructions, but perhaps co-ordinates would be useful for sat nav users instead of the post code. The big windows and glass doors allowed for a lovely amount of light and with windows only on one side of the property it was perfectly private. East lodge does sit next to the road, so those who are sensitive to occasional traffic noise might prefer its sister property, West Lodge - but we weren't bothered by the occasional fast car. Didn't use the washing machine. Dishwasher was efficient and quiet. WiFi was impeccable - we streamed a lot of programmes and movies using our own device on the TV and it didn't need to buffer once. Laura was lovely too and incredibly helpful in response to all my questions - Thanks again, Laura! I've never stayed in a property that was this perfect - and I'm not exaggerating, I'm quite hard to impress. Highly recommend and will be back!

- Miss Warren, December 2020

Thank you for highly recommending East Lodge. Laura will be delighted to hear that the property was perfect and will look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Owner relations
Miss Mcallister October 2020

“Another really lovely stay at East Lodge.”

Laura makes every effort to make her guests feel comfortable and welcome. Spotlessly clean, warm and welcoming. Thankyou, again, Laura.

- Miss Mcallister, October 2020
Mrs Cawston October 2020

“Perfect lodge, very well equipped and everything covered for comfort and convenience.”

Extra little touches made for a lovely welcome. We would happily book this lodge again.

- Mrs Cawston, October 2020

We would love to welcome you back in the future! Owner relations
Mrs Mcdonald October 2020

“Highly recommend East Lodge, perfect in every way for a very relaxing and peaceful break.”

Will Definitely return .

- Mrs Mcdonald, October 2020

Thank you for providing feedback for your recent stay at East Lodge. It's always lovely to receive feedback from our guests and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Owner relations
Mr Harrison October 2020

“Excellent cottage and well maintained, the COVID precautions were very clear and ...”

Excellent cottage and well maintained, the COVID precautions were very clear and it was reassuring to see what was being done to keep us and the house keeper safe We hope to return

- Mr Harrison, October 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at East Lodge. We always love to get feedback back from our guests and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Owner relations
Mrs Watson-smith September 2020

“Our stay at East Lodge was warm, cosy and comfortable.”

There was everything there that we needed. We had a problem with the kettle and it was sorted out straight away. From East Lodge it was easy for us to reach many of the villages in the New Forest plus Salisbury, Bournemouth and Poole. We stayed for two weeks and were given a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers each week which cheered up the lodge. We also were left some goodies on arrival with a doggie box included which included leads, treats, tags and many other things to help when you have a canine friend with you. The only downside we had was that the garden and patio area were not dog proof.

- Mrs Watson-smith, September 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments on East Lodge. We are glad to hear you were able to experience many of the surrounding areas. Owner relations
Rev Smith August 2020

“Overall we had a restful time within the confines of Covid 19.”

The property was comfortable (I found the settee far too soft and spent much of the time on a dining chair). Laura was very pleasant bringing fresh flowers at the end of the first week to replace the ones that were there as we arrived - a nice touch. She also offered to change the bedding and the towels after the first week. On the negative side some of the crockery was dirty and the grill pan was very greasy. The photographs of the kitchen need updating for the kitchen units were not as shown. The cooker hob also needs to be amended because it is not an induction hob (we have got one ourselves). Overall it was an unusual property to stay at and its history was fascinating. Would we consider staying there again? Well, yes, because we had a good time exploring the New Forest which was just on the doorstep.

- Rev Smith, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at East Lodge. We take all feedback seriously and will feed your comments back to the owner to review. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Owner relations
Mrs Stslham July 2020

“The uniqueness of the gate house the area is beautiful and peaceful.”

Can't wait for another visit.

- Mrs Stslham, July 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at East Lodge. We always love to hear how much guests have enjoyed staying and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Owner relations
Mr Matthews March 2020

“Great place to stay.”

Highly recommended.

- Mr Matthews, March 2020
Broomhead

“Lovely, warm, high quality, well-equipped cottage.”

The owner Laura, offered exceptional customer service, with personal touches and friendly nature. Fresh cream tea, fresh free range eggs, fresh flowers and fresh bread greeted us upon arrival. Also tea, coffee, sugar and milk were included.

- Broomhead,
Mr G Tory

“East Lodge was beautifully set up.”

Well equipped with added bonus of welcoming basket of butter, milk, tea & coffee were good..

- Mr G Tory,
Guest's review on New Forest website

“Lovely, relaxing stay, wonderful accommodation, had everything we needed in a great location.”

- Guest's review on New Forest website,
Carry and Ian Carey

“We have had a lovely stay here at East Lodge.”

Everything was just as expected. Lovely touches with the delicious scones and jam and eggs, and the flowers were beautiful. Would recommend it as a relaxing and homely cottage.

- Carry and Ian Carey,
East Lodge guests

“You know we just love the lodge, but we especially appreciate the scones, the tea, coffee, lovely fresh eggs and oil to cook them.”

The two-seater sofa is an improvement on the two arm chairs. The bedroom is lovely and so well decorated and dressed. The double bath is a big hit, I always enjoy a glass of champagne in it to unwind. I think you have thought of everything and it is so handy being able to walk to the pub and have a good meal with good wine and stagger home! We are always so sad to leave...

- East Lodge guests,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“Our first holiday as a new family with our daughter of 7 months.”

Arrived to warm welcome; scones, homemade jam, eggs, tea, meadow flowers. Gorgeous location in beautiful Rockbourne within easy reach of the New Forest. The lodge has been restored and decorated to an extremely high standard. It is comfortable and cosy, and very well equipped - very well thought out. Our stay was made even easier as the owner generously provided us with a cot, high chair, bouncy chair and basket full of toys and books for our baby to use! We all slept incredibly well, and were well rested. We could have happily stayed on another week (or two...).

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Mr Woan

“We have stayed here 3 times now and find it so comfortable.”

Have another 2 Holidays booked for later this year

- Mr Woan,
Mr Collins

“Immaculate condition and great location.”

Facilities exceeded expectations.

- Mr Collins,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We have just returned from a relaxing 3 night stay in East Lodge.”

The accommodation was beautifully decorated with many extra little touches to make guests feel truly at home. The fresh scones, eggs and flowers were a lovely welcome - as was the doggie hamper full of canine essentials for our dog Jessie! The picturesque village of Rockbourne and surrounding area is well worth a stroll and the proximity of the New Forest, as well as the coast, makes East Lodge a perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of the world.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed for four nights, and had a wonderful stay.”

Cleanliness five star, equipment and utensils five star, quality of furnishings five star, bed linen five star and in such an unusual building! Very spacious with modern touches in a quaint and tastefully finished lodge. The kitchen cupboards are well stocked with day to day larder items. The owners have gone the extra mile to make this a home from home. The welcome goodies were delicious, a lovely home made cream tea for two, new laid eggs and beautiful cut garden flowers in every room. Thank you!\ We took our two Welsh Terriers with us and they were made to feel just as welcome, with lots of extras waiting for them. Even dog tags with the lodge address and phone number on should they get lost whilst on holiday. Very impressive!

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“East lodge is a beautiful cottage.”

Waiting for us on arrival was some delicious home-made bread with jam , fresh eggs and cut flowers. The accommodation was excellent, beautifully decorated and extremely well equipped. This was our first visit to the New Forest and was a good base to explore from.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed with our sons in both the East and West Lodges; the accommodation was as ever to the highest standard and what makes it perfect is the additional provision of eggs, milk, bread and even fresh flowers and scones laid our ready for our arrival.”

The underfloor heating really gives a real touch of luxury whilst the open fire if you prefer it, is perfect for cold winter evenings. With the Rose and Thistle just 5 minutes away and its close proximity to the New Forest it is a dream.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We have just returned from a lovely week at East Lodge.”

...a one bedroomed lovingly and thoughtfully extended lodge cottage. The cottage was well equipped and furnished to a high standard. Upon arrival there was crusty bread, tea bags, coffee and sugar provided to start us off, and prior to arrival our host said that she would accept shop 'n drop for us if we needed. The bed was exceptionally comfy and, in a way, we were glad of the one chilly night so we could light the lovely log fire. All in all a lovely week, walking and cycling from the door as well as some investigations further afield. Would highly recommend.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“Both West Park Lodges were easy to find following the directions given by the Hideaways Team.”

The owner Laura popped in to see everything was OK on our day of arrival. The Lodge had everything we needed and more for our restful break, including lots of ideas for outings. The lodge was clean and well presented with the lovely touch of a cream tea waiting for us. If I was to be picky my initial concern was the road running alongside East Lodge which when sitting in the beautiful patio area could be off putting if a large vehicle went past or a speedy vehicle. However as this is a rural location it was not a continual problem and did not deter from our lovely break.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“East Lodge was a very relaxing place to stay and spotlessly clean.”

The owner had thought of everything including welcoming scones and fresh flowers. The property was decorated very tastefully and there were nice touches throughout. The location was very convenient for accessing villages in the New Forest. Overall an excellent stay.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We stayed in your lovely cottage in June 2016 for 12 days and felt so at home and comfortable we could have stayed much longer.”

Your attention to detail, the cosiness, all the extras you provided and the cleanliness of the cottage was second to none. Your welcoming tea and scones and personal visit made us feel very special. The local pub was fabulous and we enjoyed an evening stroll out for a wonderful meal. Our experience in the New Forest was exceptional. What a lovely pocket of England in which to live. I hope we will visit and stay with you again. warmest regards, Tom and Maggie Anderson, Denmark, Western Australia.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“A really homely, comfortable lodge.”

Everything you could wish for is catered for, including a pet hamper for your dog. We stayed with our Westie here and loved the week's break. The personal touches the owner makes like the welcome cream tea, milk and fresh eggs ready for you makes you feel special - a really lovely touch. Laura is on hand to welcome you and check all has been OK when you leave, so you're well looked after. Plenty of lovely walks and pet friendly pubs close by. Will come again.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We were blown away by the setting and accommodation offered by the East Lodge (mirror image of West Lodge).”

It is simple but luxurious villa with a very high standard of finish. the bathroom well appointed ,spacious / comfortable and living room with an open fire perfect for nights in. The small village is a perfect setting with a great gastro pub (Rose & Thistle) and multiple walks around. It is close enough to the New Forest to visit everyday but different enough to feel a different country. We didn't tell the owners we were going staying for our honeymoon and as soon as they knew they hand delivered a generous welcome pack. Simply we will be back.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Mrs Marian Tomlinson

“Cottage was in a lovely location, spotlessly clean and the owner was very welcoming.”

- Mrs Marian Tomlinson,
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The property

Built in the early 19th century, East Lodge is one of a pair of gate lodges which stand at the entrance to the West Park Estate.

(see also West Lodge, ref. 988967).

This charming bolthole has been completely refurbished and imaginatively extended to provide quirky and charming holiday accommodation, graded 4 stars, Gold Award by Visit England.

All the accommodation is at ground floor level for ease of access.

Step inside and you'll find light-filled, octagonal shaped rooms, combining stylish decor and furnishings with top-notch, contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings.

We guarantee it will not be like anywhere you've stayed before! The lodges at West Park are situated at one end of the picturesque ancient village of Rockbourne.

A walk through the village takes you past many thatched brick and timber cottages alongside the bourne (stream).

The Rose and Thistle pub is at the other end , a stroll back could include a visit to the 11th/12th century church of Saint Andrew with its flint structure ans tiled roof.

The famous Rockbourne Roman Villa is a short walk away from the lodges.

Summary

All ground floor: Entrance hallway with a door through to the courtyard garden
One bedroom with a king size bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe
Bathroom with bath incorporating an over the bath shower
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with an outlook over paddocks
Living area has an open fireplace, sofa, window seat, dining table/chairs and french windows opening out onto a courtyard garden
Fitted kitchen area with induction hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Stone floors with a carpeted bedroom
Outside paved courtyard garden with a bench, garden table and chairs
Home-made meals, breakfast hamper and delivery of local produce by arrangement with the owner
Pets welcome
This property is more suitable for older children and adults but but babies welcome
Sorry
no smoking
Walking distance to three popular pubs.
Underfloor central heating
Open fire with free logs
Oven, microwave, washing machine
TV, DVD and free WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
High quality bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Paved courtyard garden with seating area
Small lawn
Off road parking for 2 cars
Home made meals, breakfast hamper, and delivery of local produce available by arrangement with owner
Pets welcome, easy access to public footpaths and the New Forest
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.75 miles
Note: Property more suitable for older children and adults but babies are welcome, high chair and cot available on request.

About the location

FORDINGBRIDGE

Salisbury 11 miles; Bournemouth 18 miles.

Fordingbridge is a traditional Hampshire town on the banks of the River Avon, and offers a good mix of shops, pubs and restaurants, a small museum of local history and a display of original work by the artist Augustus John, who lived here for many years. The medieval Great Bridge, with seven graceful arches, is a major feature of the town. The immediate area is a wonderful place for visitors, with its beautiful scenery, nature havens, cycleways and welcoming people. Fordingbridge is conveniently situated for the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury to the north, and the super seaside resort of Bournemouth to the south. The stunning New Forest National Park is only 1.5 miles from the town, where you can explore thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland frequented by wild ponies, and dotted with quaint villages and country pubs. Within a short drive is the magnificent Elizabethan manor house at Breamore, as well as the New Forest Water Park, and a trip to Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum is not to be missed. This is a great location for exploring this picturesque and interesting area.

Property unsuitable for young children, babies are welcome.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We literally wanted for nothing.”

“Another really lovely stay at East Lodge.”

“Perfect lodge, very well equipped and everything covered for comfort and convenience.”

“Highly recommend East Lodge, perfect in every way for a very relaxing and peaceful break.”

“Excellent cottage and well maintained, the COVID precautions were very clear and ...”

“Our stay at East Lodge was warm, cosy and comfortable.”

“Overall we had a restful time within the confines of Covid 19.”

“The uniqueness of the gate house the area is beautiful and peaceful.”

“Great place to stay.”

“Lovely, warm, high quality, well-equipped cottage.”

“East Lodge was beautifully set up.”

“Lovely, relaxing stay, wonderful accommodation, had everything we needed in a great location.”

“We have had a lovely stay here at East Lodge.”

“You know we just love the lodge, but we especially appreciate the scones, the tea, coffee, lovely fresh eggs and oil to cook them.”

“Our first holiday as a new family with our daughter of 7 months.”

“We have stayed here 3 times now and find it so comfortable.”

“Immaculate condition and great location.”

“We have just returned from a relaxing 3 night stay in East Lodge.”

“We stayed for four nights, and had a wonderful stay.”

“East lodge is a beautiful cottage.”

“We stayed with our sons in both the East and West Lodges; the accommodation was as ever to the highest standard and what makes it perfect is the additional provision of eggs, milk, bread and even fresh flowers and scones laid our ready for our arrival.”

“We have just returned from a lovely week at East Lodge.”

“Both West Park Lodges were easy to find following the directions given by the Hideaways Team.”

“East Lodge was a very relaxing place to stay and spotlessly clean.”

“We stayed in your lovely cottage in June 2016 for 12 days and felt so at home and comfortable we could have stayed much longer.”

“A really homely, comfortable lodge.”

“We were blown away by the setting and accommodation offered by the East Lodge (mirror image of West Lodge).”

“Cottage was in a lovely location, spotlessly clean and the owner was very welcoming.”

The property

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About the location

FORDINGBRIDGE