East Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

22 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly and provides a very nice welcome pack.”

We did have a minor issue with the TV controls. The host resolved the issue on the day of arrival. We felt confident that if we needed to contact our hosts ant any time during our stay, they would be there with speed and efficiency

- Mr Regan, October 2018

“East Lodge is delightful, Laura puts so much care and attention into every aspect of the lodge that it is perfect!”

- Mr Fielder, October 2018
“East Lodge is a real gem.”

A peaceful location, spotlessly clean and very warm and cosy. Very well equipped with quality linen and tasteful decor throughout. We appreciated the delicious homemade cream tea, fresh flowers and welcome goodies. Dog friendly too was a real bonus. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

- Miss Hicks, September 2018
“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,
“East Lodge was beautifully set up.”

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

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

- Guest's review on New Forest website,
“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,
“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,
“We have stayed here 3 times now and find it so comfortable.”

Have another 2 Holidays booked for later this year

- Mr Woan,
“Immaculate condition and great location.”

Facilities exceeded expectations.

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

- Mrs Marian Tomlinson,

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Features

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

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, H201).

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!

Accommodation

All ground floor: 1 x king size bedroom. Open plan living/dining/kitchen area. Bathroom with bath, separate shower above the bath. All on the ground floor. East Lodge is to the left when you face the entrance gate with an outlook over fields towards the downs.Entrance hallway.Open plan Living Room / Dining Room /Kitchen with open fireplace, sofa, window seat, small dining table/chairs and French windows to the garden.Fitted Kitchen Area with oven, microwave and washing machine.Bedroom One with double bed (4ft 6) and chest of drawers.Bathroom/WC with separate shower above the bath. Outside Paved courtyard garden with garden table and chairs.Home made meals, breakfast hamper and delivery of local produce by arrangement with the owner. Well behaved pets welcome. Unsuitable for young children, babies welcome. No smoking. Walking distance to a pub.

Amenities

Central heating with open fire
Oven, microwave, washing machine
TV, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Paved courtyard garden with garden table and chairs
Off road parking
Home made meals, breakfast hamper, and delivery of local produce available by arrangement with owner
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.75 miles
Note: Property unsuitable for young children, babies are welcome.

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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

Reviews

“Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly and provides a very nice welcome pack.”

“East Lodge is delightful, Laura puts so much care and attention into every aspect of the lodge that it is perfect!”

“East Lodge is a real gem.”

“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.”

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

“Immaculate condition and great location.”

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

“East lodge is a beautiful cottage.”

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

“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.”

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