Highwood Lodge

Fair
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : LocationSpaciousHot tub
  : This property is lovely and could easily be made amazing but there are things that really let it down. As many previous reviews mention, the fridge isnt really big enough for 8 people and the door shelf is broken. The kettle in the property just about boils enough water for 2 people at a time, not ideal when there are 4 people waiting for a hot drink. The hot tub is a fantastic addition and is a good size, however, in the 3 days that we were there nobody came to check the water quality and by day 3 we couldnt even use it because there were no chemicals in the water and it was very murky. Also, all 4 of our children have got spots all over their bodies which we believe is from being in unclean water.The driveway leading to the property is VERY steep! Although there isnt anything that can be done about the gradient of the driveway, it could do with resurfacing and clearing of all of the leaves/debris on it. We could only just get our car up the driveway to leave.The garden/terrace area could be incredible but it just feels very unloved/overgrown/unkempt and none of the outside lights were working on an evening so we couldnt even go out there to make use of the fire pit.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Great location for visiting the sculpture park or I guess if you were attending a wedding at the nearby hotel. Beds comfortable (Although the bunkbeds are really only suitable for a small adult or fairly young children.).Everything was very clean, the bathroom and kitchen were modern and a hot tub was an added bonus.Nice view from back over woodland
  : It is by a fairly busy road. Some parts of the property could do with updating as a little tired, but given the price, it still represented excellent value for money and was not a problem for us

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Good location, it was close to the venue for a family party, ideal for large groups, hot tub a bonus
  : Only one bathroom with bath/shower not enough for 10 people sharing, the entrance into the house is VERY steep and needs attention large pot hole you could potentially damage you car, great size car parking area but again needs attention, outside needs a bit of TLC

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : The whole place was fantastic. Well definitely be returning sometime soon. Excellent.
  : The steps down to the property are a bit dodgy. Could do with a hand rail. Maybe a roll-top bath with the taps in the middle would be a great feature.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : House was lovely added bonus of the hot tub and welcome pack
  : The drive way to the property was an issue for our cars as the tyres would not grip on the steep incline with the wet leaves. Had to park at the top of the drive and the additional cars at the hotel