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Retallack Resort and Spa. If you have been to this lodge, please share your experience! Your feedback is extremely important to our other visitors.
"Excellent short break"
Verified Guest - Mar 2025
"We arrived to find a disposable razor just lying on the hallway floor near the boiler cupboard, leftover from previous guests. Not great, especially with kids around, but luckily we didnt have any issues ourselves."
Emma - Mar 2025
"The lodge didn't quite match the photos, being a bit dusty and not as clean as expected. However, the staff at reception were super friendly and helpful. The location and the property itself were really lovely, so overall, not too bad!"
Emma Clarke - Mar 2025
"Honestly, the staff here are genuinely fantastic. Super friendly, always ready to help and great at keeping us updated. They really do stand out as some of the nicest folks we've come across at any park. We did have a bit of a hiccup with the lodge, though. The barn looked pretty worn out and in need of some serious TLC. No hot tub on the first night was a bit of a letdown, especially since my MS was flaring up and I was really hoping to soak and relax. It took until the second night for it to heat up again, which was a bit frustrating. The place itself is tired, quite battered and honestly, pretty grimy in places. We were a bit shocked to find old toothpicks in the rug! Despite that, the bedding was clean and the staffs attitude made up for it. Would definitely return for the staff alone!"
Harper's Haven - Mar 2025
"Our Retallack Resort and Spa review: The cabin was absolutely stunning-spotlessly clean, modern and really feels like a show home when you arrive. Sitting in the hot tub with that view over the lake was just perfect. Can't wait to come back!"
James - Mar 2025
"We really enjoyed our stay in the 3-bedroom barn. It looked exactly like the photos - actually, maybe even better! Everything we needed was there. Definitely recommend it and well be coming back for sure. Lovely place!"
Clara - Feb 2025
"Very friendly staff, the lodge was spotless and tidy."
Emma Carter - Feb 2025
"Ive stayed here a few times and honestly, the barns are pretty packed in. They definitely need proper upkeep though, lots of things that could be sorted out. Its not the first time Ive noticed this either. Wouldnt rush back."
Rachel - Feb 2025
"The lodge was fine - the sofa not the most comfortable but OK. The light switches were very confusing. Lovely deck and outside seating.Beds comfortable and bathrooms clean."
Verified Guest - Feb 2025
"We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge; its spacious and beautifully decorated with a modern touch. Honestly, its one of the nicer places weve stayed in! The only downside was the heating, which kept breaking down, so maintenance had to come every day, saying it was a manufacturing fault. They offered us a move, but we decided to stick it out. Also, on our last night, the hot tub jets werent working properly because it was in demo mode, but we told reception when we checked out the next morning."
Emily - Nov 2024
"Honestly, we werent impressed. The place had barely any decent equipment and the boiler kept faulting, so no hot water in the mornings. The furniture looked really worn out, with chips and scratches everywhere. The front door kept banging and rattling loudly during the storm, which kept us awake all night. Definitely not what we expected for a short stay."
Emma Carter - Nov 2024
"The inside was lovely, really cosy and clean. Sadly, the outside was a no-go due to wet furniture and loads of green moss, plus the decking was a bit dodgy."
Emma - Oct 2024
"Couldve been better, honestly."
Sarah - Oct 2024
"The lodge was really spacious, which we loved and the quality of everything was top-notch. Only thing missing was bigger beds, but overall, superb stay!"
James - Sep 2024
"Really enjoyed staying here, will definitely come back soon!"
Emma - Sep 2024
"Really enjoyed our stay, the place was spacious, clean and perfectly located for us."
Sarah Thomson - Aug 2024
"Overall, quite a good experience. Some minor issues, but maintenance responded swiftly and sorted everything out."
Emma Carter - Aug 2024
"The lodge was really lovely, but we found a crack in the main bathrooms shower tray which caused the en-suite to leak downstairs, so not perfect overall."
Emma - Aug 2024
"Honestly, we were pretty disappointed with the overall experience. The place was quite dirty and the pool definitely needs a proper clean and a shutdown for maintenance. The showers in the charging rooms? Not somewhere Id even wash my dog in-they looked grimy and neglected. The lockers were another letdown; theyre shabby and some locks dont even work, which is really frustrating. When it comes to the pool, you cant go more than once a day, which was a bit of a pain. We booked it for our grandchildren, but after the first visit, they didnt want to go back-says a lot about the condition, I think. Interestingly, its the only free activity, yet whenever we went near, it was practically empty. You have to leave your shoes outside before entering, with no secure place to keep them, which is a bit of a hassle. Staff often walk from outside directly onto the poolside, so it doesnt feel very secure or hygienic. For anyone with mobility issues, its not ideal. Theres a stair lift, but you have to ask reception to use it, which isnt very convenient. The stairs up to the bar are a pain and down by the Flowrider, theres no lift at all-just stairs. If you want to exit at ground level, you need to go through the emergency exit and take off your shoes, which is a bit of a faff. My daughter was taken through treatment rooms once just to get out-really not great. Parking for disabled visitors is poorly managed too. Staff seem to park in disabled bays at the main reception and some additional spaces are blocked by holidaymakers or staff. When booking, its worth checking if your pathway to the accommodation is step-free; ours had stairs, which we didnt realise beforehand. The grounds around the site could definitely do with some TLC. In terms of activities, theyve got age and height limits, so check those beforehand. Our grandchildren are 12 and 10 and they needed an adult with them in the aqua park, which was a bit of a shame because were a disabled family, so some activities were off-limits. The Flowrider was definitely a highlight though-its fantastic and the instructors are excellent. Our granddaughter, who usually lacks confidence, was standing up by the end, which was lovely to see. We also tried to book a table at the restaurant; two staff members took our phone numbers, but nobody ever got back to us. We had to book online instead. On a positive note, our accommodation was really lovely-everything we needed was there. And the staff were friendly, which we appreciated. Overall, its a mixed bag, but some things need serious improvement."
Emily Carter - Jul 2024
"Lovely space, very well kept"
Emma Carter - May 2024
"Really enjoyed staying here, the place was lovely and the service was quick when we needed help."
Emma Carter - May 2024
"We stayed in the 4-bed lodge with the hot tub and rooftop terrace, which was lovely. The 2-bed looked really nice too, but it only had one bathroom, so we probably would've gone for that if it had a second one. Overall, a good stay!"
Emma - Apr 2024
"Overall, our holiday was okay, but we faced a few annoyances. The electrics kept tripping twice and we were told to leave a switch off, which didnt help much. The lack of toilet rolls was frustrating, having to ask for more. Outside furniture looked neglected and could do with a good clean. Signage around the park would also be helpful for visitors."
Emma Carter - Apr 2024
"Honestly, we were pretty disappointed with our stay. The self-catering aspect was a bit of a let-down since we had to bring our own toilet roll - not what you expect! The heating was completely dead and every time we cooked, the fire alarms went off which was a nightmare. There was mould around the doorframes, cobwebs everywhere and some cutlery was missing. The radio hadnt been PAT tested in ages either. Its a nice spot, but it definitely needs some TLC to really shine. With a bit of work, it could be lovely though!"
Emily Wright - Apr 2024