"Could be better"

"We stayed at this lodge recently and honestly, its a bit of a mixed bag. The place itself is lovely and has a quirky charm, but some things are a bit odd. They provide an air fryer and one tray, but no oil or foil-stuff you'd expect to be included, but werent. We only got one and a half toilet rolls for four of us over the weekend, which was a bit tight. The hot tub was freezing on Friday night, so we couldnt use it and when we tried to call maintenance, no one answered. Luckily, it warmed up on Saturday, so we got to enjoy it then. Overall, a decent stay, but Im not rushing back anytime soon."

"Honestly, we probably wont be coming back to this place. We arrived on a Friday for a long weekend and the hot tub in lodge 10 was ice cold. Despite calling staff twice, they couldnt get it warm enough for us to use that night. We gave it another shot the next morning, but still no luck with the temperature. To make things worse, the dishwasher was broken and there was a really unpleasant, stagnant smell coming from the ensuite bathroom. We called staff out again-they checked everything and said they'd contact the boss or owner to sort it out, but we never heard back. The staff were lovely and very polite, but honestly, the facilities just werent up to scratch. The hot tub was the main reason we booked and we couldnt enjoy it at all. Its a shame, but we wont be returning."

"Absolutely loved our stay! The lodge was spotless and stylish, plus the tea and coffee were a lovely touch."

"Our Ashby Woulds Lodges and Spa review: Overall, we had a pretty good stay. There were a couple of small issues-like the outside light not working and some dog hairs in the lounge and bedroom-but nothing major. Still, wed come back!"

"Overall, were pretty happy with everything. Just a shame the hot tub wasnt ready when we arrived - couldnt use it that first night, which was a bit disappointing."

"Honestly, our holiday with Hoseasons was a bit of a nightmare. They cancelled last minute on the day we were meant to arrive, offering a poor excuse. Luckily, they did find us another lodge, but it wasnt up to the usual standard we expect. Avoid at all costs!"

"Could have been better, honestly."

"Pretty decent for the price, no complaints."

"Overall, we found it to be quite good value for money. The furniture fittings could do with a bit of a refresh - mainly some painting and updating, rather than the actual use. The beds were comfy, though one in the single room was a little sunken, which was a bit odd. The dining chairs are starting to show their age with damaged leather, so they could do with replacing. We also appreciated having a washer/dryer on site. The TVs in the rooms were a tad small, but we didn't use them much. All in all, pretty decent stay!"

"We recently stayed at the lodge and honestly, it was quite a mixed bag. On the plus side, the place was warm, comfy and spotless when we arrived. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, although we did notice a few items hadnt been washed properly, which was a bit of a letdown. The staff were super friendly and went out of their way to help us before and during our stay, which made things a lot easier. The hot tub was ready to go right when we arrived, which was a lovely bonus. The lodge itself had a few niggles-some bedside lights werent working, the showers leaked quite badly and the freezer looked like it was about to fall out from under the counter! Still, the bed was really comfy and we had a good sleep. We loved the fireplace too. On the second day, the hot tub had a minor issue but it was sorted quickly, so no big deal. The only downside was how close the lodges are-if youve got neighbours on both sides, privacy isnt great, especially with people fishing just beyond your balcony. Also, the 9am checkout felt a bit harsh, especially for a weekend stay; we had to set an alarm just to make sure we left on time. Still, despite those quirks, we had a lovely break and would definitely come back!"

"We had a lovely stay! The kitchen was well-equipped, with a dishwasher and air fryer which was handy. Just a heads up, dont forget your washing up liquid, cloths and cooking oil, as we did! Luckily, there are a few shops nearby if you need to pick anything up. The hot tub was fantastic after a long day and they provided robes and towels, which was a nice touch. We managed to check in early since the reception was closed when we arrived-really helpful staff. We also tried Toons Cafe and their breakfasts and homemade cakes are a must! Wed definitely consider coming back next year, especially if we can squeeze in a massage at the spa next time!"

"Great value, feels just right!"

"Not impressed at all, especially with cleanliness issues."

"The lodge was really charming and the hot tub was definitely a highlight. Only downside was it didnt heat up on our first night, which was a bit disappointing. Also, the early check-out on the last morning made our stay feel a little rushed, even though we knew beforehand."

"The sofas felt a bit too low for us and honestly, the bed wasn't that comfy either. Its clear it could do with some proper TLC to improve things overall."

"Great for quick escapes weekend"

"The hot tub took ages to heat up, it was the next day before we could even enjoy it properly. Not great."

"Lovely place, our dog loved it!"

"Really happy with it"

"We had a fantastic break! The hot tub was a highlight and exploring nearby towns and pubs made it special. Brilliant trip!"

"So, we had a decent stay overall, but there were quite a few annoying bits. First off, we were told to call when we arrived at 5pm to check in. Tried ringing two different numbers multiple times over about ten minutes and nobody picked up, so we couldnt even get into the property! Had to contact customer service, who were just as clueless as us. Luckily, they gave us the gate code and told us which cabin we were in. Later that day, they rang about a security deposit to be paid in the morning, but when we called back the next day, no one answered again. They finally got back in the evening, so we had to work around their timings. The guy was friendly enough and didnt see why we were paying a deposit late at night and leaving early next morning, but the woman was quite rude and unfriendly. The house itself was nice, but the hot tub wasnt hot enough for a proper soak the first night and the place could do with some TLC."

"Absolutely loved our stay! The lodge was cosy and beautifully situated. Plenty of outdoor activities nearby and the views were simply stunning. Were definitely coming back soon!"

"Spacious chalet, huge bedroom and we adored the air fryer!"

"Not perfect, but overall a decent stay with minor issues. Would return."

"The lodge was lovely but had a few problems. The door didnt shut properly and the decking looked a bit neglected. The hot tub was cracked and sealed, plus the jets didnt work. We paid more for luxury but felt it didnt quite match the usual standards from Evermore collections."

"We had a pretty good stay overall. The site was super peaceful, which we loved and the staff were really helpful whenever we needed anything. The lodge was huge and had everything we could ask for - really comfortable. The hot tub was a nice touch, private and nicely fenced off, although it could do with a bit of sprucing up. A few things could be improved, like the main bathroom lock not working and the door trims peeling a bit, plus the shower screen didnt have a seal, so water got underneath. Doors were a bit squeaky too, needing some WD40. We wouldve appreciated an earlier check-in and a later check-out, but honestly, it didnt spoil our relaxing break. Were definitely thinking of coming back!"

"All enjoyed our stay but wished the spar had been up and running. Very good location and lodge was very well equipped and clean. Very good value for money."

"Nice 4 day break very relaxing."

"Lovely lodge you could have been a million miles away so peaceful and quiet."

"Amazing pleace 100%"

"We had a lovely break the lodge was spotlessly clean lovely soft towels provided, plenty of wardrobe space in both rooms. The beds were comfy. Hot tub checked and cleaned each day. My only negative is the kitchen knives were very blunt so struggled to even slice a tomato but that's the only negative I could state we had a lovely time and would definitely go back again."

"My third time here and I absolutely love it!"

"loved it will defiantly return again"

"Beautiful lodge in very peaceful setting. Nice walk along the lake/river. Hot tub was fab. Ian the staff was so helpful. A really lovely break."

"This is our second stay at Ashby woulds and we would stay again. The local area is nice with things to do- it’s close enough to town for takeaways or dinner out and the lodges are in a nice private gated park which made us feel safe. It’s very laid back and quiet and the hot tub is lovely!"