Worcester Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Four poster bed
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

5 Customer Review(s)

Mr Kundi
October 2020

“Having spoken to Erica before our visit to get the keycode information there was no warmth in her voice or welcome, she barked orders down the phone about the house and then said goodbye without so much as have a lovely holiday.”

On Friday evening arrival we found the 5th bedroom locked, when we contacted Erica she was extremely abrupt in her response and told us that as we were a family of six she had locked the 5th room! We had booked a 5 bedroom place only to find it was 4, (false advertising) when we queried this Erica told us to convert the living room into a 5th bedroom if that's what we wanted! We had booked the house for its 5 bedrooms not 4 bedrooms and a sofa bed, she then went on to tell us to take it up with ...

On Friday evening arrival we found the 5th bedroom locked, when we contacted Erica she was extremely abrupt in her response and told us that as we were a family of six she had locked the 5th room! We had booked a 5 bedroom place only to find it was 4, (false advertising) when we queried this Erica told us to convert the living room into a 5th bedroom if that's what we wanted! We had booked the house for its 5 bedrooms not 4 bedrooms and a sofa bed, she then went on to tell us to take it up with Skye's! On meeting Erica the following day when she came to check the hot tub there was no introduction by herself as to who she was or any exchange if we were having a nice time a total lack of hospitality to our family. Erica was also exceptionally rude in telling us we should be grateful as we had got the house at a discount price, I found this totally uncalled for and actually 2.5k is not a small amount to pay for a weeks holiday especially in the current climate. The house was not covid secure and the grade 2 listing I can say was used to try and excuse this. There was no hand sanitizer provided, the very basic welcome pack looked like it had never been cleaned down. The cutlery and crockery was filthy and we had to wash it all before use and we had no information on which bin required which type of rubbish. The location of the house saved the sour taste that our horrible welcome had left. The Forest of Dean is amazing and the children loved all the bike trails in the forest.If you love biking and walking this location is fantastic. Just beware of the horrible host!

- Mr Kundi, October 2020
Mrs Smith September 2020

“We had a very pleasant holiday at Worcester Lodge.”

It is a characterful, comfortable and tastefully furnished home in a peaceful environment. Erica was very welcoming, and communication from both her and Sykes Cottages was good. The house is well equipped and was very clean - everything worked (except the DVD player) and there was plenty of crockery and cutlery in the kitchen, and 2 fridges, which we appreciated. The weather was gorgeous, so we made good use of the hot tub in the late afternoons, after a long walk/cycle through the forest. The clear skies and minimal light pollution enabled us to enjoy the night sky - so many stars! Wonderful.

- Mrs Smith, September 2020
Mr Hickman September 2020

“House is an old building in a beautiful quiet location with lots of space and can be recommended.”

On the downside. The wifi had a fault on 2 occasions, and on the second occasion did not come back on. The house description could be improved to say 2 of the 4 bathrooms are on the second floor which is accessed by 2 step narrow staircases which are not suitable for elderly people. Also the owner whilst helpful when contacted on one occasion,.Erica called us on a second occasion and then asked who we were and said she did not know us or the house at all, she appeared confused as Erica then denied calling and said she did not look after the house.

- Mr Hickman, September 2020
Mr Shermer August 2020

“Cleanliness - the first 4 hours of the holiday were spent cleaning the kitchen , cupboards , surfaces and all crockery as not done properly( if at all) My wife put on 4 dishwasher loads just for plates , cups , bowls and glasses, to then be told by the member of staff ''it is a big property and I cannot check everything'' ( not acceptable to us) - we were still finding dirty utensils as we cooked 4 days into holiday and cleaned as we went along - plus dining room side surfaces mucky - pull out bed in lounge , had old balloons and very dirty underneath Staff - one lady very abrupt on first meeting , then exceptionally rude to my wife the next day in front of our children stating the hot tub was disgusting !”

! - when we had followed all related rules. My wife felt like she had been spoken to as a child and asked the lady not to speak to her in that way - we then tried to avoid her for the rest of the holiday Missing facilities - no where outside to dry clothes - tumble dryer broken until Monday ( we arrived Friday) - no clothes line - no working outside light - kitchen and bedroom lights missing - kitchen toilet door jamming on floor - no covers for outside chairs - to keep dry but also for comfort - no phone signal at all , wifi could not cope with a full house - no non stick pans - Dining room table cannot seat 12 comfortably - Kitchen table only sits 6 and a squeeze next to dishwasher and sink Suggestion The hot tub appears to be a high valued item and a large focus on this by the staff , may i suggest signs on the outside stating all rules once more

- Mr Shermer, August 2020
Dr Gunasekara July 2020

“Cottage excellent Sykes Services abysmal”

- Dr Gunasekara, July 2020
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The property

Worcester Lodge is a detached property located near the village of Coleford.

Inside you will find five impressive bedrooms, comprising of a four-poster bed, a double, two twin bedrooms and a second floor double with en-suite.

You will also find a family bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC, in addition to a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, a downstairs WC and a second floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Additional rooms include two cosy siting rooms, one posing a woodburning fire, a formal dining room with an open fire and a well-equipped kitchen.

Off-road parking is available, as well as an impressive garden, with lawned area, patio area and hot tub.

Worcester Lodge is a luxurious base, ideal for relaxing of an evening.

Summary

Three-storey property
Five bedrooms; 1 x four-poster king-size double bed, 1 x double bedroom, 1 x twin bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC (zip/link beds), 1 x twin, 1 x second floor double bedroom with en-suite, including a walk-in shower, basin and WC
Family bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower
Second floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
2 x sitting rooms with double sofa bed, one with woodburning fire
Dining room with open fire.
Oil central heating with wood-burning stove
Oil central heating
Range master range with 3 electric ovens with 6 gas rings, microwave, fridge x 2 and freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview, selection of games, books and DVDs and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair will be available
Off road parking for several cars, as well as open bike storage
Private gardens with lawn, 2 patios, furniture and BBQ with views overlooking the forest, plus courtyard with furniture and hot tub
One well behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking allowed
Shop 10-minute walk and pub 12-minute walk
Note: On site beauty treatment room with hair, beauty and holistic treatments available at an extra charge
Note: No ball games or dogs in formal garden however welcome in play garden
Note: Check-in time 4pm
Note: Beauty, holistic and aesthetic appointments available by prior arrangement with the owner
Note: This property does not accept bookings for hen or stag parties
Please note this property has a disinfecting fogging machine that disinfects the property after each booking. Please note that inline with the rule of 6, prices have been reduced for smaller parties
The attic floor of the cottage is not available for use due to this
This will be removed when restrictions end

About the location

COLEFORD

Monmouth 6 miles; Lydney 7 miles, Ross-on-Wye 10 miles; Gloucester 19 miles; Chepstow 13 miles, Lydbrook 3 miles..

Coleford is a small town in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The town has a range of shops, bars and restaurants and is just four miles from the Welsh border. The Royal Forest of Dean is England's largest oak forest and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The forest offers numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bicycle or by horseback. Close to Coleford is the town of Lydney which sits on the banks of the River Severn and is in an area that is a delight for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Just a short drive away, in the historic waterfront city of Gloucester, you will find Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and a spectacular Norman Cathedral (whose cloisters were used as a location in the Harry Potter films). Also within easy reach is the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, in the heart of rural Herefordshire, boasting timbered Tudor houses and excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. This unspoilt area has something to offer everyone at any time of the year.

Please note this property has a disinfecting fogging machine that disinfects the property after each booking.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Worcester Lodge

Coleford, Gloucestershire (Ref. 966152)

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Reviews

“Having spoken to Erica before our visit to get the keycode information there was no warmth in her voice or welcome, she barked orders down the phone about the house and then said goodbye without so much as have a lovely holiday.”

“We had a very pleasant holiday at Worcester Lodge.”

“House is an old building in a beautiful quiet location with lots of space and can be recommended.”

“Cottage excellent Sykes Services abysmal”

The property

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About the location

COLEFORD