Willow Lodge

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Colourful sunset over the lodge
Colourful sunset over the lodge
Willow lodge
Dog-friendly site
Peace and quiet at sunset
Wooden exterior of the lodge
Nice and cosy on a snow day
Entrance to willow lodge
Kitchen with fridge, cooler, kettle, toaster and utensils
1/40
Willow lodge
Dog-friendly site
Peace and quiet at sunset

  • Cosy self-contained lodge five minutes’ walk from Chawleigh in Devon
  • Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks both 35 minutes’ drive
  • Compact kitchen and private shower hut; dog-friendly fenced garden
When you’re looking for a cosy Devon bolthole, they don’t come much cosier than Willow Lodge, a bijou wooden abode with something of a Hobbiton feel to it, which is warm and welcoming whatever the weather, thanks to its comforting indoor fireplace. Found in a secluded corner of a working farm five minutes’ walk from the village of Chawleigh, it’s also got a fenced private garden that’s just the ticket for catching some rays on warm summer days. Sleeping up to four guests in one double (all linens supplied) plus two single bench beds in the living area (bring sleeping bags for the latter), Willow Lodge has a nattily designed and well-equipped kitchen corner with a fridge, toaster, kettle and small cooker, as well as an ensuite toilet. There are no modern-day distractions like wifi or a TV, so you can kick back and relax to a soundtrack of birdsong and look forward to exceptional sunsets on cloudless evenings. Steps away in the garden is a hut with a private shower; also outside you have a firepit, barbecue (there is an indoor option for use in colder months) and seating. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you and you can relax knowing that the garden is completely sealed off for their safety; please keep them under tight control around the farm. You can all enjoy lots of walks from the lodge, and there are pubs, a shop and post office in the village.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 7 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We loved our stay at Willow Lodge. It offered everything we needed…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: We loved our stay at Willow Lodge. It offered everything we needed and more. Our children (11 & 5) loved the rainbow lights and seeing the cows each day. With lots to do nearby, it was an amazing place to stay come rain or shine. Sally and Tom were fantastic hosts and were on hand to make sure our trip went smoothly. We definitely recommend a visit and we would happily book to stay again. Thank you for a wonderful Easter break.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It means a lot to us to know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.

very tranquil and Ideal location for Walker’s Paradise.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Michelle F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: The indoor fire was an amazing touch.
The lighting the boys thought was very cool and the whole place was very clean.

Disliked: The shower was so cold it gave you around 10 seconds of heat then went freezing but if you turned it off then back on you would get 10 seconds of heat again.

Not having hot water in the lodge.

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Everything!! The Lodge is so unique and cute, the indoor firepit was…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Mel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: Everything!! The Lodge is so unique and cute, the indoor firepit was so cozy. There is everything you could need provided, and the hosts was so welcoming. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs, we have got 2 pomeranian's and the garden was secure, even for tiny dogs. We loved it that much we have booked again. We are on 3 mobile, and we managed to get get enough signal to watch Netflix, but to simply be there and just chilling and chatting around the fire was so relaxing.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you Mel. We look forward to your next visit.

Would definitely come back if you want a quiet break

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Daniel R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: That it was isolated and no bother or anything ideal for a quiet break

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review Daniel. Also thank you for the comment left in our book. It was very special. We hope to see you again.

. Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michael D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: location quietness, open fire clean new
my dog being able to running free
great host

Disliked: leaving

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From the manager: Thank you for your review Michael. Also the great photos. Maybe try a visit in the Spring or Summer. The area is very different then.

Would highly recommend and will definitely be back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: Everything!
Beautiful setting, gorgeous lodge with everything you need. Loved the indoor fire was perfect to keep warm on the chilly evening. Lovely little secure garden where the dog could play freely.
Sally the host was very welcoming and helpful on arrival.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and glad to see you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again this year

Fantastic chill out spot

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ed C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom lodge

Liked: The location and how beautifully set up it was and way to find with great communication from host

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Ed. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Willow Lodge

Barns Court Leaches Farm

Chawleigh

Devon

England

EX18 7HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.89699°N
-3.82999°W

Route directions

What3words: apes.crunched.blueberry.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi The Square
8.3 mi The Square
13.3 mi Thomas Cook
Rail
2.1 mi Eggesford Rail Station
2.9 mi Lapford Rail Station
4.3 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
Ferry
18.4 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
18.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
19.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
21.4 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Staying at Willow Lodge puts you in pole position to explore two national parks. Dartmoor (35 minutes’ drive) has almost limitless options for hiking and biking up to its rugged tors, as well as an intriguing collection of carousels at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (50 minutes), art deco styling at Castle Drogo (45 minutes) and pitch-black skies for stargazing on clear nights. The softer landscapes of Exmoor (35 minutes) turn up strolls in the stunning Barle Valley (50 minutes), cute Exmoor ponies grazing wild and tours of National Trust-owned Dunster Castle (an hour) and its terraced gardens planted with subtropical plants. Pretty local towns begging to be explored include Barnstaple (40 minutes), where you can flash the cash at the artisan Pannier Market and neighbouring Butchers’ Row boutiques. Historic Exeter (45 minutes) is a hub for kayaking and canoeing along the River Exe, as well as the proud owner of an 11th-century cathedral and a fine collection of art at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. Young kids getting bored? Treat them to a day on the waterslides and go karts at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (55 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 20.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 22.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 23.3 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Porlock Weir 23.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.8 mi

Castle Drogo 13.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.8 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 17.8 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 22.4 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 12.3 mi

Castle Drogo 13.9 mi

Knightshayes Court 15.3 mi

Killerton 17.9 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 2 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 5 mi

CASTLE HILL 10.5 mi

WOOD HOUSE 10.9 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 11.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Willow Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Willow Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willow Lodge? Staying at Willow Lodge puts you in pole position to explore two national parks. Dartmoor (35 minutes’ drive) has almost limitless options for hiking and biking up to its rugged tors, as … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willow Lodge?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Willow Lodge? From £95 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.