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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Great communication, lovely hamper, amazing views, clean property, good price. All excellent and we had a great time, the only constructive feedback I'd give is to update some of the mixing bowls and cooking utensils as we did a lot of cooking but sometimes the kitchen was missing certain bits. Obviously a very minor thing and to be honest most people wouldn't even notice! Would 100% come back again! Thanks guys!
Wonderful place to stay and suited us as a group of friends perfectly. Each bedroom was ensuite and wonderful views from every room especially the lounge where we were lucky to watch a glorious sunset on our first evening. The combined kitchen, diner, lounge was good for us as we could chat whilst preparing meals. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. Indeed, everything was to a high quality and the lodge was exceptionally clean. Also, very effeicient heating, we were warm and cosy throughout our stay. The beds were comfortable and it was very quiet, so good nights sleep was had.
This is a delightful property where we spent 3-nights. The place was ready on time and spotless for our arrival. The lodge is warm and welcoming. The views are amazing and the location is secluded. Everything needed for a self-catering break was provided. We look forward to returning again soon. Many thanks...
What an awesome find on Airbnb this was. We stayed for two nights, family of four with two kids aged 8 and 9 whilst visiting family in the area. Stunning property well designed right in the heart of the English countryside on a working farm with nothing but rolling hills, farms animals including some geese and fresh air. The kids had a room each. The views were stunning and to be honest could have just stayed there for longer. A lovely well stocked kitchen and cosy lounge area and the fridge was stocked with some small essentials and a basket of goodies on the kitchen table…so thoughtful. If I owned this I would build 3 or 4 more on the farm exactly the same. Would definitely stay here again.
What a find! Strawberry Lodge is spacious, clean, well equipped, nicely furnished and in the most idyllic setting on a working farm surrounded by open countryside. Clare the owner was attentive and checked we’d settled in, and provided a lovely welcome hamper with the most delicious home made cake in it amongst other goodies. The beds were so comfortable with high quality duvets & squishy pillows allowing for a good nights sleep. If you want a homely peaceful place to relax in look no further. Thank-you Clare.
A most fabulous lodge, beautiful peaceful location with stunning views. Perfect. Super clean throughout with white Egyptian cotton bed linen. A very substantial welcome hamper awaits you. This was our 2nd visit, and we will be back again next year. Thank you!
Fantastic property, so clean and comfortable with superb views. Very peaceful with perfect friendly hosts Claire and Robert. Lovely welcoming hamper with all provisions we needed and more besides. My wife, sons and I will definitely be back as we think this is the best all round holiday property we have stayed at. So much to see and do locally with numerous really good pubs and restaurants a short drive away. Thank you so much! Gary, Helen, Matthew & Sam Essex
Beautiful position with stunning views of the Leicestershire countryside. Ideal for our 3 generation holiday. Having 3 bedrooms each with an en suite made it very convenient for us. Spacious, light and airy living area. The sheep and geese in the surrounding fields were a delightful source of entertainment for the grandchildren.
We had a fabulous time at Strawberry Lodge. It was well equipped, spotlessly clean, comfy beds and perfectly situated. Who needs tv when you have a field of sheep to watch!
Wonderful cottage. Made very welcome by fresh flowers and lovely hamper. Each room was really clean and spacious. Plenty of parking and importantly for me, as an asthma sufferer, no pets allowed. Would love to visit again.
Perfect in every respect, location on a working farm, we were surrounded by fields with sheep and lambs. Lodge is contemporary and very well appointed. Welcome hamper with home made cake,, bread, coffee, wine, muesli, bananas, and in the fridge cheese, butter, milk, eggs and orange juice. We were a party of 3 couples so the accommodation was perfect with each couple having their own en suite. The owners live in the farmhouse whilst the lodge is in the grounds. Communication prior to arrival was excellent and Clare was on hand for any queries. We loved it so much we want to take our daughter back there now with her family..
Comfortable, relaxing cottage with great views. Comfy beds, good bathrooms, kitchen well equipped. Welcome basket amazing. Sheep and lambs very entertaining if a little bolshie about who owns the track. Plenty to see and do in the area. Do recommend. (No neighbouring strawberry patch.)
Beautiful setting. Private and quiet. Lovely home and great welcome basket of goodies.
Spacious, clean and comfortable accommodation. Generous heating and hot water and well equipped kitchen. Lovely spot for a weekend and would consider going back.
Wonderful location. Very well appointed. Lovely welcome basket with homemade goods. Just perfect!
The quality of the lodge, it's facilities and location were excellent. Our only concern regards the communication when we sought to extend the period of the stay - we struggled to get this confirmed
Thank you for your lovely comments about Strawberry Lodge. Because your booking was made through Airbnb we had to refer back to Airbnb to extend your stay. Unfortunately this always takes a little bit of time.
Strawberry Lodge fitted our needs perfectly. We were back in Leicestershire visiting friends & relatives. Easy access for my 90yr old Mum. We all had our own bathroom. It was well equipped, clean and well decorated. The view was wonderful across the Leicestershire countryside. The outside space,was lovely, but it was a bit too windy to sit for long outside. We had a great time!
Great location for peace and tranquility. Well equipped lodge perfect for us taking an elderly relative with mobility problems. Enabled them to move around bungalow and enjoy the beautiful views. Excellent hosts, welcoming, checking we had everything we needed but not intrusive. A real pleasure to stay here.
Very Clean. Nothing missing, i.e. we weren't looking for an implement that should have been there. The internet was on the slow side BUT we know rural broadband is a problem throughout the UK at the moment so this is not a complaint. Plenty of room for the 5 of us. All in all, one of the best venues we have used over decades.
We arrived to a lovely clean lodge. It is very spacious. A nice welcome pack too. Claire rang us in the evening to make sure everything was ok. Strawberry lodge is peaceful and quiet and has spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. We will definitely be returning there.
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