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2 reviews We booked Rothley Lodge for a multigenerational family holiday.The owner has thought of everything so you don’t need to bring lots of equipment.The kitchen is well equipped making self catering easy. It was lovely cooking on an AGA again and Mary Berry’s AGA Cookbook is provided if you’ve never used one. Its isolated, rural position makes for a tranquil,relaxing break. The beds and furniture are very comfortable. The children loved playing in the grounds in the tree house and large basket swing.The owners are very helpful but don’t hover.They went out to find my parents when they couldn’t find the property! I would definitely book again if planning another break for a large party.
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We couldn’t believe our good fortune staying for a week in the home where my mother and her siblings grew up.
It was a family pilgrimage from Australia to remember our parents who were married in the nearby Cambo church in 1951. The day we visited Cambo happened to be the Village Fair where we met so many delightful locals who made us feel very welcome.
The grounds of Rothley Lodge are serene with the soft twittering of birds leading down to Hart Burn with a quaint bridge and weir with water gently trickling over mossy rocks.
Belsay Hall also quite close by was well worth the visit, seeing the beautiful gardens and the magnificent Quarry Garden with fantastic trees and shrubs.
Damian & Lorraine were charming, very friendly and shared stories of their renovation of the Lodge which is finished to a high standard. The AGA stove was a hit and used several times over the week. Lorraine has supplied every possible kitchen appliance you could need.
1 review Rothley Lodge is perfect for a luxury stay with extended family as there is plenty of room with a large dining room and sitting room plus eat-in kitchen allowing all the family to sit and eat together whilst there is also space for those moments when you don't necessarily all want to be together. The whole house is immaculate and beautifully decorated - the kitchen is especially impressive with everything you could possibly need from Nespresso coffee maker to a stunning blue Aga in pristine condition. Lorraine and Damian are excellent hosts and nothing is too much trouble. We loved the fresh eggs every day. My daughters were encouraged to play the piano and am not sure why others have commented on blinds as certainly not an issue for us. A really lovely Christmas with wonderful family memories.
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We are pleased you enjoyed your week holiday, however we are sorry you felt some negative points regarding the property and your stay.
Just to clarify, you refer to a 'rule book' which is in fact a guide to the property which explains everything you need to know for safety, security, emergencies and details to make your stay comfortable. Most guests really appreciate the guide and commented positively in previous reviews.
The unfortunate situation with the fridge freezer, could not have been replaced in time for your stay, however replaced now. The property does have sufficient refrigeration with two large capacity 60/40 fridge freezers and one medium capacity separate fridge, which has always proved sufficient for all guest parties.
The piano is not banned from use, we actually encourage use of the grand piano, however we do always ask guests to respect the age of 1860 and handle with care due to its delicate nature.
Unfortunately we do need to charge an additional fee for dogs and deep cleaning to ensure the property is free from dog odours and hairs for follow on guests who may have allergies. Our terms do make it clear that dogs are allowed but not allowed on the furnishings or beds and must sleep in their own dog basket in the rear porch.
We are extremely sorry you felt you couldn't relax, we aim to make the property as relaxing as its location and most guests we believe do in fact find the experience very relaxing which previous reviews show.
We thank you for your valued booking and your honesty in your review.
Kindest regards
Rothley Lodge
