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"We had a wonderful stay at Acorn Lodge, the accommodation was very comfortable and provided everything we needed."
A lovely quiet spot but not too far from a town or city. Hot tub was great as well, would recommend. The owner was spot on as well, thank you.
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Nov 2024
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"Lovely rural location."
Spacious accommodation.. loved your attention to detail, right down to the firelighters. Enjoyed the Acorn theme too, very thoughtful.
Reviewed by Gill5.0★Nov 2024
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"This accommodation was lovely, peaceful and comfortable."
The weather wasn't too good whilst we were there, so we enjoyed a few evenings in either watching TV or playing games. However on a sunny day, the garden would be a lovely sun trap. The view was peaceful. We enjoyed sharing the garden with pheasants, partridge, robins and blackbirds... and of course "Jenkins".
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2024
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"Cottages was beautiful, the only thing to consider is that the pillows are quite flat."
We had a fab weekend ☺️
Reviewed by Amanda4.7★Oct 2024
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"Our third stay here - it is a lovely property, comfortable and spacious, with excellent hot tub and is set in a beautiful tranquil location."
Reviewed by Allan5.0★Sep 2024
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"Accomodation was of the highest standard and the location was wonderful, so quiet and peaceful."
The hot tub was a hit with everyone and the owner was so kind, friendly and helpful.
There was no cafetierre but that was no problem, everything else was there that was needed.
Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Eric5.0★Aug 2024
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"Lovely cottage, in an idyllic situation."
It is comfortable, spacious and well-equipped. The owner was friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to visit within easy travelling distance.
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Aug 2024
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"Lovely homely feeling - Jeff the host was most welcoming - we knew that if needed he was there - but left us to enjoy our holiday."
All ok - tight squeeze for dishing up four meals but we managed it!! All facilities good and Jeff came an cleaned the tub in between a couple of uses!! As said before Jenkins the cat was very friendly and came to talk to us each day. A very relaxing week - shame the weather wasn't glorious for the week!!
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2024
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"Great property!"
Very peaceful and quiet - exactly what we were hoping for. All the facilities are as described, and it is really clean and well appointed. Great views of the surrounding farmland. Good position for touring the Peaks and the Potteries, and surrounding places of interest. Five stars!
Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Jul 2024
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"Where to start, what an absolutely beautiful ans secluded place."
Big parking area, private fenced off garden and patio, luxury wood fired hot tub which was big! With jets and LED's to enjoy an evening dip. Garden furniture to sit out and enjoy the view and sun. Big spacious living/dining/kitchen with a big fridge freezer, cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher and other utensils etc in the cupboards. Plates, bowls, cups, cutlery and place mats all provided in the unit by the dining table. Games under the tv cabinet, as well as badminton set under the stairs qhere the recycling bins and iron/ironing board are. The sofas were cosy and the log fire was gorgeous, although the weather was so nice during our visit it was too hot to use, but Jeff called over and asked of we wanted any fans, which we accepted. The bedrooms were spacious, and nice comfy double beds, the downstairs bedroom can be changed to 2 singles if needed, which Jeff asked before our visit. The bathrooms were really nice and underfloor heating! There was a welcome pack and booklet to ahow all local places including pubs, towns, walks etc. Which was so nice to have. And not forgetting jenkins, the cute little ginger cat who comes to visit often. All together it was a pleasure to visit and we will definitely be back. Thank you, jodie, kyle, Brandon and Patrice xx
Reviewed by Jodie5.0★May 2024
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"Beautiful Lodge, everything was perfect for a home from home stay, really warm and cosy, tranquil and relaxing location to enjoy the views and wonderful hot tub."
Thank you to Jeff for hosting, really good communication about my stay and for the lovely welcome pack.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2024
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"We had the most wonderful time staying at Acorn Lodge."
Facilities were pristine, hot tub was incredible and the hosts were so thoughtful and kind. There we so many wonderful little touches that made our stay so easy and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend and can’t wait to book again for a longer stay! Thank you Jeff and Anna!
Reviewed by Bethan5.0★Apr 2024
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"A fantastic secluded property, that was warm, and beautifully finished."
We will be staying here again in the future.
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Mar 2024
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"I Stayed at the Acorn lodge with my partner for our birthdays."
The property is beautiful, very peaceful and quiet had a wonderful stay. The host (Jeff) was extremely accommodating and responded instantly, second to none! Thank you. Would really recommend the property.
Reviewed by Ross5.0★Jan 2024
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"We had a really lovely stay at Acorn Lodge, and would highly recommend it."
The Lodge was beautifully furnished and included everything you could need for a weekend away. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, along with relaxing in front of the wood burner. If you're after a peaceful weekend away, this is the perfect place! Jenkins the cat was a great addition, always happy to receive a fuss (and the occasional little treat), our children were quite sad to say good bye at the end of our stay! The only thing that could do with some attention is the access road, a few of the big holes could do with being filled in, but that's being picky.
Hi Kevin, we’re really grateful for your feedback. Maintaining the drive has been a challenge this winter due to the relentless rain. We will address this imminently as we’ve finally got a dry forecast. Jenkins is definitely a popular mascot for Acorn Lodge! Fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Jeff & Anna :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Nov 2023
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"Recently stayed at Acorn lodge, beautiful lodge with great views."
Very well stocked and had everything we needed for the break. Owners were lovely . Kids enjoyed Jenkins the cat visiting. A home from home .
Hello Lee, we’re extremely grateful for the top feedback. Enjoyed talking with you, fantastic to hear that you all enjoyed your stay.
Jeff & Anna :D
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lee5.0★Oct 2023
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"Acorn Lodge was lovely and perfect for our weekend away."
We arrived on the Friday when there had been rain and flooding, however the owner was helpful and responsive when asking for advice about how to get there. The hot tub did take a while to warm up, but once it was, it lovely. The owner was great, easily contactable and nearby to help if needed. Would stay again.
Hi Caroline, it’s a shame you can’t book the weather! Our warmest thanks for your positive feedback. Hope to see you again soon.
Jeff & Anna :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2023
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"We enjoyed our holiday and the personal service was excellent"
Hi Allan, thank you for your return booking and the positive feedback! Enjoyed the chat. Hope to see you again. Jeff & Anna :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Allan5.0★Oct 2023
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"Lovely and clean quiet cottage , very comfortable, helpful owner , would happily
return again."
Thank you Steven, that’s great to hear. Hope to see you again :)
Jeff & Anna
Property Owner
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Sep 2023
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"We had an absolutely amazing bank holiday weekend!"
The location of Acorn Lodge in close proximity to the owner made sure any silly requests we had (and there were a couple, nothing to do with the lodge itself though!) were dealt with quickly. The owners are friendly and attentive and we had a good amount of communication with them and they are open to any feedback or recommendations, even whilst you are there.
Acorn lodge itself made for the perfect holiday stay, we were welcomed by the very friendly Jenkins (cat) on arrival, the hot tub was great and once hot it really doesn’t take that long to reheat at all… in fact we overheated on a couple of occasions and had to call in for help
Hi Ailsa :) yes it is quite convenient if we need to nip over to provide any assistance as we’re only across the yard. Happy to help :D thanks for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it!
Jeff & Anna x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ailsa5.0★Aug 2023
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"We really enjoyed our stay."
Highly recommend.
That’s great to hear, thanks Ryan!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ryan5.0★Aug 2023
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"The lodge is absolutely perfect and exactly what we’d hoped for."
It is set in beautiful countryside with a field of cows just over the fence which we loved to watch as we relaxed in the hot tub as the sun set. The hot tub is incredibly easy to use and is far superior to any other we’ve used before. The lodge is stunning. It feels really cosy and traditional but has all the modern appliances you need. Excellent showers and really comfortable beds. It’s incredibly private and peaceful but Jeff and Anna were always on hand if we needed anything and the welcome box of goodies was much appreciated. We’ve stayed in many Sykes cottages over the years and this was our favourite. (P.S We spotted a negative review on this website. The review we read is completely at odds with our experience. We recommend you ignore it).
Wow!! Thank you so much Mark!! That’s made our day :)))
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2023
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"Could not use the hot tub as it was NOT tested daily and chemicals added."
. Dining chairs were very rickety and on the point of breaking. Beds were atrocious. Bedding cheap nylon. Only 1 pillow each supplied. The lodge reeked of cigarette smoke when we arrived. The cupboard doors and drawers on the dresser were very poor quality and didn’t close or open easily. We left them open because they were in such a poor condition. This place was a disgrace.
We are very disappointed to read this, and puzzled that you did not raise any of these concerns in the communications we had during your stay. We would have been more than happy to explain and reassure about any concerns you had. The hot tub is woodfired and before the arrival of new guests it is drained, thoroughly cleaned/disinfected and refilled with fresh mains water. The water is treated with a skin friendly, bacteria neutralising, active oxygen powder recommended to us by the hot tub supplier. It is not a legal requirement to PAT test appliances and given that the lodge is barely a year old, all appliances are new. All fire extinguishers are less than twelve months old. The building fully complies with building regulations; two sets of windows open fully/are fire escape windows, plus the main door, totalling three fire escapes. The dining chairs are wooden so may creak but are sturdy, good quality pine chairs.
The mattresses are of medium hardness as it is difficult to cater for everyone’s personal preference. The bedding is supplied by Johnson’s laundry service who launder and iron the bedding which is made from high-quality cotton. The pillows are king-sized jumbo pillows which are super deep and very comfortable. We inspected the lodge prior to your arrival and did not detect any cigarette odour. It is smoke free property. The vintage dresser has wooden doors and drawers which open and close, in a normal fashion!
We have poured our best efforts into both renovating and running Acorn Lodge to a high standard and are sorry you don’t feel you experienced that during your stay. Whilst everyone is entitled to an opinion, we find your comments both hurtful and unjustified.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sue1.6★Jul 2023
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"Beautiful lodge, welcome pack, toiletries etc amazing even provided kitchen washing up things - perfect."
Host communication excellent. Very private relaxing place to unwind.
That’s great to hear! Thank you Morag ☺️
Property Owner
Reviewed by Morag5.0★Jul 2023
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"We have just got back from an amazing stay at Acorn Lodge."
The lodge was so cozy and comfortable, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. I couldn't get enough of the beautiful scenery! My favorite part of the stay was relaxing in the hot tub and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. It was the perfect place to unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet, scenic getaway!
Hello Kiranjot, thank you for your kind feedback! We really appreciate it ☺️
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kiranjot4.7★Jul 2023
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"A beautiful cottage, in a wonderfully peaceful location, yet only 20 minutes or so from Stone."
We had the most relaxing weekend ever, and will definitely stay again.
We loved the hot tub and Jenkins, the resident cat who kept us company for most of the weekend. My only suggestion (and sorry if these are provided already and I missed them) would be to have shatterproof cups and glasses to take outside whilst enjoying the hot tub.
Hi Samantha, fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Great suggestion, we’ve purchased some shatterproof cups and wine glasses for outdoor use. Thank you :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Jun 2023
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"We had a wonderful stay at Acorn lodge."
Really clean, spacious, beautiful, peaceful location.
The owners obviously put a lot of thought into the property providing quality furniture.
The extra little touches, including infamous Jenkins, who welcomes you on arrival and checks on you throughout the day. This lovely feline “ friend” was never intrusive, but a gentle companion..
We will definitely return.
Thanks so much Alison :) Jenkins does a top job of looking after our guests!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2023
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"Very clean, comfortable accommodation."
Nice clean towels and bedding (with no bobbling on the bedding).
Lovely location and so many places to visit. National Trust, Cannock Chase, canal, walking, gardens. Must admit have never been into history very much but the people we came across were extremely knowledgeable on the history of the places we visited. Dog free property which is a plus for me as I am allergic to animal hair.
Hello Dawn, we appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your time in Staffordshire. There really is so much to see & do :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Dawn5.0★May 2023
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"We had a fabulous stay."
A beautifully appointed cottage in a very peaceful location - we hope to return in the future.
Hello Allan, that’s great :) thank you
Property Owner
Reviewed by Allan5.0★Apr 2023
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"The property was fantastic, decorated well with a contemporary feel and all little touches throughout which gave it a luxury feel."
Netflix and good Wi-Fi was a very welcome surprise for our teenagers! Information on the surrounding area was well thought out and I liked the touch of reading previous guest stays recommendations. Would definitely stay again
Hi Kay! Thank you for your kind message. Hope to see you again soon :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kay5.0★Apr 2023
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"We had a lovely 3 night stay at this amazing property."
If you want peace and quiet with lovely views this is the place to be. It has a well stocked kitchen although I feel it could do with a reshuffle as all the plates and cutlery are at the other end of the kitchen, no big deal but irritating. Bedrooms are lovely and a nice touch with the free Netflix. We took a walk to the Green man with was a really friendly little traditional pub. Hot tub was a nice addition we couldn’t get this hot on the first night but then contacted Jeff who advised so it was fine for the rest of the stay, I’m not sure if it’s possible but it would really help if it could be fired up before arrival as we definitely found it took around 4 hours to warm up. Overall a lovely stay in tranquil surroundings. Oh and not forgetting Jenkins who felt like our own pet cat
Hi Claire, thanks for your comments. Happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Acorn Lodge :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Clair5.0★Mar 2023
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"This cottage was an amazing getaway and worth every penny."
The hot tub was easy to use. Very spacious place and comfortable. Had everything we needed and the TVs in each Bedroom were a great touch! Thank you.
Hi Shellja, wow! Fantastic, thanks so much :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Shellja5.0★Mar 2023
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"I had an amazing stay at the Acorn Lodge."
For my brother and partners birthday. It was perfect and they all loved it!
It was a cosy and quiet location. The hosts had a folder with information for walks and instructions for the lodge. Hosts were very easy to contact if there was anything we needed help with.Dishwasher easy to use when cleaning up and lots of plates, bowls, cups and utensils available.
The chairs at the table could do with some seat cushions (just a personal preference but not required) but other wise everything was perfect. The hot tube was great especially in the cold evenings it was still nice and hot! My brother even went in the hot tub when it was raining! That's how much he loved it.
The lay out is amazing and the upstairs bedroom is beautiful.There is a cute cat that is usually around in the day and will come up to the window, which made everyone smile. I would definitely come again!
Hello Ayesha, we are grateful for your feedback. Hope to see you again soon :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ayesha4.7★Mar 2023
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"We stayed at Acorn Lodge for 3 nights for a romantic and ultimate relaxation."
.we definitely got this here! The lodge was the cleanest place I have ever stayed in and the welcome treats were a lovely added gift from the owner on arrival! The lodge had everything we needed, alongside beautiful views. It is definitely in an quiet location, about a 30 minute walk brought us to the Green Man which was a lovely traditional country pub, just definitely walk back while it is still light as this is the closest place! The closest supermarket was about a 20 minute drive, which was clearly noted in the information. Jenkins the cat was the sweetest little neighbour, coming to visit us none stop! I think the only addition we would have liked would be some curtains at the patio doors as late at night that privacy would be nice! Apart from this our stay was fantastic. Would also recommend Shugborough hall for a day out, and the Dog and Doublet for food! Thanks to Jeff for a lovely time.
Hi Lauren, fantastic to hear such nice comments, and that you had a relaxing time. We really appreciate the feedback :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Feb 2023
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"Back from a stay with 3 friends at Acorn lodge and it is perfect!"
Set in a peaceful location with fabulous views over the fields. It was so nice waking up to the sound of nothing! The lodge is well equipped with everything you need, very comfy and furnished to a modern high standard. The welcome back was also greatly received.
We had a walk to the local pub The Green Man (approx 35 mins away, recommend the slightly longer route (45 mins) off the more busy roads) which was very friendly (the locals also helped us sort a taxi back home in the evening) and served food in the evening.
As others have said, the hot tub is a great bonus as was Jenkins
Hi Rachel, thanks so much! We really appreciate the review. Great to hear you had a fab stay. Jenkins is turning into a bit of a celebrity!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Feb 2023
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"A really lovely holiday cottage."
So clean and in perfect condition, with everything you'd need for your stay. Comfy beds, a well equipped kitchen, wood burner with plenty of fuel, lots of room to relax and of course, the hot tub. Even thoughtful touches such as Netflix (with an account to use instead of having to try and log in yourself, which is always a pain) and a great welcome pack. The location is lovely (although be warned it is down a bumpy farm track!) on a proper working farm. My toddler was delighted with the cows and farm cat! Geoff was quick to respond to any queries we had and so helpful for the duration of our stay. We wouldn't hesitate to book here again, we had a wonderful time. Thank you Geoff and Anna!
Hi Lindsay, wow! That’s fantastic to hear! Thanks so much for your review
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Dec 2022
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"Booked a 2 night stay just after Christmas."
The Property was amazing, very clean, newly decorated and perfect location for some lovely walks. Loved the log burner and welcome bits, very nice touch by the owner. Didn't make use of the hot tub as it just rained the whole time but the owner set it all up for us and it looks amazing. I would most definitely book this property again. I can't fault anything. Thank you
Hi Mohammed, really great to hear your comments. Thank you for taking the time, we really appreciate it
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mohammed5.0★Dec 2022
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"Thanks for a great stay at Acorn Lodge, nothing was too much trouble for Jeff."
We will definitely book again when in the area. 5 stars all around
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Dec 2022
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"The only suggestion we would make is that it is made clear the hot tub is not ready for use when you arrive, it took 3hrs to warm up once we realised, therefore we did not get to use it until 8pm Friday night."
Once we knew we were fine.
We all had a fabulous weekend and would like to return again.
Thank you!
Hi, thanks very much for your feedback. We’ve spoken to Sykes and asked them to put a note on our property online to make people aware of the warm up time when booking. Which is, in our experience, 1.5 -2 hours. We feel the wood fired tubs are a far more climate conscious option than the electric alternative. Thanks again for your feedback. Hope to see you soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by Madelaine5.0★Nov 2022
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"Acorn lodge was an excellent place to stay, had been well thought out with the accommodation needs and layout of the property."
Was well kitted out in the kitchen and had everything you may need. The bathrooms were nice and clean with the great need of underfloor heating and they also left nice little bathroom packs with toothbrush, sewing and beauty kits and also left small toiletries which were a nice luxury touch. We had a great weekend with the 2 kids in a luxury feeling property and the hot tub was a great addition which looked over the surrounding fields.
Hi Danielle, thanks so much for your feedback and the time taken ☺️ We really appreciate it, it’s great to hear you had a nice stay
Property Owner
Reviewed by Danielle5.0★Oct 2022
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"A really lovely place, we would definitely stay again and recommend it to others"
Thank you for your comments, that’s great to hear
Property Owner
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Oct 2022
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"The facilities were first class in this newly refurbished cottage."
It was packed with character and charm and the peaceful surroundings were a real tonic. We could happily have settled in permanently.
Apologies for the late reply. That really is fantastic to hear! We really appreciate it. Thank you for your feedback
Property Owner
Reviewed by William5.0★Sep 2022
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"Had a great time in Acorn lodge with great facilities and nice view."
Kids really enjoy hot tub and cows.cottage is fully equipped everything u need. Quality and cleanliness to top level. Appreciate for all the arrangements made by owner.100% recommended this place.
Apologies for the late reply. That’s very complementary :) we really appreciate your feedback, thank you
Property Owner
Reviewed by Damith5.0★Aug 2022
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"We loved our stay!"
The accommodation was brilliant and to a really high standard with everything you could need. It was also in a really lovely, peaceful location with beautiful views. Loved the hot tub too - we’re already talking about when we can go back!
That’s very kind! Hope to see you again soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jul 2022
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"Property was great."
A lovely visit and fantastic location. Hope we can visit again!
Thank you for the feedback and the nice comments
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2022
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"Absolutely amazing place!"
Everything was beautifully laid out and have recommended it to many people since being home
That’s fantastic to hear! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2022
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"We very much enjoyed our stay at Acorn Lodge."
The property is nicely tucked away and private which allowed us to feel at one with the lovely views surrounding the cottage.
It was nice looking at the cows each morning and getting regular visits from a few cats. The owner went out of their way to provide us with extra facilities for our young baby which was very much appreciated.
The hot tub is a nice addition and makes for a great star watching opportunities in the evening.
As a family of 5 we were able to get a long fine in the property, it's well positioned for local attractions like Alton Towers etc and so for us it made for good experience and a well needed break away.
Reviewed by Dan5.0★Jun 2022
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"Had an amazing time at this property."
The cottage was really well equipped and truly comfortable. We loved the vintage style of the decorations. With plenty of facilities, we were really happy to have Wi-Fi and Netflix provided at the property. To top up the experience, we also got to relax in a very spacious hot tub. The owners did a great job in making us feeling like home. Would definitely recommend and most likely go back sometime. Thank you!
Thank you very much! Glad you had a great time. Hope to see you again soon :)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stefania5.0★Jun 2022
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"The property was amazing in a very nice location."
The owners had thought of everything and we were very comfortable. The place was spotless and very spacious. We loved the privacy of the property.
The surrounding areas were also really nice for walking or cycling. Also the We loved watching the cows and the cats who visited us in the back garden were very entertaining.
Thank you for a lovely and super comfortable stay.
Thank you! That’s lovely to hear. Glad you had a super stay and hopefully see you again soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Marjan5.0★May 2022
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