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Lower Manor Lodge

Bude (10mls S), Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning lodge, luxuriously furnished throughout with a cosy wood burner making the perfect countryside getaway far from the hustle and bustle
  • Feel free to explore the owners 3.5 acres of scenic grounds and woodlands on your door step and enjoy a streamside picnic or two
  • Areas of Natural Beauty like Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor National park and the Tamar Valley are all within easy reach
Property code: 29125

Set within over 3 acres of wonderful woodlands, this stunning lodge could be the base for your next getaway. Within easy reach of the South West Coast Path, where you can enjoy miles of traffic-free dog walks, the rugged coastline of North Devon is yours to explore from this sumptuous property. Up to four canine companions can be accommodated here along with their six humans, making this the perfect place for one or two families to enjoy a relaxing break close to some of the UK's best surfing beaches.

This bright and spacious property is filled with natural light, with the lounge area enjoying floor-to-ceiling windows and doors facing out to the decked area with woodland in the distance. Large French doors lead on to the modern open-plan kitchen/dining area, where large grey stone floor tiles perfectly complement the pretty pastel-coloured kitchen units. The three good-size bedrooms are peaceful and relaxing, with sloping ceilings and exposed wooden beams offering a beautiful canopy from which to rest weary heads after a busy day of fun. The perfect location of this property means that you won't have to venture far to seek out a thrilling adventure; the extensive garden, woodland, stream and pond all within 500 metres are sure to set tails wagging.

The market town of Holsworthy is just 5 miles away, where you will find a well-stocked small supermarket along with dog-friendly cafes and pubs serving delicious food and drinks. The golden sandy Summerleaze beach in Bude is just 15 miles away and will welcome your four-legged friend all year round.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king zip-and-link, 2 zip-and-link king-size beds (can be made in to twins on request)
  • 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Kitchen with electric range cooker and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner in lounge. First bag of logs provided
  • Electric, central heating and underfloor heating on ground floor included
  • Private off-road parking available for 3 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • 4 well behaved dogs welcome (but please ensure they are kept on the ground floor of the house and under control outside as there are livestock nearby)
  • Children's play equipment on large lawn area
  • Livestock are enclosed in their pens when guests are staying- so dogs can be let off the lead freely.
  • Beach 10 miles away.
  • Pub and shops 2 miles away
  • Large Smart TV in lounge with Sky Q package
  • Smart TV in main bedroom
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gemma 9th February 2024

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The Lodge is a wonderful place to stay and the grounds are fantastic. We unfortunately had a wet weather week but it was so cosy in the Lodge with the wood burner going looking out over the grounds. When we could go out for a walk it was beautiful to follow the stream and walk through the woods. The beds are really comfy and the kitchen has everythRead moreing you need. Marika is so lovely and helpful if you need anything. We would love to come back and stay again and would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 22nd December 2023

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Lower Manor Lodge is a fantastic home from home, with everything you might need. It provides a dog-friendly environment - even in very soggy weather. It was a lovely place for the family to gather for Christmas - a shame the weather didn't agree!

Reviewed by Paula 1st December 2023

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We had a wonderful time, the lodge is perfect, we lived the way the kitchen and dining room just flowed, the huge island in the middle was stunning and perfect for cooking and serving uo food, and still felt social, the conservatory was absolutely stunning with a woodburner and view's to the huge garden, there were chickens,goats and even a horse, Read morewe loved the fact that it was so peaceful, a stream at the bottom that runs into a large pond, which all lights up in the evening, it was wonderful Hide

Reviewed by Karen 27th October 2023

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Absolutely amazing lodge, we all thoroughly enjoyed our break. The lodge is stunning and very well thought through and equipped. The grounds are lovely for exploring and the kids loved the trampoline, goats and chickens. Although we had mixer weather there was plenty to keep us entertained and we managed a couple of windy beach days. The welcome giRead morefts were very thoughtful too thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 22nd August 2023

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Reviewed by Adele 4th August 2023

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We had an amazing week at the lodge despite the weather! It is most certainly a home from home - so tranquil and relaxing!

Reviewed by Karen 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Denis 17th June 2023

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Beautiful location to stay. So peaceful. Marika and her daughter Eden were so welcoming. There was a fresh cake and bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival. The dogs loved the paddock and woodlands to run around. Our staffy fell in love with the goats and loved going over to say hello. We highly recommend to everyone, especially if you are lookingRead more for a getaway with dogs. You really do feel so welcome here. Hide

Reviewed by David 2nd June 2023

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An absolutely amazing lodge set in beautiful secluded area.The photographs really don't show just how much space there is to explore.If you are after a break where the world can just stop for a while this is definitely the one.Cannot recommend this highly enough total perfection.

Reviewed by Julia 21st April 2023

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We had a lovely week at Lower Manor Lodge. It was a reasonable distance to where we wanted to go - Bude, Port Isaac, Tintagel, and Dartmoor. We especially liked Bude and the Coast Path and beaches. It was so lovely to arrive and be welcomed by a bottle of bubbly, cake and fresh eggs from the hens. Also lovely to meet Marika and her daughter, who weRead morere very welcoming. Our dog loved the woodland and field, and on rainy days, the lodge was a great place to watch Sky Q (which we didn't expect!) Hide

Reviewed by Susan 24th March 2023

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The owner was so friendly and we were greeted with a bottle of bubbly and a beautiful baked cake. The accommodation was very comfortable with everything we needed. It was also lovely to meet their goats and chickens, who provided us with fresh eggs every day. It was great for our dogs to be able to explore the grounds and the wooded areas. AlthoughRead more the weather was not great for a few days it did not spilt our holiday. Would certainly go back. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 22nd December 2022

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Fantastic! Everything was perfect, from the prosecco on ice on our arrival, to the beautifully decorated cottage, we had the best Christmas. The cottage is luxurious but cosy and have everything we needed and more. Great to have the full Sky package! Our dog loved the woods and paddock. Close to shops and amenities, but also quiet and private. MariRead moreka was so helpful and welcoming, yet unobtrusive. We didn't want to leave and hope to go back very soon. Hide

Reviewed by Pieternella 18th November 2022

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Amazing place to relax with amenities not to far. The lodge was very well equipped in a stunning environment with very friendly and welcoming owner. Cant wait to return.

Reviewed by Michael 4th November 2022

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Lovely lodge in a quiet location.

Reviewed by Paula 7th October 2022

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Lovely property, very spacious and quiet. Large area to walk your dog, dogs can be kept off leash on property if friendly. Location is perfect for travelling around Devon and Cornwall.

Reviewed by Hazel 24th September 2022

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Reviewed by Sarah 16th September 2022

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We spent a wonderful week at lower manor lodge. Marika is a wonderful host and provided us with everything we needed and more. She let us fresh eggs from her hens, a, bottle of bubbly, cake and fresh flowers, tea and coffee etc. We also ordered an online delivery for the day of arrival so we didn't need to bring much with us! The lodge is spacious,Read more beautifully furnished and the woodland, lake and huge lawn were the perfect rural retreat for us with our three dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 26th August 2022

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Fantastic REALLY dog friendly accommodation along with the best hostess ever! Large garden/field for crazy labradors. Chickens and goats ,play area, woods to walk in. Already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Kelly 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Thomas 10th June 2022

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Absolutely stunning Lodge with everything you could ask for and more. The location was perfect for us, we took our dogs and enjoyed many locations including Bude, Widemouth Bay an absolute favourite including Black Rock Cafe. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Debbie 3rd June 2022

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We had a lovely weekend away staying at the lodge, Marika is an outstanding host!! So helpful & friendly, could not have wished for more. The lodge is a very comfortable place to stay & a great peaceful countryside location but also close to beaches. Would highly recommend.

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