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Kimberley
Date of stay: 3rd October 2025
Stayed as a group of 6, in a 3 bedroom Signature Lodge. The lodge itself was absolutely stunning and the outdoor space was fantastic.Staff at the resort were excellent with communication and very attentive. Will be booking for 2026X
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Lee
Date of stay: 25th August 2025
I would say the only thing I would like to add would be that it would have a shop on site, but apart from that facilities, location, staff were fantastic.The dog friendly apartments starting to look a little bit worn out but that said they are dog friendly so dont expect a palace and the cleaning team could make just that little bit more of an effort because we did have to clean our apartment again once we went in.
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Verified Guest
Date of stay: 25th August 2025
The only thing we experienced where the very noisy floor boards upstairs which if you went up early you wake everybody. A couple of the mattress the springs coming through, making them uncomfortable.We had a lovely holiday and the children lived going to see the animals on site Swimming area lovely but water was very chilly especially for the younger children.
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Verified Guest
Date of stay: 18th August 2025
Lovely lodge, well equipped, had absolutely everything needed, big open space, location spot on, views of the sea too. A lick of paint and minor maintenance would make this perfect. Would 100% stay here again.
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Craig Johnson
Date of stay: 17th August 2025
Great holiday park, good facilities. The 6 person signature lodge we stayed in needed a bit of TLC. The maintenance team were out very quickly when we had a problem with the outside lights and bath plug, issues were fixed very quickly.Very good service and good food at the Terrace restaurant, plenty of options for adults and children.Grounds of the park were very well maintained and attended to frequently.Overall a positive experience.
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Ferenc
Date of stay: 10th August 2025
Facilities especially appliances like microwave and more pots and pans need to be made available!
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Jennifer
Date of stay: 29th July 2025
Very disappointed. Our cabin was old and with bare essentials, cleanliness was poor as had to clean various places before usage.Some acessories where not in cabin and had to be asked for. Pets bedding and welcome pack where not recieved. The newer built cabin was luxury to older cabin and considering we paid the same for both types of cabin was very disappinting
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Helen
Date of stay: 28th July 2025
Lodge was lovley, had everything you needed, comfortable and clean and we really enjoyed the use of the hot tub.
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Verified Guest
Date of stay: 2nd July 2025
The Lodge top marks
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Wendy
Date of stay: 25th June 2025
We thought the lodge was lovely. It was clean and very well proportioned and in a lovely quiet spot. A couple of black bags in the welcome pack would have been handy and we will bring a frying pan next time as one wasn't supplied. But everything else was perfect.
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Michael
Date of stay: 16th June 2025
Accommodation was clean and tidy staff were friendly and helpful and only a ten minute walk to the beach.
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Robert
Date of stay: 4th June 2025
Lodge good although carpets need cleaning
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James
Date of stay: 2nd June 2025
Property was dirty shabby and not maintained to a good enough level for a 2 1/2 thousand pound weeks holidayOver the last 10 years there appears to have been little investment and it showsThe decking was filthy dirty. The woodwork was peeling internally. The walls were all marked and the property overall shabby dirty. My wife spent three hours and £25 in the local shop doing our own cleaning.This will sadly be our last visit
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Emma, Horbury
Date of stay: 12th May 2025
Really loved staying at lodge 81, such a great spot!
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Oliver
Date of stay: 11th May 2025
We had a lovely stay at this cottage! The owners are genuinely warm and thoughtful, making us feel really welcome. The place itself is charming with its traditional half-timbered style and the shower is surprisingly powerful - a real treat after a day out. The bed was super comfy and the heating kept everything cosy. Parking right next to the cottage was so handy. Plus, the walks around Thaxted and the nearby windmill are perfect for a relaxing day out. Would definitely recommend!
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Harper
Date of stay: 5th May 2025
We stayed at this place during a rainy December and it was just perfect. The house is super well equipped, warm and cosy-really appreciated that! The bath was lovely and the shower was a good size. The location is ideal for dogs, especially those who hate fireworks, since its in the middle of nowhere. The only thing to note is the flight path noise, but it didnt bother us at all. Thanks a lot!
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Chris
Date of stay: 20th April 2025
Underwear from previous occupants was still in lodge when we arrived. Furniture in a poor state. Just not what we would expect.
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Emily Clarke
Date of stay: 18th April 2025
We had a lovely stay at Goddard's Mead. Rob, Sharon and Bonnie made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. The buildings been beautifully converted, keeping its historic charm, which we really appreciated. The location is perfect for exploring Essexs charming villages and their interesting history. Its a peaceful spot with everything you need for a comfortable break. Wed definitely recommend it if youre looking to unwind and explore the area.
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Lucy
Date of stay: 15th April 2025
We loved the cosy vibe of the cottage, especially the log burner and hot tub. The hosts were really friendly too. Cant wait to come back!
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Olivia
Date of stay: 14th April 2025
The place was really lovely, super peaceful and perfect for our dogs with that enclosed garden.
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Emma, Somerset
Date of stay: 11th April 2025
Great vibe and tasty bites
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Emma
Date of stay: 8th April 2025
We had an amazing weekend staying here. Definitely planning to come back later in the year!
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Harriet
Date of stay: 5th April 2025
We had such a wonderful, chilled-out escape. The cottage was spotless and had all the essentials plus some lovely little touches. Highly recommended!
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Rajiv
Date of stay: 4th April 2025
We had a really lovely stay at this good place. The peaceful, private setting was just what we needed and the hosts were genuinely welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. The hot tub was a real treat after a long day of cycling - such a nice touch! Only thing to note is that the cottage is directly under Stansteds flight path, so theres quite a bit of aircraft noise. It didnt bother us after a while, but if you're sensitive, its worth keeping in mind. Overall, a great experience!
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Verified Guest
Date of stay: 2nd April 2025
This is an amazing lodge with plenty of room to accommodate 8 people. I would suggest the smallest room is perhaps more suited to children,
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Emma Parker
Date of stay: 1st April 2025
We had such a lovely time at Goddard's Mead. Rob & Sharon have really put a lot of effort into restoring this historic place and it shows. They greeted us warmly along with Bonnie, which made us feel right at home. The location is perfect for exploring Essex - we especially enjoyed wandering around Thaxted and nearby villages to soak up the history and admire the beautiful buildings. Definitely a place to come back to!
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James
Date of stay: 29th March 2025
The cottage was just what we needed-quiet and tucked away, yet close enough to everything. The hot tub was a real highlight and the underfloor heating kept us cosy inside. Rob and Sharon were lovely hosts and Bonnie was adorable! Cant wait to return for a longer stay!
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Sarah
Date of stay: 27th March 2025
We had a really lovely time staying here! Sharon and Robert are such friendly hosts and made us feel right at home from the start. The place was spotlessly clean, comfy and perfect for our dog Archie - we felt totally secure. The location was great, lots of nice walks nearby and Thaxted and the surrounding villages are absolutely charming. Honestly, we left feeling so refreshed after our week away. Definitely recommend!
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Alex
Date of stay: 22nd March 2025
Absolutely loved our stay! The owners really went all out. We felt super relaxed and can't wait to tell friends!
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Emma
Date of stay: 22nd March 2025
Great stay, the place had all we could possibly need.
Amazing place ! Great value for money. Lovely lodge!
Brilliant place loved everything about it .
Amazing stay. Will definitly go back again
We had a lovely 4 days, we got a text to say we could arrive early has the lodge was ready. The staff were very friendly and helpful anything you needed they were there in 5 minutes.
Second visit will go again and stay longer next time.
The holiday was amazing, went there and stayed in the lakeside lodge for 3 nights. It was great, had someone checking the hot tub PH everyday, staff were really helpful and lovely to speak to. The bar/ restaurant was really good too, smaller than I expected but that was no issue at all.
Really amazing place and lovely staff
Had a lovely time. The lodge was fantastic. It would have been a 10 it is just a shame that they do not brush away all the cobwebs on the decking which have been there for quite some time.
All the staff provided excellent customer service. The spa treatment was one of the best i’ve had. Overall a great experience.
Excellent site and accommodation
Lovely holiday, great location, we have been twice now, will go again sometime.
Lovely, spacious lodge on a well kept, quiet site. Quality amenities especially very warm swimming pool. Professional, friendly staff. A great family holiday!
The only thing I would suggest is that the site could do with a little shop , it’s quite a walk ( downhill , up in way back ) to any kind of place you could get soft drink or snacks that doesn’t involve the prices in the restaurant bar
Lovely relaxing location , gorgeous accommodation and helpful friendly staff
My only negative was whilst I appreciate we were staying around the fishing lake and so there would be people around using this I would suggest those that pay to camp at the lake overnight are asked not to set themselves up directly outside occupied lodges
My daughter and I had a man set up his tent about 10 meters from our front door and he was there for 24 hours , this made us uncomfortable to be out on the patio ( especially when using the hot tub ) and made me very security conscious overnight , there was plenty of other places around the lake he could have set up
