“Upon arriving at pinewood retreat we was greeted with and immaculate complex , amazing new built lodges with balconies and great facilities such as the indoor pool.”
That unfortunately was where the perfect start ended .
We drove round looking for our plot of perfection repeatedly passing a dilapidated old wooden loads in the corner of the park assuming it was a potting shed for the gardener or of sort .
Nope it was pinewood ten.
We was greeted with a seen from Im a celeb get me out of here style bush tucker trial . A mass of cob webs all over the front of the shed . Most very dusty and old so no magicaly appeared over night . Some where trapped in ...
That unfortunately was where the perfect start ended .
We drove round looking for our plot of perfection repeatedly passing a dilapidated old wooden loads in the corner of the park assuming it was a potting shed for the gardener or of sort .
Nope it was pinewood ten.
We was greeted with a seen from Im a celeb get me out of here style bush tucker trial . A mass of cob webs all over the front of the shed . Most very dusty and old so no magicaly appeared over night . Some where trapped in between the glass panes so all you could see was a Halloween hue of the immaculate site.
We opened the door to 70’s themed Interior and small that can only be described as one of a nursing home for the elderly . The sofa had no cushion material left so you could feel the Lats in your backside . The lights didn’t work in the kids room to add to the Im a celeb theme. And it was just dingy and awful. Not a problem the weather was great we’ll eat outside ….. errrm no the out side table only had a 3 chairs for a 4 birth “property “
I can stress how much we would return to the site but sadly Pinewood 10 is only fit for the log pile .
We was given a discount when booking this due to potential building work being carried out. The builders hare made any disturbance and again was immaculately tidy .
I hate to think what the retail price was supposed to be.
In short the British government wouldn’t house refugees in this “ property “ let alone charge for the privilege
Dear Charlene,
I am sorry that you were so disappointed with Lodge 10 Pinewood. The retro Scandinavian look of the property is not for everyone. The photos and property details on the Lyme Bay holiday listing are accurate. I'm hoping that you enjoyed the complimentary welcome package and I'm glad that you noted the significant rental discount.
The lodge had a full structural survey in 2022 which stated that the property is fit for purpose and of sound structure. It also had its regular electrical report last year.
Please note that as Lodge 10 Pinewood is only legally permitted to be used as a holiday property it is not rented to the British Government or indeed to people working or wanting to remain living in the local area and therefore not taking properties out of the domestic rental market.
Finally and most importantly of all.....Many thanks for your feedback, I shall address the issues that you have raised regarding the lights, windows and missing outside chair. The sofa is waiting to be delivered. As the lodge is now due its autumn overhaul after a busy summer, I will work out whether or not to enhance or pare back the 70's Cottage Core vibe.
Kind regards,
Katy
Lodge 10 Owner
Property Owner
