Forest Lodge

43 Customer Reviews

• "Brilliant place, lots of room and very well stocked."

  It was perfect for our stay. We had a great time. Amazing views and great location for Newborough Forest.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Oct 2023

• "I have scored low on cleanliness because there was more than one lot of old dog poo on the lawns which desperately needed mowing."

  Had the lawns been mowed it could have been picked up and removed prior to our arrival. Very off putting. One of the blankets in the basket in the dining area had horrid brown marks on it. The TV is too small. Some of the crockery is chipped. We looked for games to play we could only find 2 packs of cards and no books. Most holiday homes offer a basic selection of games and books. The beds are heavenly and incredibly comfortable. Disappointingly there is a lot of road noise from passing traffic. We left early because we were not enjoying our stay in Forest Lodge which sadly did not live up to our expectations.

  Reviewed by Diana3.1★Oct 2023

• "This is our 3rd stay at forest lodge and it never disappoints."

  Superb location for walks to the beach & through the woods. Close to shops ect & actual house has everything you need to make your holiday run smoothly.The views from the back are stunning and nice to relax on the decking weather permitting. I hope to visit again next year if it still available x

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Sep 2023

• "It’s a lovely property in a spot we know well."

  Very well equipped, nice and clean. No issues save for the openness of the garden… We were aware it wasn’t fenced in before we arrived, but with two teenagers and a very well behaved dog with excellent recall we didn’t think that it would be an issue. Unfortunately early on our stay out dog saw a rabbit in the garden (there are many) and was off down the road after it just as a stream of cars were leaving the beach (it can get busy at times). Fortunately all was well and dog came back, but it made opening the bifold or enjoying the garden pretty much unusable for us as dog owners.

  Reviewed by Simon4.4★Aug 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It's in an excellent location, Llanddwyn beach is beautiful and great for swimming or body boarding. We would definitely come here again.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Jul 2023

• "Our second visit to Forest Lodge and we found it even better than the first time!"

  Spotlessly clean, comfortable, well equipped, and the location is out of this world. We were lucky with the weather and spent most of our evenings relaxing on the verandah under the fairy lights. On the first day we had trouble shutting the bi-fold doors, the property owner was super helpful, talking us through it over the phone. Hopefully we will be back again soon

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2023

• "We love Forest Lodge."

  Brilliant location for everything we wanted to do, fantastic lodge with everything you could need, super comfy beds (which is much appreciated!). We will be back soon!!

  Reviewed by Simone5.0★Apr 2023

• "Loved our stay."

  Gorgeous property and great location. Felt really warm and homely.

  Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Forest Lodge. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2022

• "Forest Lodge was an amazing place for 8 adults, two babies and 1 dog."

  Comfortable, cosy lounge with a log burner which we used on the first evening. Bright spacious dining area. Everything you can think of available in the property. We were lucky with the weather so were able to sit out on the decking. Amazing views. Would definitely stay here again. Loved it.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this wonderful review. We are delighted that you found Forest Lodge such a lovely place for what appears to have been a great 'get together'. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Sep 2022

• "We love the look, facilities and the cleanliness of Forest Lodge."

  It was our 3rd visit and we really enjoyed it. Being able to walk to the beach is brilliant and the shop just down the road for those forgotten items is very useful. The longer length of hosepipe outside made washing the dogs down much easier, thank you! Whilst there was an abundance of wine glasses, a few more tumblers would have been useful (we appreciate storage is an issue). The simple rearrangement of the items in the kitchen cupboards meant much more room for storage of our food - thanks for that too. We love it.

  Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves at Forest Lodge again. I know we are somewhat biased but we love the setting too, the forest and the beach are magnificent whatever the Welsh weather offers! Thanks also for the tips on supplies, always handy to know when items need topping up. Hopefully, look forward to welcoming you back next year and thanks again for taking the time to respond. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Sep 2022

• "I stayed with my husband and 2 dogs for a week and we had a great time."

  The location was perfect. A short drive to the beach and forest. The EV charger at the house made us explore the island more than we have previously so we thought that a great addition. The house was very comfortable, especially the beds. It met all our needs.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you were able to make the most of all the fabulous walks on the doorstep ( and those further afield) and we bet your four legged family members enjoyed them too! Thank you again for your review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Sep 2022

• "Our second stay in Forest Lodge."

  A great location with tremendous views across to Snowdonia. Comfortable and well equipped. Forest walks from the doorstep. Walk, cycle,or drive down through the forest to a long beach and walk out along Llandwyn island, especially if you like sea swimming from a smaller beach/cove. Area good for wild flowers, including lots of orchids in season.

  Reviewed by Kris5.0★Jul 2022

• "Stayed here for a week with family."

  Beautiful house with amazing views. Comfy beds, very clean and well equipped .Quiet, private location. We had a wonderful time especially walking in the nearby forest and beaches. Highly recommend Forest Lodge and hope to book again for next year.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★May 2022

• "We were led to believe we could go into the property at 3 pm."

  When we got there the lady was still cleaning. Not totally clean when finished, floors dusty. She did say the hoover was broken, but when my husband looked it was the bag that was overflowing and no spare bags available. No key to the byfold doors. Only one pillow each. Having said all that it was a lovely house and we thoroughly enjoyed it and ideal for a family. A major plus was the bit american style fridge freezer as well as the small fridge. Ideal if all the family staying for the full week.

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Feb 2022

• "We loved the forest lodge, the place was gorgeous and the views were stunning!"

  Reviewed by Melissa5.0★Jan 2022

• "A very nice spot and well thought out layout."

  It was incredibly warm inside and we did not even get around to lighting the fire as a result! Only minor negative comments - there wasn't a peeler and only one tea towel we could find but otherwise the kitchen was very well equipped for us to make our festive leals! Locals in the pub were some of the most welcoming and lovely we have ever come across - and Newborough beach is spectacular - we will be back!!

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Dec 2021

• "Loved the property and the location was fantastic."

  Tastefully furnished and decorated, very comfortable and cosy. If it had a toaster and an enclosed garden it would have been perfect.

  Reviewed by Claire4.4★Oct 2021

• "2nd time at forest lodge,beautiful house,location"

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Sep 2021

• "Yet again another facility that the barbecue was left uncleaned and we had to clean prior to use, not the ideal start to our stay !"

  Would recommend the owner or representative check the property prior to each let, so all faults can be rectified. Shower surround upstairs was disgusting, heavy black mould and twin bedroom window wouldn’t open, nobody checking. Pointless writing feedback, received no response from my feedback regarding my last years stay in the Lake District , Sykes you need to do better

  Reviewed by Edward3.8★Aug 2021

• "Great cottage in a great location."

  Owners very helpful Both before and during our stay, would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Jul 2021

• "The view of the mountains from the cottage is wonderful."

  The lodge was very well appointed and comfortable. The bifold doors opening out from the dinining area on to the patio are a very nice feature in warm weather. The owner was helpful and phoned us on the day before arrival to check our requirements for the arrangement of the beds.

  Reviewed by Evelyn5.0★Jun 2021

• "A beautiful house ,so comfortable,the views were fantastic."

  We will definitely be returning

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Sep 2020

• "The house was perfect!"

  It was immaculately clean and tidy and there was more than enough facilities available. We had a lovely stay and will definitely be back. It was a lovely walk to the beach and the decking area outside creates a lovely atmosphere.

  Reviewed by Esmeri5.0★Sep 2020

• "The facilities were excellent - There was everything we hoped for and more including cleaning products and ample pots and pans."

  The garden area and views are lovely. The local beach is beautiful and definitely worth a visit.

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Sep 2020

• "What a fabulous, well-equipped cottage."

  We had a wonderful holiday x

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Aug 2020

• "We had a wonderful week in this beautiful property."

  The views of Snowdonia are stunning, and the location is perfect for Newborough beach. The property was well-equipped, and great for young children (high chair, stair gate and cot all provided). The only thing missing was laundry detergent, which we hadn’t thought to bring with us. A stunning place to stay, highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2020

• "We had a very pleasant stay at Forest Lodge, the accommodation was well appointed, lovely and clean and very well equiped."

  It is ideally situated for Newborough Warren, the forest and beach. The welcome package was much appreciated, particularly the biscuits. There were plenty of logs and so we had a fire most evenings however the accommodation was plenty warm enough without the fire.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Mar 2020

• "The location is great close enough to walk to the beach (about 30 mins)."

  There isn’t much to do in the town itself, just one pub (that doesn’t do food) and one shop, which has the essentials. The lodge itself is perfect for families with a large decking area and BBQ with a large garden. The views early morning and late evening are spectacular and I would defiantly stay there again... either in winter or summer!

  Reviewed by Callum5.0★Dec 2019

• "The house was extremely well equipped and in an ideal location for our needs."

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Dec 2019

• "Forest Lodge is a very well appointed property, with a really good range of facilities to provide a comfortable stay."

  Our only issue, was the fact that the garden is not enclosed. It's a lovely space but would have been much more relaxing if we didn't have to monitor the dog in the garden at all times. We had one incident where the dog slipped her lead and ended up on the road. That being said, it's a lovely property in a beautiful location.

  Reviewed by Lynsey4.4★Oct 2019

• "This is a wonderful property in the most beautiful location."

  The views from the property are stunning, it's very close to a wonderful beach with lots of forest walks as well. You can drive to Newborough forest and beach but if you're feeling energetic it's only a 25 minute walk from the house. The beds are really comfortable and all the rooms are lovely, the kitchen is really well-equipped, the bathrooms are lovely and we enjoyed nights in with the log burner. I can't recommend this place enough. The layout downstairs is also fantastic, it's very social and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this place.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Oct 2019

• "We had a great holiday with no real complaints if I was to not pick a number of ..."

  We had a great holiday with no real complaints if I was to not pick a number of the glasses were cracked and there was no key for one of the bedroom windows but these were very minor points Overall we enjoyed the experience very much

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Aug 2019

• "Before we arrived, we had high expectations of Forest Lodge."

  To say that it even exceeded our expectations is no understatement. The location has amazing views that are both nice to wake up to and to sit and idly watch. The location on the edge of the Newborough Forest could not be more convenient for walks on the beach, near the dunes or in the forest itself. The cottage is well equipped and a really comfortable place to spend a week (or more!). I would particularly like to mention the owner, who was so helpful when we had to cancel our last booking at the cottage at the eleventh hour due to my wife's illness. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Phil4.7★Jun 2019

• "Great experience from start to finish."

  Excellent customer service. Loved the lodge & the local area. Sam & Alison: owners of the local pub made us feel extremely welcome & the regulars in there. The neighbours were very friendly too. Lodge was clean, tidy & well presented. Enjoyed the welcome hamper - it didn't last long! Fantastic views. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Apr 2019

• "Negatives - The central heating on the ground floor didn't seem to work although oil-filled heaters were provided and were reasonably effective."

  Some of the windows e.g. main bathroom, have a large gap between the window the frame which let in the wind/rattled the doors - to be fair, it was incredibly windy when we were there - Storm Hannah! Some of the furniture is, literally, on its last legs, especially the dining chairs and the fittings/fixtures in general are slightly on the tatty side. Positives - nice layout in a great location with good views of the beach and Snowdonia in the distance. Living/dining rooms were a good size and comfortable, the log burner was a nice feature. Patio looked great although we didn't use it because of the bad weather. Bedrooms were of a decent size, the ground floor one would be good for those who struggle with stairs. Bathrooms were good with excellent showers. The 30 minute walk from the house, through the forest to the beach was lovely. the beach itself is wonderful.

  Reviewed by Victoria3.4★Apr 2019

• "Fantastic holiday- we loved Forest Lodge!"

  Top quality beds and accommodation. We certainly appreciated all the plates & kitchen accessories. Fabulous location for the beach, cycling and running on the trails in Newborough Forest.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Apr 2019

• "Great communication from Sykes cottages prior to our holiday."

  We received all the information we needed. The cottage was very spacious, comfortable and in a great location. Thankyou

  Reviewed by Teresa4.7★Apr 2019

• "The house was in a superb location and furnished beautifully inside."

  Would highly recommend this holiday house. We had a fabulous week.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Feb 2019

• "Great location for walkers so very clean and tidy property would recommend the lodge to family and friends"

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jan 2019

• "The cottage is an excellent location for Newborough forest with all the walking, cycling, running trails and also the super beach beyond the forest."

  Reviewed by Lesley4.7★Jan 2019

• "Had an amazing time over New Year with friends."

  The property is amazing and catered for all of our needs, really open plan downstairs space, perfect for larger groups! Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Megan5.0★Dec 2018

• "Wonderful accommodation and location Had a great time"

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2018

• "A fantastic clean, modern, stylish holiday house."

  Excellent equipment and interiors. Great location.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★May 2018

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