Dart Lodge

Customer rating

3.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Annette
June 2026

“We were appauled at the level of cleanliness.”

First impression was the smell!!! Then we noticed that it hadn't been cleaned properly, sticky rings on the coffee table, mold on tiles in the shower cubicle in the main bathroom. Some of the small bins in the bedroom hadn't been emptied. Later we noticed a very strong smell of urine particularly in the double bedroom near the patio doors. It was horrendous and my eyes were smarting at night when the doors had to be closed. Further smells of damp were noticable in all the bedrooms. I believe ...

First impression was the smell!!! Then we noticed that it hadn't been cleaned properly, sticky rings on the coffee table, mold on tiles in the shower cubicle in the main bathroom. Some of the small bins in the bedroom hadn't been emptied. Later we noticed a very strong smell of urine particularly in the double bedroom near the patio doors. It was horrendous and my eyes were smarting at night when the doors had to be closed. Further smells of damp were noticable in all the bedrooms. I believe that all the carpets need replacing perhaps with a solid flooring so that it can be washed. I always bring my own throws to put on all the sofas and beds to protect the owners furniture, I was so gald that we did so as the sofas are badly stained and we did not want to sit directly on them. Much of the furniture in the accommodation needs updating, especially the TV's and dining table chairs; cushions were needed to bring us up to the right level for the table, and to make them comfortable. Drawer fronts are loose on the bedside cabinet in the main bedroom. The en-suite bathroom toilet is not fixed properly to the wall and 'clunks' when you stand up after using it. There is a problem with condensation in the rear bathroom; the floor was found to be wet on several occasions when the room hadn't been used. Lastly ceiling fans upstairs would make it more comfortable during the hot weather particulary after the heat we have had this week.

- Annette, June 2026

Having read your review and having spoken to my cleaning and maintenance team, I think it's only right to address the points that you have raised thoroughly. The cleaners have assured me that the property was cleaned to their usual high standard prior to your arrival. The sofa had been cleaned and the carpets are deep cleaned on a scheduled basis. Having checked my previous bookings no dogs had been in the property since April and subsequent guests had not raised any issues of the nature you describe. It was unfortunate that you were staying during one of the most extreme heat waves we have had for years, this explains the high humidity and condensation in the bathroom which is very unusual to happen and also affects a number of other lodges on the site. I'm aware that you stayed at this property last September and left a positive review and didn't mention any of these issues, so I was very disappointed to read this review and is why I'm taking a thorough approach to my reply. Property Owner
Teresa September 2025

“The accomodation was very spacious for me and my husband.”

It was very clean and tidy. It was in a very peaceful location which was what we were looking for. Would definately recommend.

- Teresa, September 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Dart Lodge and that you would recommend. I would love to welcome you back in the future should you wish to return. kind regards Julia Property Owner
Annette September 2025

“Really lovely lodge, and the location was perfect.”

The overall clealiness was very good and we had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. The only thing wrong and its not a big thing is that a bit of general maintenance was needed, - bolt on the ensuite, some door handles were loose, small things like that but as its coming to the end of the season probably just general wear and tear. I would recommend it and we would be happy to come again another time.

- Annette, September 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback and I'm glad that that you enjoyed your stay at Dart Lodge And that you would recommend it. Thank you also for pointing out the minor issues which I will get addressed. I would love to welcome you back in the future should you wish to return. kind regards Julia Property Owner
Racheal December 2024

“We recently enjoyed a holiday that had its ups and downs, but ultimately, we made some wonderful memories together.”

First, I would like to commend our host for her helpfulness when we lost our way. She was quick to assist us, which made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. However, we did encounter a few issues during our stay that impacted our overall experience. One of the more significant challenges we faced was when the door to our accommodation got stuck. Unfortunately, we had to break it to get it open, and it was disappointing that the host did not check in with us afterwards, despite our call for assistance. A follow-up would have shown a greater level of care and attention. Additionally, we found the person in charge of the swimming area to be quite patronizing, even though we were following all the instructions provided. A more respectful approach would have made our experience much more enjoyable. Another inconvenience was the absence of a washing machine, which we had anticipated would be available. This made it challenging to manage our laundry during the trip. Despite these issues, I want to emphasize that we still managed to create some beautiful memories together. The time spent with loved ones and the adventures we shared made the holiday worthwhile. Overall, while there were some challenges, we appreciate the positive moments and the time we had away. Thank you for the experience!

- Racheal, December 2024

Thank you for your feedback, and I'm pleased to hear that, overall, you enjoyed your Christmas break at Dart Lodge. I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you faced. While there are clear instructions for reaching the Lodge, I understand it can be difficult to navigate, especially in the dark after a long journey. I’m glad you were able to reach out for assistance, and I was happy to help guide you there. Regarding the issue with the bedroom door, I regret that this happened during your stay. As I mentioned, being Christmas Eve, I wasn't able to arrange for someone to come out and assist, so I advised you to do what was necessary to get the door unstuck. I also asked that you let me know how it went, but as I didn’t hear back from you, I assumed everything had been resolved and didn’t want to disturb your holiday by reaching out on Christmas Day. When I visited the lodge after your stay, I found that the door had been badly damaged. Given the circumstances, I won’t be charging you for that damage. Regarding the washing machine, the space in the lodge only accommodates either a dishwasher or a washing machine, and the choice between the two is based on personal preference. All the facilities available at the Lodge are clearly listed on the website. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Dart Lodge Property Owner
David June 2024

“Unfortunately the downstairs smelt very musty like drains plus hairdryer not working.”

We did enjoy our stay but the smell of must downstairs was overwhelming

- David, June 2024
Patricia August 2023

“All in all a very nice lodge, although.”

... Pet friendly but nowhere to walk the dog or to be able to let it out safely. For a 3 Bed Property I would have rather a washing machine than a dishwasher? But the most awkward for me was no Hoover or Mop & Bucket? I have never in 40 odd years left a property and not been able to clean properly. We were out most days but on the couple of day's we stayed around it was very tiring to keep the dog in and then have to go off in the car to find somewhere to walk him. I am registered disabled so this was an inconvenience. The Park roads are atrocious with pot holes etc. The Lodge was lovely but would not stay at Honicombe again

- Patricia, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback and I'm glad that you liked the Lodge and found it comfortable despite there being no washing machine. There is only room in the lodge for either a dishwasher or washing machine and it comes down to personal preference. The lack of hoover is an oversight, I was under the impression that one had been put in the Lodge, I have since been there personally and resolved this. The Lodge is situated in the Tamar Valley which is an AONB and there are many beautiful dog walks in the vicinity. The park is dog friendly and dogs can be exercised within the park and they have recently positioned dog poo bins around, and I have noticed that there is one opposite Dart Lodge. I take on board your comment re the pot holes, I have brought this up with the maintenance team who are going to address this issue. Property Owner
Gemma August 2023

“On first arrival this property was lovely, it had all we needed and seemed great for 3 adults, 3 children and a dog.”

However, it soon became clear that it was getting tired and in need of some TLC. The fronts of the drawers in the larger twin room came off, the cupboard unit in the lounge had a loose door, only 1 TV had enough signal for some of the time to be watched and only 1 had a DVD player, despite listing all rooms had this. The X Box controllers didn’t work and there was no vacuum to clean over the general day to day clear up of children and pets. The cold water tap upstairs made a dreadful noise and furniture on the lower balcony was just too big for purpose. These were minor things in the long run as the location was beautiful, the on site facilities were a great addition and the lodge was comfortable and cosy. Just a few tweaks and a bit of attention to detail could make this a stay of excellent value. It would also be worth adding to the details that the lodge is at the bottom of a steep hill ( all round) and has several steps to enter, as my disabled mother would have struggled if there had been much more. This wasn’t made clear and could have influenced my decision to book.

- Gemma, August 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to review. I'm glad you found the property comfortable and the location beautiful. I am sorry you had a few issues but really appreciate you letting me know about them. I will certainly ensure the TLC issues are addressed promptly. As you can appreciate it is difficult for me to check personally on the property between every changeover in a busy season. I rely on feedback from both housekeeping and guests. I’m sorry that you had been under the impression that there was more than one DVD player at the property. I have re-checked the listing and it does state 4 TVs with freeview, WIFI, DVD. With regard the X box controllers, it may be a case of replacing the batteries which I will address. Regarding the vacuum cleaner, I take your point and will add one to the property. Thanks again for your feedback and for choosing Dart Lodge. Property Owner
Theresa June 2023

“Property was clean and tidy.”

Happy with the lodge for the price we paid. It does get very warm upstairs but a lot colder downstairs in the main bedroom/bathroom which do have a slightly damp smell, maybe due to the balcony, lack of sun and lack of airflow. Personally I found the mattress too hot as I think it was foam and I on a personal level would replace the carpet upstairs and in the hall downstairs with hard flooring. Did want to vacuum but it wasn’t up to the job. Nice on the balcony upstairs, didn’t use the one down as yes a few too many pieces of furniture and not much light. Property is at the bottom of the hill which we got used to in the end as walked it many times with our dog. On site staff are great, really helpful and very dog friendly, pub was lovely too, Sunday carvery was great. We found many dog friendly places, walks and pubs and would definitely visit this area again.

- Theresa, June 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to review. I'm glad you found the property comfortable and loved the location and pub. Regarding the vacuum cleaner, I have taken that onboard and have arranged for a replacement that works better to be put into the Lodge. Thanks again for your feedback and for choosing Dart Lodge and hope that you may decide to return Property Owner
Ann June 2023

“On arrival the lodge was engulfed with over grown weeds/grass which gave the appearance of being not in service.”

On entering we were met with a stale/lingering musty smell. The 2 main bedrooms were passable but not very welcoming. On venturing upstairs we were met with a firmly fixed baby gate at the top of the stairs, as we are both in our mid seventies and partially sighted, this presented a trip/fall hazard so had to be removed as a matter of urgency for our own safety. The carpet in the lounge area was very dirty and the seating was very old/ dirty and tired and the walls/ceiling needed decorating. The lower outside balcony was totally unusable due to overgrown bushes/weeds and an selection of garden furniture that completely filled the seating are hence putting it out of action. I feel as a letting company this needs to be inspected as it reflects on your company image.

- Ann, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry you had encountered these issues in the Lodge. If you had contacted me during your stay, I could have passed them to the maintenance and housekeeping teams at the time to resolve. I have since visited the Lodge personally and everything has been addressed. The stairgate is a personal choice, and if not required then can be removed. Thank you again for raising these issues and for choosing Dart Lodge Property Owner
Erica May 2023

“Lodge was well equipped and we enjoyed our stay there we just found a few ...”

Lodge was well equipped and we enjoyed our stay there we just found a few issues,a few kitchen pots were damaged or broken in property on our arrival and a painting attached with velcro was on the floor and would not reattach,also another blew off the wall when we opened balcony door and damaged downstairs wall at bottom of the stairs,also we wanted to hoover and this didn't work fully to carry this out well,I hope this can be passed on to help improve lodge in the future for your guests,thanks

- Erica, May 2023

Thank you for your constructive feedback. These issues have been addressed and the bowl in the kitchen replaced. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay at Dart Lodge and I would welcome you back should you want to return in the future. Property Owner
Pete May 2023

“The lodge was very comfortable and generally well kept.”

2 things let things down. The cleaners hadn't even brushed the decking down, let alone tried to clean it. They had also only cleaned the top 3/4 of the patio doors. It took us about an hour to clean up these. The park itself was very badly managed as there were a lot of deep potholes throughout. We would happily stay in the lodge but not at Honicombe park.

- Pete, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Dart Lodge. I have now personally visited the lodge and cleaned the decking. The other issues have been passed on to the park maintenance team Property Owner
Claire April 2023

“Great place quiet location easy to get to Devon and Cornwall as on the border Thankyou”

- Claire, April 2023
Vicky April 2023

“We had a wonderful time and if we go to that area again will definitely be looking at Dart Lodge.”

It was the best equipped caravan/lodge we've been in and full of little touches to make visitors feel welcome. The cost was less than going to a caravan and it was way more comfortable. As Dart Lodge is at the end of a row it has the advantage of only one neighbour and the design of the Site means it has a view on to countryside. Highly recommend!

- Vicky, April 2023
Joanne February 2023

“Lovely stay at Dart Lodge- really well equipped, perfect for our party of 3 adults, 2 children and little dog.”

Beds were particularly comfortable and facilities on site are excellent. Whole site is very clean, friendly and well maintained.

- Joanne, February 2023
Clive September 2022

“The tv remote for the master bedroom we were unable to find but it was not a ...”

The tv remote for the master bedroom we were unable to find but it was not a problem also couldn’t find the visitors book The only real problem was no washing machine for my partner she really missed not having one but we did find the laundrette

- Clive, September 2022
Stephen October 2021

“The duvet would have benefited from being as the duvet cover, I feel that extra blankets left in the wardrobe for the winter/ cold nights instead of putting the heating up higher, especially as we are trying to be environmentally friendly, also perhaps a couple of fleece on the settees upstairs so that we can snuggle up with again not to switch the heating up.”

We really enjoyed the lodge with it’s warm and cosy feeling when you first walk into through the door.

- Stephen, October 2021

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Summary

Please note: during July and August a minimum stay of 4 nights is required
Reverse-level
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor twin with TV
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Electric heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
4 x TV with Freeview, fast stable WiFi, DVD player in lounge, selection of DVDs and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair, stairgate available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Upper Patio with table and seating for 6 and downstairs patio, where you can sit and listen to a babbling brook and look at the stars on a clear night in a peaceful tranquil location.Two well-behaved pets welcome
Shared use of on-site leisure club at nearby Honicombe Park (closed 25th December and 1st January only) including indoor heated pool, outdoor heated pool (May-Sep inclusive), sauna, mini gym, outdoor chess and tennis courts, games room including pool table, childrens' play equipment
Shop and pub on site and the pub is dog friendly
The pub is also attached to an Elizabethan building with lovely fireplace
The River Tamar is approx 2 miles away
Sorry no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Set in the heart of the beautiful Tamar Valley on the Honicombe Holiday Village in Callington, Cornwall, is this delightful lodge, Dart Lodge.

Set over two floors and sleeping up to six guests.

Designed in an 'upside down' style the three bedrooms are all on the ground floor with the master bedroom, with super king-size bed, benefitting from en-suite facilities as well direct access to the patio to enjoy al fresco dining with glorious countryside views.

The spacious open-plan living room is on the first floor with kitchen, dining and sitting areas leading out to the balcony.

Relaxation is key here with natural surroundings and comfortable accommodation.

The plush sofa in the living room is fitted with recliners to unwind after a day on the moors visiting the many fascinating villages.

Take advantage of the on-site facilities available with a dip in heated indoor or outdoor pool, a work-out in the gym, or a meal in the fantastic restaurant for when you don’t feel like cooking one evening.

Explore further with the Tamar valley being home to some of the finest scenery in the West country in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The valley is marked by four ancient towns; Launceston in the north with its steam railway and English Heritage Castle, a perfect place to enjoy a picnic, Tavistock to the East , the gateway to Dartmoor, Callington in the West with its unusual mural trail and Saltash linking Cornwall and Devon.

With Calstock and the glorious Cotehele house close by you will be spoilt for choice of where to visit first!

For a refreshing break with loved ones in the heart of nature, choose Dart Lodge.

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About the location

CALLINGTON

Tavistock 9 miles; Launceston 11.5 miles; Plymouth 14.6 miles.

Callington is a Cornish market town, rich in mining heritage and overlooked by Kit Hill, the highest point in the area, donated to the people of Cornwall by Prince Charles to celebrate the birth of Prince William. From the top of Kit Hill there are fabulous views across south-east Cornwall as far as Plymouth Sound. Callington is set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and offers a good selection of shops, inns and cafes, as well as being the home of Ginsters Cornish pasties. A few miles away, the quaint village of Calstock clings to the steep banks of the river Tamar and is dominated by the splendid Calstock Railway Viaduct, a giant 11-arched stone construction supporting one of Britain’s most picturesque branch lines running through the Tamar Valley. Other interesting places along the river are Cotehele, a beautiful historic house and gardens owned by the National Trust with a small quay and inn, and Morwhellam Quay, a theme park that staged a living history production for the BBC and where visitors can explore the rich mining heritage and watch blacksmiths, potters and craftsmen at work. The pannier market town of Tavistock is only nine miles from Callington and is well worth a visit on your way to a day’s walk on Dartmoor. A splendid base to explore south Cornwall and West Devon.

Please note: during July and August a minimum stay of 4 nights is required.

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Dart Lodge

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Reviews & Ratings

“We were appauled at the level of cleanliness.”

“The accomodation was very spacious for me and my husband.”

“Really lovely lodge, and the location was perfect.”

“We recently enjoyed a holiday that had its ups and downs, but ultimately, we made some wonderful memories together.”

“Unfortunately the downstairs smelt very musty like drains plus hairdryer not working.”

“All in all a very nice lodge, although.”

“On first arrival this property was lovely, it had all we needed and seemed great for 3 adults, 3 children and a dog.”

“Property was clean and tidy.”

“On arrival the lodge was engulfed with over grown weeds/grass which gave the appearance of being not in service.”

“Lodge was well equipped and we enjoyed our stay there we just found a few ...”

“The lodge was very comfortable and generally well kept.”

“Great place quiet location easy to get to Devon and Cornwall as on the border Thankyou”

“We had a wonderful time and if we go to that area again will definitely be looking at Dart Lodge.”

“Lovely stay at Dart Lodge- really well equipped, perfect for our party of 3 adults, 2 children and little dog.”

“The tv remote for the master bedroom we were unable to find but it was not a ...”

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About the location

CALLINGTON