The Lodge Trust

Our review will take in 2 aspects separately, firstly the site itself, secondly the services offered on this site y the Lodge Trust : The site is largely as portrayed on the website. It is in a tranquil corner of Rutland, quite tidy, 5 pitches plus 2 nicely appointed log cabins , close to the village of Market Overton, which has a marvellous pub, the Black Bull. All good so far. The problem, as other reviewers have noted, is that the Trust offers NO back-up to paying clients of their campsite should things go wrong. The website states there is a campsite receptionist at the end of a mobile phone number. There is not. They no longer employ such a person. No-one answers if you ring that number. The much-vaunted caf on site is never open. When there was no hot water in the log cabin, we had to solve the problem ourselves - the main house receptionist said she would come to help but did not! When the Severn Trent water main burst, we had no water for 20+ hours. Bottled water was delivered by Severn Trent to the main house but none was shared with the camp site. That was unacceptable but seems to be the current business model of the Trust in that they have no practical duty of care to the camp site, which remains a lovely spot.
Aug 6th, 2022

Mar 16th, 2022

I live in the village so I see it a lot it's WiFi is better than most cafes and food is to Wether a long or fith 5-6 mate I find it enjoyable
Oct 27th, 2019

Sep 28th, 2019

Easy access to the site use the left hand entrance which leads directly to a large car park. Unusually there is both a Camping & Caravan CS and a Caravan & Motorhome Club CL on the same site. The entrance to both are clearly marked as you enter the car park the entrance to the CL is on the right as you enter The Lodge Trust car park - follow the clearly signed directions which lead you onto the CL field. The entrance to the CS is straight ahead then turn left to enter the CS field. The main difference between the two sites is that the CL has 5 large hardstanding pitches with large lawned areas to relax once set up whereas the CS pitches are on grass. The CL hardstanding pitches have 16 amp electric hook up points, are all flat and level and each are clearly marked with posts and pitch numbers. When we made our reservation we were allocated a pitch which we found to be excellent, both in space as well as being easy to access, even for a large twin axle caravan. The CL is very attractively laid out, with flower and shrub borders as you enter the CL field. There is also a wooden gate leading onto an adjacent playing field plus a gravel path which takes you around the perimeter of the field good for a stroll before turning-in for the evening! Within the grounds there is a caf with inside / outside seating plus an information point and book exchange which are in the same building. A separate building contains a laundry (limited open times) and where the Elsan and recycling bins are situated. There are also wooden chalets for hire ideal for those members who have family and friends who do not own a caravan or motorhome. We found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful and wouldnt hesitate in recommending the site and we will no doubt return at some future date. Finally local attractions include a number of very attractive villages with thatched houses, flower displays etc. For those who like cycling and walking, Rutland Water is only a short distance (bike hire available) plus the area is surrounded by many quiet lanes and bridleways in which to explore.
Mar 22nd, 2020