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Oak Lodge

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Rating
4.9
out of 5
Devon » Washford
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Escape to the tranquil setting of Oak Lodge, a serene retreat nestled in the Somerset countryside. This all-ground-floor accommodation is ideal for a small family or a group of friends, sleeping up to four guests across a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom.

The lodge exudes a cosy atmosphere with its oak flooring, exposed beams, and a roaring wood-burning fire, ensuring a relaxing stay. Modern comforts are not forgotten, with a 55" TV and satellite WiFi to keep everyone entertained.

Step outside to discover a private decked area with comfortable garden furniture, perfect for al fresco dining.

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About Oak Lodge

Escape to the tranquil setting of Oak Lodge, a serene retreat nestled in the Somerset countryside. This all-ground-floor accommodation is ideal for a small family or a group of friends, sleeping up to four guests across a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom.

The lodge exudes a cosy atmosphere with its oak flooring, exposed beams, and a roaring wood-burning fire, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Modern comforts are not forgotten, with a 55" TV and satellite WiFi to keep everyone entertained.

Step outside to discover a private decked area with comfortable garden furniture, perfect for al fresco dining. The highlight of your stay is likely to be the therapeutic hot tub, covered for your enjoyment regardless of the weather.

With off-road parking for two cars and a host of local attractions within easy reach, Oak Lodge promises a memorable getaway filled with comfort and relaxation.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been captivated by the private and peaceful location of Oak Lodge, the comfort of the beds and sofas, and the delightful hot tub, perfect for unwinding in the evenings. The proximity to beautiful beaches, Exmoor, and the Quantocks, as well as the immaculate cleanliness and the attentive maintenance of the hot tub, have also been highly praised.

Getting there

To get to Oak Lodge, if you're driving, take the M5 motorway and exit for the A39 towards Minehead. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Taunton, from where you can take a taxi or bus to the lodge.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy (Williton Pharmacy) 1.5 milesTA4 4PG
Train station (Taunton Station) 15 milesTA1 1QP
Pub (The Masons Arms) 1.5 milesTA4 4PB
Dog walk Doniford Beach2 miles
Supermarket (Co-op Food - Williton) 1.5 milesTA4 4NR
Indian takeaway (Spice Merchant) 1.5 milesTA4 4PG
Chinese takeaway (Hong Kong Diner) 1.5 milesTA4 4PG
Italian takeaway (La Bella Vita) 1.5 milesTA4 4PG

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families with children, offering a safe and spacious lodge with TVs and DVD players in the bedrooms to keep the young ones entertained. The nearby Tropiquaria Wildlife Park and the sandy beaches provide ample opportunities for family outings, ensuring a fun-filled stay for all.

Is Oak Lodge A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, this destination offers the perfect blend of privacy and scenic beauty. Enjoy intimate moments in the hot tub or explore the nearby Dunster Castle and the charming steam train rides through the countryside. The peaceful setting and stunning views provide a backdrop for a memorable retreat.

Dining and Cafes

The Bengal Spice (01643 704760) offers delightful Indian cuisine and is the closest to your stay. For a traditional cafe experience, visit The Bakelite Museum (01984 632133), which serves up a slice of history with its refreshments.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, traditional inns, and pubs, offering a true taste of Somerset village life and convenient amenities.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a therapeutic hot tub located on the private decked area, which is maintained daily for your enjoyment.

Is this accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests with allergies or those preferring a pet-free environment.

Is there off-road parking available?

Yes, guests can benefit from off-road parking for two cars, providing convenient and secure parking right outside the property.

Does the accommodation offer internet access?

Yes, the lodge is equipped with satellite WiFi, allowing guests to stay connected and entertained throughout their stay.

Are there any family-friendly attractions nearby?

Yes, the lodge is situated close to Tropiquaria Wildlife Park and is within easy reach of beaches and Exmoor National Park, offering a variety of activities for families.

Can I charge my electric car at the property?

No, charging for electric cars is not permitted at the property. However, charging facilities are available in Minehead, which is just 10 minutes away.

Oak Lodge Reviews

Hayley
Great lodge, its position was really private, exceptionally clean hot tub. Comfortable beds and good shower. Lovely girls who came to check hot tub. Extremely helpful gardener who provided us with long hosepipe to wash our bikes. Just need to remind whoever cleans Lodge that certain items, washing up liquid, dish washer tablets, hand soap bathroom were all low resulting in having to buy locally, it might be that we were just unlucky that these items were about to all run out at the same time.
Rosemary
Extremely comfortable, spacious and well appointed accommodation.
Natasha
My family had a lovely time at Oak Lodge. Great location. Lovely lodge. Amazing hot tub. We had a very relaxing week. No issues at all. We were lucky with the weather although not lucky with the timing of the muck spreading by the local farmer! Haha! All the equipment in the lodge was excellent think this is the first lodge I have stayed in with steak knives! Local village has all you could need. Bakery wow!, farm shop vegetables & butchers and a Coop. Close to several beaches recommend Blue Anchor free parking and lots of pubsrestaurants but do ring and book first. I would highly recommend a stay in this lodge.
Matthew
Absolutely loved our week away. The cottage was clean, comfortable and in a lovely quiet location. We will definitely look to stay again in the future.
Teresa
Lovely property, hot tub was great. 'welcome pack' not really a welcome pack, as you had to look for it. I'm used to a welcome pack being items left out in the kitchen to welcome you to the property. Often being a pack of tea bags, small jar of coffee, bottle of wine etc. Maybe that needs revising. We didn't use the tea bags as they were in the jar and no idea of the date of them. We left our pack of T Bags that we bought in the week. Together with the coffee. Other than that, which didn't retract from the great location and lodge, it was a lovely week away
Robert
Beautiful clean lodge in a great setting so peaceful Good location to explore the area loved it
We had an amazing week staying at Oak Lodge as a family of 4 over Easter. Our first holiday in 3 years! The accommodation is perfect. Every attention to detail has been thought of, from logs ready to go on the wood burner to the perfectly maintained hot tub even a welcome treat on our arrival! There is a charcoal BBQ available, outdoor table & seating and lounger seats plus a garden area to enjoy with lovely views. Luckily the weather allowed us to make use of this! The hot tub is a real gem and made the whole week very special and relaxing. It was cleaned every morning by the team. The interesting noises from the local Zoo were a highlight. The grounds are kept well by someone who clearly takes pride in his work. All the facilities included inside such at TVs, plenty of sockets, a fully fitted kitchen with everything you could want and the wonderful shower facilities its just like a home from home. All the beds are super comfortable as well which makes a nice change! The location is excellent with beaches, walks, pubs & restaurants and Dunster Castle 1015 minutes away. The owners Lloyd and Lynn have done a brilliant job making our stay as welcoming and comfortable as possible and were always on hand to help, if necessary, with suggestions of where to go and what to do. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be back! Thank you very much, this was exactly what we needed as a family.
Anonymous
What a wonderful week we had. The area is lovely very pretty countryside. The lodge is far better than described. It's in the far corner of the park, with a huge garden to itself and feels very private. It was all immaculate and even included that holy grail of holiday home items a cafetiere.
Adrian
We had a fantastic week staying in Oak lodge, very comfortable beds & sofas, ... We had a fantastic week staying in Oak lodge, very comfortable beds & sofas, the lodge is in a very private area with no other passing residents, the hot tub was great which we used most evenings, a great location for the hills of Exmoor & the Quantocks with all the lovely nearby beaches & amazing coastline, we stayed on a very hot week so could have done with a fan in each bedroom, plus the washing line could be moved from under the tree as the birds can mess on the clean washing but not enough of a negative to change my rating, we would love to return as a week wasnt quite long enough
We had a lovely week at Oak Lodge, it was clean, comfortable and well equipped. It was wonderful to come back to the hot tub after a day trip with the children very relaxing!
We had a wonderful stay, the lodge is lovely and qaint and traditional. Would be nice if some daily consumables were a little more available like dishwasher tablets, bin bags, coffee etc. As it introduces hassle as soon as you get there. Everything else was great and we had a nice peaceful stay in the countryside.
Nice clean lodge in a quiet position with everything you need would go again
Lovely lodge with great hot tub. Had a really relaxing family break in a good location. Strange that Sykes don't mention the other properties that are also on site. Only minor thing would've been good to have a better frying pan but otherwise facilities were great & think we had a more secluded spot with our lodge.
Graham
Absolutely fantastic had everything we wanted, perfectly maintained, great views, great location. Well be back soon for sure!!
Great stay!
Andrew
We had an amazing week staying at Oak Lodge as a family of 4 over Easter. Our first holiday in 3 years! The accommodation is perfect. Every attention to detail has been thought of, from logs ready to go on the wood burner to the perfectly maintained hot tub even a welcome treat on our arrival! There is a charcoal BBQ available, outdoor table & seating and lounger seats plus a garden area to enjoy with lovely views. Luckily the weather allowed us to make use of this! The hot tub is a real gem and made the whole week very special and relaxing. It was cleaned every morning by the team. The interesting noises from the local Zoo were a highlight. The grounds are kept well by someone who clearly takes pride in his work. All the facilities included inside such at TVs, plenty of sockets, a fully fitted kitchen with everything you could want and the wonderful shower facilities its just like a home from home. All the beds are super comfortable as well which makes a nice change! The location is excellent with beaches, walks, pubs & restaurants and Dunster Castle 1015 minutes away. The owners Lloyd and Lynn have done a brilliant job making our stay as welcoming and comfortable as possible and were always on hand to help, if necessary, with suggestions of where to go and what to do. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be back! Thank you very much, this was exactly what we needed as a family.
Angela
The holiday cottage was a peaceful place to stay, the furniture in the lodge was of exceptional quality, the beds were so comfy. The cleanliness of the lodge was superb. Loved waking up to the chorus of animals at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park. The only slight negative within the whole stay was that the WiFi speed was really slow.
Richard
We had a lovely time at Oak Lodge. The premises are as listed and cosy. We loved the log burning stove and the view from the lodge and its well positioned near the coast road for easy access to lots of amenities along the somerset and north devon coast including Exmoor without the road being a nusiance. The hot tub was provate and large enough to easily fit 4 people and more importantly was cleaned every day while the kids loved having TVs in the bedrooms. We had an issue while we were there due to adverse weather conditions resulting from Storm Gladys which wasn't to do with lodge accomodation and the owners helped quickly resolve this within a few minutes of letting them know of the issue. We would recommed this location to others considering statying here
Robert
What a wonderful week we had. The area is lovely very pretty countryside. The lodge is far better than described. It's in the far corner of the park, with a huge garden to itself and feels very private. It was all immaculate and even included that holy grail of holiday home items a cafetiere.
This was the first time we had used Sykes Cottages and it certainly wont be the last. This was a fabulous Lodge with literally everything you could ask for, not just equipment wise, but also cleanliness, peace, quiet and accessibility. Thank you to everyone who is responsible for making sure this is the best possible quality holiday its clearly working! Great communications too both ahead, during and post holiday.
Booked this holiday wanting a cosy, secluded and peaceful break, and its exactly what we got! Couldnt fault the stay at all. The lodge was immaculate and had everything we needed, and we used the hottub to wind down every evening. The location was ideal with the coast so close with walks, bike rides and a pub five minutes away. Would highly recommend and we cant wait to book again!
Great place to relax and recharge the batteries. The place was peaceful and facilities amazing.
A stunning exceptional lodge to explore the North DevonSomerset coast line. Such a comfortable range of sofas with a very easy to use log burner. The beds were very comfortable with gorgeous cotton linen. A TV in every room if needed! Very spacious and extremely clean. The hot tub was the icing on the cake! Well maintained daily with magnificent views across the fields. A beautiful small private site. Just what we needed after the previous year of doom and gloom. We will definitely be back! Thank you Lloyd for being at the end of the phone if needed.
Amanda
The Lodge was a perfect getaway. Beautiful location. Lots to visit and see. Would definitely recommend and book again.
Charlotte
Perfect cabin location for us tucked away and generally not overlooked. Staff were very friendly and maintained the hot tub on a daily basis. Excellent base to explore the local Somerset and North Devon area
What a lovely lodge this is with modern facilities and extreme comfort especially the beds! with the added luxury of a fantastic hot tub on the decked area. Could not fault the cleanliness and wasnt expecting the hot tub to be cleaned every day which was an added bonus. Good location for exploring the surrounding area either coastal or deeper into Exmoor. Would highly recommend.
Stephen
Oak cottage was exactly as imagined and in a great location would stay again.
Amanda
This is a really comfortable well equipped lodge. Very relaxing as it has its own hot tub and seating area. This made a great base for us. We have been to Somerset before so knew the area and and it was nice to come back. We would certainly recommend staying here as you couldnt fault it.
Exceptionally clean, exactly as it was advertised if not better, and a great location for all we wanted to do!
Our family enjoyed a week at Oak Lodge and we were not disappointed. The lodge was immaculate upon arrival and we had everything we needed for our stay. We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed use of the hot tub. It was very peaceful and we can only imagine how cosy it would be in the Winter months with the log fire burning. We would definitely recommend Shells Cottages to our family our friends and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our holiday one to remember!
We came here for our mini moon after 18 months of planning a wedding. We wanted somewhere near the coast, with a hut tub and a fireplace. It was perfect driving distance from Minehead and there were loads of activities to keep us busy nearby Dunster Castle and a Steam Train going trough the country side. We will definitely be back with friends. Lloyd was very attentive too and was easily Contactable. The Gardens were well kept every day. This is a beautiful hidden gem.
Sylvia
The Oak Lodge was lovley set in beautiful surroundings, very clean and comfortable, the hot tub was very relaxing after a busy day. The owner and lady were very welcoming and helpful. Our son is disabled with MS and every effort was made to help him cope with extra equipment in the wet room. We will certainly try to make a return journey.
Valerie
Oak Lodge was ideal for us as one of our guests has mobility problems and the single storey layout and the wet room were needed. The parking for the lodge is level and right outside the front door. The lodge has been beautifully designed and built by the owners and was warm, inviting and very comfortable with lovely open views from the lounge area. Unfortunately the cold, wet week in 'flaming' June deterred us from enjoying the seating areas outside and even the hot tub could not tempt us. The approachable owner lives on site and was ever helpful.
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Attractions Near Oak Lodge

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Oak Lodge itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Devon has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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The Walled Gardens of Cannington - TA5 2HA
about 12 Miles
The Walled Gardens of Cannington offer a range of attraction for adults and children alike. The grown ups will love to wander around the beautiful gardens taking in the stunning floral displays while the children will enjoy the garden games, nature trails and open space to run around. The site also has a picnic area and exhibitions and workshops can be enjoyed at peek times of the year.
Brean Leisure Park - TA8 2QY
about 17 Miles
Brean Leisure Park in Somerset is the place to head for family fun. The site has over 130 rides and attractions with something for all ages and abilities. Adults and children alike will love the more traditional fairground rides which include waltzes, roller coasters and of course dodgems! Older kids and teenagers on the hunt for white knuckle attractions can try out the terrifying 'XTreme' ride - 130ft of exciting twists turns and drops. For younger children the Canoe River is one of the most popular rides and the whole family can team up to enjoy the Laser Quest. Other facilities at the park include a Snack Bar serving tasty food to go, a Restaurant for a relaxing sit down dinner and an Amusement Arcade with slot machines and video games.
Seaquarium - LL30 1BL
about 20 Miles
The very unique Seaquarium in Western Super Mare is a fantastic site based on a beach surrounded by 3 miles of sand offering an educational and fun experience for the whole family. The site is packed with marine life from all over the world and has an amazing Underwater tunnel where visitors can view Sharks and Sting Rays There are also several open top displays  allowing closer inspection of the elegant Rays as well as other creatures. Special events take place throughout the year in high season including talks and crafting sessions.
Court Farm Country Park - BS27 3QW
about 23 Miles
The award wining Court Farm Country Park is the ideal all weather attraction with over 25000sq ft of playgrounds and attractions which are all undercover. Come rain or shine this place is perfect for families and children can really let of steam while adults have some time to relax. The site has several large and safe areas for fun and games, a stunning Adventure Castle with slides and ball pools and a range of small fairground rides. There are also educational shows to see including Milking Show and the twice daily Bottle Feeding Show.
Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG
about 24 Miles
Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families.  There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings.  Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast".  There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga.  As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - BS40 7UF
about 26 Miles
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits is the perfect place for an action packed day of fun and is recommended for families with children aged 8 and over. The fantastic setting could hardly be better far activities such as Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Caverning and Canoeing. The site also has a fantastic assault course. Family friendly activities include Raft Building and Nature Walks and environmental bush craft sessions.
North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET
about 28 Miles
North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG
about 28 Miles
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park  is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.