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The Retreat

The Retreat

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 35 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.8
Location
4.7
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.6

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A beautiful home from home, complete with a private hot tub and a wood burning stove.

An excellent and relaxing stay

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wow...what a fantastic place to stay. Very modern interior which was very clean and tidy, and had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. Lovely hot tub!
Well located with a short stroll to the cider barn, a short drive to the local brewery, and only 5 minutes drive to the fantastic Cheddar Gorge.
We will return!

What made you choose this particular lodge?
Cannot be faulted!





Hidden Gem

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Jul 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great stay at The Retreat Strawberry Field …excellent lodge with everything you could need. Purchased the BBQ meat pack which was good value for money . Bottle of wine water & biscuits left in the lodge which was a nice touch …..only criticisms ……guest information folder was comprehensive but did not have instructions on how to use the TV which we found complicated …outside area needs cleaning & when going again would choose a lodge on the Orchard side of the park due to road noise on the Avenue

What made you choose this particular lodge?
Size & privacy



Too much noise from the road immediately behind the lodge. Barking dogs in the adjacent lodge as wel

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Will not go again. Road immediately behind the lodge was very noisy. Also we had two dogs adjacent and one opppsite who barked a lot.
Not a peaceful stay, so would not recommend this location.

What made you choose this particular lodge?
Location in the Mendips





Lucy replied 161 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. The country lane down one side of the park is usually a quiet track only used by local farmers. Due to the sudden break in weather the farmers have had to get to work quickly meaning the vehicle levels have increased. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the noise, though unfortunately this is out of our control. Dogs are welcome in our pet friendly lodges, however we do have strict rules - one of which is that they must not be left and noise levels must be kept under control. If we had heard from you during your stay we would have happily popped and spoke to the guests in question about the barking so that this did not continue during the remainder of your stay. As a small business we would always appreciate the chance to rectify any issues (where possible) during your break when they arise, but nevertheless- we thank you for bringing this to our attention now.

Recent sta

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Retreat recently.

The lodge was amazing, in perfect condition and with everything you could hope for when having a short-break, including the lovely hot tub!!

We were also grateful to the team for putting a cot up for us in the bedroom for when we arrived with our small baby.

The location was fantastic to get to lots of nearby places, including Cheddar and Wells, and the whole site was kept perfectly well.

It was also really nice that we were visited by a member of the team to welcome us on arrival to make sure we had everything, as well as when leaving to make sure we were happy with our stay.

What made you choose this particular lodge?
Suited all of our needs, but could have been any one of the lodges as they are all amazing!



Lucy replied 161 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate the feedback. It was lovely to meet you all and we are so pleased that you had a fab stay. We hope to welcome you again.

Our favourite place in the UK

Review submitted on Wed, 08 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We returned back to Strawberry Field Park for our third stay here - each stay gets better and better. It’s such a special place - so quiet and relaxing. The retreat was another exceptional lodge at the park, immaculately clean and had a lovely cosy vibe. Every little detail is thought out and the team at the park are also wonderful. Would reccomend to everyone. Can’t wait to come back for our fourth visit.

What made you choose this particular lodge?
The interior design (gorgeous colours and cosy)





Lucy replied 220 days ago
It was so lovely to see you again for your third visit. Thank you for a fabulous review, we really appreciate it! We hope to welcome you for your fourth stay.

Fantastic!

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had such a lovely time here, absolutely perfect in everyway. Cannot fault a single thing! Even down to the bottle of wine on arrival, thank you

What made you choose this particular lodge?
Silly things really but the number of sofas to suit 4 ppl, the others maybe had 1 sofa & then individual chairs. Other than that they all liked great.





Lucy replied 220 days ago
Wow, thank you for a fabulous review, we really appreciate it! We hope to welcome you again one day.

Great stay

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I booked 4 nights in the retreat lodge as a suprise for my relatives from Germany and we were not disappointed, the lodge was very clean and well equipped and the Jacuzzi was fantastic.The staff are very freindly and helpful.strawberry fields is located just 5 minutes drive from Cheddar gorge.I will definately return for more of the 5* experience on offer here.

What made you choose this particular lodge?
On line reviews





Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for a great review, we really appreciate the feedback. We would love to welcome you back again in the future.

A perfect place to make memories

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed for 7 nights and wanted to stay longer. The Lodge was clean and modern, with a wood burner for a warm cozy feel. Everything was provided to kick start your stay.

The jacuzzi was a new experience and loved relaxing in it. It made a special winter wonderland with the run up to Christmas.

The Lodges are situation only 5 minutes from Cheddar and it's an easy drive into town. Some planning required of you want to leave the car and get a taxi. If you like a cider, then the Cider Barn is the place to be, situated at the entrance to the park. They do great pizzas too! A friendly local offered to take us into into town.

A thank you to the Team at StrawberryField Park for helping to make our first holiday together perfect.

We will be curtain to come back.

Luke & Ophelia



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for a fab review, we are so pleased you had a wonderful time and felt welcomed in the area. We look forward to welcoming you back.

Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a delightful stay at the Retreat Lodge this weekend. From communicating with the park before we arrived to having an issue with our hottub, the staff at strawberryfield park were excellent, Very attentive and always happy and on hand to help. The lodge itself is beautiful and the hottub was a great bonus. At the top of the park there is a cider barn which we stopped in for a drink and of course cheddar is a couple of minutes drive away (or half hour walk if the weather was better). We have recommended to our friends and absolutely will be retuning. Thank you for a wonderful stay!



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for such a lovely review, we really appreciate it and I will be sure to pass on to the team. We hope we can welcome you back again.

M

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Sep 2022
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a lovely holiday with the girls. We did think the retreat needed a little tlc regarding bedding/cushions/decking.



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review and feedback. We have taken your comments on board and are looking to make some refreshes in the lodge shortly. We hope to welcome you back again.

Perfect Getaway!

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This lodge is absolutely beautiful. I have stayed at Strawberryfield Park a few times before but this lodge is by far my favourite. The layout is perfect, it had everything we needed to cook and enjoy our stay, everything was cleaned to a very high standard. The beds were super comfy, the hot tub location was nice and private, we didn’t want to leave. Will 100% be back. Thank you Strawberryfield Park as always.



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back one day.

Lovely lodge, peaceful setting and great customer service / communication

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent communication from Strawberryfield Park so we were well prepared ahead of our visit. A warm welcome from Mike who was happy to recommend places to visit etc. Lodge was presented well and was just as it was in the photos. Plenty of space for our family of 4. We enjoyed having breakfast on the decking listening to the sounds of cows and sheep in the distance. Hot tub was checked daily and it quickly changed temperature which was useful as our children wanted to go in the daytime whilst we wanted it warmer for the evening. I mentioned a couple of minor things to them on checkout and got the impression that these would be fixed asap. I'd have no hesitation in recommending the company and The Retreat lodge to others.



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for a great review, we really appreciate it! We hope to welcome you back

Weekend stay at the Retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Aug 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at the Retreat, everything was as promised. We had one slight issue with the hot tub but someone came and helped us pretty much immediately. Our only complaint was that the Terms and Conditions are ridiculous and having someone show up at 9am on the morning of departure to make sure we were in the process of leaving left a bad taste in our mouths. Such a shame as everything else was perfect.



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for such a great review. When we pop round on departure morning it is just to catch up after your stay and make sure everything was ok. As we still have contactless check in and out, most guests appreciate the personal touch of seeing someone and having a chance to pass on feedback. Please accept our apologies if you didn't feel this way, it wasn't our intention to rush you. We hope we can welcome you again one day.

Beautiful lodges in beautiful surroundings

Review submitted on Tue, 17 May 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The lodge was spotlessly clean and really comfortably furnished with everything you need for a weekend or a fortnight.
Really lovely touches from the owners like bottles of water, bottle of wine, milk in the fridge, biscuits, tea, coffee and sugar.
Lovely weekend and will definitely come again.



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review, it is really appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Excellent stay

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Mar 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our long weekend was excellent, Thank you. Everything was just perfect. We plan to return very soon.



Lovely getaway

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Feb 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Amazing lodge with 5* facilities. Spacious and clean. We had a problem with one of the showers and the office sent someone straightaway to fix it. Lovely customer service.
Hot tub is a great addition- we loved it.
Fantastic location for exploring Cheddar and Wells, we even took a bus to Bristol.
Thank you.



Lucy replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for such a lovely review, we really appreciate it. We are so glad you had a great time with us. Hop to welcome you again!

Lovely lodge but not very clean

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Dec 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The lodge was nicely done. However it was not very clean, hairs on bathrooms, cobwebs & other peoples clothes!



Dawn, Strawberryfield Park replied more than 1 year ago
We sincerely apologise that the cleanliness was not up to our usual standard. We have been very short staffed recently because members of our Housekeeping Team were having to isolate due to Covid/family related reasons. We have put in place more strategic and thorough checking plans with our team and more training has been arranged with our housekeepers (albeit Limited lately) We hope you still managed to enjoy your stay at the park and these errors did not affect your enjoyment of the holiday. Kind regards, The Strawberyfield Park Team

A Fantastic Place to Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Oct 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The lodge was amazing, clean and comfortable with everything we needed during our stay
The staff were very friendly and always about if you needed any help
It was a quiet and peaceful location with amazing views
Overall we had a fantastic stay and will definitely be going back again



Fabulous place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Highly recommend. The facilities provided were top class. Comfortable beds, relaxing hot tub, beautiful interior design.



Fabulous stay

Review submitted on Tue, 31 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely accommodation and location. We had a very relaxing stay.
The hot tub was great, comfy beds and everything clean



Beautiful, well maintained and clean lodge with helpful staff

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our lodge was beautifully presented, very clean and comfortable. The beds were luxurious, even the twin beds. The bathrooms were in full working order, spacious and easy to use. The robes, slippers, Cheddar Spring Water, Cider and milk were very welcome surprises! Plenty of storage enabled us to really ‘unpack’ and live in the space.

We were however very disappointed to discover our lodge was beside a road. Albeit a country, single-track road, but whenever a vehicle went down it (especially agricultural vehicles) it was incredibly loud throughout the lodge, and were woken by vehicles overnight at times. We also felt we were closer to other lodges than we expected to be, and could hear conversations in other lodges if they had their windows or doors open (even if ours were closed). We were located in a lodge along The Avenue, but felt these issues would not have been present if we stayed in a lodge along The Orchard, as these were more spaced out and away from the road.



Shame about the weather!

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Aug 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Another lovely stay at the retreat. Beds are comfortable and really feels like a home away from home.



Lovely lodge but I would not stay on this side of the park again

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Aug 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
I have stayed in a number of lodges over the last few years. They have always been amazing inside and out. The service offered before this stay was second to none hence why we returned to the park. The staff were friendly and Mike the owner would sometimes stop buy to ensure everything was ok. Sadly this stay at the Retreat had its set backs. Unbeknown to us and also the park I believe, the strawberry fields fair was going on 31/7-1/08. Had we have known about the noise and disruption this would cause over the weekend we would have reconsidered our stay, having paid over £1k for a 3 day break for peace and quiet we were disappointed that we were kept awake until 12.40am on the Saturday night by loud music and people. I had sent an email that night to enquire as to whether the noise would be ongoing until the early hours the following night, it that was the case we were going to leave early. Luckily it was confirmed very promptly by the very helpful Dawn that it was not going on until the early hours. Bearing in mind I had sent the email Saturday I did not get a response until Tuesday. The email from Lucy disregarded my concerns and instead stated we 'had not sorted out the rubbish'. This was very confusing and I expressed this to Lucy, we had done what we always had on previous stays and followed the guidance on the bin about waste and recycling only to be told 'we should have sorted this ourselves'. I still do not have an answer as to what we were meant to have done about this. I was told that they would not be deducting from my security deposit in any event??? The email was completely dismissive of my complaint and it almost felt like a tit for tat situation. I am saddened this has tarnished our view of the mark. Mike and Dawn are fantastic and so are the lodges themselves, but I do think other employees need to communicate and work on their customer service skills. I do want to thank the park for all other stays we have had prior to this. I am hoping this was just a one off.



Excellent accommodation and location

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Jul 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our time staying in The Retreat. The lodge had everything we could have hoped for and the decking area provided excellent privacy, especially when using the hot tub. Great location with excellent sights and restaurants nearby via car. Whilst not cheap, I’d highly recommend this accommodation.



Amazing holiday, will definitely be returning!

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Extremely clean and tidy amazing lodges with everything you needed for a nice week away. Great location just down the road from local businesses and the cheddar gorge! We will definitely be returning!



Our summer break at The Retreat, Strawberryfield Park

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lodge was very spacious, clean and comfortable. I would have liked an umbrella for shade on the patio by the table and chairs. I also requested the second bedroom to be made up as a double bed but it was made up as 2 singles.
Although there was building work going on in the lodge next to us, which wasn’t ideal, it wasn’t too bad. However, I felt the radio that the workmen had playing was quite loud when I was trying to read my book.
Hot tub was fine for 2 of us but I think you would have struggled to fit 4 people in there.
Everything that you needed was provided in the kitchen which was great.
I would definitely recommend this lodge.



Lovely stay but not the cleanest

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Dec 2020
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
2.0
We really enjoyed our stay here and had a lovely time exploring Cheddar. The lodge itself was in great condition and looks just like the photos. I would recommend staying here but also a few things which weren’t so great: We arrived to an awful smell inside the lodge and figured out that it was coming from the en suite bathroom, it smelled like sewage and this smell stayed the whole time we were there. We kept the en suite bathroom door shut and just used the other bathroom. Cleanliness was ok but considering we’re in a pandemic I was a bit surprised to find the guests before us food in the cupboards still and the tv remotes were very grubby and had food stuck inside the buttons. There are no cleaning products available to use in the lodge so I would recommend bringing your own anti bac spray to make sure it’s clean.



Fantastic few nights away.

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Nov 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay with my sister at the retreat lodge. As soon as we walked in you could tell it has been immaculately cleaned. The space was beautifully decorated and felt very cosy.

Was lovely to find the little added extra like the now tv and Netflix’s available for use aswell as the bath robes and slippers!

Great location for Bristol and a trip to bath if you fancy it but we loved the lodge so much we stayed put and enjoyed the hot tub to the fullest.

Cannot recommend enough, we will certainly be returning!

Thank you



Best weekend break in the UK I’ve ever had

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Oct 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely brillant. Perfect location and the retreat is stunning. No faults at all, would 100% recommend



Relaxing stay

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Sep 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely lodge with everything we needed, apart from a parasol (the only negative) We were fortunate to stay during the September heatwave and wow, it was hot.
Beautiful relaxing lodge in a fabulous setting.
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, salt, pepper provided, also everything one needs for the dreaded dishes, dishwasher tabs. cloths etc.
Wonderful relaxing stay.
The retreat is what it states 'home from home'.
Strawberry field park is highly recommend.



Absolute stunning

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Sep 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We stayed in the Retreat lodge and it felt like we was aboard. They have honstley thought the lodge through. With excellent views, comfort and gadgets.

This lodge was more than what we were expecting. I can’t wait to stay here again.



A well earned break in Somerset with family

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were lucky enough to book the last available lodge The Retreat for a much needed few days away and we could not have been more delighted when we arrived. The lodge is gorgeous and a very generous size for 2 couples. Beautiful on the inside and out with so much space to relax and unwind. The hot tub was full and steaming hot! We had a phone call from Mike the following day to check we were happy with everything. A lovely part of the UK so we will be back. Thank you Mike and your team.



The perfect break!

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The break was exactly what we needed before our return to work! We could not fault the lodge and already planning our return visit next year!
The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed to cook etc, the bedrooms were very cosy and beds comfortable. I can not fault it.
Cheddar and Wells were wonderful places to explore!




Love The Retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Jul 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Our third lovely stay at the retreat. So quiet and peaceful despite the whole park being booked. Will definitely be back for another stay



Brilliant, relaxing stay

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Mar 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Me and my girlfriend had a lovely, romantic and relaxing stay at the Retreat lodge. The living facilities were excellent, everything there that you could think of that you may need for a weekend stay.

The only issue is that the wifi was not working in our lodge but this was not too bad as we were able to connect to the wifi of a different lodge.