“The East Lodge is a good bolt hole for exploring Hampshire.”
Overall the lodge was nice and the goodies and the things for the dogs were very good. Great to find a place where the dogs are welcome. The extendable gate for securing-off the garden was ideal!!
There are a few improvements which may make the stay even more comfortable:
1. No access to mobile network until further into the village, is inconvenient as unfortunately in this day and age it is considered a necessary utility. Whilst there is Wifi, the connection is not good enough to stream on all devices and it is not a secure network connection.
Not much the owner can do about this, except mention it in the description.
2. Fridge was missing a shelf in the door which limited the space, especially for tall cartons, like milk cartons.
3. Additional cups and mugs plus other cutlery.
4. Additional smaller towels in the bathroom.
5. The sash windows couldn’t get to open top half maybe they do, but didn’t want to force (we noticed they did open on West Lodge).
So we were very apprehensive as to leaving the window open either at night or when not in the bedroom.
5. Very noisy and busy road. Lots of through traffic especially during the week.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and suggestions, which the owner has found very useful. Unfortunately there are some areas which are beyond the owner's control. Regarding the mobile network, some networks have a stronger signal than others, so the owner provides excellent broadband, which is fast for rural areas, and a landline telephone. The open network makes it easier for guests to access. The sash windows are an original feature of the listed building and are sealed at the top to prevent draughts and the lower half can be opened. The property is fitted with double glazing, where permitted and is shielded with deep hedges to protect from the road. We are pleased that you and your dog enjoyed exploring the local area.
Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
