‘Fern Lodge’ is one of four lodges situated on the idyllic 5.5 acre site of 'Venn Lakes', Winkleigh. Whether staying for a romantic couple's retreat, or to fish straight from your lodge, guests will enjoy sinking into the warmth of the hot tub and gazing up at the stars, benefiting from being in a Dark Sky area. Watch the flames dance in the fire pit as you toast marshmallows, or sit, glass in hand, sausages sizzling on the barbecue as you look out over the lake and its abundance of wildlife. The space Sleeps: 4 - Sumptuous, plush velvet, king-sized bed, with premium quality mattress, bedding and linen to ensure a good nights sleep. - Sofa bed, which will accommodate one adult, or two children. (Please advise if you require sofa bedding, otherwise we will assume that a booking for two guests is for a couple sharing a bed). Interior: Kitchen/Dining: - Electric, four ring hob. - Oven/grill - Undercounter fridge with small freezer compartment - Microwave - Toaster - Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine - Kettle - Belfast sink and drainer - Kitchen bin - Cooking utensils - Crockery and glasses - Cutlery - Saucepans, frying pans, wok, baking trays, roasting tray, pyrex dishes - 2-seater dining table and chairs - Electric heater Ensuite Bathroom: - Full-length mirror - Shower - Toilet - Sink - Towel rail - Hairdryer Living Room: - L-shaped sofa bed - Smart TV (which is on a bracket, so can be swivelled to be watched from the bed also) - Wifi Exterior: - Private fishing deck directly in front of lodge. - Private garden, comprising largely chippings with stepping stone slabs and framed with thoughtfully-planted railway sleeper flower beds. - Dog-friendly (garden is fully fenced on three sides, apart from the front elevation, which opens out on to the lake). - Charcoal barbecue (charcoal not provided, but can be purchased on site). - Fire pit (logs not provided, but can be purchased on site). - 3-person electric hot tub. Parking: - Parking for one vehicle adjacent to your lodge. If you wish to bring more than one vehicle, the second can be parked in the car park. Dogs: - We accept a maximum of two well-behaved dogs, for which there is a pet fee of £20 in total. - We kindly ask that dogs are not allowed on the furniture. We will make an exception with the sofa if guests are courteous and bring with them a clean dog blanket, which generously covers all seating/cushions. - Please do not allow dogs to swim in the lake. The lake is clay-lined, which makes for quite a mess when they get out! We are, however, close to lots of lovely dog walks, including alongside rivers, which are great for doggy swims! Fishing: - Fishing is £15 per 12 hours, or £25 per 24 hours. - Fishing is possible directly from Fern Lodge if with bait boat only (due to the risk of casting with the overhead power line above). Fishing with rod can be done from a peg a short distance from the lodge, or on the specimen lake. - Fern Lodge sits on the bank of the second lake, which is home to common and mirror carp up to 30-lbs, as well as bream, tench and roach. - Guests are able to book a peg on the specimen lake (included within the overall fishing fee), which is home to carp up to 41-lbs, as well as tench, bream and roach. Fishery Rules: - You must have adequate coarse fishing experience. - We ask to see your rod licence and reserve the right to refuse fishing in the event that you cannot, or will not produce one, either as a hard copy, or digitally. - Nets, cradles, mats and slings to be dipped in aquatic disinfectant for 15-minutes before use. - Barbless hooks only. - No keep nets. - Must have at least a 42" landing net. - Must have a large cradle or landing mat. - No tiger nuts, peanuts, cat meat, lures, spinners, treble hooks, or fake baits, such as plastic corn. - No braid. - Rods must be manned at all times and within close distance. - Please have carp care spray available to treat wounds and abrasions. - No wading. - If taking a photograph with your catch, do so in a kneeling position rather than standing. - Return fish to water gently and as soon as practicable after being caught. Location on Site Plan: - Fern Lodge is 'Lodge D' on the site plan. Things to do Locally: - Woolley Animals Alpaca Walking and Farm Park- (0.3 miles) - Scribbleton (under 5s indoor play) - (2.1 miles) - The King's Arms - (2.8 miles) - Londis, Winkleigh - (2.8 miles) - Wag & Walk (dog walking field with agility equipment) - (3.0 miles) - Sam's Cider and The Tallet Cafe - (3.0 miles) - The Ram's Head - (3.2 miles) - The Royal Oak - (3.2 miles) - Spar, Church Street Stores - (3.3 miles) - Winkleigh Woods (4.0 miles) - The Globe - (4.3 miles) - The Duke of York - (5.3 miles) - Lidl, Torrington - (10.0 miles) - New Carlton Cinema - (13.8 miles) - Air Extreme Trampoline Park - (16.5 miles) - Meldon Reservoir - (17.2 miles) - Westward Ho! beach - (19.7 miles) - The Milky Way Adventure Park - (24.0 miles) - Roadford Lake - (31.1 miles) Guest access Check-in: - Self check-in via lock box. - Check-in anytime after 3pm. - Please note that due to our rural location, we do not have street lighting, so in the event that you arrive after dark, you may find the entrance signs at the main road junction difficult to see. However, once on site, we have security/sensor lighting around the lodge, aiding access to the lockbox. Other things to note For stays of 3 nights or greater, we include the following: - A complimentary bottle of Prosecco - Robes Regrettably, it is not financially feasible for us to include these items on a 2-night stay.