Choice Cottages | Windermere Lodge

Escape to Windermere Lodge - a peaceful woodland retreat tucked in the heart of North Devon's Taw Valley. Perfect for families and couples, this beautifully equipped two-bedroom lodge offers en-suite comfort, forest views, balcony seating, and miles of scenic trails. With the coast, golf, and countryside all within easy reach, it's the ideal base for a relaxing and adventure-filled getaway. The space WINDERMERE LODGE - PROPERTY OVERVIEW Tucked away in the peaceful Forest Park Lodges near High Bickington, Windermere Lodge offers the perfect woodland escape in the heart of North Devon's beautiful Taw Valley. Surrounded by 11 acres of mature woodland and neighbouring 94 acres of Woodland Trust land, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom lodge is ideal for families, couples, and outdoor lovers. Built to a high standard and thoughtfully equipped, the lodge combines rural tranquillity with modern comfort - just 1.5 miles from a village with local shops, pubs, a post office, and easy access to the coast and local golf courses. Whether you're exploring scenic footpaths, cycling forest trails, or enjoying a lazy morning coffee on the balcony overlooking the trees, Windermere Lodge is a cosy and welcoming base for your Devon adventure. LIVING AREA The spacious open-plan living area is comfortably furnished with two sofas (one is a sofa bed) and an armchair. Entertainment includes a flatscreen TV, DVD player, a library of DVDs and CDs, books, and board games. French doors open onto a seating area, offering lovely views and easy access to the outdoors. For families, a stairgate is fitted for added safety and a soft play mat and toys are available for young children. KITCHEN & DINING The contemporary kitchen includes a dining table seating four and is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, double oven, hob, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, toasted sandwich maker, and all essential cookware, utensils, and crockery. Children's plates and cups are provided, along with a high chair and a picnic cool bag with ice packs - perfect for beach or countryside outings. BEDROOMS Both bedrooms feature French doors opening onto a shared balcony with countryside views, along with wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside lamps, hairdryers, and mirrors. Bedroom 1: double bed with en-suite bathroom Bedroom 2: two extra-long single beds (2'6" x 6'6") plus a folding bed for a child Two travel cots and a baby changing mat are also available on request. BATHROOMS Bathroom 1: en-suite to Bedroom 1 with bath, shower-over, wash basin and WC Bathroom 2: en-suite to Bedroom 2 with bath, shower-over, anti-slip bath mat, wash basin and WC Children's bath toys and bath towels are provided. OUTDOOR SPACE Enjoy stunning woodland views from the first-floor balcony or relax in the outdoor patio area with table, four chairs, bench seating, two deck chairs, two sun loungers, and a BBQ for alfresco dining. A shed provides safe storage for bikes and beach gear. Children are catered to with their own patio chairs, and beach toys available in the shed, ensuring they have plenty of entertainment options during their stay. Parking is provided for two vehicles next to the lodge, with visitor spaces nearby. ADD TO BASKET (OPTIONAL EXTRAS) Dog: £40 per dog per stay High chair: included (on request) Travel cot: included (on request) AT A GLANCE Location: near High Bickington, Taw Valley, Sleeps: 4 + child (sofa bed & folding bed), Bedrooms: 2 en-suite, Bathrooms: 2 (both with bath & shower-over), Pets: yes (1 small dog), Changeover day: Saturday (flexible off-peak), WiFi: free and unlimited, Parking: 2 cars + visitor spaces, TV, DVD player, books, games, Fully equipped kitchen + washer/dryer, Balcony with forest views, BBQ and outdoor furniture, Cot, high chair, children's toys provided. E&OE