Willowbank Lodges/Herons Nest – Home 212000 Log cabin
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- min stay varies
Willowbank Lodges/Herons Nest – Home 212000
- Log cabin
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 89 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
Heron's Nest log cabin, part of Willowbank Lodges, nestles in a small hamlet in the heart of the Pewsey Vale bordering the Kennet and Avon canal. The five luxury log cabins have been solidly built from Russian redwood and are situated in three and a half acres including a private lake and are surrounded by beautiful countryside and a wide variety of wildlife. Heron's Nest cabin directly overlooks the stream and facing due west, is the sunniest cabin on site so gets the sun in the early evening after everyone else has been cast into shade.
Bird lovers will enjoy watching the various families of waterfowl on the lake, including our indigenous pair of swans, herons and our kingfisher who flies up and down both the lake and the stream and can be seen sitting on the railings near the end cabin, Kingfisher, so named.
Ramblers and cyclists alike will enjoy the miles of walks straight from the cabin gates with panoramic views of the Pewsey Vale from Martinsell Hill and of course we are on the National 4 cycle trail. Our ancient Savernake Forest is only a 5 minute drive away and is quite stunningly beautiful whether you are walking, picnicking or cycling.
The cabins provide a superb holiday base from which to explore the ancient county of Wiltshire and are easily accessed from the M3 and M4. Furthermore, the airports of London Heathrow, Bristol, Southampton and Bournemouth are between one and one and a half hours drive away. The local village of Pewsey is less than two miles away and boasts a good supermarket, butcher, baker, petrol station, garage, Indian restaurant, cafes and pubs and it also has a railway station with a fast train service to London and the West Country.
No smoking is allowed in the cabins but can be enjoyed outside under the cover of the veranda.
Well behaved dogs welcome and verandas now have gates therefore secure for dogs and young children.
Flexible changeover days - see Conditions.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.25) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
All of our lodges are pet friendly, there is however there is an additional charge of £30 per pet per stay. Please inform us if you wish to bring a pet (max 2) upon booking, so that this can be added for you.
Smoking is not allowed inside but out on the veranda is fine, providing you are careful with the ash and do not throw your stubs anywhere other than a bin.
About the owner
Willowbank L.
- Response rate:
- 95%
- Calendar last updated:
- 18 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 22 reviews
Excellent
22 reviews
- Excellent
- 21
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 1
“Just what we needed.”
Wow! Herons Lodge wowed us the minute we pulled up and continued doing so once we got inside. It was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Nicky has put a lot of thought int… More
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“Perfect”
Beautiful cabins positioned in a wonderful well maintained setting. Cabins maintained to a very high standard and have got everything you would ever need. We will definatly visit again.
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“Picturess”
We stayed for 4 nights, was a last minute booking. What a find!!!! There are so many words I could say about this place but here's a few, relaxing,cosy, peaceful, picturess, homely. The cabin has… More
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“Blissful peace and quiet!”
We arrived with snow on the ground and were delighted by the warmth and cosiness of our cabin. Everything we needed was provided and the cabins are very tastefully presented. The setting is peaceful and beautiful with plenty of wildfowl for interest. A lovely walk along the canal path in either direction will take you to excellent pubs for lunch. Great area for dog walking, but at Willow Bank it is best to keep them on the lead so they don’t disturb the wildfowl. The nearby village of Pewsey can provide for most of your needs and Marlborough with its very attractive town centre is only 15 minutes drive away. We had a great time and definitely plan to return!
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely and very comprehensive review. I was on holiday in hotter climes when the UK had a second bout of snow, so could only read about it and be thankful that I was not there! I am so glad that despite the cold weather you enjoyed the cosiness of the cabin and managed to have a great time. It is a very good place to chill and just watch all the wildlife. We are lucky to be in a beautiful part of Wiltshire yet conveniently close to all the amenities of Pewsey and Marlborough. I am very happy that you would like to return and look forward to meeting you both then.
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“Willowbank Cottages”
We stayed at Willowbank Cottages for only a few days but will definitely be making a return visit. Nicky the owner was very nice, friendly, helpful and very considerate. The place was immaculately clean, exceptionally well stocked with all essentials, it was very warm and cosy in beautiful surroundings. Honestly we couldn't fault the place we will definitely highly recommend Willowbank Cottages and will certainly return. Thank you very, very much Wayne Pelham
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“serenity retreat”
We are originally from the area, and came back for the weekend for a family occasion. We had a wonderful weekend reminiscing about our childhoods in Mildenhall and Burbage. The cabin was perfectly loc… More
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“Mr”
Comfy, well equipped, lodge. Warm and cozy. Quiet setting with walks for dog. Marlborough is 15 mins away and is a lovely town with good shops, pubs, cafés etc
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“A peaceful corner of Wiltshire”
We enjoyed staying at Heron's Nest in September. The site is lovely, with grassy areas, a stream, pools and trees. Our cabin was partially screened from others by shrubs and small trees - the pi… More
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Response from the owner Hello! Thank you so much for your very kind comments and for such a comprehensive review about the immediate vicinity which I am sure other travellers will find very helpful. How wonderful you saw one of our kingfishers - a guest has reported seeing them flying down the stream in front of Herons Nest in a pair which must be quite a rare sight! I look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future.
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“Not disability friendly!”
Made inquiries in April (email and telephone) regarding a prospective booking in September 2017 and needs arising from my disability. Alas Nicky's 24 hour 100% response rate appears not to be ap… More
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Response from the owner Hello Peter! I am very surprised to receive such a damning 'review' and one which strongly suggests I have not responded to your enquiry because of your disability! If you left a telephone message then I have not personally taken it off the ansafone, as I do respond to all messages - this is how I earn my income so all enquiries are important to me. Up until 10 days ago my daughter was living with me and I can only think that she took down your message then forgot to give it to me, in which case my apologies. These things occasionally happen when the business is run from home and other family members are around. As far as any email enquiry is concerned, I have just done a search of my Inbox, my Sent box and have searched my personal hotmail account to which a copy of all my business emails are sent as a back up. Furthermore, I have trawled through all my emails back to 1st April to see if I have missed replying to any of them in case your email did not include your name in it and, again, nothing has flagged up. I have dealt with everything. Perhaps you thought you sent me an email but didn't press the Send button, or sent it to a different address by mistake, easy to do if you were looking at a lot of different accommodation at the time. I have had a lot of disabled people stay at the cabins, some requiring special equipment to be delivered and I am only too aware of the lack of accommodation which is suitable for people with mobility problems so am very pleased to be able to offer my lodges which are suitable for most of their needs. If you would like to phone me again or send an email to nickywood@willowbanklodges.com, I would be delighted to tell you whether or not one of the cabins (I have two sizes) would be suitable for you and whether or not the dates fit. Best wishes, Nicky Wood
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“The best place in the UK to unwind and relax”
Heron's nest is a wonderful log cabin. It is tastefully decorated and has absolutely everything you need for a very relaxing stay. We had the best week just relaxing in the cabin, sitting on the … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Willowbank (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Willowbank (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Willowbank (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Willowbank the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Willowbank (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Willowbank (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Willowbank (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Willowbank (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Willowbank (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Willowbank (the owner) a message.
If Willowbank (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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