We stayed in the 5* Poppy lodge for 2 weeks for our honeymoon. Our stay was brilliant, there is nowhere we would have rather been! The lodge is perfect, everything was thought of, little touches like handmade soaps, robes, champagne on arrival. Everything in the lodge was state of the art, even the bin and kitchen utensils were expensive! It... More

That's what Poppy lodge gives you!!! After toying with the idea of a 40th birthday in Amsterdam, Ireland or at Stretton Lakes I chose the log cabin I had always wanted to stop in. We had read all the reviews and seen all the photo's and had high expectations, we were not disappointed in fact our expectations were exceeded. From... More

July 2011: Just had 4 days of total relaxation in (5star) Poppy Lodge. On arrival the lodge was immaculate, very well equipped, clean & tidy and with champagne chilling in the fridge this all made for a perfect start to our break. A quick welcome visit from the owners ensures you have the chance to ask any questions and understand... More

We hired two log cabins on the site for myself and wife & 2kids, with mum and dad in the 2nd cabin, we stayed mon-fri and got married on the Tuesday at barnsdale gardens! The cabins and site are the best we have stayed at, Rachel and rowland have made them quiet, extremely comfortable, very very well equipped and really... More

This was the most relaxing happy week we have ever had, we got married just 5mins away at barnsdale gardens and rented two cabins for us and guests! Rachel and rowland have done a fantastic job in providing everything you could wish for, for a quiet relaxing romantic getaway! The lodges are very well equipped and up to date, very... More

We have just returned from a fantastic weekend at Bluebell Lodge. It was our second visit and it was every bit as good as the first. Rachel and Rowland have made the lodges totally comfortable with every need catered for. The dishwasher and washer/dryer are indespensible, particularly the dryer after spending most of the time in the hot tub and... More

We stayed here with our 4 month old baby for a week. The lodge was beautiful and clean. We had everything you need - kitchen was well stocked, we used the BBQ twice. The hot tub was a real treat, we were able to put our baby to sleep, take the monitor out and spend some time peacefully floating about... More

We stayed in the new (opened in July'09) lodge. It was absolutely fantastic!!! A couple of of features not mentioned on the website: remote control for shower (to avoid a slug of cold water), remote controlled ceiling fan in bedroom! The log cabin was warm, furnished to a very high standard and really peaceful. We would not hesitate to recommend... More

Me and my partner visited these fantastic lodges in june2009.They are located not far from a lovely tranquil village which is about 10 miles from Melton Mowbray and 8 miles from Oakham, lovely countryside is also on the doorstep. The lodges are outstanding,everything is spotless and have absolutely everything you could wish for.There is a lovely large hot tub on... More