Firstly this place is really easy to find. Yes, we used satnav but really didn't need to as it is 1 turn off A59. We travelled as a couple with a dog for a special birthday treat staying midweek Mon-Thur. We were immediately impressed by the immaculate grounds, clean and well kept. We had an early check- in and as promised everything was ready on time. The Chatterley lodge was beautiful - I would be really struggling to find any negatives. It's open plan (bar a curtain over the bedroom area) but this makes it feel spacious, contemporary, light and airy. The jacuzzi bath in the bedroom / bathroom area was lush. The water was boiling and the double shower had excellent power. The bed was lovely and comfortable (other reviewers have had a problem?). The hot tub was definately hot enough to use on the first night, possibly because we had early check in? And we saw the water changed in-between guests, so that was reassuring! Our lodge was number 9 and was the closest to reception / Hindelinis but there was no noise whatsoever - infect it was handy having a 30 second walk to breakfast! The food was lovely - fresh and homemade. It was very reasonably priced - you can see the menu on their website direct. They close at 6pm and last orders for food were 5.20pm, I am not sure whether this is just for winter? But there is a couple of places to eat within walking distance in the evening if you don't want to cook. Saying that, there is everything you need in the lodge kitchen - microwave, oven, gas hob, dishwasher (they even provide a couple of tablets, washing up liquid, dishcloth etc).
The staff were all lovely, always asking how everything was. They were even helpful with where to go for walks etc although there are plenty of leaflets and information of "things to do" in the lodge and in reception.
Tv volume in lounge is set quite low, which is good really because it does not disturb other guests but it is really quiet especially when watching DVDs! Although the TVs have freeview channels hardly any were available (no signal). Not sure whether this is because of the remote area or anther it was our TV but it really wasn't important to us as we were out all day and in the hot tub at night!
The local area is beautiful and there is a local shop on main road that says "deli" but it's a general store too and sells bits of stuff like shampoo etc too which is handy.
Good places to visit are Skipton (nice town, canal walks and canal boat trips), Clitheroe (again nice town, shops, Castle in centre, riverside walk near swimming pool Longridge area of town). There are also loads of little villages listed In file in lodge - we managed to get to quite a few because they are all so close by (10-20 mins in car). That said, other than pubs, dog walks, tea rooms and the odd ruin - that's it......which suited us perfectly!
I can not praise this place high enough and we have stayed in some luxury hotels in the past!
It was superb! Thank you to all the staff who must work really hard to create such a lovely environment. We will definitely be returning.
Room Tip: Chatterley number 9 for couples / dog. You won't be disappointed.
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