Toad Hall, Self Catering, Sleeps Four

Self catering lo

Location

Located near the canal for our walking holiday. Self catering facilities worked well. Beds were comfortable. Extra heaters were provided. Hot shower.

Carpet was stained and we asked it to be hoovered on our arrival (dog fluff!). Also under the beds there was litter. Some broken light fittings. One heater didn't work. Be warned: the long access lane has deep potholes!

I appreciate the location and the scenic views it offers. The friendly atmosphere and the presence of nearby wildlife were particularly enjoyable.

The caravan was in somewhat of a worn condition, exhibiting a slight lean that made restful sleep a bit challenging. Additionally, there was a noticeable odor of dog inside. The carpets, sofa, doors, and other areas would greatly benefit from a thorough cleaning and a fresh coat of paint.

The loo, shower, kitchen sink and worktop were clean, as was the bed linen and towels. The shower worked well and the water was hot.

The entrance to the farm track was not easy to find as the signage needs attention. The track is rough and we could not negotiate around the farmyard without telephone instructions from the host who talked us through to where we had to park. The hedge was overgrown and we had to duck through branches and brambles to get to the caravan. The gravel 'terrace' in front of the caravan was full of weeds, with nettles and weeds growing up around both sets of steps up to the caravan doors. It took a good 5 minutes and multiple tries to unlock the keysafe which was apparently new - the only thing that was! The caravan is old and very, very, tired and scruffy. The door from the 'lounge' area to the steps out, did not fit properly and when heated by the sun, was impossible to open. It looked as though the door was a newish addition but did not sit square in the frame. Neither steps had adequate railings for going up and down, a hazard if you had small children or, like us, of an age with replacement knees and hips! The bed linen, although clean, had not been ironed so looked as though it had been slept in. I know that it was inexpensive, but with a little more care and no great expense, the accommodation could have appeared more 'loved'. It would not have taken much to have weeded the gravel and around the steps, or to wash the green mould line from the sides of the caravan. Every supermarket sells cheap, attractive, packs of mugs, crockery, glasses, etc, to replace the oddments that were supplied. The 'fridge was also very old with none of the door compartments useable. I packed foodstuff inside when we arrived but the next morning, the milk, cans of drinks, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, salad etc were all frozen solid. Obviously the adjustable temperature control inside does not work. At least our dog thought that it was all super!

Rural landscape, Quiet Close to working farm.

Difficult to find .No signs.Even some locals couldn't help. Poor communication from host. Poor ground surface to caravan .Had to carry heavy cases due to no pruning on shrubs allowing car to park nearer

A lovely rural setting, very peaceful and quiet. Perfect for family holidays or if you require accommodation in the area for work purposes. Ruth the host is very friendly and helpful.