Don’t stay in the tipis! Ripped door, on a woodlouse home, hired air beds that had slow punctures, tipis pitched incorrectly and no space to run about.
Not impressed glad... read more we only booked one night

  Set in picturesque countryside next to pretty Ropley station, we enjoyed a 4 night break at the Winchester as a family of 3. The self catering accommodation was well equipped... read more and it was great to have use of a washing machine and tumble dryer with a baby in tow. The highchair and cot we requested were provided although we didn’t end up using the cot as it was a bit tatty and well used. The owner (Jo) was very responsive to queries by phone/text that we had about the heating and Wi-fi and the lodge had lots of welcoming extras and fluffy towels.

We would have rated ‘good’ if there was the option as there are some areas which let the lodge down.
- The sofa was very uncomfortable and worn. It was covered with a throw which we removed as it smelt of dog and had hairs on it. We appreciate that the lodge is let to people with pets but changing throws between visitors could be an idea so they can be cleaned
- A king sized bed was advertised but it was definitely a double. Although not an issue for some, we like our space and our baby likes to co-sleep sometimes too which we found impossible here
- Lack of baking trays in the kitchen
- The lodge wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. There were dead flies on several of the windows, cobwebs and dust on some of the light shades, crumbs in the freezer drawers, dirt in the bathroom cupboard and significant dust on the living room table
- There was no clock or alarm clock other than the one on the kitchen oven. It would have been nice to have rather than relying on our mobile and the TV
- There was only one TV (in the living room) and it was far too small. Having a DVD player or upgrading to a smart TV would be great additions

Overall we enjoyed our stay next to the wonderful steam railway and thought the price was reasonable too. The selection of board games was also a nice touch and made a pleasant change for evening entertainment.

  Our second visit in 9 months.This time with the longer, lighter June evenings. The excellent accommodation has been described in my earlier post and by others and I cannot praise... read more it highly enough. Our visit coincided with the Diesel Gala held by the Mid Hants Railway, who also operated a mid week steam railway service. Red Kites were seen circling over Ropley station and visitors to the garden area that we could see from the lounge window, included a very large Hare and Pheasant.



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  Set in picturesque countryside next to pretty Ropley station, we enjoyed a 4 night break at the Winchester as a family of 3. The self catering accommodation was well equipped... read more and it was great to have use of a washing machine and tumble dryer with a baby in tow. The highchair and cot we requested were provided although we didn’t end up using the cot as it was a bit tatty and well used. The owner (Jo) was very responsive to queries by phone/text that we had about the heating and Wi-fi and the lodge had lots of welcoming extras and fluffy towels.

We would have rated ‘good’ if there was the option as there are some areas which let the lodge down.
- The sofa was very uncomfortable and worn. It was covered with a throw which we removed as it smelt of dog and had hairs on it. We appreciate that the lodge is let to people with pets but changing throws between visitors could be an idea so they can be cleaned
- A king sized bed was advertised but it was definitely a double. Although not an issue for some, we like our space and our baby likes to co-sleep sometimes too which we found impossible here
- Lack of baking trays in the kitchen
- The lodge wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. There were dead flies on several of the windows, cobwebs and dust on some of the light shades, crumbs in the freezer drawers, dirt in the bathroom cupboard and significant dust on the living room table
- There was no clock or alarm clock other than the one on the kitchen oven. It would have been nice to have rather than relying on our mobile and the TV
- There was only one TV (in the living room) and it was far too small. Having a DVD player or upgrading to a smart TV would be great additions

Overall we enjoyed our stay next to the wonderful steam railway and thought the price was reasonable too. The selection of board games was also a nice touch and made a pleasant change for evening entertainment.

  Location is quiet, overlooking farmland. Watercress line very near to watch steam trains traveling up and down the line. At Ropley there are engine sheds and a station which made... read more this place fascinating. The lodge was very well equipped and made for a comfortable stay.
Joanne was exemplary in looking after us. I wanted a short stay; muddled up the booking which could have been a disaster!
We enjoyed our stay. I would recommend and we are talking about a return and longer visit.

  We really enjoyed our long weekend at Watercress Lodges. The Lodge was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We appreciated the extra space of the utility room so that we could... read more store our picnic things and fold up chairs. The Lodge is well located for visits and places of interest. On the Saturday we went to Fort Nelson which is a great place to visit and very interesting if you like military museums etc. We also spent time watching the steam trains go up and down the Watercress Line. It's perfect for train and railway enthusiasts and ideal for local walks. We experienced a few issues with the lodge during the weekend and I emailed Hannah separately to raise them with her so that they could be rectified for future guests. Despite the small problems, we would definitely book again as we had such a great time and enjoyed the comforts of the Lodge.