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Reviews of Violet 28 Oakdene Forest Park

Oakdene Forest Park St Leonards Ringwood Hampshire, Ferndown, BH24 2RZ, United Kingdom

#4 of 12 hotels in Ferndown

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Review score

Based on 122 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 14 June 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location on the site tucked away in a corner so lovely and peaceful. The accomodation has everything you need and is very well appointed. Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2021

    9.0
    Great find.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the TV was effective when a plane went over.

    Such a lovely lodge & in a quiet area. Every thing you need inside even a washing machine which was a surprise ☺️. Bed was very comfortable. Lodge is very clean & tidy. The camp site is very nice & plenty to do. Not far to travel to Poole,. Bournemouth, or Christchurch if you wish. Will definitely be booking again. Also thanks to Booking.com for find me this.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    ok but wouldn't use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Just did not like being i a static

    Owner very helpful with washing machine problem

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated and tired. The accommodation was extremely dirty. We spent hours cleaning to get it to an acceptable level. The accommodation needs a deep clean and kept to a decent standard of cleanliness for it to be a holiday let.

    The location was nice as tucked away on an end.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    4.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amount of dog hair and was not clean messaged the owner about washing machine was full of dog hair and dirt and was told it's new washer but I have pictures of it, also took pictures of the problems there and so much clutter. Bathroom TV does not work as shown in pictures working in collection when booking. Told not been working for ages when asked owner.

    The park is lovely as been to this camp site before it's perfect quiet and perfect location the oakdean forest park.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Fabulous location
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Didn't like that we had to pay a charge to use park facilities such as pool, cafe and bar/restaurant. It was fine, just disappointing. When we stayed here in October 2021 the caravan was spotless, this time rounds wasn't the same. The bedding, hand towels and tea towels were clean and fresh. However, the bathroom sinks had toothpaste on them, the bathroom smelt funny, some of window ledges inside weren't cleaned, kitchen window looked like it has been wiped with a dishcloth and the outside table on decking wasnt cleaned at all. So with all these little things it didn't feel as nice as it was the first time we stayed here, which was a shame

    LOved the location of the park and the caravan within the park. Its brilliant for dog walks in Hurn forest which is connected to the park, and various beaches on south coast near bournemouth are within 30 mins drive and New Forest is also within 30 mins.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did feel it was rather cluttered but was comfortable throughout our stay as was only used as a base

    The property was in a good location however I’m not sure if the cleaners had been in as the place smelt of smoke and dogs and dog hairs throughout the lodge. As I suffer from asthma we had to open all the windows and clean the floors .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    6.0
    Location great and accommodation just cleaness let it down
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaness of the property was not great poo around toilet cobwebs in main bedroom floor under chair crumbs under neath also could smell dog had to go out get cleaning products and clean property I think less personal belongings would be good less clutter also had no where to put our stuff food etc in kitchen cupboards

    The location was really good quite loved the woods squirrels around us varrander outside area was great. Great communication from the owner and also provided us with cot and high chair for our stay for our 17 month old

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    1.0
    Awful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Arrived to find 2 dirty toilets - Dirty bedding Dirty toaster , Dirty cutlery draw , sticky door handles. Tried to get a refund - never given as I didn’t stay there I left the property.

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    7.0
    Central Park, close to forest to walk dog
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sofa & chair very uncomfortable. Mattress on main bed too soft, gave us both back ache.

    Good location quiet park

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not able to use park facilities club house or pool without paying extra

    The balcony verander outside

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    7.0
    overall, we had a great time and would go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The twin room a bit cozy for two adults but the beds were comfortable. The sofa bed was ok when my sister slept on top of the duvet. More attention to detail on cleaning would be good but all the essentials were clean.

    Accommodation small but perfectly formed, a lovely plot on the corner of a quiet and pleasant site. Loved the terrace and the sunny garden, bordering the woods. they welcome dogs and can walk in the woods from the park

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    7.0
    adequate for the money paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sofa was very uncomfortable. the cooker was greasy in places, could have been a bit cleaner

    location was very good especially for dog walking

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    7.0
    Nice stay but frustrated by lack of technical support material and yet plenty of notices about the expectations of the g
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No guides for how heating or appliances worked. Cooker was quite complicated. Heating was erratic - on all night for 2 uncomfortable nights despite keeping thermostat low. No instructions for boiler settings.

    Well presented and had all the required facilities

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    5.0
    Unexceptionable conditions in lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    dog hairs . Owners breakables everywhere. lounge furniture very worn out not clean or useable. Bathroom sinks not useable. Wi-Fi bad reception as in bedroom .Dampness on main bedroom windows Carpets very dirty . informed owner about the lack of cleaning.

    location .seating outside veranda . washing machine .dishwasher . plenty of crockery glasses

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    6.0
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unfortunately as wonderful as the location was the cleanliness of the Lodge was not quite up to standard. There were various cleaning issues in the Lodge. I don't feel it necessary to go into detail here, however if Roger the owner of Lodge would like to contact me i am more than happy to provide further information around this.

    The location of the Lodge was fantastic, in a lovely quiet corner, we could not fault the location of the Lodge at all. Watching the wildlife from the window was amazing to see, especially the Jays! Roger the owner was super helpful, always answered my questions and queries extremely promptly. Roger was a true delight to deal with.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    7.0
    Good value and very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive Clubhouse on the site.

    The lodge is very pleasant and quietly located. Good location for sightseeing. Fantastic woodland walks.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unclean in all aspects

    Location

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2021

    10
    Really recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really clean and well equipped accommodation. Club entertainment good and easy to get drinks at bar not too busy at all. Granddaughter loved kids club and breakfast with characters really good value. Staff really helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2021

    9.0
    Fantastic lodge in a fantastic secluded location and dog friendly!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found the sofa bed to be a bit uncomfortable to sit on (but it is a sofa bed)...but spent most of the days and evening sitting outside

    Love the location, fully enclosed decking and a lovely spot on the site. The lodge was very well equipped with everything we needed including dog bowls!! Main Bedroom was a lovely size and ensuite had a TV!! Spent most of our time sitting at the fantastic table and chairs on the decking....we will defiantly be back.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

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