The Garden Lodge

78 reviews

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  Kathleen

  GB · couple · Oct 2026

  10/10

  Ian and Sharon were wonderful hosts. The lodge was everything we hoped for.

  The peace, tranquility, nature and the view. The hosts were lovely. The setting beautiful. A real retreat. Thank you Sharon and Ian for letting us share this place.

  Nothing.

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  Sean

  GB · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

  10/10
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  Richard

  GB · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

  10/10
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  Heather

  GB · couple · Sep 2026

  10/10

  Lovely Garden Lodge, owners very welcoming, Shaldon very pretty village

  Lovely accommodation, everything you needed, very clean, good supply of towels, really comfortable bed. Ian and Sharon very welcoming, had a really lovely stay.

  Booking.com not forwarding the key code number and directions to find the accommodation and on the bit of directions you do get its to the wrong cottage. Had to message Ian and Sharon on the day of travel to ask for these, which they kindly provided.

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  Luella

  GB · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

  10/10

  A little slice of Shaldon heaven ❤️

  What did you like? I’ve visited Shaldon many times over the years and it really has a special place in my heart, but this was my first time staying outside the village — and Garden Lodge absolutely didn’t disappoint! The views over the estuary are amazing, and the location is so peaceful and quiet. The cottage itself is beautifully furnished — modern but still really cosy and homely — and has absolutely everything you could need. The bed deserves a special mention too… so comfy and luxurious, with gorgeous cotton sheets, lovely towels and toiletries, and all the mod cons. Ian and Sharon are fantastic hosts. They’re genuinely two of the kindest and friendliest people, and nothing is too much trouble. I honestly felt like I’d made friends by the time I left! Ian’s artist studio next door is also second to none and definitely worth a look. The walk into Shaldon takes around 15 minutes and is lovely, along the river, so for me it was actually part of the enjoyment. I’ve had a really lovely 7-night stay and will definitely be back. ❤️

  What didn’t you like? Honestly, there’s very little to say here! The Wi-Fi can be a little intermittent, but when you’re on holiday, perhaps that’s not such a bad thing — it’s a good excuse to properly switch off and enjoy where you are! If you specifically want to be right in the middle of Shaldon village, then Garden Lodge probably isn’t the place for you. But the village is only around a 15-minute walk away, and the walk along the river is beautiful, so I certainly didn’t see it as a downside.