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Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange

Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange

4.2
out of 5
Ratings from 14 reviews
79% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
3.9
Comfort
4.5
Condition
3.4
Location
4.6
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.6

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Although all lodges are furnished and laid out identically the images are representational as each lodge is positioned differently on site.

Two gorgeous en suite bedrooms including a king size and twin mean plenty of room for up to four guests, with the open-plan living areas opening out on to a large wraparound deck with a private hot tub and views over the lake and landscaped gardens.

Kentisbury Grange is also home to The Coach House restaurant where gorgeous locally-sourced produce is transformed into mouth-watering delicacies that can be enjoyed in a superb setting.

Travel cot and high chair are available on request

Falls short of ‘luxury’

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Sep 2025
3.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
For a lodge advertised on a website called ‘Luxury Coastal’, Combe Lodge unfortunately does not live up to this billing.

From the gorgeous images we had viewed online when booking, we had high expectations for our stay. There is no denying the outlook across the lake from the decking is beautiful and we could not fault the lovely bathrooms/kitchen and their spacious layout. The hot tub being one of the main reasons we booked this accommodation is a great size, albeit some of the jets appeared to not be working properly despite my attempts to adjust them. The location is also ideal for exploring with most of the main tourist places in the area being a 20-30 min drive away.

However, despite these positives, there were just far too many maintenance and cleanliness issues which left us feeling underwhelmed and deflated, especially given the price we had paid to stay somewhere we thought would be high quality.

On arrival, we were greeted by a very helpful member of staff who kindly provided a drink for our son who was suffering with a bit of travel sickness. The restaurant itself looked fantastic but with the prices being charged (even breakfast was £15 per person), we opted against eating there during our stay.

The parking for this particular lodge is slightly inconvenient as it is not as close as the others but appreciate this cannot be helped. What could have easily been prevented though was the wet wipe, beer can and crisp packet which had been left alongside the path towards our lodge. After taking in the beautiful view of the lake, our attention was soon diverted to the amount of cobwebs, dirty windows and dustiness as we opened the door. It was as if the cleaning team had not had enough time to do everything.

As we then further explored the different rooms, we could not quite believe the number of areas in need of repair. There were multiple dents in doors, door frames broken, a smashed window in the main bedroom, wardrobe doors not on their runners in both bedrooms, stains on the sofa, the living room tv unit framing was damaged, the fridge shelf/door was broken and the blinds were missing several slats. The carpets in both bedrooms are in urgent need of replacing as they are heavily worn, bumpy and with so many stains they are bordering on ‘grotty’. We fully appreciate certain problems pop up from time to time with any accommodation but in our eyes all of the above seem to have just been ignored given how obvious they are.

The living room/kitchen floor also needs ripping up and relaying due to the apparent water damage but we accept this is not a quick fix.

Overall, the Combe Lodge has the potential to be something special but not in its current state. In terms of value for money, we feel the £1000 paid for a 4 night stay is not worth it and that the current online images suggest you are paying for something a lot more prestine than you actually get.

James from Hevingham stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 4 nights in August 2025


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 6 days ago
Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay at Combe Lodge. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we need to improve. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful lake views, the spacious bathrooms and kitchen, and found the location ideal for exploring the area. It’s also great to know the hot tub and the warm welcome from our team were appreciated. However, we’re genuinely sorry that the lodge did not meet your expectations, particularly in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. Your comments regarding the condition of furnishings, fittings, and overall presentation have been taken very seriously. Following recent guest feedback, we made the decision at the end of September to temporarily close the lodges for refurbishment. We are committed to ensuring that the accommodation reflects the quality and comfort our guests expect, and this work will address many of the issues you’ve highlighted. Thank you again for your honest and constructive feedback. We hope you’ll consider returning once the refurbishment is complete. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Tired Lodge

Review submitted on Fri, 12 Sep 2025
2.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
1.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The setting of the Lodge was superb as were the staff at Kentisbury Grange, however, the lodge itself was tired and hadn't been cleaned very well. Hand prints on the mirror and the fire was missing. We found cheesy wotsits behind the speakers (well the dog did) and that showed it hadn't been cleaned to a proper standard for our arrival. There was a smashed window in the main bedroom. The door latch was broken as was the door frame into the bathroom. No welcome pack on arrival as stated when we booked and we had to ask for a tea towel & washing up sponge. When I told the team that the latch on the bedroom door was broken they were very quick to fix it. I personally wouldn't come here again.

Wendy from Stroud stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 7 nights in August 2025


Josh - Luxury Coastal replied 22 days ago
Hi Wendy. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting and that the team at Kentisbury Grange made a positive impression, we’re genuinely sorry that your experience at the Lodge fell short of expectations. We sincerely apologise for the cleanliness issues and maintenance concerns you encountered. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive and find things not as they should be. Your comments have been taken very seriously, and we’ve already begun investigating these points with the housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure they are properly addressed. We’re also sorry that the welcome pack was missing and that you had to request basic items—we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll be reviewing our arrival procedures to prevent this from happening again. Thank you again for your honest review. While we regret that your stay wasn’t as enjoyable as it should have been, your feedback is helping us improve, and we hope we’ll have the opportunity to restore your confidence in the future. All the best.

A mixed bag! Pretty and peaceful location but a lack of privacy and lodge needs some attention.

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Aug 2025
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Coombe Lodge would really benefit from a deep clean and some TLC, as it is showing signs of wear and tear.
When we arrived the sink was full of dirty water and the induction hob was filthy and I had to wash the crockery before we could use it. The beds were clean and comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and the shower was very good. Parking is a bit tricky as (unlike the other lodges) there is no allocated space.
Overall the lodge is comfortable and spacious with all required amenities, however the internet service is unreliable and weather dependent and the TV is not connected to the WiFi so you cannot access streaming services. The lodge is sited on a very pretty lake but unfortunately (unlike the other lodges) the hot tub has absolutely no privacy, this put us off using it. Also the hot tub has been installed the wrong way round and the steps to climb down into it are not accessible as up against the fence, so getting in and out was a bit tricky. Also we would have liked to have been able to control the temperature.
The decking needs a wash as covered in bird excrement and we were visited by a rat several times (we did inform reception about this).
We visited the restaurant for Sunday lunch and were very impressed with the food and the overall dining experience and so we decided to go for breakfast before we went home which was a mistake. Unfortunately the breakfast service was slow and the food was badly cooked (vegetarian sausages burnt and eggs under cooked) and there was only granary bread available as their delivery had not arrived. Breakfast is £15 per person and for that price we expected better.
Would we would stay again? Yes, but in a different lodge.

Louise from Andover stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 3 nights in August 2025


Nichola - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 22 days ago
Hi Louise, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful and picturesque setting of Kentisbury. However, we’re truly sorry to learn about the cleanliness issues you experienced during your stay and that they were not addressed at the time. Your comments have been shared with the team at Kentisbury, and they are currently reviewing your feedback to ensure improvements are made. We’re grateful that you would consider visiting again, and we would be very pleased to welcome you back in the future.

Lovely weekend in combe lodge

Review submitted on Mon, 14 Apr 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Beautiful lodge very quiet and had everything we needed. There was a few little things that need updating. The wardrobe would not stay on the rail my husband had to fix it .we did report it so hopefully will now be OK. The hot tub was great and the view over the pond was lovely. Really enjoyed our stay .

Amanda from Redditch stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 3 nights in March 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 164 days ago
Hi Amanda, Thank you for your review! We are glad that you have found everything beautiful, it had everything that you needed and that you really enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Beautiful setting but cleanliness and maintenance very poor

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Mar 2025
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
1.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Call reception on arrival as dirty towel in washing machine.
Blood on bed sheets.
Valances dirty and stained.
Maintenance poor. There has been a leak and this was not redecorated.
Door handles loose
Doors peeling and lock hanging off.

The setting is beautiful, the restaurant is super, the location is great.
This was our second stay but disappointed with lodge this time.

Joseph from Trowbridge stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 4 nights in March 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 153 days ago
Hi Joseph, Thank you for your review! We are pleased that you were able to still enjoy this beautiful setting and found the restaurant super. We are so sorry to hear about what you found during your stay. We really appreciate your feedback which we have passed onto the owners to look into this matter further. Some of the Lodges are fully renovated and some of them are going to be renovated shortly so we do apologise for this also. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Beautiful

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Dec 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an amazing stay and our lodge was beautiful overlooking the lake
The hot tub was a bonus and very clean.
Down side was we where along way from everywhere and being winter as well there wasn’t anything to do so was a little bored as we stayed a week.

Sue from Portsmouth stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 7 nights in November 2024


Mary - Luxury Coastal replied 300 days ago
Thank you Sue for taking the time to leave a review, we are delighted to hear you had an amazing stay and enjoyed the hot tub. We were disappointed to hear you were bored, however there is plenty of places to visit locally, just a short drive from Kentisbury Grange, including Combe Martin, Clovelly and Lynton and Lynmouth. We will be sure to pass on your thanks to the owners, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Great stay

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Nov 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Relaxing, amazing and polite staff, great location will definitely be back again hopefully in the summer

Callum from Plymouth stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 2 nights in November 2024


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 318 days ago
Hi Callum, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay. We are so pleased to hear you had a great stay and had a relaxing time! We look forward to welcoming you again in the summer. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

Another great stay at Kentisbury Grange lidges

Review submitted on Mon, 13 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the second time we have stayed in one of these beautiful lodges and this time did not disappoint. The location is stunning and the lodges are very clean, comfortable and have everything you need. The hot tub is great to come back to after a day out to chill out and they are regularly maintained. There is a lovely restaurant and bar onside. We thoroughly recommend these lodges and will definitely return.

Julia from Gloucester stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 3 nights in April 2024


Honeymoon

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Apr 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Inside lodge very good.outside not so good table and chairs very dirty also decking not clean and dog waste bin full of nappies apart from that had a good time.

Philip from Stonehouse stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 4 nights in March 2024


Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Phil, Thank you for taking time to leave a review, It’s great to hear that the inside of the lodge provided a positive experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the dirty table and chairs. We’ll ensure a thorough cleaning to make the outdoor space more inviting. Keeping the decking clean is essential, and we appreciate your observation. We’ll take steps to improve its condition. Our team will promptly address the issue with the dog waste bin. It’s important to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all guests. Best wishes, Chloe The Luxury Coastal Team

A beautiful location

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an excellent stay, with all the amenities required and had fantastic views of the pond, ducks, lilies and the fountain.

Dee from Fulham stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 3 nights in September 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Dee, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear you had an excellent stay and the property had all the amenities you needed with fantastic views of the pond! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Great location, but dated lodges

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Sep 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Staff were friendly and courteous and the grounds and general location are lovely. The lodges are tired and dated and could benefit from a refurbishment. Lodges are Reasonably well equipped, but short on cutlery and no decent sized glassware.

Matthew from Farnborough stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 7 nights in August 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Matthew, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear the location was great and the staff were friendly. We are sorry to hear the lodge were short on cutlery and glassware, I have passed this onto the owners and can confirm the lodges are in the process of being refurbished one by one. We do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Devon break

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely break, quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Hot tub after a long day out was perfect. Good location for many days out in Devon

Simon from Coventry stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 4 nights in August 2023


Emily - Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Simon, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you had a lovely and relaxing break. It is good to hear you made use of the hot tub. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Very Beautiful Setting And Very Peasant

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked the lodge because we needed a home from home setting as we took a disabled parent with us and we needed the space which was on offer.

We couldn’t have asked for more. If there was any negatives these were minor apart from potentially looking into installing a hoist to enable those people who cannot step up easily to enter the hot tub.

My parent would have loved to have been able to get in and relax. Instead they had to watch others enjoy themselves instead.

Caroline from Winsford stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 4 nights in June 2023


Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked here because our glamping venue had technical problems and had to choose an alternative.
After travelling around during the day, we didn’t want to travel far or drive for evening meals; therefore, this location was excellent.
The accommodation was spacious, with everything need for self-catering (not that we ate in) with plenty of parking space on site.
The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
The rural location was quiet at night, allowing easy access to north Devon
The on-site restaurant was also very good, with varying options over the three nights we were there. A very good restaurant, only 2 mins walk away from the lodge, which was ideal.
Even though an early break (with expected low temperatures) after a day sight-seeing, it was nice to relax in a jacuzzi while gazing over the duck pond beyond the veranda, before walking to the restaurant.
We would certainly return and recommend it highly.


JOHN from Aylesbury stayed at Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange for 3 nights in March 2023


Mary replied more than 1 year ago
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you had a good time and enjoyed the on site facilities, it certainly is a lovely location. We hope to welcome you back again one day soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.