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Spent a few days cycling around the island. The Castle Lodge was a fantastic stay. Not only was Avril a fantastic host but the ability to have our bikes safely outside in the garden was a real bonus. The room was very comfortable and Avril was more than accommodating to helping with the heat with cool water bottles. Her Covid measures were impeccable and we felt really safe while we were there. I highly recommend here for anyone looking for an amazing base to go from is you are exploring around d around the island either by bike or foot.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 30 Jul 2021
Hi, thank you for taking your time out to review your recent stay with us. We’re very pleased to hear you were more than comfortable , and recommending us further is great news. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I’m glad you got to explore our beautiful island . Avril
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Our stay at castle lodge guest house has been amazing! I would usually opt for a something like a travelodge as it’s what I’m used to, but this place has inspired me to try other local b&bs etc when I travel in the future. Everything about this place feels homely, from the tidy and clean rooms, to the shared communal spaces like the garden and small lounge, but most importantly the lovely owner (I think) Avril! She is so friendly and to be honest it feels like staying with a friend or family member that you haven’t seen for a while. The complimentary breakfast was also lovely and definitely worth getting up for, which is a big thing for somebody to say who loves a lay in!! The only negative I would say is there was a lot of single use plastic on arrival in my room e.g toiletries and covers for things like the tv remote. However, I also saw a positive in this fact to as it let me know that castle lodge is taking the extra steps necessary to make sure everything is clean during COVID times! Overall, this will be a first choice if I ever stay on the island again!…
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 20 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Very pleased to hear you felt like it was a home from home , that’s the difference between a guest house and a chain hotel. In regards to the single use , yes your right this is due to Covid measures to cut the risk of transmission. All advisories gov and council, so trying my best through these difficult times. Lovely you say this will be your 1st choice on any return visit, so hope to see you in the future. Avril
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We had a really comfortable stay at the Castle Lodge B&B. Avril is an excellent host and prepares lovely breakfasts for her guests. The location is brilliant making all parts of the island accessible. Close walk into Newport town meant we could eat out without driving. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 4 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us on the island. Nice to hear you would recommend us . Glad you liked the breakfast . We must just mention when booking with agents due to high commission charges the breakfast cannot be inclusive in the room rate. However if you book direct by phone, email, or on our website it is. We also offer discounts through the website . Only mentioning this as you gave value 4/5 . However in comparison to other B/B in the Newport area we think we do offer great value.
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A very clean and professionally ran guest house, with lovely rooms. The full English breakfasts were exceptional. The guest house is perfectly centrally positioned to see everything on the Island. There is a full size Castle at the end of the road and plenty of local Pubs, restaurants and shops. We had a fantastic holiday and will definitely be staying here again.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:All rooms are lovely
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 15 Jun 2021
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay with us. We are very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed it. Its lovely when guests wish to return. Hope to see you on a return visit.
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We chose this guest house as it is near to family and ideally located to explore the Island.We were made very welcome by Avril the owner.The place is spotlessly clean and the room spacious with a very comfortable bed.Before we arrived we were sent an email of Covid precautions and procedures which are in place to protect Avril’s family and guests,this really made us feel confident and we could relax and enjoy our holiday.We had a problem at the beginning of our stay but Avril kindly sorted it immediately so our stay wasn’t spoilt.Will stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 3 Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Very happy to see you had a comfortable stay and felt Covid secure during these very difficult times. Hope to see you again in the future when times are back to normality and you can experience a more home from home feel. Avril
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Always been a brilliant place to stay. 1st trip back this week since COVID. Avril is working super hard to keep everything safe for guests and still has managed to keep a cosy, comfy and friendly environment. Brilliant and thank you.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 27 Aug 2020
Dear N Thanks for taking the time to place your review, really appreciate that . Lovely to see you again after all these months of closure. So pleased you still found us as comfortable as before even though we’ve had to do a lot of scaling back due to the current situation. See you soon Avril
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Booked last minute after the weather put an end to our camping trip!! I have low immunity due to having stage 4 cancer so at the moment get a bit nervous about staying away from home. Really did not feel worried here. Spotlessly clean and every precaution put in place. Avril is the perfect host. Thank you.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Avril Barnes, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 25 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Such a shame your camping trip didn’t go to plan due to the weather. So pleased you both had a comfortable few days with us. . Avril
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Really well decorated bedroom comfortable bed great breakfast. The guesthouse is located about a 10 minute easy walk from the town centre. Tea coffee facilities in room.and a,breakfast that kept me going all day
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from AVRILIOW, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 23 Jan 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us . We are very pleased to hear you gave us 5/5 . Hope to see you again in the future. A&J
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Such a lovely comfy place to stay. Incredibly clean and well fitted out. Beds comfy shower works!!!! What more could you need. Breakfast excellent. Avril is lovely and friendly. I highly recommend Castle Lodge. Thank you x
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AVRILIOW, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 18 Nov 2019
Thank you both for staying with us , and writing such a lovely review. It was a pleasure. Great news you had such a comfortable break . Hope to see you again in the future. A & J
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Excellent accommodation near Carisbrooke/ Newport. Great central location, we stayed here for the scooter rally. Super clean & comfortable. An excellent full English breakfast & very friendly owners. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from AVRILIOW, Owner at Castle Lodge Guest House
Responded 27 Aug 2019
Thank you all for taking the time to write a review. So please you stayed again for the BH weekend. See you all next year . A&J
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