I looked at the reviews before going on Mon 29th Jan to Fri 2nd Feb, was a little concerned about a few as like all of us, we do like clean accommodation. However we arrived at 3.00pm on the Monday,had a great welcome and checked in, lovely welcome etc, sat down for a coffee in the cafe as we were not allowed un till 4.00, by 3.30 we had our key's and drove off to No 57 Golden Oak. Lovely lodge, great lay out, over all clean but cobwebs in high elevation areas and the main window dirty inside and back door glass dirty, not the end of the world as loved the fact there is a big gap between you and next door, great planning as you look out to just woodland, little thing, your hot tub although amazing ( after you work out how to use it, maybe just me but hard to put on and adjust settings etc) was dissapointed that you can look straight over to your neighbours having a dip too, a little trellis and that would make it perfect. On Monday evening a knock on the door and two staff were there and asked if everything was ok, thought this was a really nice gesture, never had that before. Overall the staff were all very freindly and helpful so 5 stars for them. We will return as very impressed. Thank you all for a great break.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom golden oak cabin , this was clean and tidy not tired like some reviews have said , warm underfloor heating . The retreat offered a bar, mini shop, and food including breakfast , we also had a curry delivered to our cabin. Bear in mind you are not near any shops in walking distance . 20 minute drive to Winchester or 8 minutes ( one stop ) on the train from micheldever station .We also ate Sunday roast at the Dove inn a 7 minute drive from Blackwood forest located opposite micheldever station.

one of the best holidays we have had in a long time. Nice to relax and unwind. staff is so friendly food fabulous hot and delivered to our cabin we stayed in the Golden Oak hideaway and could not fault anything. Everything was so clean and tidy underfloor heating was a plus we stayed in February but not even the rain could put a damper on our holiday. loved 😍 the hot tub. most definitely 5☆☆☆☆☆ Lesley

My whole family came to stay for the week and we had a marvellous time! The cabins are a nice size, all come with a hot tub! En suites in the main bedrooms. There is plenty to do locally but the forest is also closer to other locations that would take longer from where we come from. We did alot of travelling during our stay and always came back in the evening for dinner, hot tub and bed! We will try the golden orchard next time when we come with more family.

Me and my wife took our cockapoo for a walk on bank holiday Monday, as we have on many occasions, as for a dog walk this is the perfect place. We also popped into the cafe for a fried breakfast, which is great value for money. Also wanted to mention our waitress Shirley who was incredibly helpful and friendly and it’s people like her which make visiting some places so memorable.

Lots of room in 6 people lodge. Warm and comfortable. Quite dark inside the lodge, low light in the kitchen. Hot tub nice and hot. Not the best equipped kitchen we have had in a lodge , no sharp knives of scissors , only 4 glass tumblers. In a very nice forest, only 25 miles from home but felt like hundreds of miles away, god break.