South View Lodges

The best place to stay by far, Jill and Andrew are extremely attentive. The lodges are extremely well maintained. They are amazingly clean. This trip we stayed in number 6 and the bed is like sleeping on a cloud, the hot tub is the best hot tub I’ve ever been in and the fire (logs supplied) is just super cosey. we spent a long weekend relaxing, fishing and enjoying the peace the SVL brings.

We have just had the best 4 night stay in the Oak Lodge. The area is just beautiful, private & peaceful. The owners Jill and Andrew are so welcoming and clearly so passionate about Southview Lodges which makes all the difference. It was 5* accommodation and we loved it. It was a perfect Easter break to relax and have some quality family time. We relaxed in the hot tub for hours just taking in the scenery & watching the alpacas roaming in the fields. The kids loved feeding the Alpacas experience, along with meeting the lovely dogs & watching them running around the fields. Looking over the lakes added to the relaxation and although we do not fish, I think the hubby now wants to give it a go. We are definitely planning on going back. Such a special place away from all the hustle and bustle of life.

We stayed for 1 week from the 24th February in Willow Lodge. We had an absolutely amazing stay, the lodge was perfect, it had everything we needed. The layout of Willow may or may not suit your requirements, it has a double bed with en-suite (toilet and bath, no shower) and twin beds with en-suite (toilet and shower). Willow is the last lodge to the right of the lakes, so you don’t get anyone walking or driving past. The hot tub was great, and with it being covered you did not have to worry what the weather was doing (although it was dry the whole week). Jill was very helpful and recommended some great places to visit. The fresh eggs are also a must. The log fire was nice to cosy up to in the evenings, logs were included. We could see the alpacas from the gate into no 6 lodge, but they were not accessible at the time we were visiting. We would not hesitate to recommend SVL and would definitely stay again.

The perfect family break, a small, quiet site. Run by a family clearly passionate about every little detail. 5 nights at Willow lodge had everything for everyone; fishing, hot tub, cosy relaxed luxury in the lodge. Even a 14 year old loved it! We came home and booked 2 more stays!

We booked this lodge to celebrate our mothers 50th birthday! A beautiful gem in the woods! We enjoyed our weekend away with laughs and bubbles in the hot tub and then sat near the fire in the evenings. If you are looking to book a relaxing weekend with the girls, this is definitely the right place.

An absolutely wonderful place to stay, the owners Jill and Andrew are so helpful and friendly and they have created a beautiful place to stay. Lodges are high spec with fast Wi-Fi and each of them is by a lake. Fishing is available but it definitely is not solely based around fishing and not all guests do. We did and the fishing was really good with some lovely fish. Location is really peaceful but with Exeter within easy reach to explore - local taxi firm recommended by the owners was brilliant. We loved it so much we have booked again for next year!

We have just returned from a week's stay at Heron lodge with our boys. From the moment we arrived we knew we had picked the perfect place! The backdrop was stunning with a lovely view of the lake and a field to our left with alpacas roaming around! The lodge itself was immaculate and the homemade scones were delicious! Jill and Andrew were perfect hosts and on our second day we were able to feed the alpacas which my teenage sons really enjoyed along with meeting their three gorgeous dogs. The site itself was very peaceful and we all really enjoyed the hottub. If you enjoy a spot of fishing the lake was amazing and having access right outside the lodge was perfect! With every mod con the lodge really catered for all our needs and the washing machine came in very handy! We had a very hot week in Devon but only being half an hours drive from Exmouth beach made it a great stay! We will definitely be returning and would like to experience a winter stay! Thank you to Jill, Andrew and family (not forgetting the dogs) for a wonderful stay xx

We booked SVL for our wedding stay as we got married locally. Myself and the bridal party stayed Friday night and got ready at south view on the Friday! Myself my new husband and our 3 year old daughter then stayed until Tuesday in willow lodge. Willow is the perfect size for a bridal party to get ready with everything you would need! The site is clean tidy and very peaceful. What really makes South view special is the family that own and run it! Jill and her family are the most welcoming friendly and passionate people with the guests at the forefront of everything they do! They can’t do enough for you and treat you like family not just a paying customer! It’s a gem of a find and we can’t recommend it enough! All our friends and family that popped in couldn’t believe how lovely and peaceful it was and how lovely the owners are! We will certainly be back! Thank you again ♥️

Thank goodness the weather was so awful as it gave us the perfect excuse to spend more time here, especially in the hot tub. We also had a stunning last day of sunshine to enjoy the beautiful view. This place leaves you feeling like you’ve really had a holiday (even with two young children). From the arrival fizz to Andrew’s attention on the hot tub, Katie showing us the brand new alpacas to Jills unending care on beds for the kids and generally and excellent recommendations of places to visit, we had such a nice time. We loved listening to the owl when we were in the hot tub and spotting other wildlife. We had willow lodge with an extra woodland bit on the end which we enjoyed playing hide and seek etc. plenty of space. It’s a great location for loads of visits to dartmoor, Exeter and beaches. Such a great set up. It’s all just easy which is important on holiday. Thank you all for a really memorable stay for all the right reasons. Xxxxx