Bainland Lodges

When: Feb 24th-28th, couples retreat. Weather: mostly sunny, cold/frosty mornings, 1 day rain. Cabin: Bobcat (lakeside retreat), very clean, hot tub was spotless, underfloor heating keeps the bedroom warm all day and we used the log burner to warm through the living area on the coldest nights (super cosy). Shower was lush. Cannot fault the vibe around the lake, it’s very very peaceful with only the sounds of the birds and ducks for company! And at night, you could hear a pin drop under the starry sky. I’d recommend bringing a good book and sitting in the hot tub to enjoy just how peaceful this place is. Bainland itself: we used the gym (spotless), and the spa (basic but lovely and clean). The darts and pool area was fun, the restaurant was delicious and the staff are honestly so so lovely. We ordered in to eat at the cabin too, super easy process and very quick (total worth it). The grounds are well thought out, and walking past the donkeys every day was a perk. Gluten free: as a Coeliac I always worry about available foods, but my goodness I was spoilt for choice. I was able to order GF breakfast rolls (request it in the notes when you order), and the menu in The Nest had a tonne of GF options/ option to make a meal GF. We will 10000% be back.