Sleeps: 4
Hot Tub: Yes
Pets: Yes
Sleeps: 4
Hot Tub: Yes
Pets: Yes
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Squirrel’s Drey
Luxurious 5★ Two-Bedroom Countryside Retreat
With its two luxurious en-suite bedrooms, expansive south-west facing decking, and private hot tub overlooking stunning countryside, Squirrel’s Drey is the perfect destination for pure indulgence and relaxation. Beautifully designed and fully equipped with premium amenities, this spacious lodge is ideal for couples, friends, or families seeking a serene escape in the heart of Leicestershire.
Stylish Kitchen
The large open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Featuring high-quality appliances—including a SMEG fridge/freezer—it’s perfect for preparing meals, sharing breakfasts, or cooking together in the evenings.
Inviting Lounge
The inviting living area is furnished to a luxurious standard and offers all the comforts you’d expect. Sink into the cosy seating while enjoying the flatscreen TV, DVD player, or iPod docking station. Whether it’s movie nights or quiet afternoons watching the world go by, this space is designed for relaxation.
Dining Area
The dining area sits between the kitchen and lounge, offering a sociable layout for shared meals. The dining table overlooks the extensive decking area and offers uninterrupted views of the beautiful Leicestershire countryside.
Two Spacious En-Suite Bedrooms
Squirrel’s Drey features two generously sized en-suite bedrooms situated at opposite ends of the cabin, offering privacy and comfort for all guests. Each bedroom is beautifully finished with soft furnishings, stylish décor, and an ambiance designed to promote rest and relaxation.
Private En-Suite Bathrooms
Both en-suite bathrooms provide a touch of luxury, with elegant fixtures and spacious shower facilities—ideal for refreshing after a day exploring or unwinding before sinking into bed.
Expansive South-West Facing Decking
Running the full length of the cabin, the huge south-west facing decking area offers breathtaking, uninterrupted countryside views. It’s the perfect spot for sunbathing, reading, or simply soaking up the peaceful surroundings.
Private Outdoor Hot Tub
Your private hot tub sits proudly on the decking, offering a magical place to unwind. Whether you’re relaxing under the summer sun or enjoying a sparkling glass of fizz beneath the stars, it’s a highlight of every stay.
Idyllic Outdoor Living
The combination of open views, comfortable outdoor seating, and the gentle warmth of the evening sun makes this lodge a dream for alfresco dining, sunset drinks, or laid-back afternoons. hot tub, perfect for a cold winters evening looking out onto the starry sky.
Home Comforts – Thoughtful Touches
We want you to feel completely at home in Squirrel’s Drey. That’s why we provide little luxuries and essentials to make your stay effortless:
- Tea, coffee, sugar & a pint of milk
- Salt, pepper, washing-up liquid & kitchen essentials
- A tea towel and cleaning basics for convenience
- Luxurious robes and fresh towels
- A bottle of chilled fizz on arrival
These thoughtful touches ensure you can settle straight in and begin relaxing from the moment you open the door.
A Truly Special Place
Squirrel’s Drey blends luxury, comfort, and breathtaking views to create a truly unforgettable countryside retreat. With its spacious layout, modern amenities, and indulgent outdoor hot tub, it’s the perfect lodge for guests wanting relaxation, tranquility, and a touch of luxury in every moment.
All Included
- King bedroom with shower en-suite
- Superking/Twin bedroom
- en-suite bathrooms
- Towels – bed linen – bath robes
- Living area with leather sofas
- Large dining table with seating for eight
- TV – DVD Player – Bluetooth speaker
- Freeview
- A bottle of chilled fizz on arrival
- Fully fitted kitchen – crockery – utensils
- Washing machine – dryer – dishwasher
- Microwave – kettle
- Private outdoor hot tub
- Patio furniture – BBQ
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Reviews Squirrel’s Drey
This is just a small selection of reviews for Squirrel’s Drey that have been left on Tripadvisor, Google Reviews, Facebook & Instagram.
Amazing week – loved the hot tub and BBQ. Great walks and local pubs.
claire
Needed to express how lovely it is here! 10/10
Jess & Josh
Second visit and everything was just as good as the first! Ate at the black horse and shoulder of mutton. Both excellent. Thank you.
Jane and Keith
Beautiful! Keep up the standards. Idyllic setting and very warm and friendly welcome. Would def recommend! Thanks
The Des jardins, Malta.
Foxton Locks Lodges Luxury Lodge Holidays
We have 6 luxury log cabins all with their own private outdoor hot tubs our Shepherds Huts also have their own private outdoor hot tubs. All of our lodges are dog friendly. All lodges are made from traditional Scandinavian logs.
Squirrel’s Drey
- Bookings are taken from Friday to Friday or Monday to Monday
- Mini breaks can be taken from Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday. If you choose Monday to Friday it gives you 4 nights for the price of 3
- £100 deposit is required to reserve a lodge, remainder of balance to be paid 8 weeks in advance.
- All bed linen – bath robes – towels are provided.
- Central Heating – Gas & Electric included
booking terms
Booking:
Any booking made by telephone, internet and email will be provisionally held for 7 days until the return of the completed booking form and payment of deposit.
Deposit:
A deposit of £100 of the total booking will be required when submitting the completed booking form. If booking within 8 weeks of the stay then full payment will be required. All payments are non refundable. Once a deposit has been made you agree to all terms included. The name provided through the booking will be solely responsible for any breakages or damages caused during your stay.
Remainder of Balance:
The remainder of the balance must be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. Failure to make payment before this date will result in your booking being cancelled and any deposit payments made not refunded.
Cancellations:
Any cancellation made by the client for whatever the reason must be in writing. Once the booking has been confirmed the deposit becomes non-refundable. Cancellations should be notified immediately. If full payment has been made and we can re-let the lodge, 50% of the balance will be refunded. If the lodge is not re-let, no refund will be payable. Foxton Locks Lodges strongly recommends that the Client takes out insurance against cancellation.
Arrival/Departure:
Times Arrival after 3pm and departure before 10.30am on change over days please.
Services:
Rental charges include bed linen, towels and bathrobes for use during your stay. Beds will be made up prior to your arrival and for bookings of more than one week linen and towels will be changed at the end of each week. Electricity, gas and water are included within the rental charge.
Care of the property:
The client shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, pictures, fixtures and fittings and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same state of repair and in the same clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period as found at the beginning. We provide cleaning equipment for this purpose. Foxton Locks Lodges reserve the right to issue an additional charge (to the person who made the booking) of up to £50.00 for lodges left in a poor state on departure.
Fixture and Fittings:
All fixtures and fittings must be used solely for their intended purpose. Foxton Locks Lodges request that you do not take into the lodges any portable heaters, lighting equipment or any items that may cause danger to the lodges, its equipment or its occupants. Any bulky items such as bicycles are not to be taken into the lodges. No furniture, bedding, plates or cutlery are to be moved from or between the lodges. Breakages, damage or missing items The Client is legally bound to reimburse Foxton Locks Lodges for breakages, damage, missing items or excessive cleaning caused by the party during the period of rental.
Force Majeure:
Foxton Locks Lodges cannot accept responsibility or pay compensation where the performance of our contract with you is prevented or affected by reason of circumstances which amount to force majeure. These circumstances include any event which we could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Such circumstances include the destruction or damage of your accommodation (which cannot reasonably be remedied to a satisfactory standard before the start of your holiday) through fire, flood, explosion, storm or other weather damage, break in, criminal damage, riots or civil strife, natural or nuclear disaster, war or threat of war, actual or threatened terrorist activity and all similar situations beyond our control.
Children:
Children must be supervised at all times. This is particularly important when using the hot tubs and whilst in the vicinity of the lake.
Visitors:
Only those persons notified to us are entitled to occupy the accommodation allocated. If you receive visitors during your stay who are not resident at Foxton Locks Lodges you must inform the management. You will be held responsible for the behaviour of your visitors while they are on site. Visiting guests are not permitted to stay over night.
Smoking:
Foxton Locks Lodges operates a no smoking policy within the lodges.
Parking:
Parking of vehicles must be in the designated car parking spaces and must not obstruct the roadway. Your vehicles, their accessories and contents are left entirely at your own risk. Foxton Locks Lodges will not be responsible for any loss or damage from or to any vehicle. Repairs to vehicles (except emergency repairs) must not be carried out.
Lost Property:
A minimum charge of £10.00 is made for the return of lost property after your departure. Items of lost property can only be held for a maximum of one month after which time they are donated to charity. We can not be held responsible for items reported lost which can not be found. Property is at all times the responsibility of the owner.
Right of Entry:
We will not normally enter a lodge once let without your agreement, however employees of Foxton Locks Lodges shall be allowed the right of entry to property at all reasonable times for purposes of inspection or to carry out any necessary repairs or maintenance.
Hot tubs:
The hot tubs are unsupervised and are therefore used entirely at your own risk. We maintain our hot tubs on a daily basis. In the event of inappropriate use resulting in chemical imbalances and the need to drain and refill the hot tub, a charge of £50 will be made to the person who made the booking. Guides to the proper use of our hot tubs are available in each of our log cabins. Please be aware that for health and safety regulations we drain our hot tubs every two weeks, this will be done on Monday mornings, and therefore could result in the hot tub being out of use for a day of your stay.
BBQ:
BBQ’s will be available free of charge. Please note fuel is provided and we would request that the BBQ is left as it is found. BBQ’s are used at your own risk.
Social Media:
Personal drones are not permitted to be used around Foxton Locks Lodges without prior permission.
Whilst we engage in social media with video not all of guests appreciate being included in your content.
Privacy:
Protecting your privacy is important to us and we will strive to keep your personal information confidential. Your details will be kept on our database to enable us to keep you up to date with any future offers, information or mailings. We do not give any information to third parties or use information gathered in any other way than those described above. If required by law or legal process to disclose your personal information we will do only in accordance with the law.
Site Rules:
All occupiers of Foxton Locks Lodges are expected to abide by the Site Rules.
Complaints:
Foxton Locks Lodges endeavour to ensure that everything is to your satisfaction during your stay. Should there be any cause for complaint during the occupation of the property, it must be notified promptly to the management and in the case of a serious problem confirmed in writing.
Terms and Conditions:
Foxton Locks Lodges reserve the right to change or amend these terms and conditions at any time. We also reserve the right to terminate the agreement/booking without refund of the deposit