Moorhen Lakeside Cabin at Sumners Ponds Campsite

Despite Storm Dennis we enjoyed yet another great stay at Sumner Ponds. We normally camp but this time opted for one of the log cabins. We loved it and can't wait to go back, next time in the summer!

Lovely lodge. Very homely for our winter weekend. Site staff extremely helpful too. Picturesque by the lake, very comfortable and fully equipped.

Stayed in Moorhen Lodge with friends, very well equipped and nice decor. Nice surrounding area. Friendly staff and good value for money

Moorhen lodge okay but lot older than website photos show it to be,showing deffinate signs of wear and tear.. Could use some tlc and maintainance.. Furniture could be updated.

Found everything that we wanted in the lodge, situation and view were great, had problems with internet but found lady in reception very helpful and she sent a lad down to fix which he did both were very polite and helpful.

The Moorhen lodge was very cosy and had plenty of room, will hopefully return.

Excellent venue to spend a lovely relaxing holiday.

After finding Sumners Pond on the internet whilst searching for fishing lodges we thought it looked ideal. A private lodge with fishing veranda was exactly what we were looking for, on a specimen lake. We chose the most expensive of the lodges as it suited the four of... After finding Sumners Pond on the internet whilst searching for fishing lodges we thought it looked ideal. A private lodge with fishing veranda was exactly what we were looking for, on a specimen lake. We chose the most expensive of the lodges as it suited the four of us perfectly. When we turned up we were greeted with a bottle of wine and some scones which I thought was a really nice touch and then we had a look round the accommodation and it was great. There was everything you need to sit back and relax for the week a fish as much as we wanted. It was however unfortunate that we could barely fish. At some point I think someone has got a bit greedy and crammed in far too many swims in. Right next door to us the was a hut with 2 people fishing meaning we couldn't cast out as the was no room. There was also people to the left of us again restricting our fishing. We though we were lucky as the ones to the right packed up, we could here them all night not that they were loud, mainly because they were so close.the next day we managed to cast out before the people 3 swims to our right cast over all of our lines and we ended up in an argument about who has the rights to fish where. Not what we wanted whilst trying to relax. That was the end of our fishing that day. We tried again after a couple of days but again it was far too cramped and our lines got crossed on several more occasion, the last being as I was playing a fish, some cast right over my line bringing the fishing to a complete close. We decided to go out for day trips instead. To sum it up, the lodge was great, the staff were great but it wasnt quite the private fishing veranda that was advertised. As a specimen lake you expect to have some water to fish in especially in the lodge but this isn't the case there are too many swims and pitches crammed in to what could be a great lake. We did still enjoy our time, our friends went a day early because of the fishing situation.

Lovely, quiet beautiful place to stay … totally recommend even if you don't fish

I love coming to stay here. For the last ten years there have been many improvements and changes but Simon has managed to retain the beauty of the area around all of Sumners lakes and ponds. We have camped in tents and trailer tents, stayed in Old George and Gabriel... I love coming to stay here. For the last ten years there have been many improvements and changes but Simon has managed to retain the beauty of the area around all of Sumners lakes and ponds. We have camped in tents and trailer tents, stayed in Old George and Gabriel shepherds huts, camping pods and the beautiful lodges. Just need to book a stay in Swallows Hide! I try and come here as often as my work will let me! Come and see...you will NOT be disappointed.