The Forest Pod Reviews
Nestled on the edge of the Peak District National Park overlooking Ridgegate Reservoir, The Forest Pod is an idyllic peaceful escape. The well-equipped pod is set in its own enclosed private area, adjacent to the Leather Smithys Pub within Macclesfield Forest. Enjoy the many hiking and cycling routes this picturesque area has to offer, perfect for four-legged friends. You will have your own ensuite, kitchenette, al fresco dining area and more!
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would recommend
Beyond expectations- absolutely lovely
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Meriel R
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Beautiful location with a lovely view over fields. Reservoir to walk around. Private and quiet. Jo went above and beyond to help us. Thank you for the treats and help with missing bedding! Good pub grub in the pub opposite. Landlord Jon was very helpful. We used it as a base for Buxton and Chatsworth.
An ideal getaway
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Andrew D
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Well what can we say. A perfect little pod for a rural get away close to Macclesfield Forest. From the initial booking to the final day, the hosts couldn't have done enough to make the stay go any smoother. Texts confirming the process for getting into the pod, after booking. To a friendly heads up from John to say we could be flexible with our check out time the day before we left. The pod itself was perfect, minimal and just enough for a nice relaxed weekend away. Clean and well kept. Good parking space and outdoor area. The pod is as close as you can get to the local reservoir, a lovely place for a short walk post meal in the pub. Or ideal to extend and create a walk of any distance around the local forests and surrounding areas. The pup across was a great bonus for us, dog friendly and decent food. Be mindful it can get very busy on a weekend and evening when the sun's out, worth calling by early. We were greeted on our first evening by John who was very friendly and took time to get to know us. Service was good and the team very friendly. Would we return? 100%, it's a great little spot and good value for money.
Our brilliant stay at the Forest Pod
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Callum J
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Me and my girlfriend stayed at the Pod this weekend. We had an amazing time. Jo and John very welcoming and accommodating, they provided excellent service and gave us insight into the local area and which walks to take in the forest! The pod is clean and cosy with everything you need inside. The location is perfect, with enough privacy to feel sheltered and tucked away but close enough to both the excellent pub 'Leathers smithy' and forest itself. We will be sure to tell our family and friends about this Pod and plan to visit again later in the summer!
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review Callum. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the summer. Very Best Wishes, Jo and John.
Amazing pod and location
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Eleanor E
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We stayed in the pod for 2 nights and it was absolutely amazing. Beautiful location with routes for lovely scenic hikes. The pub across the road is lovely for drinks and food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will be back again! Thank you to the hosts. Would 100% recommend!
Great pod
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Angela L
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Arrived to find the owners at the pod. They were very welcoming and friendly. The accommodation was exactly as described and had everything needed for a short break. The area is superb and so accessible for walking and our dog loved the enclosure surrounding the pod. My husband and I would recommend this to anyone. Could not believe how much we enjoyed it and extend our heartfelt thanks to Jo and John. We will definitely be back.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come and stay again - thank you for leaving the pod so lovely and tidy. Best wishes, Jo and John.
Fab pod and friendly pub in a beautiful location
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Fiona T
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We loved our little break here and were made to feel very welcome. The pod was well equipped with everything we needed and there was a lovely basket of treats on arrival. There was a heater which quickly made it very cosy. The pub (just across the road) is great and the food was good. There are walks around reservoirs and forests right on the doorstep and we really enjoyed exploring the trails with our dog. Thank you for a lovely stay 😊
Site's response
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Fiona. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come again. Thank you for leaving the pod so clean and tidy! Jo and John
Lovely little camping pod.
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Becky W
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Lovely little camping pod. Perfect for a few nights break, great location for hiking etc. with many varied routes nearby. Jo and John provided a welcome basket with specific vegan treats for me which was a sweet touch! The pub over the road is really nice and has a great menu with some vegan friendly options, which were delish!
Forest Pod, October 2023
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Kerry U
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Visited this pod in October '23. The pod was very cute and had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. A basket of goodies was a really lovely gesture, it included bread bakery items, coffee, tea, biscuits and the fridge had milk and juice inside. The views from the pod were amazing, even had horses in the field. The area was very remote, just a pub that served amazing food. There were also plenty of walking paths through the forest. Would definitely go again, perhaps in the summer - a lovely place.