Reviews of Ivory Lodge
493 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0JG, United Kingdom
#10 of 117 Holiday rentals in Reading
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 66 apartment reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Jodie
United Kingdom1 review10“Brilliant”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful hosts. Home away from home! Would definitely return! All the amenities you need. Fabulous!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Worster
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Would have been great to have an armchair in the lounge - just the sofa meant that there was enough comfortable seating for the four of us
Vey clean and well appointed
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Joe
United Kingdom1 review10“Very comfortable”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very modern, with everything for a comfortable stay, the showers were very good powerful and hot and all backed up by excellent customer service from the hosts
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Franciscareis
United Kingdom22 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Must!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen could have more basics and essentials for cooking. Damage deposit requested and held during our stay - mentioned that it would be returned after inspection post check-out (so expected it to happen on monday) but had to message staff to ask about it on Wednesday and only then did we get our deposit back.
The apartment was amazing, very beautiful and spacious! Beds were very comfortable, the kitchen/living room was huge and very practical. It was a quiet location and free parking on site. Definitely would stay again, it was an absolute amazing place, perfect for our friends weekend getaway!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Becky
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Would 100% stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Stunning property, incredibly modern- my 9 year old wanted to move in!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Yetunde
United States3 reviews9.0“I had an awesome time in the property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I liked the area in Reading the property was situated.
Everything was sparkling and well positioned.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Olusola
Nigeria2 reviews8.0“Comfortable and convenient stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 10 nights
Pre-arrival cleaning wasn't too detailed. There were still a lot of spider webs all around the house.
Location was great. Reading bus network is top-class; moving around was easy.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Carol
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“A luxury standard property in a good location with everything to make our stay comfortable. Highly recommended and would”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perhaps a bath slip mat could be put in the master bedroom en suite shower in Ivory Lodge?
The property was immaculate and looked brand new. Beautifully decorated and furnished to a luxury standard, this apartment was comfortable, spacious and close to local amenities and Reading town centre, as well as being close to the M4. Everything was thought of to make our stay easy, including tea, coffee, cereals and milk. We loved it.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Steve
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing was bad
It would have been really good if there was a stool to put into the ensuit show as my father is disabled and was unable to have a shower as he is very unsteady on his feet
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Pekalski
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
No issues at all.
Everything about this property was excellent.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Gavin
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good 👍
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Eloho
United Kingdom25 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
shower not draining well when bathing.
modern and clean
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Kezia
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Clean, spacious and well presented apartment in good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, well presented and in a good location. The host was also very helpful in answering any queries prior to arrival. I would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Connor
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Perfect in every way”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
The main TV in the living room, Whenever i tried to watch Netflix the TV would freeze. Unfortunately in the evening i didn't spend much time there.
I thought the accommodation was great, I had everything i needed to have a comfortable stay. almost a home away from home. The heating in the apartment was great too, enjoyed having warm feet wherever i went.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Brooke
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the water in the bathroom seemed to get everywhere, i wasn’t sure how to stop this? a few pieces missing from the apartment that would have been nice but overall lovely stay!
lovely & modern, easy check in, very spacious! really close to the city centre!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Kaven
Hong Kong13 reviews9.0“the apartment is nice and service is good. additional items were provided timely upon request.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
convenient, spacious and clean
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Garry
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote10“Close to all shops I use but so close to work. Posh and comfortable too”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great!
Cooked myself
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 21 December 2022
Lauren
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Duplex Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
amazing place definitely recommend
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Karen
Canada2 reviews8.0“Lovely flat for the 4 of us”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise from occupants immediately above us, in the middle of the night. Would have loved some instructions on how to operate oven, it was not clear to us (we are not from UK). Had a lot of trouble (as we did not have mobile phone service) in doumg £200 deposit, was not aware this was reqd (sorry if I missed that detail up front). Unit was very warm, even w thermostats turned down
Ground level unit, well equipped kitchen w very new appliances and cupboards, very comfortable beds. Very tastefully decorated and clean
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 21 November 2022
Kerry
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Good for small group of friends”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The original room we booked downstairs smelled strongly of smoke despite no smoking indoors policy, which isn't the fault of the staff. We were able to move apartments with no fuss whatsoever. The same flat also had sheer curtains looking into the public garden space which wasn't great for privacy.
Service was fantastic and the premium apartment with twin beds was just what we needed. Comfy loving room area, all the rooms were very clean and nicely fitted. Lovely and bright. Felt very looked after.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Mario
South Africa34 reviews1 helpful vote10“Home away from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The property was exceptionally clean. It was well located. The property was well equipped.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Janet
United Kingdom27 reviews1 helpful vote10“2nd stay and enjoyed as much as 1st”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
great location well equipped and very clean, good outdoor space
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Stephen
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
More seating in the living room and the patio
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Janet
United Kingdom27 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great apartment, modern clean and comfortable. Excellent value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were 4 of us but apart from garden with table and benches there was no indoor dining table for 4 of us to sit around. However it hasn't put us off booking again, we have already booked for next month!
Everything was brilliant….. apartment was very spacious and we liked being able to use the garden
Stayed in July 2022
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