Neighbourhood was fine, there was a pub at the end of the road that served food! We were out lots so all really kept ourselves to ourselves. Wendy respected that. I also feel if you're someone who wants lots of interaction that would be fine too... I recommend arranging how to get in before you arrive - we were sat nav slaves and my mobile phone died, just as Wendy had to leave. The lodge is like a little oasis in a residential area.