Kirkstone Lodge

About this property

Perched high above Lake Windermere, this luxury lodge sleeps 21 guests across eight ensuite bedrooms with space for everyone to spread out. The chef-standard kitchen and farmhouse dining table bring groups together, while the cinema room, games areas, and multiple lounges offer entertainment options. Two hot tubs capture sunrise and sunset mountain views, complemented by a twelve-person barrel sauna and outdoor dining area with pizza oven. Troutbeck village lies within walking distance, fell paths start from the doorstep, and Windermere's attractions are minutes away. Ideal for family celebrations, corporate retreats, or friends seeking luxury in spectacular surroundings.

Kirkstone Lodge commands one of the most spectacular positions in the entire Lake District, perched high on the mountainside with sweeping views across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. This magnificent retreat sleeps 21 guests across eight sumptuous ensuite bedrooms, each designed with comfort and luxury in mind. The village of Troutbeck lies within easy reach, where the Mortal Man pub serves excellent food with views to match, while the Queen's Head at Troutbeck offers traditional Lakeland hospitality. The open-plan living spaces flow seamlessly together, showcasing handpicked furnishings and a chef-standard kitchen that becomes the natural heart of any gathering. Whether you're planning a multi-generational family celebration, a corporate escape, or bringing together old friends for a milestone birthday, the lodge offers space for everyone to come together or find quiet corners for conversation.

Windermere town sits just minutes down the winding mountain road, bustling with independent shops, galleries, and restaurants including the renowned Hole in t' Wall for hearty local fare. Ambleside beckons with its famous Wednesday market, while Bowness-on-Windermere offers steamboat cruises and The World of Beatrix Potter - a hit with visitors of all ages. Stock Bridge, the narrow stretch linking Windermere's two lakes, provides stunning photo opportunities and connects to Grasmere, home to the Wordsworth Museum and some of the finest gingerbread you'll ever taste.

The lodge sits at the crossroads of some of England's most celebrated walking country. Step straight onto fell paths leading to Wansfell Pike for moderate walkers, or tackle the challenging route to Ill Bell and Yoke for the more adventurous. You can pick up the Dales Way for easy riverside rambles, or tackle something more ambitious like the Old Man of Coniston if your group fancies a proper challenge. Helvellyn's ridges draw the serious hikers among you. Down on the lake, there's paddleboarding and kayaking gear to hire from Bowness if water sports appeal.

Drive through Langdale for the dramatic scenery and you'll find the Dungeon Ghyll Force waterfall - worth the detour. Hawkshead and Near Sawrey make for pleasant village exploration, or catch the vintage steam railway from Haverthwaite to Lakeside for something different. Culture seekers shouldn't miss Blackwell Arts and Crafts House with its remarkable architecture, while Levens Hall's topiary gardens are genuinely impressive. The lodge provides an exceptional base for creating memories that groups will treasure long after returning home.

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Accommodation Comprises:

Kirkstone Lodge offers self-catering accommodation for 21 guests with eight ensuite bedrooms and plenty of space to spread out.

Ground Floor:

The kitchen is the heart of the house with twin ovens, an induction hob, and that massive American fridge-freezer everyone fights over. Granite worktops give you loads of prep space, plus there's a breakfast bar where six people can grab coffee and plan the day's adventures

All 21 of you fit around the big farmhouse table in the dining room. French doors open straight onto the terrace, so you get those mountain views with your breakfast

Sink into leather sofas around the fireplace in the main lounge, with a 65" TV for when the weather turns. Those floor-to-ceiling windows mean you never lose sight of the lake

The snug offers a quieter spot with armchairs where you can escape the crowd or keep the children entertained while adults sort dinner

Have fun in the games room, featuring a full-size pool table, table football, and air hockey. The vintage arcade machines are a proper hit - Pac-Man and Space Invaders bring out everyone's competitive side

There is a full size photo booth to capture the moment as well as a piano to set the mood

There are three bedrooms on the ground floor. The primary suite includes two single beds that can push together and a bathroom with a rainfall shower.

Bedroom 2: Double bed. Shower room and big picture windows showing off the mountain views

Bedroom 3: Double with some lovely old furniture, ensuite bathroom, looks out over the gardens. There is also a private balcony with an outdoor table and chairs to soak up the sun

First Floor:

Bedroom 4: Family bedroom with three super king beds one single bed with a triple shower room as well as climbing wall for children

Bedroom 5: Two single beds

Bedroom 6: Single room spacious enough for a proper bed. Great for teenagers wanting their own space, or the early riser who doesn't want to disturb anyone

Bedroom 7: Two King Size beds under the eaves with Velux windows, bathroom has both bath and shower - perfect for long soaks after fell walks

Bedroom 8: One King size bed

All bedrooms have full ensuites.

Outside:

The sprawling grounds encompass terraced lawns that cascade down the hillside, anchored by two cedar hot tubs positioned to capture both sunrise and sunset views over the mountains. The 12-person barrel sauna offers post-walk relaxation with mountain air. A substantial stone-built barbecue area centres around a traditional pizza oven where groups gather for outdoor feasts, complemented by long wooden tables and benches. There's a photo booth for silly pictures that'll make you laugh for years afterwards, plus parking for all your cars and any trailers you might bring.

Additional Information

WiFi works throughout the house, and you can play music in every room through the sound system. Central heating keeps everything warm, whatever the weather brings. Bed linen, towels and utilities are included. Pets are welcome by arrangement. The owners are unable to accommodate a Saturday check in or check out.