Guests say
Lucy's Lodge is a cosy holiday rental with a hot tub, praised for its excellent location as a base for exploring the Lake District. Guests have enjoyed the peaceful setting and the convenience of nearby towns. While some guests have had a delightful stay, others suggest the lodge could benefit from refurbishment and attention to maintenance issues.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, such as a dirty fridge, a hot tub that appeared unclean, and a general need for a more thorough cleaning. These recurring comments suggest that cleanliness is below average.
The location is consistently praised for being a great base to explore the Lake District, with easy access to nearby towns. The scenic views and proximity to walking areas contribute to a high score.
Guests find the lodge cosy and the bed comfortable, but some have raised concerns about steep, slippery stairs and a bathroom that needs updating. The mixed feedback suggests an average level of comfort.
Facilities are a point of contention, with numerous guests reporting broken shower doors, issues with the hot tub, and a lack of kitchenware. The need for maintenance and updates is evident, leading to a lower score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Without this information, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
After a day spent walking in the fells, relax in the private hot tub whilst enjoying the night sky.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Small patio with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 1 car directly outside lodge in front of patio doors; additional parking on request. No smoking.. This authentic, detached timber lodge offers the perfect ingredients for a romantic and relaxing break on the lower slopes of Blencathra, one of the most impressive fells in the Lake District National Park. Situated on a working beef and sheep farm, this cute lodge was designed with couples in mind. It is well equipped and comes complete with its own private hot tub, so you can take a dip and indulge in some relaxation underneath the night sky. The south-facing outdoor patio area with garden furniture is a great place to soak up the sun, and offers the seclusion and privacy your romantic break deserves. The ground floor is all open plan and has a well-equipped kitchen and breakfast bar, which overlooks a cosy living room with a comfortable two-seater sofa and flat screen TV. Just off the living room is a small but high spec shower room. Upstairs, you will find a cosy bedroom with timber beams and a feature bed.
Threlkeld is a small village just off the A66, which is the main route between Penrith and Keswick. Almost directly opposite is Keswick Golf Club, so if you fancy a round while you’re away, you could not be much closer. The quaint village of Scales, along with a couple of local pubs offering great food and local cask ales, is just a mile away. The lodge is just 5 miles from the vibrant Lake District town of Keswick, which is brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions. If you fancy something a bit different, then why not visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil. Also within easy reach is Puzzling Place, which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions. If you like culture, you could try the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, which offers award-winning performances in drama and arts.
If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging fells in the area, as well as a number of less challenging walking routes suitable for people who like sightseeing without the strain. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the area’s iconic lakes, and offers a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles’ radius. Whatever the reason for your visit, Lucy’s Lodge offers a great base, inspiring surroundings and a touch of quirkiness to make your next Lake District getaway one to remember. Shop 4½ miles, pub ¾ mile and restaurant 1¼ miles.
Lucy’s Lodge can be booked with Harrison’s Lodge (ref UK1259), Grajo Cottage (UK1284), Darci’s Lodge (UK1297), Derwent Dale Cottage (UK1334), Brackendale (UK1335), Shepherd’s Bield (UK1349), Doddick Chase Cottage (UK1363), The Rocking Lodge (UK11517) and Danika East (UK32363) to accommodate up to 32 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
There are steps to the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Myself and my husband, have a lovely staff for our wedding anniversary! Was exactly what we wanted, peaceful and cosy!.Sadly we had to terminate our stay on our anniversary 2 day's early, due to a family emergency..😔 we could have loved to have stayed for our full stay at Lucy's Lodge.We will definitely be returning in the future.Thankyou
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Neil Lobley
Lucy’s Lodge could do with some tlc. The shower doors need fixing. The fridge was dirty when we arrived. We had to ask for a couple of cups so we could have a drink, as there wasn’t any in the Lodge. Also no wine glasses. The hot tub didn’t look like it had been cleaned too. On the whole disappointing accommodation. But it was a good location to explore the Lake District and we made the most of that.
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Confirmed Guest
Location was great. The overall idea of ‘Lucy’s lodge’ is great. However I did not enjoy it. The bathroom/ shower was absolutely disgusting it was grimy and falling apart. Half of the shower also didn’t work. The screen panel or any of the jets didn’t work. The seal fell of the shower, the doors hanging on by a thread. I was also really disappointed with the stairs they’re incredibly steep but narrow with smooth slippery slate. If you wore socks it was 50/50 chance you’d slip down them. Coming down the stairs was also a challenge because of the slanted roof I’m 5”6 and had to bend to come down which was also awkward because of how narrow the stairs were. The hot tub also stank of algae and had no chlorine tablets in the filter that floated around. I could not smell a single scent of chlorine either it felt really grotty. A lot of the cottage could do with some serious TLC. There is also only one radiator to heat the whole place