Guests say
Claife View Lodge is highly praised for its excellent location, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and relaxing hot tub, making it a popular choice for families and groups exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, thoughtful touches, and peaceful setting. While many found the lodge clean and homely, some noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance in certain areas. The lodge offers a great base for local attractions, with most guests eager to return. Occasional concerns about cleaning standards and minor maintenance do not detract from the overall positive experience.
Many guests found the lodge clean and comfortable, but several reviews mention issues such as unclean floors, cobwebs, dirty BBQs, and areas needing a deep clean. While bedding and bathrooms were often praised, some guests had to clean on arrival or reported maintenance issues affecting cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised as excellent, with easy access to Windermere, local attractions, and the lake. Guests found the setting peaceful and ideal for exploring the Lake District, making it a standout feature of the property.
Guests frequently comment on the comfort of the lodge, highlighting spaciousness, comfortable beds, and a homely atmosphere. A few noted minor issues with mattresses or bedding, but overall comfort is a strong point.
The lodge is well-equipped with everything needed for a self-catering stay, including a popular hot tub and kitchen amenities. Some maintenance issues were reported, such as broken freezer drawers, leaking showers, and occasional appliance faults, but these did not significantly impact most stays.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as toys for children, kitchen supplies, toddler plates, and fluffy towels. While these gestures were valued, please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An immaculately-presented lodge, located on the award-winning holiday park of White Cross Bay, on the shores of Lake Windermere. This delightful lodge is set entirely over the ground floor, and has been equipped to a high standard throughout. It offers an ideal base for friends and families to share a memorable holiday. With stylish furnishings, this Lake District lodge offers three bedrooms, one with an en-suite wet room, and a well-appointed open-plan living area. Relax in front of the electric fire after a day exploring the area. Double French doors lead to a large private, decked patio with furniture as well as plenty of shared grounds for the kids to enjoy the fresh air.
The park has superb on-site facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. There is also a restaurant with takeaway service, bar and children's play park, making sure that this great location has something for every member of the family. What could be nicer than wandering down to the lakeshore to admire the views across to the Lakeland fells and feeding the ducks? Nearby is Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre, where you can explore the gardens, play mini golf and take on the treetop adventure course. Bowness-on-Windermere is less than a five-minute drive away and there are lots of restaurants and shops to enjoy, and you can also hire a rowing boat or simply sit back with a delicious ice cream and relax.
Whatever you wish to do, this Windermere lodge is an ideal base for everyone at any time of the year.
Troutbeck Bridge is a quiet village situated between the famous towns of Windermere and Ambleside, in Cumbria. It offers a very popular local pub, serving real ales and fine food, whilst the towns of Windermere and Ambleside provide a range of amenities including shops, pubs and cafes. Lake Windermere boasts a variety of lakeside activities, including trips to the famous Aquarium and the renowned Grizedale Forest Park. Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x double with en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x 2' 6" twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, Blu-ray, Bluetooth soundbar, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front enclosed decking with furniture, BBQ plus shared grounds.
Shared use of leisure facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, play park and multi-use games area.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Due to lakeside location, children should be supervised at all times.
Note: Due to the site's rural location, WiFi signal can be intermittent and not suitable for live streaming.
Note: Although all ground floor, the lodge is accessed via 6 steps.
Note: At check-in, guests will be provided with a barrier pass number to use in the barrier key pad providing vehicular access to the park.
Please note there is a charge (levied by Parkdean) to use the leisure facilities.
This is a per person charge of £13.50 per person for 0-6 days and £15 per person for over 7 days.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Note: From the 1st June 2024 two well-behaved dogs are welcome at the property.
Reviews (47)
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Sheila
No flames. Toaster in kitchen wants replacing. Tired carpets and tired furniture.
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David
The accomdation was very comfortable and spacious.
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Matthew
New runner at patio doors a bit smelly and trip hazard. Other than that everything else was bob on. Tried to extend holiday to stay the weekend but was booked up.