Guests say
Forest Pines Lodge is a well-appreciated holiday rental in Windermere, praised for its prime location close to the lake and town. Guests have enjoyed the lodge's comfortable atmosphere and the surrounding wildlife. While some minor maintenance issues have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The lodge generally receives positive remarks on cleanliness, with several guests finding it clean and comfortable. However, a few guests mentioned areas where cleaning could be improved, such as sticky surfaces and cobwebs, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Lake Windermere and the town, offering easy access to local attractions and dining. The scenic and quiet setting contributes to a high score in this category.
Guests find the lodge comfortable, with a cosy atmosphere and adequate space for relaxation. Some guests mentioned the beds could be improved, and a few had issues with light and heat, which slightly affects the comfort score.
The lodge is equipped with necessary facilities, and guests appreciate the homely feel. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as loose cupboards, leaky radiators, and outdated technology, indicating room for improvement.
There is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the host, so a score cannot be accurately given for this category.
About this property
If you would like to book 31st December for 3 nights, please call us on 015397 61514 and click option 1. You will be able to make your booking over the phone with a member of our reservations team.
Forest Pines is an open plan three bedroomed lodge and lies in the Beech Hill area of Fallbarrow Park and benefits from being in a quieter area of the park surrounded by mature trees and enjoys glimpses of Lake Windermere which Is a short distance away. Relax in the living room area where you can gather around together with ample seating for 6, the dining room table also offers the ideal place to enjoy an evening meal or card game or two. Bedroom one offers a King size bed with en-suite thermostatic corner shower, hand basin and toilet, the second bedroom is a Twin bedroom with two full size single beds, the third bedroom is ideal for smaller children as it provides two narrow single beds in addition to the en-suite in the master bedroom there is also a further family bathroom with over bath thermostatic shower and screen, hand basin and toilet. Fallbarrow Park sits right on the shores of Lake Windermere with panoramic views across the lake and onto the surrounding fells. The bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere is 0.2 miles walk away handy for many shops, bars and restaurants. From Bowness Pier you can set sail on the open water with Windermere Lake Cruises in your choice of a beautiful cruiser and hop on and off or rent a canoe or a motorboat. If you wish to stay closer to your lodge, Fallbarrow has on site bar, restaurant, deli, as well as a children’s play area, beer garden, picnic area and woodland walks. White Cross Bay lies on the shoreline of Lake Windermere, with panoramic views all around you. From here you can hire boats, swim, take a lake cruise, paddleboard or just relax. 500 yards up the road is Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre home to its gardens, house, café, restaurant, walks, boats, adventure playground and Tree Top Trek: there is plenty to do for all the family! You’re also just two miles from Windermere village with shops, cafes and pubs, and three miles from Bowness boat landings, where the cruisers come in. Bowness is a cosmopolitan village with award-winning restaurants and pubs and quirky shops, a cinema and the World of Beatrix Potter attraction. Three miles in the other direction, head to Ambleside, another bustling town with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and of course, walks in every direction. Fallbarrow Park is a wonderful base for your Lake District Adventure.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Three Bedrooms: 1 x King size bed with en-suite shower room with thermostatic corner shower, hand basin and toilet 1x Twin with two full size single beds, 1 x twin with two narrow single beds.
Family Bathroom with with over bath thermostatic shower and screen, hand basin and toilet.
kitchen diner with dining space for 6 plus living room with 1x three seater sofa and 1 x two seater sofa and arm chair.
Outside decking with furniture.
A barbecue slab is provided, please bring your own disposable BBQ
Full gas central heating.
Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV/ DVD, electric fire.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels incl in rent, please bring your own beach/leisure towels Parking for two cars.
Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.
Sorry no smoking and no pets.
Complimentary WiFi is provided by the park and subject to fair usage guidelines, Quality and reliability of connection will vary based on the number of people using it, prevailing weather conditions and therefore may be limited or slower than you are used to, WiFi is for personal use only and is not intended for high data usage, gaming and/or use for business purposes, This is only suitable for page browsing and sending emails, Bookings cannot be accepted if they are solely reliant on the provision of uninterrupted and unlimited Wi-Fi, We are not held responsible or liable for the WiFi on the park.
If you encounter any issues with the WiFi, please contact Fallbarrow Park reception.
Access to the local leisure facilities is complimentary and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty, we as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as it’s subject to third-party provider located off site.
Reviews (44)
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Sanda
We had a couple of issues regarding a rusty microwave/bowl and they were replaced very quickly after a phone call. We had to clean a few cupboards as some crumbs had not been cleaned up from previous guests. The lodge was well equipped and spacious. There was water damage on skirting in lounge but didnât affect our stay. The main bedroom was spacious but the mattress could do with replacing as it wasnât very comfortable. I would book again as overall it was a pleasant stay.
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Derek
Now that the Lodge name plate (Forest Pines) is nowhere to be seen - but finding the Lodge is OK if you follow the directions. The Lodge is showing some signs of age - some significant cosmetic damage (heat / water) in kitchen, double mattress needs replacing (it's just about okay the moment), water leaks around shower over bath etc Most significant issue was the ensuite shower drain smells - it needs a really good clean and disinfect. This all sounds a bit negative - but overall it's a nice Lodge - it just needs some money spending on it! Would we rush back - No. Was it okay for the money - Yes.
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Tracy
Lodge was clean upon arrival however on closer inspection the lodge needed some tlc to bring it up to standard. The dining room chair was broken (unable to use). The tap in the kitchen was loose and could be moved in every direction(this was fixed during our stay).The bath had clearly leaked or was still leaking as the flooring was marked , the bath panel was broken in several places. The kitchen cupboards had bits missing off it so was down to the bare wood as well as the skirting board in the lounge.The main bedroom was a good size with a Walk in wardrobe, and ensuite but once again little things need looking at (the electric box held shut with a plaster and in the en suite the spotlight was missing from the overhead unit above the sink leaving a wire hanging down.There is only 1 bedroom that allows a travel cot to fit in which was fine and even with it in the 2 twin beds either side were still accessible however it is positioned directly under a skylight which had no window covering so the child was awake early as the light and sun were shining down on them and woke them up. With a few tweeks and some time spent sorting all the little issues out this lodge would be perfect. We just felt a little under whelmed and disappointed as we had booked 2 lodges along from each other as it was a special occasion and the the other was a much better standard and looked after.