Lakeside Lodge in Windermere is praised for its stunning views, cleanliness, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped, warm, and comfortable interiors, though some have noted issues with maintenance such as non-functioning patio doors and a challenging shower design. The property's exterior cleanliness and maintenance have been highlighted as areas needing attention.
The lodge is generally kept very clean, with guests noting its cleanliness upon arrival. However, some guests mentioned that the exterior veranda and outdoor furniture were not as well-maintained, with debris and dirt accumulation.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and proximity to local amenities. It is considered a prime spot in Windermere, right on the lake edge, offering guests a serene and picturesque setting.
Guests find the lodge comfortable, with a warm and cosy atmosphere. The property is described as bright and airy, with a walk-in wardrobe and boot room adding to the comfort. However, some guests experienced issues with heating upon arrival.
While the lodge is well-equipped and offers a range of facilities, there are several maintenance issues reported, such as non-opening doors, problematic showers, and a rusty BBQ. These issues suggest room for improvement in the maintenance of facilities.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
Well-positioned in the popular town of Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria is Lakeside 1, a charming single-storey lodge. Sitting at the edge of Lake Windermere and within walking distance of an abundance of amenities, Lakeside 1 boasts ground-floor living, stunning views, and a well-equipped kitchen, welcoming six guests to enjoy a fantastic stay within the Lake District National Park. Enter the property, arriving in the homely open-plan living space with stunning views across the lake, where you can unwind in front of the electric fire and enjoy your favourite TV shows. In the kitchen and dining area, discover an array of appliances to ease your break, where you can prepare meals, freshen your holiday wardrobe, and dine with loved ones. Venture to the enclosed decking area to bask in your surroundings, before retiring to one of three immaculately presented bedrooms, including a king-size master bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite shower room, a twin and a child’s bunk bed, all offering ample storage and lovely views to the exterior. Begin your morning with a soak in the bath or freshen up with use of the overhead shower, before relishing your breakfast alfresco with picturesque vistas in the backdrop. When you’re ready to explore, head to Lake Windermere and try your hand at a variety of watersports, before embarking further towards Queen Adelaide’s Hill or Orrest Head Viewpoint where you can enjoy a picnic and embrace the views of the surrounding landscape. Reaching Ambleside, tour the former home of Beatrix Potter at the National Trust owned Hill Top ahead of browsing a plethora of shops, restaurants, and pubs on offer here. The bustling town of Kendal is accessible by car, a popular tourist spot where you can test out your swing at Kendal Golf Club, tour the impressive structure of Kendal Castle, or watch an array of animals in the wild at Cumbria Wildlife Trust. However you choose to spend your days, select Lakeside 1 as your base for an unforgettable stay in Cumbria.
Visitors to the Lake District National Park continue to be drawn to the lively twin towns of Bowness and Windermere because each one offers a variety of adjacent activities, amenities, shops, and restaurants to satisfy all interests. Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness offers a choice of boat cruises and boat rental options 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 Old Laundry Theatre and the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction are separated by 1.5 kilometres. It takes 30 minutes to walk to Orrest Head to take in the breathtaking vista of far-reaching views over the lake and nearby fells, which served as the inspiration for Alfred Wainwright to create his series of renowned guidebooks. The historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside, and Troutbeck are only a short drive away, while Brockhole, which provides high wire tree top activities, is three miles away. For those with greater energy, marine resorts near the lake offer a range of watersports. With easy access to attractions like the stunning 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, and Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts, and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, the area is perfectly situated for exploring everything this region has to offer.
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x child’s bunk bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Due to security reasons, the bi-fold doors in the lounge and bedroom do not open, access to the decking is through the front door.
Central heating with electric fire.
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and dishwasher.
2 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed front decking with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
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.
Note: Check in is from 4pm, check out at 10am.
Note: There are steps up to the property.
Note: The decking is directly above the lake, please ensure children are supervised.
Please Note: Lakeshore access there is a bit of a drop to uneven rocks, we advise child supervision is at all times due to the access.
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.
Heather
Over the next few days we had 9 different issues which I took pics of and expected to be quickly remedied. Three were fixed but the rest were left including no lighting in the walk-in wardrobe for which we needed a torch to see and an unusable dirty / rusted BBQ. As we had paid a lot of money for this Birthday treat we were very disappointed with Customer Service poor responses. We strongly recommend that Customer Services/Owner think more of customer satisfaction so as not to deter any future bookings. Our rating of this lodge is 6/10 at best (canât fault the position of the lodge or that beautiful view)
Robert
Interior faultless Exterior veranda had not been swept for some time acknowledge a tree on the veranda but twigs were everywhere on the chairs table top extremely dirty sun loungers covered with green slim from the tree including the veranda glass Barbecue had not been cleaned out for sometime The exterior let this property down big time
Stuart
Would still return as it's a lovely experience on the edge of the lake and 5 minutes walk from Bowness.
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