Guests say
Ellie's Lodge in Ulverston is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and range of facilities suitable for large groups. Guests enjoyed the bar, pool table, hot tub, sauna, and comfortable bedrooms. While some minor issues were reported, such as the need for more kitchenware and the location being less rural than expected, the overall experience was positive with many looking to return.
Most guests found Ellie's Lodge to be clean and comfortable. There was a single mention of a sticky kitchen floor, but this seems to be an isolated incident. The property is generally maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local amenities and the town, although it is noted to be less rural than expected and adjacent to a garden centre. The convenience to Ulverston and nearby attractions is a plus, but the setting may not be as secluded as some guests anticipated.
The lodge is consistently described as comfortable, with spacious rooms and a variety of areas to relax. However, one review mentioned unbearably hot bedrooms, which suggests that comfort may be affected during warmer periods.
Facilities are a highlight, with a bar, pool table, hot tub, and sauna frequently mentioned. Some guests noted a lack of certain kitchen items and issues with Wi-Fi, indicating room for improvement in maintenance and provision of amenities.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category based on the available information.
About this property
This three-storey detached country house, a former hotel is set in a most enviable position on the outskirts of Ulverston, in the spectacular Lake District. Recently fully renovated in 2018 to a very high standard this is a great place for a large group of family and friends to get away from it all, enjoy the many delights of this unspoilt area and simply relax and unwind in this splendid holiday home. Fully modernised throughout the owners have thought of everything in terms of the guest experience, from luxury bedrooms with all en-suite facilities, the fabulous bar and a whole range of amenities to enhance anyone’s stay at this premier holiday home.
With so many features to mention, here are but a few. The main hallway leads through to a spacious lounge with feature fireplace, high ceiling with detailed coving. The main bar area boasts a pool table, large screen TV and is a place to all get together to have a few cooling drinks from the wine coolers, open a few beers and create your own bar room atmosphere (The bar pumps are for decorative purposes only). A large modern, open plan kitchen with wall mounted flat screen TV and a lovely seating area with cosy wood-burning stove, feature fireplace and patio doors provide another great place to sit and talk about your day and to prepare a family dinner. The main dining area overlooks the mature garden area and also provides small secluded seating areas to get away from it all and catch up with an old friend or family member. The ground floor leisure suite offers a great place to relax and unwind with a lovely seating area, space for exercise, yoga and pilates and a fabulous sauna to soak away the aches and pains. Just outside the leisure room the property has a private patio area with hot tub. There are two ground floor bedrooms, both with ensuite facilities and one room designed specifically for wheelchair access, making it the perfect choice for anyone with limited mobility. A useful entrance hall with Gents and Ladies cloakroom along with a disabled cloakroom, a utilty room with washing facilities all go together to provide everything a large group will need. Ascend the wide staircase to the first floor where there are seven impeccably designed bedrooms, six with ensuite facilities, a fabulous master bedroom with stunning en-suite, a useful family room with four single beds, a family room with super king-size and a separate twin room ideal for young children. The second floor boasts a further three bedrooms on two levels and offer pleasant views out across the surrounding grounds and the nearby garden centre. Outside, there is a spacious parking area, a mature garden area, patio and a lovely grassed area to enjoy a picnic or a kick around with the kids united team. A short ten-minute walk takes guests down into Ulverston. A thriving maritime community developed when the Canal was constructed in 1796. Ships from Ulverston exported copper, slate and linens around the World. Today the town goes from strength to strength with ever increasing visitor numbers enjoying the many pubs with live music nights, the lovely eateries, the weekly market, the labyrinth of cobbled streets and of course the start of the seventy-mile Cumbrian Way. The coastline of the Furness Peninsula offers great beach walks, horse riding and good birdwatching, while all the splendour of the Lake District National Park, from the sparkling waters of Windermere to the rugged peaks of Scafell Pike and the famous Langdales are just around the corner. A great location with a fabulous holiday home, all the ingredients for that next memorable holiday!
The market town of Ulverston offers a street market every Thursday and Saturday, a number of events throughout the year, the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world, shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, a cinema and a leisure centre. The Furness Coast is nearby and boasts sandy beaches and birdwatching, and the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Lakes Windermere and Coniston and popular Birkrigg Common are within reach.
Accommodation
12 bedrooms: Ground floor: Thirlmere: 1 x super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Derwentwater: 1 x twin (can be double on request) and en-suite walk in shower, basin and WC (Disabled friendly bedroom with wheel chair access).
First floor: Buttermere: 1 x king size double sleigh bed with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Rydal: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Brotherswater: Family room with four single beds (can have one super king-size double and one single set up on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Coniston: 1 x super king-size double sleigh bed with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Windermere: 1 x super king-size double sleigh bed with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Bowness on Windermere: Twin room with 2’6” singles (please note this room is accessed through Windermere).
Bassenthwaite: 1 x super king-size double and en-suite free standing bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Second floor lower: Wastwater: Super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Second floor upper: Haweswater: 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, Ulswater: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor: Entrance porch.
Main hallway with sitting area.
Disabled cloakroom with basin and WC (with pull cord alarm and grab handles), Ladies and Gents cloakrooms with basin and WC.
Spacious kitchen with open plan sitting area with wood- burning stove and spacious dining room.
Bar and lounge.
Spacious sitting room with coved ceilings.
Leisure room.
Gas central heating with woodburning stoves.
2 x electric oven and induction hobs, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezers, washing machine, drinks coolers x 3, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwashers, 1 x glass washer, TV’s in all bedrooms, Smart Tv in the kitchen and lounge areas.
Large flat screen TV in the Bar lounge, WiFi, Bluetooth Bose speakers available.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Additional fuel for stove available 100 yards from the house at the garden centre.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x Cot and highchair available.
Allocated off road parking for 9 cars to the rear of the house.
Additional parking for 2 cars available at the front entrance.
Lockable bike storage.
Spacious grounds with patio, gardens, furniture and hot tub.
The property is located next to a garden centre, with a cafe and there are facilities for breakfast and private catering available (buffets, hot buffets etc for lunch or tea, tray pies etc).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Library of books and games.
Pubs and shops 0.3 miles.
Note: Check-in 5pm.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £1000 - will be returned within 7 days of departure.
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The bar pumps are for decorative purposes only.
Note: This property can not facilitate a Sunday arrival.
Reviews (25)
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Akhil
The house is in Ulverston and has a vey close Aldi and M&S in case you need it. The town is not too far too. The rooms look exactly like the pictures and we loved the hot tub, sauna and the games room. We initially could not figure out the heating and wifi password but that was later resolved. Overall it was great and would stay here again.
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Bridget
What made it really fun was the bar/pool table area which is ideal for big parties, fridges and speaker really great and plenty of seating. Be mindful that it is opposite to a Garden centre but not secure around the back and absolutely take before and after photos of everything inside and out, especially the hot tub, as we were asked to pay for damage to the hot tub, which we were able to prove we did not do and which was accepted by the owner. Would still definitely recommend it as a great venue for family and friends.
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Angela
This property is amazing everyone really enjoyed it, plenty of room for everyone to be together or a quiet lounge if you wanted to just sit & chat! We had a couple of issues which were sorted immediately so no complaints at all! Facilities were well thought out, we could eat in easily as kitchen well provided with all you need! Thank you for helping to make this a weekend to remember!