23 White Cross Bay, Ambleside Road,, Windermere, LA23 1LF, United Kingdom
#27 of 266 vacation rentals in Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.0
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Kath
United KingdomFinding it was difficult
Fabulous lodge with everything you could possibly need!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Sharon
United KingdomNothing...it was all perfect. Also visited Bowness...too overcrowded !
Lodge is a perfect secluded location on the park. Lodge is amazing and hot tub perfect. Location is great for all local walks/waterfalls etc that we wanted to go to.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Sharon
United KingdomWell equipped, everything you need for a long stay
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Lauren
United KingdomOnly issue was the boiler, but any questions the host answered promptly and everything was sorted on the first night, thank you!
The property was gorgeous, couldn’t ask for anything more in such a stunning location! The hot tub was a lovely add on which made the trip all the more special.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 2, 2024
David
United KingdomWe had great weather during our stay and had the bedroom window open at night. The noise from the hot tub positioned outside the bedroom took some getting used to.
This is a lovely lodge and a lot of thought has been put into providing everything guests might need.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Gina
United KingdomNothing - we experienced an issue with the electrics during our stay which was quickly resolved and we were compensated for our inconvenience.
Furnished and finished to a high standard. Lots of thought put into details.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing. We loved everything.
It was so cosy, comfortable and spacious. Well equipped, they have thought of everything. The hot tub was lovely and very private.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Hannah
United KingdomNothing!
Lovely lodge. Really modern and clean. Easy to find and get the keys. Host was brilliant.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Lindsey
United KingdomNothing!
Beautiful lodge and decor, well equipped and comfortable. Lovely location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 17, 2023
Christine
United KingdomI don’t think there’s anything not to like . But if there was I’m sure Kate would help she was so nice and friendly checking that we were happy with everything
Lodge was absolutely gorgeous with everything you need for a fantastic stay my friends and I had the best time and would love to return
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 9, 2023
Sers83
United KingdomNothing.
Kate was an extremely welcoming host and everything was perfect.We will definitely be recommending to our family and friends.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Barbara
United KingdomBeautiful property in a stunning location, the lodge provided for all our needs with a great selection of kitchen equipment.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 18, 2023
Shelley
United KingdomBeautiful lodge, fantastic host, really enjoyed my stay
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 16, 2023
Sloan
United Kingdomextra towels and more bed sheets would have been more useful but everything else was great!
I loved the hot tub and how the lodge is away from others but still in the resort so you can get food, theirs a pool, and the hikes and  views are amazing! I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 26, 2023
Findlay
United KingdomExcellent location between Windermere and Ambleside on the lake side.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 18, 2023
Michael
United KingdomBecause of numbers a second toilet would have been handy but appreciate that would have been difficult with the lodge set up
Lodge was comfortable and in a pleasant and convenient location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 31, 2023
David
UKN/A
The lodge was amazing, And the facilities that was around was great. Location was easy to find.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 23, 2023
Ayodeji
United KingdomIt would have been more excellent if there was a covering, like a collapsible roof over the area where we have the hot tub.
I like the preparation in place for our arrival, the host left us a bottle of wine and welcome card, which makes us feel important, the hot tub was on and warm for our arrival; it was private and next to the master room.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 2, 2023
Suzanne
United KingdomPet friendly but pets only allowed in the front room and so may need to take a cage if dog anxious if separated at night in unfamiliar place. No batteries in the remote controls!
location, privacy, homely, Christmas feel, TV in every room, warm, great kitchen, easy to use hot tub.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: November 28, 2022
David
United KingdomWhat an amazing cosy lodge privately tucked away in a large lodge site. Kate the owner text on the day of arrival asking if we got there ok and if we needed any assistance whatsoever to just let her know. The Xmas decorations were up which my wife loved and also a complimentary bottle of prosecco when we arrived. The lodge itself is stunning and very homely and has everything you need to have a nice relaxing break. About 10 mins in a taxi to windermere too so close enough to enjoy the pubs and restaurants. We will definitely keep this lodge in mind if we ever stay in windermere again and we would recommend it to anyone who is wanting to stay there.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: October 1, 2022
Aimee
United KingdomWe personally would have appreciated Wi-Fi, though I understand better Wi-Fi is being installed some time next year but we missed it during our stay. Next time we would bring extra pillows. Although I appreciate the owners wanting to maintain their beautiful property, having already read the rules in the welcome pack, having them repeated on signs all over the property was a little stifling.
The hot tub was amazing and really liked that someone came and maintained it daily. The placement of the lodge on the park was perfect, very secluded and private. The decor was lovely and calming and it was very clean. The welcome pack was really informative and the extra sundries provided were handy.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 16, 2022
Julie
United KingdomIt was in a lovely location so easy to get to Ambleside and Bowness which had lovely walks for our Labrador . Very comfy beds. The lodge had everything we needed. So clean and Cosey beautiful interior. Hotub lovely.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Liz
United KingdomSmall beds, twin beds too small for adults. Tiny shower. Tv small and set too high up in the lounge. Too many other properties close together and not enough areas for dogs to run. Swimming pool very full and often booked up
Hot tub was good size and temperature.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Anonymous
United KingdomNothing at all, could not fault anything,
Absolutely gorgeous, stylish and comfortable Lodge. Everything we needed and more to make our stay lovely. All the little extras in the deco and facilities made our stay so welcoming. All of the bedrooms are so spacious with excellent storage, with TV’s in the bedrooms for our children too. The location was perfect, set a little higher than most lodges, surrounded by trees for added privacy, was like our very own tree house. The hot tub was fab! And everything was spotless and clean. We will definitely be returning x
Stayed in August 2025
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