Cottontail Lodge

ID: S363650

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Cottontail Lodge in Windermere receives high praise for its well-equipped, comfortable accommodations and peaceful location. Guests frequently mention the convenience of the nearby attractions and the natural beauty of the surroundings. The lodge's cleanliness and maintenance receive mixed reviews, with some guests noting areas for improvement. Overall, the lodge offers a delightful stay with thoughtful touches that contribute to a memorable holiday experience.

Guests that stayed at this property said

The lodge's cleanliness is generally appreciated, though there are occasional mentions of areas that could benefit from more attention. Some guests noted cobwebs and dust, suggesting room for improvement, but these comments are balanced by others who found the lodge to be clean and tidy.

The location is highly regarded, with guests enjoying the proximity to Windermere, Ambleside, and other Lake District attractions. The peaceful setting and easy access to walks, shops, and restaurants contribute to the lodge's appeal.

Comfort is well-received, with guests finding the lodge spacious and homely. However, some guests mentioned that the main bed was uncomfortable, which slightly detracts from the overall comfort score.

Facilities are generally praised for being comprehensive and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the homely extras and well-equipped kitchen. Criticisms include issues with the TV signal and a desire for better entertainment options during inclement weather.

While many reviews reflect a positive experience with thoughtful touches, there is no specific mention of gifts provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately score this category.

About this property

Cottontail is a light and spacious holiday lodge in the Bowness area of White Cross Bay. The lodge enjoys a quiet position just a few hundred yards from Lake Windermere offering a comfortable base from which to explore the Lake District. Sleeping up to 4 guests plus an infant in a travel cot, making it an ideal home from home. Following a busy day exploring the great outdoors, be welcomed into the open-plan living space and relax in the leather sofas with a drink in hand, electric fire on, as you flick on the wall-mounted TV to watch a favourite show or DVD. Gather around the dining table for a homecooked meal, rejoicing over the day spent together or spend an evening cooking up your favourite dish together, the kitchen provides everything you will need to do so including built in double gas oven and hob, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher making washing up a breeze. The two bedrooms are carpeted throughout, you will find the Master bedroom features a king size bed, TV and en-suite shower room with double width walk in shower, hand basin and W/C. The second bedroom features a TV, fitted wardrobes and bedside furniture. The house bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower, proving the perfect place to have a relaxing soak at the end of the day. The outside of the lodge provided decking to the front and a smaller deck area to the side, outside furniture included.

White Cross Bay Holiday Park sits on the shores of Lake Windermere with panoramic views across the Lakes and to the fells beyond, making this location a wonderful choice for your Lakes getaway. The site is home to a host of fabulous facilities to enjoy including an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a spa pool, along with a children’s play area and activities, as well as a convenience shop, bar, and restaurant and even a Costa Coffee. Note: Some facilities on the park are subject to extra cost such as use of the pool, entertainment, bar and restaurant. Head to the fun-filled Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre offering a wide range of activities for all ages from strolling around the pretty gardens, enjoying a sweet treat in the café, walking one of the trails or attempting the Tree Top Trek, there’s something for everyone. You are just a few miles from the charming town of Windermere too, bursting with quaint and quirky local shops to browse, along with more traditional pubs and restaurants, while neighbouring Bowness is home to The World of Beatrix Potter Experience. Discover a world of adventure in the Lakes from Cottontail Lodge at White Cross Bay. The perfect location for your family holiday memories.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

Accommodation

This property welcomes 7-night stays only, no short break bookings will be accepted.

All single storey sleeping 4: 1 x king with en-suite double width walk in shower, hand basin, vanity unit and toilet W/C, 1 x Twin bedroom with built in furniture.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire, private decking.

up to Two well behaved dogs welcome.

Private parking next to the lodge.

Gas central heating with electric fire.

Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, Blu-ray/DVD player.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

(please bring own leisure towels).

Decking with outdoor furniture, BBQs are not permitted on the newly installed composite decking.

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.

Shop and pub on-site.

Access to Choices Health Club 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.

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 White Cross Bay reception.

Note: For use of the onsite facilities at White Crass Bay, a complex pass is required, these can be purchased from reception.

Nearby points of interest

  • Lake Windermere
  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside
  • Lakeland Motor Museum

Reviews (78)

  • Tracey

    Very well equipped. Main bedroom mattress uncomfortable and creaky. Cleanliness of the lodge needs improvement i.e cobwebs around windows inside and out. Main bathroom needed cleaning before use. Washing machine front dusty. Fridge could've been cleaner. Lovely location being so close to the lake.

  • Phil

    Park's location is good for bus travel and bus services are better than many places. Owners emphasise treating the lodge like you would your home and this is an attitude we always adopt. They request hoovering on departure and was happy to oblige. However the cleanliness of the lodge didn't match our home or our expectations. We understand dog friendly and walker premises can become tired quicker than properties not offering these services and we are grateful for such premises but the lodge looks like it hasn't had a seriously good clean for a while. Cobwebs on windowsills and worktop along with built up grease and dust on microwave betray quite a neglect. Leather settees not particularly practical either. We didn't let all this detract from a good sized and well located property and wouldn't put anyone off staying here but we will say that in such a competitive market it wouldn't surprise us to find equally attractive properties with better cleanliness are readily available. All in all then a good stay which with a little raise in standards of cleanliness could be even better

  • Phil

    Park's location is good for bus travel and bus services are better than many places. Owners emphasise treating the lodge like you would your home and this is an attitude we always adopt. They request hoovering on departure and was happy to oblige. However the cleanliness of the lodge didn't match our home or our expectations. We understand dog friendly and walker premises can become tired quicker than properties not offering these services and we are grateful for such premises but the lodge looks like it hasn't had a seriously good clean for a while. Cobwebs on windowsills and worktop along with built up grease and dust on microwave betray quite a neglect. Leather settees not particularly practical either. We didn't let all this detract from a good sized and well located property and wouldn't put anyone off staying here but we will say that in such a competitive market it wouldn't surprise us to find equally attractive properties with better cleanliness are readily available. All in all then a good stay which with a little raise in standards of cleanliness could be even better

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