Guests say
Cartmel Lodge in Cumbria is highly praised for its immaculate condition, tranquil location, and cosy atmosphere. Guests enjoyed the well-maintained hot tub, the beautiful surroundings, and the lodge's spaciousness. The property's proximity to local attractions and its dog-friendly policy add to its appeal. While minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience was one of comfort and relaxation.
The lodge received commendations for its cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting its immaculate condition. However, a few guests mentioned minor issues such as dog hair and a smell in one of the rooms, which slightly impacted the score.
The location is consistently described as fantastic, quiet, and peaceful, with easy access to local attractions and beautiful walks. Its setting in the Lake District was a highlight for many guests.
Guests found the lodge to be very comfortable, with a cosy log fire and a warm atmosphere. Some guests mentioned the beds being too firm or uncomfortable, which slightly affected the comfort score.
The facilities, including the hot tub and kitchen, were generally praised. However, there were comments about maintenance issues such as broken bed slats, a leaky tap, and a filthy BBQ, which suggests room for improvement.
While guests were pleased with the lodge and its amenities, there were no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given for thoughtfulness.
About this property
This superb, detached log cabin is situated on a quiet park just under a mile from the quaint, priory village of Cartmel and just six miles from the southerly tip of Lake Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Presented to a high standard with contemporary styling throughout, the lodge has two bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a family bathroom, an impressive open plan living area with a cosy woodburning stove and tri-fold doors opening on to an extensive decked patio area with private hot tub. Outside, there is lots of space on the decking to enjoy the tranquil location which is rich in wildlife. Why not enjoy a walk into Cartmel and take lunch at one of the village pubs? Alternatively, you can drive over to the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway to embark on a train ride and potter up to Lakeside and enjoy the Aquarium or steam further up Lake Windermere to explore Bowness-on-Windermere or Ambleside. At the end of the day, relax back at this superb lodge with the wonderful hot tub and luxurious accommodation. A great base for families or friends at any time of the year.
The village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The village features walks, cobbled streets with antique shops, a gift shop, traditional pubs and the Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Decked patio with furniture, gas BBQ and hot tub.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: Although all ground floor, the lodge is accessed via 4 steps.
Nearby points of interest
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (71)
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Lisa
The property was clean and laid out well in general. Just a few things that could be addressedâ¦The kettle was full of thick gooey limescale so we used a pan to boil our water. The cooker hadnât been cleaned properly and there were some dirty glasses and pots in the cupboard. We do understand that cleaners are paid for these things so donât hold this against the owners, but may be worth monitoring. A welcome pack would have been nice considering the cost of the lodge (we paid £1,200 for 1 week) I had wanted to vacuum and mop whilst there, however the Hoover pipe had a tear in it and the mop head was black. As stated before, the property really is lovely and comfortable, just a little tired and could benefit from a fresh lick of paint and a few new appliances to reflect the cost of the stay here, as do feel it was overpriced for what we got, had we paid a few hundred less this is what we would expect. All in all we did enjoyed our holiday.
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Anne
Itâs very comfortable, spacious, warm and tranquil. A lovely retreat to return to at the end of the day. Access was easy and Gemma answered our queries very quickly. The hot tub was amazing after a day exploring the lakes. I would strongly recommend to the owners (as others have done) to add hooks to the back of the doors in the bathrooms as there is nowhere at all to hang wet towels. Also, a mirror is needed in the twin room for hair drying purposes (also been mentioned previously). These are minor things that did not lessen the enjoyment of our week. We would recommend and hope to return.
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Jason
No logs wood for the fire nothing. Also should state need a touch as very dark if coming back from the village as you are walking on the main country roads Hottub great massive lodge very quiet very clean and comfortable beds