Lodges & Log Cabins in Kendal

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jennifer - Verified booking

  Westbrook Lodge is amazing.

  It was easy to gain entry to the Parkdean site on arrival, with a barrier code from reception. There was ample parking for two vehicles with steps up to, and a gate on to the deck. The vestibule/utility area as you enter the lodge itself was ideal for storing coats, bags and shoes, and meant the lodge didn't feel cluttered with our "stuff". The kitchen area is gorgeous and very well equipped. There was more at the lodge than we were expecting e.g.; tea towels, oven gloves, tin foil, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, cloths, spare bin bags, hand wash etc. There were also a couple of dishwasher tablets and condiments (e.g.; salt, pepper, vinegar). It's hard to say whether these items are usually included or had been left by previous guests because the checklist we received with our booking confirmation said for us to pack most of those items - it was a nice surprise. We found everything easy to use and the instruction manual/quick start guide was easy to follow. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. We travelled as a couple, and so we didn't use bedroom’s 2 or 3, but they were all good sized rooms (two doubles, one twin) with storage and wall-mounted TV's. It's unusual to be able to say there were lots of coat hangers - but there really were. And having two bathrooms was a real treat (with the ensuite being bigger than our bathroom at home!). The Parkdean site itself was lovely and quiet with a short walk to the lake. There are plenty of rubbish bin and recycling points around the park. Bowness-on-Windermere itself is a 5-7 minute walk away and ideal for the shops, bars and restaurants. We really enjoyed seeing the town come alive in the evenings whilst enjoying a cocktail (perhaps two?) in the Fizzy Tarte, and there are a couple of fish & chip shops (amongst other takeaways and amenities) if you didn't want to eat out, but didn't fancy cooking either. We would definitely stay here again.

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• Mr Graham Lewis - Verified booking

  It would be helpful if the code to access the barrier at the entrance was included in the welcome text, we arrived at 18:35, rang the number on the text (which stated the office was open 9am to 9pm.

  ) the automated reply stated that the office closed at 5pm. We tried the reception on-site, also closed, as the arrival time is currently after 16:00 it may be useful to have staff available until a reasonable time, we eventually got the code from a member of bar staff within the clubhouse. The property is located within a holiday park complex, although it is not a problem as the site is relatively quiet. Location of lodge is great, overlooking Lake Windermere. The Lodge is a few years old and in good condition, there was a slight smell of damp in the main bedroom, (this is the wettest part of England), this i believe is down to the debris, leaf litter and dead wood accumulating behind the lodge, the groundsman on the site also used the area to dispose of the grass cuttings from his mower. There were a few items that require attention, faulty bedside lamp in small bedroom that tripped out the electrics for the lodge, shower door in en-suite was off the bottom rail, there was toothpaste smear on the wall and towel rail in the same en-suite, leaves and small twigs are blocking the rainwater gutters, causing water to cascade over and down the patio doors, the addition of a leaf guard to the gutters may stop this. Bowness-on-Windermere is a pretty location, plenty of activities and attractions, lots of pubs, restaurants, shops and takeaways. Great location to explore the lakes and hills.This lodge is in an ideal location with just a small amount of attention lacking, which is what will remain in our memory. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The views over the lake, and the town. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk to the top of Brant Fell view point, a short but tricky walk from Bowness, the views are fantastic.

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• Baldeep - Verified booking

  Was a stunning location, loved the interior esp the fireplace was really cozy.

  The info pack and board games was a nice touch. The facilities of the park site as well as the views couldn't have been better. The only things I feel could be improved on was could have done with some air freshners as feel was a bit stale. The smaller second bedroom could be cleaned a bit more in depth. But I would strongly recommend that in the smaller room the bed next to the wall to have a new mattress, it was sinking a lot in the middle and you could start to feel the springs poking through - I do think this needs to be looked at as no matter how beautiful and lovely the place is when you don't have a good nights sleep it can affect you returning/ enjoying the place. If larger mugs were provided for tea/ coffee. The current mugs were tiny and would only really be half a mug of tea. (MASSIVE teas drinkers here) The facilities and equipment in the kitchen (bar the mugs) were excellent loved there was a decent fridge freezer. The dishes were beautiful! The location was so handy. To walk to Windermere town to explore was approx 2-3 mins. Am happy to say we have already re-booked and will be taking our kids along this time so really hoping the mattress is replaced for them. Can't wait for our next stay and possibly become our new yearly place to visit as we visit the Lakes once a year. I have already recommended this place to friends and I don't do that lightly. Thank you so much for a lovely stay :)

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• Richard - Verified booking

  Had a lovely time staying in Shoreside Lodge.

  Fallbarrow Park is situated in a superb location, within easy walking distance of Barrow-in-Furness town centre, and the lodge location was about as good as it gets with superb views over Lake Windermere. It was comfortable and clean, and parking was easily accessible and close by. Unfortunately the lodge is let down by the condition of appliances. The gas oven doesn't stay lit and the boiler has leaks which caused it to shut down due to low pressure on the last night of our stay. I've seen the oven issue mentioned in other reviews, so this isn't an isolated incident. Lake District Lodge Holidays refused any kind of refund because I didn't call in time for them to address the problems. I did call, but the office was closed. There is an emergency number, but we'd been out all day and just wanted to eat, not wait in for a maintenance person to turn up. We'd bought food to cook but had to throw that away and eat out instead. I just wanted recompense for the extra cost incurred, but they refused. So yeh, they got me on a technicality, which is just bad customer service and the difference between me booking with them again and not booking with them again, just for the sake of a few quid. Very poor service.

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• Mrs Julie Harkins - Verified booking

  We arrived early, so sat in the clubhouse and enjoyed a good wine.

  The check in process was smooth & we arrived at our cabin which was situated directly on the lakefront with a fantastic view over the Lake & valley. The kids fed the ducks, geese & swans everyday as you can buy the seeds from the shop on sight. The little shop is well equipped with all you may need/have forgotten. The cabins themselves are lovely, clean and well equipped. Bedrooms are minimal space as you'd expect in a caravan, but they are comfortable. Towels & linen was clean. I'm not an early riser, but here I was up every day to sit and watch sunrise over the beautiful lake Windermere. You can lose hours watching the light play on the mountain surrounding. We used the clubhouse which serves lovely food, and all this is just a 5 minute walk from the town where you can catch the boat everywhere. We hardly used the car, which meant we were able to make use of the numerous cozy pubs as we chose. I would highly recommended & certainly return. Thank you cabin-owners. You're very lucky to have this superb location. X What did you enjoy most about your stay? Locality & views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Take the boat to Ambleside.

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