Guests say
22 Thirlmere in Windermere offers a cosy and well-equipped lodge experience with comfortable furnishings and a hot tub, set in a beautiful and convenient location for exploring the Lake District. While some guests have raised concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the property has been praised for its dog-friendly amenities and the thoughtful touches provided by the owners.
Cleanliness has been a recurring issue, with several guests noting the property was not up to standard, mentioning dirty surfaces, cobwebs, and dust. However, some guests found it clean and tidy, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The lodge's location is highly praised for its quiet setting and proximity to Windermere and Ambleside, offering great access to the Lake District's attractions. The scenic surroundings and ease of access to the lake for activities like paddle boarding are appreciated.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the living space spacious and cosy. Some minor concerns were raised about the size of the main bedroom bed and the condition of soft furnishings, but overall, the lodge provides a comfortable stay.
Facilities such as the hot tub and well-stocked kitchen are well-received, but there are comments about the need for maintenance, particularly regarding the decking and hot tub temperature control. Wi-Fi connectivity issues were also a concern for some guests.
While some guests mentioned thoughtful gestures like a dog bowl and poo bags, and one suggested the addition of a welcome basket, there is not enough consistent information about gifts or additional thoughtful touches to provide a score.
About this property
An immaculately presented, detached lodge located on a superbly maintained holiday park on the shores of Lake Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Well-appointed throughout to provide wonderful accommodation, this all-ground floor Windermere cottage has three bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and there is also a private hot tub for guests to enjoy all year round. The open plan living area exudes quality and style, with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with flat screen TV and French doors leading to the front decked area, complete with an indulgent bubbling hot tub. The lake shore is only a few hundred yards and has a jetty where boats are moored. There is plenty of space for picnics, lots of ducks to feed and the sunsets from this idyllic lakeside location are unspoilt and look out across the lake to the mountains beyond. The lovely village of Troutbeck Bridge is home to a convenience store and the delightful Sun Inn, ideal for when you don’t fancy cooking. Drive on to Windermere, where you can enjoy a wide variety of watersports on world-famous Lake Windermere, take in the scenery from the top of Queen Adelaide's Hill and Orrest Head, explore the popular World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and feast on fresh seafood at Hooked. Bowness-on-Windermere is where you'll find three Michelin-starred restaurants, perfect for the foodies in your group. In addition to the Armitt Library and Museum Centre and the stunning Stock Ghyll Force, Ambleside also features a fascinating 2nd-century Fort, or you can venture further to Grasmere, where you can wander around the former home of the great poet, William Wordsworth. Experience all of this, and then some, at 22 Thirlmere. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1122792, together sleeping up to 12 guests.
The Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, and is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Close by, the towns of Windermere and Ambleside provide a range of amenities to suit all tastes.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Shower room with shower unit, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area (seats 5) with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared on-site laundry facilities (coin operated), dishwasher, Modern flat screen TV with Freeview & integrated Blu-ray DVD.
Some Sky channels are available.
WiFi available on-site.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front decked terrace with hot tub, outside garden furniture.
Shared use of facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, play park and multi-use games area.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3 mins walk.
Note: Property entrance is accessed by 3 steps.
Note: Due to lakeside location, children should be supervised.
Note: Due to the site's rural location, WiFi signal can be intermittent.
Note: At check-in guests will be provided with a barrier pass number to use in the barrier key pad providing vehicular access to the park.
Note: Guests wishing to use the on-site leisure facilities will need to purchase a leisure pass from reception -
£15 per person over the age of 2yrs for a 7 night stay,
£13.50 per person over the age of 2yrs for under 7days (June, July, August)
The pass is for full access to the complex centre, which includes pool, gym and entertainment (pass is not required for access to the bar and restaurant) The pass is valid for the duration of your stay.
Passes for children are for ages 2-17, children 0-2 are free.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
For bookings made from the 16th August 2024, the bond will be £200Please note: If booking with check-in or out on Sunday, enquire with the Sykes team beforehand.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (45)
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Kay
Beds were uncomfortable. Cleaners were still there when we arrived at 4pm (check in time) we didnât get in until 4.45 so had to wait outside. Lodge smelled nice and clean but close up it was obviously rushed as under radiators, under sinks etc were dirty. They left the hoover full. There arenât many lights on the site at night so youâll need a torch there are tvâs in all bedrooms and living room but they seem old. Hot tub is a great addition but thereâs no privacy screen around it. There is WiFi on site but itâs not great. Didnât affect us but it might bother others.
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Kelly
The tv is absolutely tiny in the living room and main bedroom and it is not a smart tv either. The WiFi is terrible and kept cutting out. The main bedroom bed is a small double and the mattress was comfortable but the pillows were not. The Hoover is not great and is also quite big and hard to move around and doesnât really pick much up, could do with updating. The location itself was great right near Windermere and just a short walk down to the lakeside. The hot tub was lovely and it has nice big enclosed decking around the lodge. Overall had a nice break here and would come back but would try to find maybe a more up to date lodge. For £600 + for 5 nights Iâd expect a little more for my money from the lodge.
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Kelly
E what is available at the time. We found this lodge very, very tired looking. The paintwork in the bedrooms was appalling and you could see the patches where someone had tried to tidy it up. Wallpaper was torn. The surface of the bedside cabinet in one room was literally peeling off. The soft furnishings were very old i.e the curtains very outdated and the scatter cushions were very so flat. The kitchen is not stocked up with essential basics as we have usually found in other lodges for example there isn't even a spatula. The hot tub has also seen much better days and the jets have lost a lot of power. Unfortunately this part of the site is very tightly packed with other lodges which meant we also spent the week listening to the couple in the lodge next door getting drunk in their hot tub for hours every evening which didn't make it very relaxing for us. We love white cross bay and will go back again as usual but not to this lodge I am afraid. You also have to pay £100 housekeeping deposit and we have never had to do that for any of the other lodges and it was a little ironic as it was the poorest quality one we have stayed in.