Acorn Bank Lodge

About this property

Acorn Bank is a modern lodge at Fallbarrow Park, in a lovely, elevated position surrounded by trees. Sleeping four people in two bedrooms, with room in the master bedroom for an infant’s travel cot (can be hired along with a high-chair for £5). There is a spacious two-tier gated deck which wraps around the front and side of the lodge and has outside furniture provided, and the added fun of a hot tub on the upper deck outside the main patio doors. Outside furniture with plenty of space to eat outdoors and enjoy the hot tub will help you forget the stresses and strains of everyday life and pooch is welcome too! Inside is a spacious open plan living area with dining and kitchen space, modern dining table and chairs, 42” flat screen Smart TV, DVD player. The master double bedroom has an ensuite shower room, and the second bedroom has narrow twin beds. Both have cupboards and wardrobes and TV and there’s a family bathroom with shower. Fallbarrow Park is one of the loveliest Parks in the lake district, sitting right on the shores of Lake Windermere, with views across the lake and up to the fells all around. The bustling, cosmopolitan village of Bowness-on-Windermere is 0.2 miles walk away handy for many shops, bars and restaurants. From Bowness Pier you can start an unforgettable day out on the water with Windermere Lake Cruises – board a beautiful cruiser and hop on and off or rent a canoe or a motorboat. If you wish to stay closer to your lodge, Fallbarrow has on site bar, restaurant, deli, as well as a children’s play area, beer garden, picnic area and woodland walks. (dogs in the café or outside seating area only). Further afield, drive up to Windermere village – two miles away, or the bustling market town of Ambleside four miles away and you are only four miles from Troutbeck village at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass which winds its way up over the high fells and then down to Ullswater. A wonderful place to make special memories with your loved ones.

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with ensuite shower, basin & WC, 1 x narrow twin.

Infant cot can be fitted into master, Spacious open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, family bathroom with full size bath with shower over, basin, WC.

Outoor gated decking but please note: There are a significant number of concrete and wooden steps to reach the lodge which may not be suitable for the elderly or infirm and steps to the upper deck.

Parking for two cars.

One dog welcome.

A barbecue slab is provided, please bring your own disposable BBQ and dispose of responsibly.

Full gas central heating, Gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, 42” flat screen TV, DVD player, TV in both bedrooms.

Hot Tub - please note, use of hot tub is between 10am and 10pm only.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels incl in rent.

Please bring your own leisure towels.

One dog welcome.

Dogs are not allowed in the bar & restaurant on site, but there is limited outdoor seating where they are welcome.

Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.

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 Fallbarrow Park reception.

Access to the local leisure facilities 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.