Guests say
Beech Grove Lodge in Windermere receives high praise for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped lodge, its proximity to Bowness, and the private, tranquil setting. The outdoor seating area is a highlight, contributing to a delightful stay. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is very positive, with many guests eager to return.
The lodge is frequently described as clean and tidy, with several guests highlighting its spotlessness. However, a few reviews mention minor cleanliness issues such as exterior cleanliness and interior details, slightly lowering the score.
The location is consistently lauded for being close to Bowness and local amenities, with easy access to walking trails and the lake. It's described as a perfect base for exploring, contributing to a high score.
Many guests find the lodge comfortable, with special mentions of the beds and seating areas. Some discomfort due to sofa cushions and a lack of fans during hot weather slightly affects the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern bathrooms. Points are deducted for maintenance issues like WiFi connectivity, shower temperature control, and outdoor furniture condition.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Beech Grove Lodge is a spacious and modern lodge located in the popular and quieter Glade area of the desirable Fallbarrow Park. Just a short walk from the clubhouse, this two bedroomed lodge is perfect for couples or a family looking for a relaxing get away. Stepping into the large open plan living/dining/kitchen space, you will be instantly relaxed and ready to start your break. The kitchen is fully equipped to make a delicious meal then settle down to play some games or watch a film. Down the hall, two bedrooms and the family bathroom can be found. Step out onto the large decking area (newly installed) situated at the back of the lodge with seating so you can relax in private on a summer evening. Fallbarrow Park sits on the eastern short of Lake Windermere, in a picturesque woodland setting 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. 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 beautiful spot to make memories with your family and friends.
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
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms 1 x king with newly refurbished en-suite shower room, 1 x twin.
Family bathroom with bath, over bath shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with electric fire, TV, feature fire place, 2 x sofas, kitchen with 5 ring hob, Decking with outdoor furniture.
Note: No BBQs are permitted.
This property has its own wifi with unlimited data and up to 10 devices.
Full gas central heating.
Gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, newly installed decking with outdoor furniture.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (please bring your own leisure towels).
Parking for two cars.
Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, there are charging points at Rayrigg Road car park and at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.
Sorry no smoking and no pets.
Shop on site: 500 yards, Shop in village: 0.2 mile, Pub on site: 500 yards, Pub in village: 0.2 mile.
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (48)
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James
We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely return in the near future. The lodge was comfortable and clean and located in a private quiet section of the park with entrance/exit being a short walk away to head towards the shops. I would definitely recommend this place if visiting the area.
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Graeme
Location is the main reason for our stay near Bowness and the short walk to centre and town is perfect. We hardly used our car for a week which is ideal. The on-site bar, shop and restaurant is good and we visited several times. Best to visit Tesco Express in our opinion as so much better value. We enjoyed the furniture and patio in between rain showers in an ever increasing wet August. Beds were very comfortable and we could tell the lodge had been well maintained since our last visit in Oct 2022 with some small updates. We had to call maintenance on arrival as unfortunately the en-suite shower head handle holder was broken, making it in-usable for the first half of week. Maintenance did call out eventually mid holiday on day 5 and fixed it. This was slightly disappointing that this had not been picked up before our stay. With two small children it would have been great to have a small electric vacuum cleaner as only an old handheld sweep in lodge. We like to keep the lodge clean as we found it so this would help. WiFi would not work for us which was not a major issue as used data. Would have also been great for a bbq option, even if this was a location for one so a disposable could be used. Overall, we returned as a great warm home feeling lodge and fairly good value vs others we have stopped within same park in recent years. We would definitely return again in the future if travelling as a family of 4. Thanks
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Scott
This time we selected Beech Lodge Grove through Sykes Holiday Cottages. The property was clean, tidy and was located in a quiet area of the park. The beds were super comfy including the pillows. Everything we needed in the lodge was provided including fluffy towels. The lodge was a good size for our party of 3 adults only 5 mins walk from the on site shop and pub. I would definitely recommend the lodge and hope to return in the future.