Broad Larch Lodge in Windermere receives high praise for its welcoming, homely atmosphere and immaculate condition. Its central location is ideal for exploring the Lake District, with guests enjoying the proximity to local attractions and walks. The lodge's thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts and a Christmas tree, contribute to the memorable stays reported by many visitors.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of the lodge, highlighting its spotlessness and well-maintained appearance, which contributes to the overall positive experience.
The lodge's location is frequently praised for being central, quiet, and scenic, with easy access to Bowness, local shops, restaurants, and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests find the lodge to be spacious, beautifully furnished, and cosy, with comfortable beds and a homely feel. However, a few guests mention the low sofas and viewing angle of the TV as minor discomforts.
The lodge is lauded for being well-equipped with modern fixtures, entertainment options like Sky TV, and thoughtful inclusions for families. The high standard of facilities contributes to the overall satisfaction of guests.
Visitors appreciate the thoughtful welcome packs and festive decorations, which add a personal touch to their stay. While these gifts enhance the experience, it is politely noted that such gestures are at the discretion of the owners and may not be a standard offering.
Broad Larch is a three bedroom holiday lodge surrounded by mature trees and located the quieter section of Fallbarrow Park but still with the clubhouse and park facilities only being a short distance away. Beautifully furnished, the owners have spared no expense to make it a wonderful home from home. Step into the open plan living space with fully equipped built in kitchen and dining area with plenty of room for you to gather around the table over a family meal. The adjoining living room offers ample seating with a four seater corner sofa and separate two seater sofa. The patio doors lead out onto your own private decking where there is outside seating for six people, the perfect place for an evening meal alfresco! The master bedroom features a king size bed and en suite shower room with a corner thermostatic shower, hand basin and toilet, the second bedroom features a double bed and the third has a set of twin beds making this the ideal lodge for groups of families or friends, in addition to the en-suite there is a further house bathroom with with over bath thermostatic shower and screen so you can have a blissful soak after a day on the fells, hand basin and toilet
Fallbarrow Park sits on the eastern short of Lake Windermere, in a picturesque woodland setting with views panning across the lake and up to the fells all around. The popular and vibrant village of Bowness-on-Windermere is 0.2 miles walk away – you can be there in under 10 minutes! From Bowness Pier you can start an unforgettable day out on the water with Windermere Lake Cruises or rent a canoe or a motorboat. Bowness is home to many shops, bars and restaurants too. Fallbarrow has on site bar, restaurant shop, and deli should you wish to stay local to your lodge. There’s 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. You are only 4 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.
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.
Three Bedrooms: 1x King with en-suite shower room, sink and W/C, 1x double bedroom with bedside drawers and fitted cupboards and 1 x twin bedroom with bedside drawers and fitted cupboards.
Family bathroom with over bath thermostatic shower and screen, hand basin and W/C.
fully equipped fitted kitchen with island breakfast bar and dining table with 6 chars, living room with two seater fabric sofa plus 4 seater fabric corner sofa and feature alcove fireplace with electric log burner effect fire.
The deck is fenced and gated and a stand is provided for a BBQ but please bring your own disposable BBQ.
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Full gas central heating.
Gas hob and electric oven, combi microwave oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine,50" smart TV/DVD player player with Sky channel access (including Sports & Cinema).
Travel cot and highchair are provided for you (please bring your own bedding).
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels incl in rent, please bring your own beach/leisure towels.
Parking immediately to the front of the lodge for 2-3 cars.
Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.
Sorry no dogs and no smoking.
Broad Larch Lodge has limited access to wifi, 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 and we are not held responsible or liable for loss of connection.
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.
Rhonda
Please thank the owners on our behalf.
Yolanda
We could not fault the lodge and had everything we needed for our stay.
Laura
Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could need. Within walking distance of Bowness and everything this charming town has to offer. No need to use the car as could use boat or bus if needed. I would recommend Mountain Goat tours who will pick up ftom Fallbarrow Park. So much to do there so will need to come back. I did notice in previous reviews a few people mentioned the low corner sofa and I'd have to agree that it could prove awkward on the neck to watch tv. I would suggest perhaps the tv has a bracket that allows it to tilt forward. Besides that I couldn't fault a thing and had a lovely time.
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