Guests say
High View Lodge in Windermere is praised for its stunning, well-equipped interiors, peaceful and private location, and comfortable furnishings. Guests enjoyed the proximity to local amenities and attractions, with many looking forward to returning. Some concerns were raised about WiFi reliability and housekeeping details, but these did not overshadow the overall positive experiences.
The lodge received compliments for being spotless on arrival in several reviews. However, there were some remarks about superficial cleaning and housekeeping issues, such as sticky kitchen handles and a dirty barbecue, which suggest room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for being quiet, private, and close to local amenities and attractions. It's well-located within the park and offers a secluded spot that guests appreciated.
Many guests found the lodge comfortable, with nice beds and a spacious layout. There were some negative comments about the quality of mattresses and pillows, indicating that while comfort is generally high, there is potential for enhancement.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good on-site amenities. However, issues with WiFi, a non-functioning dishwasher, and a lack of sharp knives for cooking were noted, affecting the overall score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored, and guests should not expect gifts during their stay.
About this property
This fabulous lodge sits in a secluded setting, on an award-winning holiday park on the shores of Lake Windermere. Set in an elevated position with distant lake views, and boasting a beautiful, large decked terrace, this excellent Windermere cottage presents a high standard of holiday accommodation with modern furnishings throughout. Families and friends will adore their break at this fantastic Lake District lodge, with its three bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, a separate luxury bathroom, and a well-equipped open plan living area with French doors in the dining and sitting areas, which open out to the secluded decking. The spacious outdoor area at this Windermere lodge is complete with patio furniture and overlooks the quiet, adjacent woodlands, providing a tranquil place to sit together and prepare holiday plans, or gather your thoughts over a glass of wine on a peaceful, summers evening. There are many excellent facilities on site, including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym available, as well as a restaurant with takeaway service, bar, children's play park and multi-use games area. There are woodland walks from the doorstep of this superb Windermere lodge, while the shores of Lake Windermere are merely a two-minute stroll away, where you will discover sweeping sights across the water to the beautiful fells of the Lake District. Slightly further down the lakeside is Brockhole, the National Parks visitor centre, with a nature reserve and outdoor adventure playground plus a tree top course; ideal for keeping the younger members of the group happy. With excellent shops, cafes and restaurants available to enjoy in Bowness-on-Windermere, just five minutes drive away, this superb Lake District lodge provides a perfect base for every group.
White Cross Bay holiday park nestles on the shores of Lake Windermere, midway between Windermere and Ambleside, in the Lake District National Park. Consisting of approximately 400 lodges, it offers a restaurant, pub, shop, indoor swimming pool and outdoor play areas.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x 2' 6 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, HiFi system, CD/radio, iPod dock.
Complimentary WiFi is provided by the park & subject to fair usage guidelines, Quality & reliability of connection will vary based on the number of people using it, prevailing weather conditions & therefore may be 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, we are not held responsible or liable for the WiFi on the park & as such cannot guarantee the provision of uninterrupted & unlimited WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front deck with furniture, plus shared grounds.
Shared use of leisure facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, play park and multi-use games area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Due to lakeside location, children to be supervised at all times.
Note: Although all ground floor, this property is accessed by approx.
20 steps.
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.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (23)
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Nigel
Only thing was veiws were a let down no lake veiw just an old lodge in front of us in disrepair ..restraunt was really nice good food and service ..
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Janet
Itâs only slightly let down by limited cooking utensils and pan selection, such as a lot of frying pans and a wok, but no standard & large pans. Would happily to rebook this lodge in the future.
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Parin
Unfortunately no views of the lake some of the pictures portray due to additional lodges and trees in the way. However this lodge is not on ground floor so does give some sense of privacy and better views. The kitchen was well equipped and heating was available to use should you need it. Unfortunately the kitchen handles were sticky and therefore needed a wipe down but overall very clean place. You get access to one car parking space right outside your lodge but take note you do have 20 steps to climb (as stated in the description as advertised) The bathrooms unfortunately had a horrible smell coming from the drains, was quite unbearable and we had no way of directly contacting management to get this fixed immediately. The mattresses & pillows in the bedroom are non existent, you just sink into it. The mattresses are well overdue a replacement. We did not sleep well at all. There is little to no wifi so i wouldnt come with the expectation of having access to the wifi. EE network worked quite well O2 was hit and miss. You only get one toilet roll for the stay per bathroom so make sure you bring your own or alternatively you can buy locally. Its a shame there were no recycling facilities for your rubbish, this should be a must for all lodges/accommodation in this day and age. Overall we had a pleasant stay its just unfortunate the bathroom and bedroom mattresses let us down.