Guests say
Sunny Brow Lodge in Windermere offers stunning lake views and a comfortable stay, with guests particularly enjoying the hot tub and the property's prime location. The lodge's spaciousness and the tranquillity of the setting have been well-received, although some guests noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance.
While many guests found the lodge comfortable, there were several mentions of cleanliness issues such as mould in showers, dusty areas, and unclean kitchenware. These comments suggest room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The lodge's location is highly praised for its beautiful lake views and proximity to local attractions. Guests consistently recommend the setting for its tranquillity and convenience, making it a standout feature.
Guests have found the lodge to be very comfortable, with ample space, cosy furnishings, and a relaxing hot tub. Comfort was frequently mentioned as a highlight of their stay.
The lodge offers a range of facilities including a hot tub and on-site amenities like a pool and restaurant. However, some guests reported maintenance issues such as a broken shower head and the need for updates, which affects the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Sunny Brow Lodge is a modern holiday lodge in the stunning Lakeside area of White Cross Bay. This lodge has a bright and spacious living area which makes it a favourite with families or couples looking to explore the Lake District. From the open plan living area, the double patio doors lead to the decking area where outdoor seating and a hot tub is located so you can enjoy the beautiful views in style. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom can be found at the back of the lodge where you can settle down for a relaxing nights sleep. White Cross Bay sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, with the lovely marina straight ahead of you and boats bobbing around. Head down to the jetties where you can watch the cruisers sail by, enjoy the breeze and the fantastic views. There is a pool, club house and small shop on the site too. Note: Some facilities on the park are subject to extra cost such as use of the pool, entertainment, bar and restaurant. Coming out of White Cross Bay park entrance and turning left then 500 yards up the main road is Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, where you could easily spend a day, enjoying gardens, house, café, restaurant, walks, boats, adventure playground and Tree Top Trek. You’re also just two miles from Windermere village and three miles from Bowness-on-Windermere. Three miles in the other direction, head to Ambleside, another bustling town with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and of course, walks in every direction. The Lake District is all about making special memories with your loved ones.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms; Master bedroom with Double divan bed, Fitted wardrobe, cupboards and bedside cabinets, TV, En suite shower room with toilet, vanity unit and hand basin.
Second bedroom with double bed, Fitted wardrobe and bedside cabinet.
Third bedroom with twin beds and a small wardrobe - Please note; this bedroom is very small.
Family bathroom with full size bath with over bath shower, vanity unit, toilet and shaving point.
Open plan lounge and dining area with electric fire.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Outdoor decking area with seating and hot tub.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, selection of games.
Hot Tub - please note, use of hot tub is between 10am and 10pm only.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (please bring your own leisure towels).
A travel cot and high chair is provided in the lodge for you to put up (please bring your own cot bedding).
Off-road parking for two cars.
Decking with outdoor furniture and private hot tub.
Please note that the charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this lodge, the nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.
Sorry, no smoking.
Two pets welcome.
Shop and pub on-site.
A barbecue slab is provided, please bring your own disposable barbecue and dispose of it appropriately.
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 White Cross Bay 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.
Note: For use of the onsite facilities, a complex pass is required, these can be purchased from reception.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (164)
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Pete
All the facilities you could reasonably want, comfortable bedrooms, no issues with hot water always a big thing for me, the hot tub perfect and uninterrupted views over the lake were bliss! Very minor and hopefully constructive criticism issues which shoukd be easily addressed. The black mould in the main bedroom ensuite shower is a little off putting and certainly needs addressing in any end of season maintenance (hopefully before). The key to the main door is sticky and could definitely benefit from some lock lubrication. Could one kitchen drawer or cupboard be left empty for some food? Ended up leaving it on the counter top which wasn't optimal. These are very very minor issues in what was a great week!
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Anne
Also, other park visitors could walk by a path and be overlooking those in the lodgeâs hot tub, only by about two feet! (See review Sept â23) Inside, the lodge is in need of some TLC, especially some kitchen refurbishment. Various examples of black mould in both bathrooms could be easily addressed by everyday cleaning products, and the suedette armchairs in the lounge require cleaning. Storage in the lodge was plentiful, with bedrooms and bedding comfy and attractive. Sadly, we wonât be booking this lodge again.
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Russell
! On arrival, the cleanliness of the Lodge was poor. I hoovered prior to moving in!! There was a dirty towel hanging on the back. On the first night, we had problems with hot water and the boiler going off. I reported this at 9.14am on the second day. I was told this was a priority. I rang again at 12.13pm and was told it would be dealt with that day. I have still heard nothing. During the stay, the hot water came back on intermittently and the heating became permanent. We could not switch it off so had to keep the windows open!! I did not report again as I was not prepared to waste another day of our short holiday waiting on for a service engineer. We showered elsewhere!! To add insult to injury, on the last day, we received an email stating that the problem had been resolved because we had not contacted them again!! Extremely poor service.....