Dog Friendly Lodges & Log Cabins In Lancaster

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Louise - Verified booking

  The lodge was so nice, and it was a lovely size.

  The location was perfect, nice and quiet and not to far from the complex. We had a few drinks at the pub on site but there was no food service for 3 days. We did however manager to get breakfast the last morning and it was lovely. Me, my husband and son went swimming whilst there. It was £20 for the 3 of us. The only disappointment was the fridge not working properly. We had seen a previous review about the fridge not working properly so presumed that would have been rectified before we came how ever we soon discovered it hadn't been. We arrived on the Friday and had bought some shopping to go in the fridge, on the Saturday morning we discovered that things weren't as cold as they should be. We moved things around and decided to leave it and see if things improved. By the Sunday morning we realised that we needed to contact someone as the food wasnt cold. We spoke to Sykes who contacted the owner who came out straight away. He gave my son chocolate and our dog teddy some treats. He mentioned that he had spoken to his heating engineer who said there was a blockage of ice at the back of the fridge and his plan was to come the next day with his son and try and sort the problem. He had brought a new replacement fridge that we put in the living room. This was smaller than the original fridge so some of our food wouldn't fit. Due to the original fridge not working properly some of the food had to be binned, we had bought fresh meat and fruit. The next day the owner and his son came back, they took out the fridge and tried to melt the ice blockage using a hair dryer. This didn't work! The owner asked could we leave the fridge/ freezer off for 24 hrs to see if that helped, this wasnt ideal as it was an inconvenience. I had some food in the freezer but the owner said that should be OK as food takes a while to defrost. By 11pm the same night I had to turn the fridge/ freezer back on as the freezer was defrosting. I had ice, lolly ices and Pizzas in the freezer. It was the 1st day of the heat wave so I think that may be why it was defrosting so quick. In all fairness to the owner he tried to rectify the problem and he ended up ordering a new fridge however it couldn't be fitted till after we left. This was disappointing as it had been an inconvenience of our stay. Due to the other fridge being smaller it meant we had to shop more as there wasn't enough room to get food in at once. This would not deter me staying in the lodge again and I am already looking at dates we can go again.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  Had a lovely week in this lodge, just a few minor issues.

  You cannot drive to the lodge on arrival as there is a barrier, upon enquiring at the reception you are not given a map but told to take a photo of it which is stuck to the window and then you go to the lodge to collect the lodge key which has a fob on it which opens the barrier - so you go back to the reception area to collect your car and drive back, it isn't very far to the Sherwood area just a 5 minute walk. Incidentally unlike most other lodges on the park no 4 Sherwood has no sign on it which confused us at the start but if you find no. 3 follow the bend to the left and it's the green lodge there! The lodge has parking for 2 cars next to it and the decking is good with furniture so you can sit out and it is secure if you have your dog with you. Whilst we were there part of the decking on the front was replaced with glass panels which look nicer. Inside the fixtures and fittings all look new, there is a washing machine and a dishwasher and the bathroom & ensuite are a good size. The kitchen has a tall fridge/freezer and a big pantry which was really useful for storing food, however there was limited utensils, dishes etc so may be difficult if you are trying to cook for 6 people & there is also only 4 chairs at the table! The 2 bedrooms at the rear of the lodge have doors that do not shut properly as they are not fitted correctly. At the time of booking & I have double checked the listing before I wrote this, the information refers to taking advantage & having access to onsite facilities including the pool gym etc , however bookings through Sykes do not include passes which you have to purchase separately which are very expensive in my opinion, for 2 adults over 16 it costs £17 for a day pass, £45 for 3 days and £95 for a week, for a family of 2 adults & 2 kids it is £20/£56/£120 which I think is very expensive - but the listing should make it clear this is at an additional charge. We had drinks sat outside the restaurant but didn't dine there, if you have a dog there is a lovely pub called the Canal Turn in Carnforth but I would recommend you book first if you wish to sit inside although there are plenty of tables outside. Nearby are a Tesco/Booths & Aldi and the site is not far from Morecambe Bay or the Lake district. Nice quiet park even though it was the main summer holidays, would visit again though would choose a different lodge.

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• Jonathan - Verified booking

  Just back from 4 nights, and would commend the owners on how they've put a lot of thought into how theyve stocked the lodge with endless kitchen utensils, high chair in one of the cupboards, and a play pen / folding cot for those with babies.

  Score highly for thinking of our beloved 4 legged friends with a basket in the unit as you enter the lodge for dogs with spare blanket, bowls, water bottle and think a couple of toys (not that we used any of it as had taken own dog bowls and blankets etc). A bottle of wine on arrival, handful of tea and coffee and sugar with capsules of milk in the fridge was a nice touch for anyone that had travelled along way to get there.We had only travelled an hr from home to the lodge Will 100% recommend to all HOWEVER think the advert should be amended to mention the proximity of the M6 to the rear (the bedrooms) of the lodge, a couple of bushes and a row of trees on a sound bank and reckon less than 20 metres from the M6. We could hear the traffic and that's in October with the windows obviously closed. So with windows on vent or open in Summer months then you will 1000% hear the M6. The site was pretty empty during our stay (4th-8th Oct). Think the advert also needs to mention the none existent lighting on the site, again probably not an issue in Summer months but it was pitch black when we went. Granted the owners did leave 2 head torches in a basket of leaflets about local attractions BUT still think it should mention the lack of lighting on the site. Also the on site pub restaurant has strange opening hrs, last food ordered/served 15.45 on a Sunday which was a shock. Think the property needs a little bit of TLC as few things not working, but we left a note for the owners and saw that others had done the same in the past. 10000% nicer site than Haven sites we have stayed on and had the major advantage of next to no kids on site. We would still book again and are thinking of doing so for May 2025.

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• Glenn - Verified booking

  What a fantastic lodge!

  Perfect location for visiting the lakes and only a few minutes from the M6. The lodge has everything you would need for a family to enjoy a holiday in the Lake District. The accommodation was very clean and tidy with all the facilities you need from a home from home. The site it is on is lovely with a great restaurant, bar and leisure centre. The staff are very helpful and really nice and the area is dog friendly including the restaurant and accommodation which is fantastic. The accommodation was really great and every bed room had its own tv which is always very useful when holidaying as a family. The kitchen had everything you need and there is a great dining and loving area to enjoy meals and times together when not out in the local area. The lodge is near to shops and local amenities so very easy to get around as the motorway and A6 are literally on your door step. The hosts had arranged a surprise for us on our arrival which was really nice and made us feel very welcome. Even though the weather was very bad when we stayed (nothing you would not expect in December in the lakes! The accommodation was extremely warm and inviting (perfect if you have older guests as we did!) The showers and bedrooms were great and the beds were very comfortable. All on al a fantastic lodge with everything a family needs. A+++. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.

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• Katherine - Verified booking

  This place is a perfect dog friendly getaway!

  ! From start to finish we enjoyed every minute. The lodge is very clean, comfortable, well equipped and a great location. The park has traffic barriers so you do have to walk from the entrance where the Waters Edge Restaurant is to the lodge when you arrive to get the key and the fob and walk back again so you can get in but its all of 5 - 10 mins to sort. The owners go above and beyond to make your stay perfect and the welcome pack with all the essentials like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits and wine is a fabulous touch. I cooked a full breakfast whilst there and wasn't struggling with anything - plenty cutlery, utensils, plates, cups, etc. Even a dishwasher to do all the washing up for you with a couple of tabs provided by the owners! We ate at the Waters Edge restaurant twice, had better steaks elsewhere and the full English breakfast doesn't come with toast but not the end of the world. Two local pubs - Hawks Head and The Malt Shovel, food was really good, well worth a visit and both dog friendly. The little beach by the Waters Edge is great and a fabulous place to enjoy playing in the sand and the water. The M6 is directly behind the lodge, which honestly didn't bother us day or night - any comments that its noisy and disturbing are certainly not true. I would highly recommend this place and will certainly be booking again.

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