Grandpa's Lodge

About this property

Grandpa’s Lodge is a 2 bedroom lodge at White Cross Bay, in a great position just a few hundred yards from Lake Windermere. The lodge is well equipped with everything you might need for a relaxing stay, including Sky Sports and entertainment channels – perfect to keep all the family happy on a wet evening! Outside there is a spacious deck with glimpses of the lake – a delightful place to sit and enjoy a glass of something, or why not wander down to the waterfront and watch the sun go down. In a glorious setting by the lake, White Cross Bay sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, with views all around to the spectacular fells.

From here you can hire boats, swim, take a lake cruise, paddleboard or just relax. Note: Some facilities on the park are subject to extra cost such as use of the pool, gym, entertainment, bar and restaurant. 500 yards up the road is Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, with its gardens, house, café, restaurant, walks, boats, adventure playground and Tree Top Trek: there’s lots to do! You’re also just two miles from Windermere village with shops, cafes and pubs, and three miles from Bowness boat landings, where the cruisers come in. Bowness is a cosmopolitan village with award-winning restaurants and pubs and quirky shops, a cinema and the World of Beatrix Potter attraction.

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. Two miles north on the A592 is the pretty village of Troutbeck, home to two traditional pubs with log fires: the Queens Head and the Mortal man; Holehird Gardens, and the National Trust’s Townend House. Further on you climb up to the magnificent Kirkstone Pass, then drop down to Brotherswater & Ullswater. What a wonderful way to spend a holiday in the Lake District.

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

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with ensuite shower room with multi-jet shower, basin and WC, 1 x Twin, a travel cot can fit in either bedroom, family bathroom with over bath shower, basin and WC.

Spacious open plan living space with kitchen, lounge, and separate dining area.

The lodge is accessed by 3 stone steps to a small flagged area and then a further 5 wooden steps to the gated decking, where you can see the lake.

The lodge is then all on the same ground floor level.

There is 1 step up to the decking area where the patio furniture is located.

A barbecue slab is provided, please bring your own BBQ and dispose of responsibly.

Full gas central heating.

Gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, electric fire, TV/DVD player with Sky Sports and Entertainment channels, surround sound system for TV/DVD player, iPod , Blu-ray player, both bedrooms have TVs.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels incl in rent (please bring own beach towels).

Parking for two cars.

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.

Note: For use of the onsite facilities, a complex pass is required.

These can be purchased from reception.