Guests say
Lucy's Lodge offers a cosy and peaceful base for couples exploring the Lake District, with many guests praising its location, comfortable bed, and relaxing hot tub. The lodge is well-equipped for self-catering and provides a warm, inviting atmosphere. While some areas, particularly the bathroom and kitchen, could benefit from refurbishment and deeper cleaning, most guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the beautiful surroundings. The hot tub and WiFi are highlights, though a few maintenance and cleanliness issues were noted. Overall, the lodge provides a charming retreat with great access to local attractions.
Several guests found the lodge clean and tidy, especially the bedroom and living areas, but others reported issues such as a dirty fridge, worn carpets, and a grimy bathroom. The hot tub's cleanliness was inconsistent, with some guests finding it spotless and others experiencing problems. Overall, cleanliness is average but could be improved with more attention to detail.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to Keswick, Penrith, and the Lake District's scenic attractions. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting and stunning views, though a few noted some road noise and the need for a car due to the lodge's rural position. Overall, the location is a major highlight.
Guests generally found the lodge warm, cosy, and comfortable, with a good bed and inviting atmosphere. However, steep and narrow stairs, low bedroom ceilings, and some worn furnishings were mentioned as drawbacks. The hot tub added to the comfort for most visitors.
The lodge is well-equipped with a kitchen, WiFi, and a hot tub, but several guests reported maintenance issues such as broken shower doors, missing fridge shelves, and tired furnishings. The hot tub was a highlight for many, though its upkeep was inconsistent. Facilities are functional but would benefit from refurbishment.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
After a day spent walking in the fells, relax in the private hot tub whilst enjoying the night sky.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Small patio with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 1 car directly outside lodge in front of patio doors; additional parking on request. No smoking.. This authentic, detached timber lodge offers the perfect ingredients for a romantic and relaxing break on the lower slopes of Blencathra, one of the most impressive fells in the Lake District National Park. Situated on a working beef and sheep farm, this cute lodge was designed with couples in mind. It is well equipped and comes complete with its own private hot tub, so you can take a dip and indulge in some relaxation underneath the night sky. The south-facing outdoor patio area with garden furniture is a great place to soak up the sun, and offers the seclusion and privacy your romantic break deserves. The ground floor is all open plan and has a well-equipped kitchen and breakfast bar, which overlooks a cosy living room with a comfortable two-seater sofa and flat screen TV. Just off the living room is a small but high spec shower room. Upstairs, you will find a cosy bedroom with timber beams and a feature bed.
Threlkeld is a small village just off the A66, which is the main route between Penrith and Keswick. Almost directly opposite is Keswick Golf Club, so if you fancy a round while you’re away, you could not be much closer. The quaint village of Scales, along with a couple of local pubs offering great food and local cask ales, is just a mile away. The lodge is just 5 miles from the vibrant Lake District town of Keswick, which is brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions. If you fancy something a bit different, then why not visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil. Also within easy reach is Puzzling Place, which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions. If you like culture, you could try the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, which offers award-winning performances in drama and arts.
If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging fells in the area, as well as a number of less challenging walking routes suitable for people who like sightseeing without the strain. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the area’s iconic lakes, and offers a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles’ radius. Whatever the reason for your visit, Lucy’s Lodge offers a great base, inspiring surroundings and a touch of quirkiness to make your next Lake District getaway one to remember. Shop 4½ miles, pub ¾ mile and restaurant 1¼ miles.
Lucy’s Lodge can be booked with Harrison’s Lodge (ref UK1259), Grajo Cottage (UK1284), Darci’s Lodge (UK1297), Derwent Dale Cottage (UK1334), Brackendale (UK1335), Shepherd’s Bield (UK1349), Doddick Chase Cottage (UK1363), The Rocking Lodge (UK11517) and Danika East (UK32363) to accommodate up to 32 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
There are steps to the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (19)
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Vivienne Kerr
Lucy's Lodge was a lovely and comfortable. The shower is great plenty of hot water but you have to watch as the water doesn't run away very quickly and we discovered the the trough on the fridge door was none existent. Obviously broken off previously. The stairs to the upstairs are very steep and narrow although this was stated in the description.We had a lovely few days here a much needed break. Enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing time in this lovely Lodge. We would go back again.
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Boots on ground
The lodge was in a nice location the bedroom was a challenge of the 2 of us in the lodge 1 of us is 4ft 10 and had to still watch my head the stairs were very steep and narrow in the kitchen the blinds had watermarks there was no tin opener no baking tray the fridge small and the part were you would store the milk missing/ broken. When I talk about head height I could touch the bedroom floor from the ground floor the settee and carpet could do with a good clean no where to put muddy boots apart from outside where I found a cupboard with 2 cushions for the table and chairs but they had been chewed by mice presumably hot tub ok but do with a little more panelling to make more private as when people sat on seating next to steps could look over to hot tub Hot water in abundance being in the area where the lodge is situated i can't understand why have carpet when hard flooring would be better
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Sophie
Lovely couple of days Great location, perfect for 2 people, full working kitchen with washing machine. A fence is infront of the hottub for privacy which is great but also blocks a lovely view of the near by mountains, not sure how this could be fixed but it just seems a waste