Guests say
Langdale Lodge 15 is praised for its excellent location near the lake and local attractions, making it ideal for exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and relaxing hot tub. Many found the lodge cosy and comfortable, with helpful staff and smooth booking processes. However, some reviews mention issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and occasional communication difficulties. Despite these, most guests enjoyed their stay and would consider returning, highlighting the lodge’s suitability for families and groups.
Several guests found the lodge clean and tidy, with spotless bathrooms and well-kept kitchens. However, a notable number reported issues such as dust, cobwebs, dirty windows, and unpleasant odours, as well as some maintenance-related cleanliness concerns. Experiences varied, but cleanliness was a recurring point of both praise and criticism.
The location is consistently highlighted as a major strength, with guests loving the proximity to the lake, Windermere, and local amenities. The setting is described as ideal for days out, walking, and exploring the Lake District, with easy access to attractions and beautiful surroundings.
Many guests found the lodge spacious, cosy, and homely, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. Some, however, mentioned issues with mattresses, pillows, and heating in certain rooms. Overall, comfort was generally rated positively, though a few improvements could be made.
The lodge offers a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and access to on-site amenities. Guests enjoyed the hot tub and Sky TV, but some experienced problems with hot tub maintenance, TV/internet connectivity, and pool access. Maintenance issues such as worn furnishings and minor repairs were also noted.
Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches like Christmas decorations and prompt responses to queries. However, gifts or special extras are not guaranteed and were not consistently mentioned. Communication was generally good, though a few guests experienced difficulties reaching the owner or receiving key information.
About this property
An immaculate detached lodge in the popular resort of White Cross Bay, nestling on the shore of Lake Windermere with excellent on-site facilities including a leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, sauna. Surrounded by woodland, this Windermere cottage is an ideal base from which to enjoy a relaxing break with family and friends. Offering all ground floor accommodation, this Windermere cottage has three spacious bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a family bathroom, and a very pleasant open plan living area with leather sofas and patio doors opening out to an extensive decked area with furniture and hot tub. With excellent amenities on site including a shop, outdoor play area and woodland walks, this cottage near Windermere is ideal for a year-round family break.
There are also sailing and watersports available locally on Lake Windermere, and the site has launch facilities. Only a few miles north of Bowness-on-Windermere and south of Ambleside, there are numerous shops, bars, restaurants and attractions to enjoy from this Windermere cottage. Bowness-on-Windermere is a thriving village located on the shores of Lake Windermere, with a large promenade area where the famous Lake Windermere Steamers depart and rowing boats can be hired. There are also plenty of family facilities, with pitch-and-putt golf and tennis courts. Younger visitors will be thrilled with the World of Beatrix Potter, where children can get to meet all their favourite characters including Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck.
With all the stunning Lake District scenery to enjoy this Windermere cottage is perfect at any time of the year.
The Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, and is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Close by, the towns of Windermere and Ambleside provide a range of amenities to suit all tastes.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire in sitting room.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared on-site laundry facilities (coin operated), dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, radio, WiFi.
Hot Tub.Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Large decked terrace and lawned area with furniture.
Shared use of facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, play park and multi-use games area - please be aware these facilities are provided by the site and not the property owner - queries about availability would need to be directed to them.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pubs 2 mins walk.
Note: Although all ground floor, this property is accessed by 2 steps.
Note: Due to lakeside location, children should be supervised at all times.
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: Due to the location, WiFi can be intermittent - this is site accessed WiFi and can also be affected during busier periods.
Note: Guests wishing to use the on-site leisure facilities will need to purchase a leisure pass from reception.
The price for 2022 is £10.95 for adults and £7.95 for children.
and one pass is allocated per lodge.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Please note: This property only accepts short breaks in the peak Summer months that are Monday-Friday or Friday-Monday.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (49)
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Mike
I will never book a holiday through Sykes holidays again not only did they charge me with a flexible cancellation fee of a £130 that I didnât sign up for,then we arrived at the lodge which smelled of i dont know what my daughter had to mop the whole floors and wipe down the furniture then outside the barbecue had not been cleaned the parasol didnât work an was filthy,also there where bottle tops strewn over the decking which was all loose around the hot tub there where empty bottles of various beers, we arrived on the Friday and on the Monday one of the steps leading down from the decking to the hot tub broke because the wood holding it was rotten,we contacted the owner who was abrupt and said it was alright the wends day before we arrived she said she would send a maintenance man out which never arrived so we spent all week stepping over the broken step up until the Friday we left, i would never book a holiday with Sykes again we where treated very badly,photos to follow,mike ward
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Lynda
First the water pressure is awful, there was no water when we first got there and it took ages to come through. The shower in the ensuite was just a trickle, no way could we shower in there. The main bathrooms shower was on and off and went from scolding to freeze every 5 secs. The place needs a good clean, its surface area is fine but look closer or on the skirting boards and its grim. The hot tub needs a better clean, flat path to it, as its on the grass. Its cramped in the lounge area with the 2 sofas, its all arranged a bit strange. We stayed 3 nights and that was plenty, the beds are lumpy and very bouncy. Overall it needs alot of TLC.
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Kelly
The lodge is exactly as described. When we got in the heating was already on and hot tub ready. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend. Internet is slightly hit and miss when watching tv and only real grumble is nothing at all to do with the lodge but the parkdean staff. As we didnât book directly through them they didnât seem to want to help which as the owners presumably pay them a lot for the fees and maintenance is a shame. Other than that a lovely stay and I would recommend.