Ghyll Lodge
Description
Ghyll Lodge is a modern and spacious lodge providing a welcoming retreat at White Cross Bay on the shores of Lake Windermere, sleeping up to 5 guests, well-appointed, modern, bright and airy with a pitched ceiling and skylights.
Enjoy a relaxing stay in the open-plan living space, with plush modern seating to relax and unwind in front of the TV, perhaps whilst preparing your evening meal and the open space means everyone can chat together and get involved.
Wander outside, and explore the large deck with private hot tub, complete with outdoor furniture, table and chairs, perfect for dining al fresco then step into the hot tub, and relax your aches and pains away after a day exploring the fells and villages.
Ghyll Lodge is found on a quiet cul-de-sac location toward the rear of the park, and is a short walk from the main clubhouse with ‘The Boathouse’ bar and restaurant, takeaway, beer garden, picnic area.
There’s also a children’s play area, multi-purpose games area, charming woodland walks, and of course the marina and jetties with fabulous lake views.
White Cross Bay is in a fabulous location, on the shores of Lake Windermere, with views across the water and to the surrounding fells, you are literally in the heart of the Lake District and Ghyll is just a short walk to the water’s edge.
Note: Some facilities on the park are subject to extra cost such as use of the pool, entertainment, bar and restaurant.
500 yards up the main A591 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 from Ghyll Lodge, 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.
A wonderful place to make special memories with your loved ones.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Hot Tub
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Hot Tub
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
Well positioned on site, close to facilities.
Good parking next to lodge and easy entry to lodge from keybox. Large open space lounge/ kitchen/dining area, although the lovely dining table and benches are rather large and take up too much space. Everything you can possible need is provided in the kitchen. Really comfy beds and great hot water and heating system. A good sized, well maintained hot tub to rear decking, with plenty privacy. This lodge would benefit from some TLC but good value for short breaks.
Ghyll lodge was fantastic we have been to White Cross bay a few times but this was the best lodge by far.
The position of the lodge was great and lovely and quiet. The lodge itself has a lovely decking area and a private area for the hot tub . Would definitely recommend and would love to go back .
Ghyll Lodge is a lovely lodge settled in a quiet little cul-de-sac surrounded by trees and other well kept lodges.
Inside the lodge is modern, clean and comfortable. The hot tub is secluded and is a really nice treat after a long day exploring. The park has entertainment every night for kids and adults, with a small arcade and food served all day. The area is quiet but not out of the way. You can get open top buses from just down the road from the park that will take you too Ambleside, Windermere, Keswick and Kendal. Points for future guests: 1. The lid of the coffee table in the lodge opens up and has a handful of games inside. We didn't know this until the last night! 2. The nearest big supermarket is in Kendal which is a 40 minute drive there and back 3. There is a nice Chinese takeaway in Windermere which is only a few minutes drive. It's called Magic Wok. 4. Good places to visit; Brockmore Zip World, Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Mir house and gardens 5. WiFi and phone signal is incredibly poor. Not good if you have children with you. Unfortunately the WiFi only allows timed sessions of only a few minutes and then throws you out. Sometimes you can't even get access. This is a Park Dean issue, but it's a real inconvenience, especially when looking for places to visit. 6. Make sure to walk down to the Marina on the park. It's a lovely little quiet area overlooking the lake with a view of the mountains Considerations for the lodge owners: 1. The tiles in the bathroom near the sink look like they are loose or moving away from the wall 2. The inside door handle on the first set of patio doors is loose. 3. The kick boards in the kitchen keep falling down 4. If possible I would suggest installing your own WiFi connection. As this was the only downside of our stay 5. Leave a guest book so guests can read about other guests experience of the area and tips for staying in the lodge. Overall, the lodge is a really nice, clean comfortable place to stay. And the areas around are bustling with lots of activities. I would absolutely recommend the lodge, but only if you aren't too fussed about keeping connections either via WiFi or mobile signal.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Ghyll is accessed by 6 wooden steps up to the decking. The lodge is then all on the same ground floor level.
A travel cot and highchair are not provided, please bring your own. The travel cot will fit in the twin bedroom only.
White Cross Bay has its own onsite facilities. You will need to purchase a complex pass from reception which includes the use of the pool, entertainment and access to bar and restaurant. The prices are subject to change by park management.
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.
There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.
Park Rules and Operations – White Cross Bay
All holiday parks are owned and managed by a separate company to ourselves. Lake District Lodge Holidays has no association with the owners of these parks or responsibility for the provision of services they offer. At certain times of year, there maybe a reduction in those services, which is outside of our control.
Commercial vehicles, caravans, camper vans, Hen or Stag parties are not permitted onsite. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and are not be left alone in the lodges at any point during your stay.
You will be staying on an operational holiday park, which means work may be undertaken from time to time by the park owners during your stay. Although Lake District Lodge Holidays will always try to inform guests in advance if something may impact on a stay and if we have prior knowledge. We cannot be held responsible or accept any liability for park operations of which are outside of our control and which we have no knowledge of.
Any issues relating to a stay at a privately owned lodge should be reported back through Lake District Lodge Holidays as the park are not responsible for managing the lodge or booking for private sublet guests during their stay.
Hot Tubs
For the comfort of other holidays guests we request that noise is kept to a minimum. Usage of the hot tub is between 10am and 10pm only. If you are found to breach these timings then you may be asked to vacate the park with no call for a refund.
All hot tubs are maintained to strict industry standards and HSE guidelines by separate qualified independent contractors on behalf of the property owners. This includes changing the water between guest stays and checking the water condition on a regular basis.
Whilst every effort is made to have a hot tub ready for immediate use by the arrival time stated, this may not always be possible. In such cases the hot tub will usually be ready to use later that day unless otherwise advised. In such cases no compensation or refund is payable unless the hot tub is faulty.
Information about using a hot tub safely is provided at all lodges with a hot tub and on a prominent notice near the tub. All hot tub users should wear an appropriate bathing suit. Usage of a hot tub is at a guests own risk and Lake District Lodge Holidays accepts no liability for anything which may happen to a guest as a direct result of using a hot tub.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1126271
Parking
Private Driveway
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome