Beech Hill Lodge (Beech Hill 9) at Fallbarrow Park

Lovely clean lodge, struck it lucky with the weather, as the decking gets the sun all day.

The position of the lodge is good, although at the top of a fairly steep, but short road. The downside was lack of a washing machine and lack of a gate (so we had to buy a long leash so the dog wouldn't escape) Would book again

The accomadation was spacious and very comfortable and plenty of quality cooking utensils, The lodge was in a good position on the park and also having Starlink satelite broadband was a welcomed addition.

Property was as described and very comfortable.

Very quick response by maintenance to a couple of issues: the child safety lock on the gas cooker failed to unlock properly and a smoke detector was beeping one night. Small radiator in the living area wasn’t working, and the property could do with a frying pan. But the main cause for concern was the safety of the wooden decking, which was very green and slimy and could do with a good clean. Two of us actually slipped and fell during our stay.

Comfy and warm property.

Great location. Bath was not a spa one picture 18 requires update as deep bath now. Dishwasher very disappointing. Cannot wash large plates. Does not clean well. So manual washing most of the time. Did not report as it was new year period and bank holiday. Suggest larger Dishwasher as sufficient space for this. Other than that a great stay.

Looking a little tired in some arrears.

Some dust around the bedroom. Saucepans very heavy to use. Cushions in the living room as flat as pancakes & not very comfy specially in winter months. On the upside the beds were very comfy & overall we had a lovely stay.

This is our 2nd stay at Beech Hill, very spacious, and comfortable, great location, 5 mins walk to the shops, pubs and restaurants, we like it so much, we have booked again !

This is our second visit to this lodge, the first being in 2021 during Covid restrictions.

We travelled with my 6 year old son, parents and little dog. Overall this is a lovely lodge, hence why we returned. The location is the selling point, you are a 5 minute walk to Bowness and right near the lake. Fallbarrow is a lovely park, the staff can’t do enough to help and the facilities are amazing. Our son absolutely loved the play park and games room. My mum had hurt her leg prior to travelling so was going to struggle with mobility during our holiday so hired a motor scooter for the week, we were worried how she would manage on the park however there were no issues at all. There were a few points to the lodge which we felt for the price could be improved. First was the cleanliness, I stayed in the bedroom with the two single beds and overhead wardrobes, I popped two pillows on the top as didn’t need them and when I came to get them down before we left they were absolutely thick with dust. I would imagine anyone suffering with asthma may be affected by this. Skirting boards and tops of wardrobes don’t need to be done after every guest, but maybe a once a month deep clean could be arranged. Other than this the day to day cleanliness was great. The pans weren’t the best, and only one frying pan. Back in the day they were obviously very good quality, however now seem very used, big and bulky. You would struggle fitting more than one in the slim dishwasher. I bought a pan set from Lakeland and actually opened them to use the frying pan for the duration of our stay. Secondly was the lack of gate, we remembered this from our first visit however it wasn’t an issue then as my little boy was still very little and not left unsupervised, and we didn’t bring our dog. I did read the owners comment before we arrived about bringing a stair gate, however this wouldn’t have been possible travelling with a child and dog and lots of luggage! I’m glad I didn’t however as the gap would be two big for any average stair gate to cover it. We ended up using two rattan chairs and a stool, meaning we were then only left with two rattan chairs to sit in the sun on the decking, for 4 adults and one child. There were other two other patio chairs and stool but these were not very comfy for sunbathing. If you are travelling with young children or animals I really would consider this, I get the actual lodge is pet and child friendly, but having an unsecured decking leading to 4-5 steep steps really isn’t. I would hate to think of a reactive dog getting out and hurting a passerby by, dog or small child!

Lovely lodge , the only feedback is the lodge needs a gate , all the other lodges do and it just made us feel a little open , a gate would give us a little more privacy and safer , especially when you’re sitting outside and you have a small dog with you , mattresses a little soft but all in all we loved the site and the lodge was in a lovely position and has a lovely sun trap on the decking to enjoy a morning coffee.

Found the property to be excellent very comfortable

We all enjoyed our stay at Beech Hill and would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely stay, the weather fantastic, the lodge was great and the icing on the cake was high speed internet access, something fairly rare in fallbarrow and the reason we’ve not been there in a few years.

Would definitely go there again.

The lodge was clean, very well equipped and beds were comfortable.

It is located only a few minutes walk from Bowness and Lake Windermere. We had a lovely stay and would recommend Beech Hill Lodge and would love to return again!

The property location was great, and the size perfect for us (4 adults, one baby and a dog).

The property had a travel cot and a baby chair, spacious rooms, spotless and big bathrooms, and a well equipped kitchen.

This was our 2nd stay at beech hill Lodge.

Lovely Lodge everything you need in there ideal location park car up we never used it once. Never had any issues with Lodge. Very clean we r looking to book again.

we had a lovely couple of days the cottage was beautiful spotless and clean everything you needed would highly recommend to family and friends would definitely go back again thank you

Our second time at the lodge.

Perfect location and surroundings. The lodge is looking a bit tired now and could use some updating. Minor issues like the fire not working, the boilers water pressure needs sorting out ( nearly an hour to run a bath). General wear and tear of the flooring/ cupboard doors. A security light over the steps so you can see where you are going would help. That said, the beds, pillows, duvets all lovely and comfortable. Plenty of towels and soaps/ shower gels. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make a full meal. Tvs/ wifi all great. Very cozy on our cold and windy and wet stay. Will be back again

Lovely, well equipped spacious log cabin, comfy bed, after a long hike.

. great location, for Bowness town centre, and walks. Booked again for next year.

After a 300 mile trip we walked into the lodge to a very strong musky smell, opening all the windows and doors aired the property, but the smell returned as soon as they were closed again.

Returning from days out we were greeted with this smell. Looking around the lodge we found the main bathroom toilet wasn't fixed; so moved when sat on. The 'jacuzzi' bath although still advertised has been replaced with a standard style tub. The basin drawer didn't close properly, along with 3 of the kitchen doors also. The floor in the kitchen has water damage and sinks when walked on, same in the bathroom. My wife freaked out when she found previous occupants hair in the bedroom drawers, and on the window sill. This combined with the smell made us feel dirty throughout our stay, so much so we left a few days early. The lodge can be described as 'tired'. We feel the advert photo's need updating to reflect its current appearance, inside and out as much has changed. The wifi is weak, drops out often and can't be used with the smart tv. The park itself is very nice, with great views, and access to the lake, with a nice bar grill onsite. A great base for exploring the area.

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Had a fabulous stay at the Lodge, clean comfortable and spacious, easy access to facilities and town, only niggle is 4pm check in to late day nearly over also decking needs cleaning and was slippy

Beautifully located, quiet, spacious, close to the lake and the town which had everything we needed.

Very comfortable and clean lodge with big decking area which sadly we didn't get to use due to the rain. Despite our conversation, a plumber didn't attend to fix the non flushing toilet, we kept putting the clips back on inside to enable it to flush but looking at previous reviews this is an ongoing issue. More cutlery and crockery are needed as 6 plates/forks etc isn't enough if some are in the dishwasher. Poor Wifi.

Lodge was in a great location in the park, it was very comfortable and very well equipped, had a great stay and would definitely recommend.

Hello.

The lodge is in urgent need of serious maintenance the hall toilet malfunctioned 3 times putting it out of action eventually repaired professionally the most serious was the bannister hand rail leading down the steps from the very slippery decking the post was completely rotted away my wife is registered disabled and felt very unsteady and unsafe when using theses steps. The interior photos of this lodge are completely misleading the web page advertising this lodge show completely different images to the actual interior The dining chairs have no fire safety warning on the underside of the seat because the covers under the chairs are literally ripped apart. I complained about all of this and more, to Lake District Lodge Holidays but have had no response. On a more positive note the actual site and its surroundings are very lovely and pleasant. We enjoyed the holiday but felt the holiday lodge was our greatest let down and should not be advertised as it is on Lake District Lodge Holidays web page without a true representation of its upto date features.

Beautiful lodge.

Very clean and well maintained. Slightly uphill from the reception, Entertainment centre and restaurant. And down hill to the lake . Both short walks so ideal position. The lodge had everything you need for a nice short break .( apart from a hairdryer, luckily I had taken my own). Nice big towels . Tea towels .washing up liquid. Iron and ironing board . High chair and travel cot ( we took a mattress for the cot ,and sheets ) . Nice big decking area ( but very slippery due to weather ) no gate but I think a large sheet of wood would be a good idea just to stop your dog or baby getting out ,. Would recommend.

We have stayed in this property before as it meets all our requirements.

Unfortunately on this occasion we had a few problems with the smart tv. I did report this to sykes on the first day of our holiday and i did get a prompt reponse. The owner followed up on the call as promised and the problem appeared to be sorted. However this only lasted for about 3 hours and the connection went down again. I didnt bother to report this again at the time as we managed with just the terrestrial tv and i didnt want to constantly pester the owner. I just wanted to make you aware so you are able to sort out a long term solution for the comfort of future guests.

Unable to stay at this property due to overwhelming smell of cleaning products or heavy duty air freshener which made our eyes stream and a really bad taste to the back of throats, so if it was that bad for us think about the dog that just couldn't settle.

We left the door open to try and release this odour but has the heating kick in just got worst. without this problem the property would have been great. We left and return nxt day to collect our belongings which had the smell in our car. we inform sykes monday but nothing was done to help, Bar emails back and forth PS we never ask for a refund we didn't want someone esle holiday ruined.

Second time at this beautiful property.

Great location on the park. Ive no doubt that we will be back

A comfortable and well maintained lodge

we had a wonderful stay and would recommend the site , accommodation and helpful staff at sykes , we will definitely be using sykes next year.

We have stayed at Fallborrow for over 30 years but this was the first time in this lodge.

Very well appointed with comfortable beds, clean modern bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. Had noticed previous reviews about lack of gate but this posed no problem for our dog. Parking a little tight for 2 cars but was not an issue. Overall a good choice for us.

We had a lovely stay our little dog loves the park beech hill 9 was excellent clean tidy just what we wanted nice pleasant walks early morning and late at night with our dog

We were very impressed with the lodge overall.

Little touches like plenty of rubbish bags, dishwasher tablets & hand soap being provided made our stay much more pleasant. The lodge is well decorated, nice clean linen, lovely new sofas, nice fresh smell when we entered. Only down sides were toilet seat in ensuite needs refitting, under sofa's needed sweeping out & need a pan to use with the sweeping brush. Loved the Vogue magazines in the rack & would definitely return.

Very nice lodge in a great location.

Few things to point out: The kettle was very temperamental and kept switching off whilst boiling. Toilet seat in en-suite is loose and the wrong size for the toilet.

We had a lovely stay in this lodge and one of our favourites we have stayed in.

The beds were very comfortable, the sofa was lovely and you could tell it was new. Unfortunately we would not be able to stay again with dogs as there is no gates on the decking which would make it impossible to come in warmer weather as we couldn’t enjoy the decking and views. It made it very hard when packing and unpacking the car keeping the dogs indoors. It’s a shame as you will lose business not having one, we would have definitely been back. It is stated in the information but we didn’t notice when we first booked. Also there is a brush but no dustpan and I tried to hoover but the Dyson is so heavy and hard to use I gave up. But apart from those little things we had a perfect new year thank you

Beech hill lodge was brilliant, fantastic location for town, pier,etc.

Beautiful peaceful surroundings. Only things i would change are putting a gate up especially in the summer. We used garden furniture to make sure the dogs were safe which was great for the time of year. An instruction/welcome file would also be helpful but we did manage to work things out. This will not stop us booking again, looking forward to coming back to Beech hill soon

The only complaint I could possibly raise is it would have been nice to have a.

information pack so us oldies could operate the tv/dishwasher. And heating we were lucky having our son.in law with us the only recommendation they would like to see is a few strips of non slip carpet by front door when trees drop leaves and dew down it gets very slippy but saying all this we're just working out when we can come back it was the best we have stayed in for the last 3 years

We have rented lodges over the last six years but this lodge was the most disappointing, needs a lot of TLC inside and out, we paid first class price for second class accommodation.

The beds gave us both sore backs and shoulders.

The TV in the master bedroom has a weird picture so we think its broken. Apart from that it was lovely.

Great location.

Beautiful lodge. Whilst the outdoor space was great, it would have been useful to have a gate to secure the area as we were staying with a toddler and a dog, I believe the photos did show a gate at this lodge, but certainly didn’t spoil our holiday.

The lodge is described as child/dog friendly, but there is no gate on the decking.

There is a gate in the picture. We were not happy, as we have a golden retriever puppy. We booked this lodge as it was dog friendly and had a gate, so we could let him out on the decking. We texted the owner, to ask for help. We had a missed call from them, as we were walking the dog. They did not leave a message and made no attempt to contact us. They knew we were not happy. We ended up having to use some of the patio furniture to block the gap, so he could come out on the decking. This meant we did not have enough seats for us all to sit on the decking. We paid so much for this particular lodge, so we could all sit out together. The front door is quite difficult to lock. We ended up having to only use the patio doors when we went out. The couches are not comfortable at all. We had read other reviews saying this, but assumed the owners would have done something about it, as there were a lot of complaints. We found a wine glass with lipstick from previous guests. The cutlery wasn't very clean. We read a previous review saying they had received a welcome pack of food. This is not the case - you do get cleaning items, soap and shower gel. The decking is in desperate need of power washing, and the roof really needs cleaned. The lodge is a nice size. The main bedroom is very big. All of the beds are comfortable. The dining table is a lovely size. There are plenty of kitchen utensils etc for use. WiFi was never a problem. Initial contact was good, plenty of communication right up until arrival. Keys were easy to access. Just very disappointed with contact when we arrived, as owners did not seem to be interested at all.

The lodge is on a nice park near the centre of Bowness.

I do agree with other reviews that the sofas in the lounge are well past their best and very uncomfortable, definitely need replacing. The rest of the accommodation was okay and well equipped.

Nicely positioned for town and views.

Clean comfortable and quiet. We had a lovely 4 days . Will be back.

We’ve stayed 4 times and really like the property, there are a few things that I think would benefit from being looked into to keep it attractive - toilet cistern in en suite needs replacing as it doesn’t fill.

- couches are not comfortable. Would benefit from better support. We always bring cushions to improve the comfort of these. - bbq tools require replacing.

Was disappointed to have no internet access at the property throughout our stay which is obviously listed in the brochure.

On the night before our departure, the heating system went off, so we had no hot water or heating. The fault was a F1 problem (low water pressure) with the boiler…I tried to reset the boiler but it did not work. We contacted the emergency numbers provided but it didn’t help us on our departure day.

had a lovely xmas break in this lodge, the lodge was clean and comfortable, welcome pack was appreciated i have been in many lodges in the lakes and this the first lodge that has a welcome pack in ie milk, bread,chocolate biscuits, mini cheeses, cheese crackers, box of yorkshire tea bags, coffee pods, well done to the owners, and i will be returning to this beautiful lodge.

Great lodge!

Perfect location for town, great park facilities and everything the Lakes have to offer on the doorstep. First Class

The living room sofas were very uncomfortable and could do with replacing

This booking was originally made for April 2020, the booking had to be moved due to COVID restrictions but at no point was I offered a refund, in fact I had to pay another £600 to move it.

I will not use Sykes again because of this

Absolutely loved our stay at the cottage.

Whilst there we looked to book for the following year but already fully booked at times we could go. The cottage was comfortable, warm, clean and provided everything we needed. The cleaning bits left on the sink was a nice touch. Beds were super comfy and would defo book again. If had to provide any feedback of points which could have added to our experience then perhaps a bag of ice provided in the freezer, the remote control for the tv in the lounge was not working which meant we generally watched one channel but not a major issue. Did mean to lick up some batteries but forgot. The decking outside was in need of a good jet wash with all the trees around but not a major point again. Overall loved the cottage and well positioned on the site with a small glimpse of the lake abs very convenient for Bowness!

We spent a week at this lovely lodge accommodation at Fallbarrow Park in Bowness.

The lodge was clean and provided everything we needed. The beds are extremely comfortable and the quality bedlinen was appreciated as were the toiletries. There is a large verandah with outdoor seating and a barbecue. I would be happy to recommend this lodge.

We found the sofa and also the dining chairs very uncomfortable.

The staff at the clubhouse were extremely helpful and friendly.

Excellent location.

. Good facilities and clean property

Great location, very quiet spot ideal for a relaxing break with all the amenities of Bowness a short walk away.

We really enjoy staying in this lodge.

The amenities in the park were very good, the staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Lovely site and great lodge, some ceiling lights in living area, guest bedroom not working, drop down lights in kitchen area and outside of main entrance not working.

Apart from that we all had a lovely time in the lodge and exploring the site. Great location looking forward to our next visit soon.

High quality accommodation but a little irritating in places.

Some light bulbs had gone, the water pressure in the showers was non existent, the front door lock was really hard to lock from the inside, in fact the whole place just needed a bit of TLC, which I guess would come at the end of the season? The (very sparse) instruction folder, in the lounge, was sadly lacking with regard the operation of the fire in the lounge and the central heating and any useful information about the area or good ideas of where to go etc. Wi-fi on site is appalling so do not rely on it. You can see about 5 square feet of the lake through the trees, so i suppose the lake views claim is valid, albeit tongue in cheek. A nice touch with the sanitiser and dishwasher tablets provided and very comfortable beds, overall highly recommended. Ideally located with a 2 minute walk into Bowness

Excellent Lodge, clean and comfortable, loved the BBQ and decking area.

Well equipped, Excellent location on the site, we felt very Covid safe in the Cafe and Bar on site and in the restaurants and bars in Bowness, which is only a short stroll away, however the public have decided that Covid no longer exists while they’re on holiday so be prepared for no social distancing whilst walking around Bowness, but the shops, bars and restaurants are following the rules as far as we could see. We will definitely book the lodge again.

Words and pictures do not do this lodge justice.

...its simply perfect in every way. Our experience from start to finish was first class, with the accommodation pristine and equip with everything you'd need. The location offers you a glimpse of the lake from the decking, with the shores of the lake 5 mins walk away, where we were able to launch our small boat from the private jetty. The Park itself is extremely well kept and all staff were friendly and helpful whilst taking the necessary Covid-19 precautions. Bowness town is a 5 minute walk away and had a great range of shops, restaurants and bars. My family and I have made some great memories and this location and lodge were a great base to do so.

Welcome pack folder needs to be more visible in the lodge.

Only found it on last day as it was in a drawer under a table. Need better system for checking out / key drop when leaving. Long queues in reception with only 1 person ever serving.

Beautiful site and perfect location on windermere, very easy and quick walk to town.

Very friendly staff on site. Lodge in excellent location on site, great outside decking and can just see lake from deck. Brand new bbq looks great! Parking is tight but we got 2 suv's in without problem. Very comfortable beds and bedding, very nice that toiletries, towels, loo roll, washing up stuff etc are supplied. Dishwasher was broken (note from owners advised waiting replacement). Lodge starting to look a little bit tired in a few spots, laminate just starting to lift in kitchen area, lighting not all working. A small bit of tlc just needed to bring the lodge back to top notch.

Absolutely fabulous !

!! Will definitely book again!

Lovely lodge, beautiful setting.

Would recommend and return.

absolutely stunning lodge with everything you need , couldn’t of asked for a better place .

all ready booked for next year

Wonderful place to stay, beautiful lodge in a quiet part of the park, honestly couldn't rate it highly enough will be going back for my third time next year A*****

Absolutely, wonderful place to stay, highly recommend it to anyone, that good I am going back this year 5*****

Kitchen was really well equiped, The whole lodge was very clean.

Great powerful hot shower. The location was fantastic, less than a 5 min walk into Bowness on Windermere. We were also able to launch our kayak direct onto the lake from the site.

The boiler in the lodge was not working when we arrived due to no water in the system.

When we rang the owner he talked us through filling the system up which we did and then water started coming out the bottom of the boiler. He did not seemed fazed by this and I believe it has been happening for a while. The owner said the plumber would be out on Monday (we arrived on a Saturday) we were there for a week and no sign of a plumber or anymore contact with the owner. We had to top the boiler up every couple of days. We had no issues with this but other guests may find this a challenge every other day. The lodge its self was very clean and well equipped.

The cabin was fantastic, the location was wonderful.

We could not have wished for anything better. I will deffinately be booking again.

Lovely cottage with partial view of the lake from the living room.

Comfortable rooms, good shower/bathroom facilities, all within a few minutes' walk to the centre of Bowness. Had a leak from the dishwasher despite having not used it once, called the owner who saw to it immediately and sent someone over to fix a problem with one of the drain pipes. Slight inconvenience caused but good to see they tended to the problem promptly. Only improvement needed is the standard of cleaning, particularly the floor and the kitchen/living room area. The coffee table and sofas were dirty with sticky marks on them, the floor rug is filthy and just serves to collect dirt and dust and both the kitchen worktops and abinet handles were dirty. Floor looks dirty and I'd expect it to be washed and sanitised in between bookings. The hoover was so filthy that I simply could not use it! Not a 4 star standard of cleanliness but it could be with the right standards applied!

We were put into the wrong lodge.

We had to pack up everything and move lodges the following morning. Someone had been into the first lodge whilst we were out, complete invasion of our privacy, I was horrified. 2nd Lodge, BH9, had a dirty sock and crisps under one sofa and the skirting boards were filthy, hadn't seen a duster in months. We also had a puddle of water in the living area, we think it was a leak from the radiator. No foil for grilling. Not the weekend we were expecting to be honest.

Fantastic lodge in a great location, couldn’t fault, will definitely return

Nice lodge .

Comfotable . Safe place . Exellent place for relaxation . We enjoyed our stay in the lodge and we will come back again and will recommend to friends . Thank you for this lovely place .

Bare minimum of crockery & cutlery for 5 people, there were only 2 of us so no problem and description states parking for 2 cars, this is Ok providing neither are larger than Ford Focus size

Holiday Lodge was excellent and in a great location.

.... Facilities on the holiday Park were average.... Wi-fi at the property was intermittent.... Too expensive overall compared to other Sykes cottages that we have stayed in...

The bed in the main room is very small, it is not enough for couple.

Some time the weather is hot so i think you need to provide AC or at least fan in the cottage

Fantastic lodge next to Lake Windermere, and within a few minutes walk into Bowness.

The Lodge was spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly have needed. The living / dining area was spacious enough for 5 adults and the bedrooms were extremely comfy, and the TV's in each bedroom were a great bonus. We had a slight problem with the heating, but after a quick phone call to the owner this was rectified promptly, even on Christmas Eve! We had a lovely break and would highly recommend Beech Lodge to anyone planning a visit to the Lake District.

The lodge was nice and comfortable its location was great just a few minutes walk into town.

The TV was a bit hard to watch as it kept freezing due to the weather. Unfortunately the British weather did its worst and after 4 days of constant rain we called it a day and went home early but had no complaints at all about the lodge or it setting.

Really lovely lodge in an ideal location

A comfortable lodge on a quiet holiday park.

Easy walk into Bowness and convenient for the lake ferries and good walking.

Stunning location, lodge was very well equipped and was extremely comfortable.

Very short walk into Bowness which was perfect for what we needed, nice quiet park and the lake was just stunning. We had a fabulous time it was a shame we couldn't stay longer.

The lodge is lovely and in a prime location close enough to Bowness to walk but far enough away to avoid the noise of any traffic

Great lodge on a great site.

Thank you.

My wife and I have been looking for this type of location for years and although having stayed in this area before, we were not aware of this holiday park and its superb location.

The property at Beech Hill Lodge was excellent, very comfortable and had everything we required with a high quality of extras (i.e. not cheap cutlery and items which you would not have at home). Apart from the property the location allowed us to relax and enjoy a stress free holiday. The fact that we did not require to drive every day and were only a 5 minute walk into town for all the facilities was excellent. Also the location of the park on the shore of Lake Windermere was lovely and you could enjoy a nice walk without actually leaving the park. Overall the property and park were excellent and we will most likely return in the future.