Dovedale Lodge
Description
Troutbeck Bridge 0.4 miles.
Dovedale Lodge is a wonderful, single-storey retreat set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, near the small village of Troutbeck Bridge.
Boasting on-site facilities, a toasty electric fire, serene lake views of Windermere, and a bubbling hot tub, this well-equipped lodge welcomes family and friends, idyllic for a relaxing countryside getaway.
Inside, you will find a charming open-plan living space, where the designated chef can get to work in the kitchen, meal times can be enjoyed together around the dining table, and you can look forward to sinking into the sitting area afterward.
Here, you cuddle up with your loved ones and spend your nights watching movies on the Smart TV as the electric fire provides the perfect backdrop for quiet nights in.
After a day by the lake, head through the lodge to discover two pleasing bedrooms: a king-size with a convenient en-suite walk-in shower, and a family room with a single and bunk bed, so sleepy heads can catch their night's rest.
In the morning, freshen up in the family bathroom, where you can indulge in a bath or rinse off in the overhead shower.
On warm summer evenings, step outside and make the most of your privet decking.
Dine alfresco-style on the furniture provided, or savour a dip in the hot tub, all while the beautiful lake of Windermere glistens in the distance.
White Cross Bay is in one of the most lovely settings on the shores of Lake Windermere, with jetties and a marina and views of the magnificent fells all around.
On the Park itself, there is a bar and restaurant with an outdoor seating area, a picnic area, and a children’s play zone.
A short distance away up the main A591 is Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, with a great way to spend a day with gardens, house, café, restaurant, walks, boats, adventure playground and Tree Top Trek: there’s lots to do.
You’re also just two miles from bustling Windermere village with shops, cafes and pubs, and three miles from Bowness boat landings, where the elegant cruisers come in and you can hop on a boat trip and enjoy this cosmopolitan village with award-winning restaurants and pubs and quirky shops, a cinema and the ever-popular 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, fabulous walks in every direction.
Two miles north on the A592 is the pretty village of Troutbeck, home to two traditional pubs with log fires, great food and ales: The Queens Head and the Mortal Man.
You’ll also discover beautiful Holehird Gardens and the National Trust’s fascinating Townend House.
Further on, you climb up to the magnificent Kirkstone Pass, then drop down to Brotherswater & Ullswater.
Dovedale Lodge is a fabulous base for your Lake District Adventure to begin.
Note: White Cross Bay holiday park near Troutbeck Bridge (not bookable with any others, but is on a site with other lodges).
Note: Some facilities on the park are subject to extra cost, such as use of the pool, entertainment, bar, and restaurant.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- National Park
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
What guests are saying
I booked this fairly last minute and Dovedale Lodge happened to be one of the remaining available lodges.
I’m glad though as it was a wonderful place to stay. I came without a car and location wise it’s ideal if thats the case as there are plenty of options to get about easily, and you have decent options for shops close by. There’s a spar about 10 mins at most walking away, and the bus stop about 5 minutes away has fairly frequent buses that get you to most of the main local spots. The lodge itself is in a nice spot on the park, just near to the water’s edge, with a nearby spot with some benches where you can sit and get a great view out over the lake. The hot tub is great after a long day hiking in the lakes. The lodge on the whole is just a nice place to be. Can’t fault anything about it. Will definitely be looking to return to this lodge at some point.
Lodge was excellent overall.
Very clean and comfortable. The stone steps need a handrail - very difficult for my husband. Also the walk in shower was too small for him and he could not get into the bath. His limited mobility mean that I choose accommodation very carefully so it was disappointing that he could not use either shower.
The lodge was absolutely lovely, and it was clear that a great deal of thought and effort had gone into creating such a warm, homely, and cosy atmosphere.
We particularly appreciated all the little touches that made our stay feel extra special. The complimentary Prosecco and sweets were a lovely gesture. Although we don’t drink, we still thought it was a very thoughtful touch and appreciated the kindness behind it. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, and the beds were comfortable, making the lodge a very relaxing place to stay. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend the lodge to others. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note: this property sleeps a maximum of 4 adults at any one time. If you are a party of 5, the maximum number of adults is 4 with 1 child.
Dovedale Lodge is accessed by 8 steps. The lodge is then all on the same ground floor level. Narrow spiral staircase to the roof deck.
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.
Please note that the charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at 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
1164498
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor