“This was our seventh and final stay after touring Scotland and heading home.”
Just the two of us so the lodge was spacious, clean, warm, and comfortable, nice beds and bedding. Price was discounted. Quiet site when we stayed, just before main season. Saw pool, football and play park for youngsters, bar and terrace. So all plus points. Little downside was: would have helped to have been made aware Kirkstone Pass was closed, meant we had a long detour after an already long and tiring journey south with limited diversion signs. On arrival realised we hadn’t been given barrier code, took a while to sort out and gain access with out-of-hours security. Also no advance map of the site. So we slowly found our lodge, No tea towels, No oven cloth (tells you to pack one in arrivals info!). Three dishwasher tablets. No hand wash or toiletries. Parkdean Customer WiFi is not secure, so found a code on the router and used that (secure). But the WiFi dropped out for a day and then intermittent. This may matter for some guests. Our last day the site changed as it was the start of a bank holiday weekend. Lots more people, dog walkers, children, bikes, cars, more noise. Whilst this is not our scene any more, the site is safe and well equipped for families. Would stay again, but out of season.
Hi Ian, many thanks for your feedback, it is invaluable. I’m disappointed to note Sykes had not provided the barrier code for you (literally had that conversation with the business contact last weekend) and was promised they had this in hand.
Other points noted & will be addressed.
Thank You
Gary & Sue
Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin with TV
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with electric fire.
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler
- Smart TV, 2 x TVs, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Private parking for 2 vehicles at the rear of the lodge
- Wraparound private garden with decking and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles, lake 0.3 miles
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Note: There are four steps up to property, please take care
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Note: A launderette is available on-site at a charge
The property
Alfresco Lodge is a single-storey detached home nestled in White Cross Bay Park situated in the lovely countryside village of Troutbeck Bridge in the Lake District National Park between Windermere and Ambleside. This delightful abode is ideal for a family or friends looking to explore the wonders of Cumbria. Be welcomed into a characterful wood-clad property, and discover a tasteful, bright living space sporting a kitchen with a great selection of amenities to cater to your culinary needs, a dining area for indulging in a hearty meal, and a welcoming sitting room with the added ambience of a feature electric fire stove. After a long day of exploring, settle down into the sitting area, a relaxing space with contemporary furniture and a Smart TV. When sleep calls, two bedrooms await, one double and one twin, both with warm décor, and serviced by a bathroom with full suite and shower over bath, and a cloakroom. When the sun is shining, head out into the raised decking and enjoy morning coffee in the sunshine or dine alfresco. Situated near the shore of Lake Windermere, White Cross Bay offers breathtaking views of the surrounding fells. From here, you may swim, paddleboard, rent boats, go on a lake tour, or simply unwind in the fresh air as you picnic beside the lake. There are several activities at Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, which features a house, gardens, café, restaurant, boats, adventure playground, and Tree Top Trek. Additionally, Windermere village, which has shops, cafés, and bars, is only a short distance away, and Bowness boat landings is also close by and offers boat tours, leaving guests spoilt for choice. Bowness is a delightful village offering independent shops to browse at your leisure, eateries, and award-winning pubs for when you don't feel like cooking. Here you will also find the World of Beatrix Potter attraction. Other places to visit include the quaint town of Ambleside, Ullswater, and many fantastic walks, including the impressive Scafell Pike and the Old Man of Coniston. Make an unforgettable retreat to Cumbria and the Lake District with a stay at Alfresco Lodge.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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About the location
WINDERMERE
Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.
The small village of Troutbeck Bridge lies between the famous towns of Windermere and Ambleside, close to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, within the Lake District National Park. Made up of a scattering of Lakeland cottages, this quiet village offers a thriving and very popular local pub, serving real ales and fine food. The bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are close by, providing a range of amenities including shops, pubs and cafes. Lake Windermere boasts a range of lakeside activities, including trips to the famous Aquarium and the renowned Grizedale Forest Park, whilst children will enjoy the World of Beatrix Potter in nearby Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. With destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach, Troutbeck Bridge is an ideal location for exploring all that the region has to offer.
There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
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.
Subject to White Cross Bay Holiday Park rules:
Commercial vehicles, caravans or camper vans cannot be parked on the site.
Hen or stag parties are not permitted.
Dogs must not be left alone in the lodges at any point during your stay.
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.
Park Rules and Operations – White Cross Bay
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.
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.
This property offers the following short breaks:
