Rowan Lodge

This property is tiered not up to spec for the price we paid in my opinion is not fit for purpose and definitely not value for money i suggested before you let property out you check it out your self s

Comfortable accommodation and located in an ideal spot on the park if you have a dog.

Very pleased

The accommodation is a little worse for wear, needs a little TLC.

On arrival we was greeted with a strong smell of dogs. I have stayed at many dog friendly accommodations and they have they have never smelt so strong. Slept okay and it was nice and quiet. Lovely views. Would likely not return due to the smell and dog hairs being everywhere.

Well, arrived to an unclean cabin, once we complained to Sykes cleaners arrived promptly which was good.

Second day, electricity went off, Sykes were awful, lied it was wider issue, Park didn’t know about it but fixed it next day. Besides Sykes, Cosy cabin, great views, peaceful. Would book Park again but not through Sykes.

A really lovely, cosy lodge in a beautiful setting really close to Windermere.

Everyrhing we wanted

Came for a cosy weekend away and wasn’t disappointed!

It rained heavily on the roof as I sipped my tea by the roaring fire with my partner and my little dog. It was so comfy and homely - wouldn’t change a thing! Other than the lack of badger appearance! Definitely want to come and stay again, it really was magical.

Fantastic lodge.

My only problem i had which was only my preference was the very soft mattress but it was a lovely week we had

We had a gorgeous stay in Rowan Lodge, everything was clean and well presented when we arrived.

The location on the park was great for us with the woods right on the doorstep allowing us to explore with our dog each day. Lots of useful information was provided in the folders and we enjoyed watching one of the dvds which were available in the property. We loved the cosy feel of the pine cladding and furniture and the beds were super comfy! The only slight issue was the expel air fan in the kitchen ran constantly during our stay, we tried every way we could think of to turn it off. The noise became a bit annoying as we weren't doing much in the way of cooking and the door was open regularly so it didnt need to be on. Not sure if it was faulty?

Had an absolutely lovely holiday with my family.

Not the first time I’ve stayed at Rowan lodge. Tremendous views and super comfortable. Only thing we could have done with was a fan. Weather was absolutely tremendous last week which made the lodge extremely hot. Overall an absolutely fantastic stay.

Clean & lovely cottage.

We had comfortable stay. Highly recommend . However , park has narrow driveways & expensive takeaway . Overall : would like to come back .

Great stay in a great location.

Easy to get everywhere, lovely log cabin with charm, would stay again

We had a wonderful weekend at Rowan in December.

.. It felt like being in the Swiss Alps (minus the snow). The only issue we had was the lack of water... We searched everywhere for a switch or stop tap and couldn't find any mention in the welcome pack. It took 3 phonecalls out on different numbers and two calls back to get answer 1 (switch looks like a shaver socket in the bathroom)... Great !.... But then water only dribbled out of the cold tap. Other phonecalls followed but luckily one of our party found the stopcock very low down in the bathroom cupboard which solved the issue. Ironically an hour later we found the instruction sheet for the water tucked away in the bookshelf. So... A small issue became a little bit of a frustration. Suggest if water is to be turned off each time, maybe pinning the sheet to the wall? The confusion of numbers in the welcome pack didn't help... Lake holidays, Dean something, site team, after hours team, owner... All confusing and passing the issue on (although very pleasant and efficient with it)... All sorted within an hour and didn't distract from a fabulous trip in a fabulous area.. We even found the second pub which we had no idea existed !

Excellent Lodge in a lovely part of the lake district.

Everything needed is provided, the Lodge is in a great position on a quiet site. There is plenty of room within the lodge & it was very warm. It is in a good location for travel around the lakes.

Just returned from Rowan lodge which was lovely and very cosy in an ideal quiet area especially for my dogs with nature all around, I note that previous guests complained about cobwebs on the decking area but surely this is just part of the nature it surrounds.

All comfortable and clean with the feel of relaxing ambiance we all need and lovely walks around the park and great pub and dog field everyone friendly. Met the lovely cleaning ladies who clearly work hard and so helpful too. Would I return absolutely! We and the dogs had a fabulous time , it’s what you make of it and close to other pubs and bowness too

We had the most amazing time at rowan lodge.

It was so cosy and warm - the location was fantastic. Loved the outdoors being right on your doorstep. Very comfy beds! The sofa was also extremely comfortable. Would definitely stay again!

We had a fantastic time here and I would definitely return.

Loved the position of the lodge. We seen deer, squirrels birds and badgers. I agree that the outside needs a good clean to dust off the cobwebs. We found the inside clean however. We had a brilliant time.

When we arrived, there were no fobs for the barrier which wasn't the owners fault it was other guests not putting them back.

The lodge looked very dirty from tne outside, the key box covered in webs. In daylight when we went on to the deck it was filthy. I had to go out and buy floor cleaner to scrub it just so we could sit outside. It was stinking of dog urine. Inside, it was little things like, no washing up liquid, no working batteries in tv remote, bedding not put on properly, dirty windows. A far cry from last year when we stayed. It really needs some tlc as it was lovely last year. This didn't dampen our holiday, it just would have been nice to not have to clean on holiday.

The lodge was nice and clean inside but maybe could do with updating - it seemed to be looking quite tired and in need of refurbishment.

The shower was very difficult to regulate and the only way to do so was to constantly run the water, which was a waste. The outside of the lodge needed a brush as there were lots of cobwebs, and the chairs and tables were quite dirty.

Absolutely stunning park in an idyllic location, the lodge was perfect, clean, comfortable and well equipped, would definitely return and recommend

Cosy, comfortable lodge in great location.

Everything needed for enjoyable stay.

As a family We love Rowan lodge and limefit.

Even it the pouring rain the Lake District is a place of true natural beauty and inspiring landscapes. This is my Forth stay at Rowan lodge I look forward to my next stay and next adventure in the lakes.

We really liked our short stay at Rowan lodge, the property is positioned near woodland which was great for short walks with the dogs.

Plenty of room for 4 adults, we all found our stay very relaxing. The views from the decking are stunning

This is the second time we've stopped at Rowen Lodge.

This year the decking had been improved and the barbeque slab has been replaced. A few of the pans needed a clean and the sofa could do with a spritz of Febreze but the property was otherwise clean and comfortable. A timelapse video recorded through the window showed the badgers visiting between 12pm and 3am - they enjoyed a sprinkling of dog biscuits (and the crows finished off the leftovers at dawn) Lots of local places to visit makes this a good base for a stay in the Lakes. The only negative was Sykes customer service. I didn't notice the 5% returning customer discount until after I had booked. Sykes were unhelpful and refused to honor the discount.

A lovely little lodge, maybe could do with a bit if a care n attention.

Just little things, like grouting needs redoing I'm the bathroom carpets could do with Replacing the boiler scares the life out of you when it kicks in, I thought it was going to blow the cupboard doors off. Just a bit of an update n it would be lovely.

We found Rowan lodge very homely, everything we needed was to hand.

Enjoyed the peace and tranquility,the lodge was situated in a lovely private position. Only disappointment not seeing the badgers at dusk! will definitely return.

Rowan Lodge is perfectly placed for a wonderful holiday in the Lakes.

The holiday park is within easy reach of Lake Windermere and local towns and amenities, and is definitely the best placed lodge within the site. With a little bit of updating this would be fabulous, such as replacing the broken parasol, perhaps changing the gas oven to electric (we couldn’t get the gas oven to work properly) and much of the outside decking is long overdue replacing, some of the decking boards are rotting away and can cause tripping. Otherwise we had a lovely holiday, even watching the badgers (and mouse!) visit the decking at night to eat peanut butter sandwiches we’d left out for them! Perfect location, we’d definitely stay again, just needs a bit of TLC.

The property hadn't been cleaned for some time there was dust under the beds and a previous occupiers scrunchie.

Cobwebs from the lights. The decking was very badly maintained and needs replacing. The shower was very odd it kept coming apart and my husband fixed it twice while we were there this also needs replacing. A bit off putting having the owners belongings stored above the bed in the bedroom aswell. It was a lovely spot very private and we enjoyed our stay on the site especially The Haybarn but all in all I'm afraid we wouldn't return or reccomend the lodge.

Fantastic relaxing stay, loved seeing the badgers

Great location, lovely little cottage.

Excellent facilities on the camp, great service in the Haybarn. Cottage is simple but clean and comfy. The in house Wi-Fi is a great result and you genuinely do get to see badgers at dusk!

We enjoyed our stay here having visited Limefitt every year for around 14 years.

Although we've stopped in an identical lodge elsewhere on the park, we liked the location of this one as it was at the back of the park and its raised elevation meant it was very peaceful. A last minute discount attracted our attention, although the discount only reduced the price to what we normally pay privately elsewhere on the park... The lodged was equipped with just about everything we needed for the week and the furniture was comfortable. We didn't see the badgers but we know they visited after dark and ate the sprinkling of dog biscuits we provided. The listing and guidance in the property need some updating. After reading the guidance and bringing a disposable barbeque, we couldn't find anything that might be a "barbeque slab" and ended up using the stone steps instead. The melamine tableware referred to in the handbook wasn't there - not an issue but shows the material needs updating... Would we stop here again? Yes if the price was right!

brilliant time and saw the badgers every night on our doorstep

Lovely cosy, comfortable cabin with everything you need for a good stay.

Excellent location, especially if you love wildlife. Loved the badgers

Rowan Lodge was exactly as we expected, cosy and with everything we needed.

Loved the fact we got to see deer, badgers and all sorts from the lodge too.

No, very comfortable and clean and enjoyable to see sheep every morning outside the cabin.

We've stayed in Rowan lodge numerous times now, we love the location as tucked away at the back by the woods and get to see the wildlife.

We prefer the more traditional log cabin . Limefitt is such a great location and recommend food at The Mortal Man and Queens hotel which both have footpaths from the park so you can walk there in minutes. We will defiantly return as our son loves it there.

Really nice spot, cabin was well equipped and very comfortable.

Well worth leaving some food out as the pose pesky badgers don’t miss a trick. Would definitely stay again

The lodge was fantastic.

The on site shop and pub were a slight let down as very small and food wasn't brilliant. But the actual park and the views and accommodation were all amazing.

Not the cleanist place, even furniture looked grubby.

The information guide was outdated and no recommendations for places to eat etc.

Really loved our stay at Rowan lodge, Limefitt park is set in beautiful scenery, the staff we saw were very pleasant and helpful.

lovely walks around the park, very dog friendly, which was really good as we had our 2 two with us. Longer walking on the doorstep behind the pub from which you got stunning views reaching down to lake windermere. The lodge was cosy and comfortable, hopefully will return soon, highly reccomended. As an extra bonus our late night visitor was a joy, he certainly loves peanutbutter sandwiches

Lovely positioning of the lodge, we seen the badgers at night, comfy and cosy, however was rather dirty.

There was a beer bottle under the bed, someones socks in the bedside cabinet, dirty bathroom floor and all white dog hair on the sofa. Saying that we cleaned it before we settled down and really enjoyed. I would also return, these things happen and didn't take a lot to put right.

This is our third time at Rowan Lodge and it never fails to disappoint.

A fantastic location with only a short drive to some of the most beautiful spots in the country. We will definitely be booking again soon.

The park was lovely as was lodge ,but I think more detail should have been observed on the cleaning of the lodge, I didn’t feel it had been cleaned throughly, there was a lot of hair & dirt on carpet & sofa, I did try to clean as I took my dogs but unfortunately the hoover in main bedroom was completely blocked & smaller hoover wasn’t very effective, the Crockery ,utensils & saucepans very dirty & greasy, I appreciate that you rely previous occupants but I think should be checked, sorry this isn’t positive feedback but everything else was wonderful

Gets better each time!

Second time to Limefitt and Rowan Lodge and each time it feels more like our second home! The park is in a fab location, peaceful and relaxing and the play area hits the mark for younger kids. The dog field has to be the best around too, views are spectacular. The lodge is always clean and provides all we need. Cosy with heating and gas fire for those chillier times and a big decking area to sit out on when warmer! The thought that has been put into these lodges to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable is second to none. We love this place and will return again for our 3rd visit very soon. What did you enjoy most about your stay? everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? visit grasmere

An enjoyable stay at Rowan Lodge

Enjoyed our stay at Rowan Lodge. well situated, lovely views with plenty of walks straight from the site. Plenty of walking books, guides etc provided. Well equipped with everything you could wish for. Enjoyed the badgers visiting and a haven for wildlife. What did you enjoy most about your stay? variety of wildlife, pub on site, lovely views! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? walk from troutbeck to ambleside from site as lovely views over lake windermere

Rowan Lodge plus Badger(s)

Rowan Lodge and Limefitt Park were a great partnership. The location is great for accessing mWindermere, Ambleside, and glennridding The Haybarn produced excellent food, there are great play facilities for younger children, and a play field for the older ones. Even your dog has a dedicated play field! The lodge was well maintained and in a great position. The lodge's facilities were good, and the free wifi an added bonus. The owners provided everything that you could need including local walking books, maps and guides, games, dvd's and a well equipped kitchen. The evening badger show was tops! Would visit again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge, it's location, and the Haybarn What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walking

Rowan Lodge home from home

Had a very pleasant stay at Rowan Lodge, its a lovely lodge in a beautiful location and very home from home with all the little finishing touches, loads of books,games and dvds if its a wet day, and nightly visits from the badgers !!! What did you enjoy most about your stay? all of it What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? lake windermere

Great position on the park and makes us want to come back year upon year

Very welcoming arrival - great information and prompt communication from booking. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff on our arrival. Good, well stocked on the site for basics. Rowan Lodge has a wonderfully secluded position and level of privacy, backing on to woodland. The lodge itself is well equipped to cater for most people's needs. There are numerous walks locally and further afield. We would recommend purchasing OS maps prior to your holiday. However, there are a wealth of books at the lodge. The only small criticism was that the cleanliness of the lodge could have been improved upon. On of the highlights was the many sightings of the local badgers - especially when peanut butter sandwiches were made available!! We would highly recommend this to people looking for a quiet, well secluded location and a perfect base for days of adventure. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Great geographical position, brilliant local walks, great local amenities, we and our two dogs loved it! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Several local walks directly from the park site.

a most enjoyable family break

We have just had a lovely weeks break in rowan lodge as a family we all enjoyed the relaxation and spending time together it is a magical place with plenty of wildlife especially the badgers at night there are so many walks from the lodge our dog rusty the retriever loved it especially the campsite stream where he went for a swim it was so nice at the low wood club a real treat What did you enjoy most about your stay? the views from the lodge and the wildlife relaxing and quite What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? it was a lovely treat to visit the low wood club after lots of lovely walks

Excellent lodge providing a superb base to explore the Lake District

Rowan Lodge was extremely clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and we thoroughly enjoyed our 7 night stay. It is a great lodge for kids, as it is surrounded by garden space, with woodland behind, and is situated on a very quiet cul-de-sac. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Outstanding scenery and places to visit What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole

Recent stay at Rowan lodge

The lodge was nice and homely and where it is situated was nice and quiet, we were there 1st week of July so no children around. The views are lovely and the on site pub was good for our evening meals with pleasant staff. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing surrounded by the beautiful scenery and we had lovely weather. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Seeing the badgers

anniversary weekend

Great for a quiet weekend away to re-charge batteries and, weather permitting, see some beautiful scenery. The site is clean and well maintained with helpful staff. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location and quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Drive over Kirkstone pass on a clear day

Holiday at rowan lodge

we had a wonderful stay and the badgers were fantastic!! will deffo come again to this lodge, very homely and quiet. My teenage daughter and husband loved it too. What did you enjoy most about your stay? the walks and the badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The walks were fantastic and the badgers came every night to be fed peanut butter sandwiches.

Stay at Rowan lodge

Lovely lodge, the park is well positioned for exploring the lakes. The service in the pub in the park is dreadful, we waited over an hour for very basic food which was poorly cooked.

Fabulous!

Really enjoyed our short break in Rowan Lodge Very comfortable roomy lodge with absolutely everything that you could want provided. Nightly visits from badgers and deer made our day!! Will be returning soon :)

Holiday breaks

Excellent location of the lodge, everything there that you would need, we would definatetly stay there again. It was an older model but full of character, if I owned the lodge I would probably paint the interior wood work cream to lighten up the lodge. But we had a great holiday, could'nt fault it really. Thankyou. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Llocation of the lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We like the walk from behind the pub.

Access problems

My daughter her partner and toddler stayed at this lodge, during their stay a new lodge was being erected adjacent to Rowan Lodge. This caused problems as a crane was used for the works and as a result they could not get access to the lodge with their car. This caused problems with them having a toddler, fortunately we were staying in Jinnyspinner lodge and they could park their car next to ours. I realise that this is not a regular occurrence, but they enjoyed the stay immensely. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location & weather!! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Fell foot park excellent ( if the weather is nice)

Beautiful location and lodge

This was our second stay in this lodge, a great location on the park, feels very private. Great for our dogs. Loads of local walks including direct from the lodge. Already booked for next year! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lodge location on site What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk to high street from the lodge

Rowan lodge

We all enjoyed our stay.. We loved the quiet the stars were so much brighter as it was so dark at night .Our little westie loved being on the veranda watching the rabbits go by.It was a lovely break might return.sandra What did you enjoy most about your stay? the quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? just get out rain all shine

value for money .

Think the bathroom could do with an update and possibley a new mattress can feel bed springs.very nice lodge dont think i would have liked to have paid more than we Did but will return to limefitt and try different lodge . What did you enjoy most about your stay? location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? keswick walks

Rowan Lodge.

We had a lovely stay at the lodge, everything we needed was provided, it was nice and warm as the weather was a bit bleak,we did find that it was quiet dark outside when we were going out at night with our dog maybe some extra lighting might be considerd, the wildlife was great badgers coming every night, the park was clean and we really enjoyed our stay thankyou to everyone regards Peter, Jean + Butch the dog. What did you enjoy most about your stay? nice and quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? visit Windermere

An Excellent stay at Rowan Lodge

We had a fantastic stay at Rowan lodge. Every step of the process was smooth from booking to confirmation. We even got a text the day before. The lodge itself was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Cosy, warm, homely and very welcoming. It truly felt like a home from home. The fact that we could take our dog (greyhound) was a huge plus and made the weekend extremely enjoyable. Everything that you needed was already in the lodge and coming in from a long 4 hour walk in the rain, into a lovely lodge with a nice warm fire was perfect! I couldnt recommend this place highly enough and will certainly be returning. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Cosy feel What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A nice walk in the hills

We had a fantastic stay and will be revisiting.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from arriving to leaving. The lodge was spotless and we had everything we needed and more. The animals and surroundings where beautiful. We will definately be returning. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace and tranquility of the lodge and it's position. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We enjoyed a walk round bowness centre looking at all the different shops.

excellent relaxing break.

We had a fantastic,relaxing holiday,accommodation was excellent,lovely quiet location.The badgers visited us every night which was very amazing to see them.ideally situated for walking,exploring the lakes.we can't wait to book amother stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? all of it. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? wansfell pike walk.

Very relaxing!

We had a lovely stay at Rowan Lodge, it was in the perfect location! Enjoyed seeing the Badgers that visited us on a nightly basis at the lodge! Our dogs also loved their holiday and enjoyed lots of lovely walks! Will definitely be returning! Thankyou! :) What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing!

A fantastic way to enjoy the Lake District

Rowan Lodge was a fantastic place to stay and enjoy the beauty of the Lake District. It has all the necessary items to be able to cook, relax and have a good stay. As a home away from home. The instructions left on the table were a great addition that added to our holiday. Having the bird food and notes on how to feed the badgers was a lovely touch and we really enjoyed seeing the wildlife about. We particularly liked the location of this chalet in comparison to others in the park as it has more green open space around and great views of the hills around. The fact that we could take our dog with us was just great. What did you enjoy most about your stay? How comfortable the chalet is, the location and the wildlife about. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The walk from Troutbeck to Ambleside via Wansfell Pike and back.

My stay at Rowan Lodge.

Beautiful clean site. Lodge was situated in a quiet cul de sac with grass and trees next to it. Perfect to see the Badgers deer and various birds. Lodge was cosy and had everything you needed. Took our dog so appreciated the fantastic secure dog park and the Haybarn pub which had a lovely beer garden fantastic food and was dog friendly. Will definately stay again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The scenery and the peace and quiet. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Visit to Bowness and Ambleside.

Who needs the Lakes?

Some of us don't need to go to the lakes and have already "bought the tea-shirt! No need to go anywhere if a mini- supermarket was on site, with competitive pricing. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, thank you. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Comfort and secure dog area outside What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Peanut butter on hard dog food before dusk - feed the 4 Badgers

The little hide away.

We loved the location of the lodge, just tucked away from all of the hustle and bustle. It is an older lodge but has all of the home comforts you would need. We will definately return next year. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The beautiful location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The walk over to Ambleside starting from the side of the church.

Fantastic stay at Rowan Lodge

We would recommend to stay at Rowan lodge it was very homely,clean everything you could have needed was there if wanted. We took 2 dogs with us and they also loved it and was secure to let them out on the decked area on the lodge also has a secure dog field on site the children also had loads of fun both aged 11 they loved the water pool just paddling and trying to catch fish the food at the hay barn pub is highly recommended to What did you enjoy most about your stay? The children loved the Badgers that came every night for peanut butter sandwiches What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Night cruise

rowan lodge

the site was great, lovely views and nice adventure playgroup and pub. The lodge itself was a bit tired and not so clean, would have appreciated a bit more of a thorough hoover throughout but overall we enjoyed the holiday and loved limefitt park. What did you enjoy most about your stay? the beautiful location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? lake windermere

Great stay x

Rowan lodge was fantastic we really enjoyed our stay that much were returning for Xmas , we enjoyed the homely feel of the lodge and the horse trekking thank you What did you enjoy most about your stay? Horse trekking on site and how homely Roman lodge was What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Beatrix potter

Recent stay at limefitt

We stayed in this lodge last year and enjoyed it just as much this year. It has a lovely homely feel to it and we brought our dogs with us and they love the dog field. The on site pub does lovely food and the staff were nice and friendly and helpful too. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Quiet location of the lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We enjoy going to Hayes garden centre only a short drive away

Needed a good clean

Disappointed we had to wait for the cleaners to finish. Could't get into the lodge until 3.30pm. Was supposed to be available from 3pm. Main double bed is extremely uncomfortable, I'd say it needs a new mattress. Dust all over the bedside cabinets in both bedrooms and freezer dirty! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walking

The Fog

Very good cabin,very cosy. Great location and lots of badgers. Peaceful, would stay again in the future. The atmoshphere was very relaxed and the staff helpful. There were great walks right on the doorstep and wildlife everywhere. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Feed the badgers

rowan lodge

We have visited rowan lodge twice both times have been excellent a warm cosy lodge with everything you need amazing views never been anywhere as peaceful and the badgers could not be a better end to anyone's day What did you enjoy most about your stay? The wildlife,views and the best the badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? rydal hall is worth a visit

A lovely home from home

It is a lovely lodge - warm cosy and had a more private spot on the park. We saw a woodpecker on the feeder and the badger came to visit on the patio when we put peanut butter sandwiches. Would go again - even in bad weather. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Warm and lovely position of lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Didn't do anything as it rained all the time

Second visit to Rowan Lodge

Everything was just as we remembered, all we could possibly need for our stay, loved the badger visits in the evening, our dog Charlie sulked when we came home, being at Rowan Lodge and visiting the villages nearby was so relaxing and would recommend this Lodge to anyone looking for a quiet peaceful relaxing break, we will certainly return. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The relaxed peaceful location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We all loved Windermere.

A Wonderful Christmas Break

Perfect cabin in perfect location, Low wood Leisure Centre brilliant especially for overlooking Lake Windermere in the Hot Tub. Great bar/restaurant on site - all very doggy friendly which is important to many. Endless hot water, kitchen utensils/pans etc., stocked extensively. The only downside was the cooker (oven) which was very slow - took 6 hours to cook a Turkey joint (not whole bird) and a ham. Would definitely stay at Rowan Lodge again.

Great stay

Lovely break,everything you need at your fingertips. Recommend to friends and family who are already are looking to book, Lovely location unbelievable scenery. We will be back soon. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Feeding the badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? South lakes safari zoo (for the kids)

Such a beautiful lodge!!!

Fantastic lodge, super comfy, homely and warm. The kids liked do much they did not want to leave it. There was a TV, DVD players, videos, guides (area, birds, attractions, romans...). Bedsheets and towels were or good quality. Although the park is a bit overcrowded with lodges, this one is in corner providing more privacy. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The accommodation, how homely it was arranged What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Lakes Aquarium

Lovely lodge

Rowan lodge is a lovely, well equipped lodge. It is in a fantastic setting, and a quiet position on the park. The park itself is also very good, with the Haybarn providing good food and an excellent children's play area on site. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Feeding the badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Ullswater steamer

Great stay

Had a lovely stay,cabins are lovely and clean,friendly staff,especially Katie,in the on site pub who hasn't been there long but made us feel really welcome. John and Lisa. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The views

Home from Home

Beautiful lodge extremely clean with everything you need and more. Stunning surroundings and ideal location to explore the lakes. We really enjoyed our 4 night stay and the lodge with the added bonus of the wildlife made it extra special- would recommend and would love to come back next year! What did you enjoy most about your stay? surroundings What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Windermere

Rowan Lodge

Nice location on a good site, parking very tight and awkward. Didn't help that during our stay new decking was being laid to a lodge right next door so banging and sawing was rather unwelcome for the whole week (we are early out and back so mid afternoon was relax time for us or, should have been), would have been better if we'd been warned on arrival. Lodge has seen better days but comfortable and clean enough, well appointed with everything you need however, the wire mesh outside on the decking is dangerous and definitely not pet or un-shoed human friendly. Dangerous middle step on climb up to deck level (reported). Overall a very friendly site with welcoming staff and we enjoyed our stay but, very overpriced for time of year and length of stay, I seriously doubt we will re-visit. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The views and friendly staff. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Follow the track along top of site to nearby valley.

Rowan Lodge break

We stayed here for a long weekend, the site is great for dogs and the views are something very special. The lodge itself was very comfortable and cosy. We will certainly be back again soon. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge and how comfortable it is What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A walk into some of the pubs in Ambelside with the dog

Peace and quiet!

We stayed at Rowan lodge for 3 nights and don't have a bad word to say - a family of 5, 3 children, aged 9 months, a 3 year old and a 5 year old. The lodge was clean and welcoming on arrival, a fantastic quick check in at reception and the lodge was in an excellent location. The kids were free to play out on the grassed area with no cars zooming around. A fantastic kids adventure playgroup right next to the little stream for fishing and paddling. Just perfect!!!!! The badgers made our trip super special, we saw them every night!!! We loved it at Limefitt Park and will definitely be back!! One tiny ( and it really is tiny) negative was the lodge/sofa could do with a real good vac, a few dogs hairs! But apart from that I was very happy!!! Everything we needed was provided and In good condition. The lodge comfortable and relaxing and we loved every minute. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location, peace and quiet. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip on Windermere.

Lovely lodge in beautiful settings

Me and my family of four and our dog was pleasantly suprised when we arrived at this lodge as this was not our first choice and was pet friendly. I expected it to be dated and shabby. This was definately not the case it was brilliantly situated on the site and was comfortable, homely and clean. Would definately recommend to anyone looking for a quiet family getaway. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The beautiful surroundings and location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole

If you want a peaceful break...

The Lake District has some amazing views with stunning landscapes to enjoy, my current favourite has to be Aira Falls at Ullswater but I'm sure there are many more just as nice that I haven't seen...yet! This was our first real break in The Lakes and it certainly wont be the last. You can relax all day and just enjoy the scenery, take a leisurely stroll or do some serious hiking, all with fantastic views all around. If you like mountain biking then there are plenty of trails for you. Take a trip into Bowness on Windermere and you'll be amazed at all the places you can eat, there really is something for everyone. I would recommend doing some online research first though as It always pays to plan ahead. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Amazing scenery and peacefulness. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Aira Force and Ullswater. Absolutely stunning views and plenty of things to do.

Summer break

This is our 3rd stay at this lodge and certainly won't be our last, it has a very homely feel to it and is nicely situated on a more secluded part of the park making it a nice relaxing break away. What did you enjoy most about your stay? We like everything about this park including the dog field and onsite pub for meals out. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Can't name just one, it's near to Windermere, Grassmere and Ambleside all within a short drive for a enjoyable leisurely walk around this stunning countryside.

Excellent base for Lake District.

A lovely cosy lodge set on the far side of the park beside a small wooded area. The decking provides a superb view of the hills, or for watching the local wildlife and is a perfect sun trap. The park is close to Windemere, 10 minute drive and is an ideal location for exploring the other Lakes. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Being visited by the Badgers each evening! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Take the walkers boat trip from Windemere to Wray castle

Lovely stay, great Lodge

-----------------------------Brilliant stay at Rowan Lodge. Perfect for us with a small Baby. Lots to do in local area and fab site. ---------------------------- What did you enjoy most about your stay? Badgers!! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Bowness boat rides

Last minute decision

Rowan Lodge may have been booked at short notice, but it is worth a return stay. The lodge is extremely clean, warm, homely and spacious. It is in a excellent location, quiet and the grounds it is set in are lovely. There was everything in the lodge we needed. Plenty of hot water to. The only small issue I had, was the mattress on the double bed. To uncomfortable for me, but my husband slept like a log. It was the wildlife that we all enjoyed as a family, feed the birds when you get there and you are rewarded with a beautiful song every morning. Leave peanut butter sandwiches out for the badgers, who are lovely to watch. Also leave out seconds as 5 minutes later another badger will follow. Also the roe deer made a appearance. The park is so clean and tidy. The only thing that lets it down is the Haybarn inn, painfully slow and very expensive. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The Badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The beautiful scenery

A beautiful tranquil weekend

Lovely stay in Rowan lodge , our dog loved it , the hay barn pub is really friendly couldn't do enough for you !! Lovely walks very dog friendly , we saw badgers which came right up to the lodge just as it was going dark , they are amazing !!! We had to leave 1 day early as we had family commitments on the Sunday. but had fantastic stay xx What did you enjoy most about your stay? So tranquil and relaxing What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat rides on lake windermere

Rowan lodge was clean, homely and a great location.

We haven't stayed at a lodge before or at the lakes but I can honestly say it was amazing. The lodge was perfect, clean and had everything you need as well as extras that made it even better. It was a birthday surprise and didnt let down, I would go again and recommend to other's. Wildlife and location brilliant

First time there

Rowan Lodge was everything I had hoped for. Comfort, tranquil, and clean. The location on the park is excellent with having the woods next to you we were able to fed the badgers, deer, rabbits and birds. Lovely dog field so was able to let them have a good run around. Will definitely book again. The owners do a fab job everything you need is there xxx What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace and quiet lovely walks What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Behind the pub is an excellent walk you can see lake Windermere and it took us 2 1/2 hours to get back beautiful walk

A wonderful autumnal weekend break!

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend break at Rowan Lodge. The traditional interior with its pine-clad walls gave a cosy, warm feel which suited the autumnal weather. The lodge had everything we needed and was extremely clean and welcoming. We had chosen to stay in this particular lodge because of its location in the park which didn't disappoint. We had wonderful views from the kitchen window of a grassy/woodland area where we managed to spot two deer, a woodpecker and an assortment of other birds. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Being amongst the beautiful landscape and wildlife of the Lake District. We saw deer and a woodpecker from our kitchen window. We put out food for the badgers but, although they came and ate the food, we missed spotting them doing so! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A walk from Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge passing Skelwith Force Waterfall on the way.

Expensive for what and where it is.

Pound for pound, it was better value staying in the centre of Ambleside. Location not convenient for guests wishing to use public transport. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Walking in the Lake District. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Visiting and walking in Great Langdale.

beautiful lodge

Been several times now to rowan lodge comfy, clean well equipped would definitely recommend it will be back next year xx What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The Badgers xx

Great stay

Lovely well equipped cabin with very warm burner. All the equipment we needed including salt and pepper to cook with. Will stay again What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Trip on boat

a cosy, comfortable and clean

Me and boyfriend spent 3 nights in this cute lodgeand we loved it. it was spotless clean which is very important to us; it was nice&warm, has a comfy bed,a comfy sofa in the living room. It's close to the lake & there are cute villages nearby.. I would definitely stay again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Cosiness and Cleanliness What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? one of the many boat trips on the lake

Cosy.

As a regular user of Log Cabins (primarily in the Dales) my wife, Chocolate Labrador and of course myself had a really relaxing stay after some long walks. The Cabin was spotless and so clean with all the home comforts and utilities one could ask for. We would definitely rebook and recommend to friends family with out hesitation. Thank you so much. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace and quiet. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? All the Fells.

Fabulous

We could not have been happier, it was better than we expected, and then some! Wil certainly book again What did you enjoy most about your stay? everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Badgers and woods

A damp weekend in the Lakes

We had a lovely stay in Rowan Lodge. It was a rather damp weekend, that's the risk you take with a Spring break, but the lodge was very well kitted out even having an airer so drying 2 human coats, 2 dog coats and towels wasn't an issue. It was a lovely place to relax and just chill after a few stressful weeks at work. Lots of books on local wildlife to look at, a variety of DVD's to watch and great access to the internet. Loved watching all the birds that visited although we were gutted not to have seen the badgers - a good reason to come back again ;-) What did you enjoy most about your stay? A lovely place just to relax What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We visited Waterhead just down the road near Ambleside and the cafe on the front was marvellous. The Daily Special of a blueberry scone with hot rum butter and cream was to die for and they even served our dogs with a biscuit too

April break

Had a wonderful relaxing stay. We booked Friday and came on the same day we arrived late at night , it was no trouble all staff were really helpful. The cabin was comfortable and well kept. The location is fab not far to Windermere but still isolated and quite. The doggies loved the doggy park and we will definitely be returning. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location and peaceful. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Pony trekking

Excellent Break

I have read previous reviews and there's not much more I can add. It was first-class and I fully recommend Rowan Lodge. Of particular interest was the wildlife, namely the badgers, woodpecker and deer who were seen regularly during my stay. The location is also great for visiting areas of the Lake District. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Very relaxing, comfortable and well maintained. could not fault it. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? pony trekking was good. Visit Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Hawkshead, Grasmere the list is endless from this location.

Super place

We had Rowan Lodge for a week and it was super. Lovely spot on the edge of the site next to the woodland. Badgers every night and lots of birds. Great views, clean functional accommodation made us feel so cosy. Highly recommended What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walking

Brilliant Stay At Rowan Lodge

We have stopped at this lodge 4 times now and we still love coming here. We have hit lucky with the weather the last couple of times which I think makes a big difference. We like where this lodge is for it's peaceful location. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Views from the site What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The Queens Head has now reopened and well worth a visit for a meal.

Wonderful location, quiet and peaceful with a nice open aspect into the woods

We thoroughly enjoyed our first stay at the Rowan. We chose it because of its location and because it has its own Wi-Fi access. The lodge was clean and functional. The sofas were very comfortable and having a full size fridge freezer was a bonus. The lodge heated up nicely with a powerful gas fire and efficient electric heaters (it was June but you know the Lakes!). We found that the kitchen had all the utensils we needed and the lodge had a nice big bathroom, however only a three-quarter length bath. There were comfortable chairs on the decking for when the sun shines (we sat out twice). And of course there are the badgers, who visited us every evening for their peanut butter bread squares. There were a several minor maintenance issues, which we reported and were told would be addressed, but overall we really enjoyed our stay, despite the weather. We will be booking the Rowan again for next year.

Lovely location

A cosy home from home lodge in a lovely location. We enjoyed feeding the badgers that came up to the lodge, as we have never seen badgers up that close. The lodge and the site were very clean. The surrounding area had fantastic views and we took our dogs on some amazing walks. Would recommend this lodge and park to anyone. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The quite location with stunning views. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The boat trip on Windermere lake.

Weekend break.

This was are first time at Rowan lodge, and we were not disappointed on arrival the lodge was clean, warm and has everything needed to make your stay a real pleasure. The lodge is in a stunning location with views of the fells, and is set in a quiet corner. We were sorry to leave! What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The Lakeland Motor Museum.

Home from home

We have been coming to this lodge for several years now, and if it ever came up for sale we would jump at the chance to buy ( if we could afford it. ) Its not modern but its quaint and has everything you need. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location, position on the site because you are tooked away and you have the sun on the balcony if its there ! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We love the walk from the back of the pub to High Street and then coming back to the pub for eats and drinks (no driving )

Loved it

Rowan Lodge was beautifully positioned with lovely views from the balcony, the sofa, and first thing in the morning from the bedroom windows where you can watch the sun come up and the morning most roll away. The lodge was spacious and comfortable for us, with everything we needed, lovely selection of local books, dvds to watch and Wi-Fi. The local informatin folders were well worth a read and have some great ideas of where to walk and where to go. We could walk straight from our lodge straight into some spectacular scenery. We didn't want to leave. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Felt immediately relaxed and away from everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole Visitor Centre

Great place to relax and reflect

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rowan Lodge despite the awful weather!! It is a very well equipped comfortable holiday lodge in a great location in terms of peace and tranquility and the nightly badger visits to the decking. Whilst the park wifi is good, the seperate broadband facility in the lodge was a definite winner for us. The grounds are very well maintained and the staff courteous, polite and extremely helpful, a truely professional team. The Haybarn was nice for a drink and a bite to eat but was a little disappointed that they had stopped taking orders by 8pm on the Saturday evening. So it was either a trek out in the rain or cheese and biscuits back at the lodge. Would highly recommend a stay here, very welcoming and dog friendly which is a massive draw for any dog lover. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peaceful surroundings What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A trip to Ambleside is a must

Honeymoon

We stayed at Rowan Lodge for our honeymoon, we picked this lodge for its location as we were after a quiet, peaceful place to relax with our dogs. We were not disappointed it was warm and welcoming really cosy. Only problem was we was only there for a week and wished we had stayed longer What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? pub just up the road called the queens head best sunday lunch ever and good real ale selection

Autumn stay

We stayed a lot in the Lake District but this time ith was a lovely break like always but the lodge was not what we aspected Very outdated, not clean outside and the deck was very dangerous for the little ones this lodge can use a lot of Work! There is even carpet in the bathroom that is disgusting We come definitely back to the Lake District but not to this lodge. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The walks, beatrix potter What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The worldoff beatrix potter

New year

We love staying at rowan lodge lovely location, comfy and well equipped never disappoints. Great for taking our two dogs xxx What did you enjoy most about your stay? The perfect peace xx What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Excellent walks for all and dogs x

A cosy lodge in a beautiful location

The lodge was clean, cosy and well equipped. It's in a good location, next to the trees, to one side of Limefitt Park so is nice and quiet. Limefitt Park itself has lovely views, and a stream which my daughters enjoyed splashing about in. I can recommend it for families with children and/or dogs. What did you enjoy most about your stay? We were lucky to have lovely weather What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Keswick and Derwent water.

Rowan Lodge 2018

Lovely little lodge in a wonderful setting. Everything you need included. Bed super comfy. Large fridge/freezer. Home from home. Lots of wildlife visit making this an ideal spot for nature lovers. Dogs welcome too which is a bonus. Two bedroomed, double bad in one room and two singles in the 2nd bedroom. Spotlessly clean. BT Wifi which was a bonus. Recommend. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The tranquility What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Enclosed dog field nearby

Another fabulous stay

I never tire of coming to Rowan lodge a lovely traditional cabin with frequent visits from the Badgers. Well equipped, comfortable and cozy a home from home see you soon my favourite place x What did you enjoy most about your stay? Perfect weather, total relaxation xx What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Visiting Windermere go on the steamers, loads of places to sit and relax very dig friendly perfect x

The little hide away.

We have taken our holidays in this lodge for the past 5 or 6 years. We absolutely love it . The outside of the lodge is looking a little tired as it is an older lodge but, this would not stop us from booking again. If It came up for sale and we had the money we would snap it up, the position of the lodge is brilliant. Rowan Lodge is good value for money. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location, position on the site because you are tucked away and you have the sun on the balcony if its there ! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We love the walk from the back of the pub to High Street and then coming back to the pub for eats and drinks (no driving )

Relaxing stay at Rowan Lodge

We stayed 2 nights at Rowan lodge.lovely and warm on arrival.traditional,cosy,well equipped lodge,in fab position on park.Badgers came both nights about 10pm for feed.great Wi Fi reception through bt hub.everything clean and tidy.we had rain but it didn't stop our enjoyment,visited Beartrix potter world lake windermere.beautiful views from lodge.A big plus was access to choices health club,took grandson swimming all free.2 dogs loved it already booked to return in a week but Rowan was all booked up.Will definitely book Rowan again .just a mention to lake district lodges who we booked through 10/10.excellent service,welcome text and heating on for our arrival.thanks What did you enjoy most about your stay? peace tranquility What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Beatrice potter for the children

MRS

ideally situated for a restful break watching the badgers and the wildlife a good location to see the surrounding area What did you enjoy most about your stay? Calm and tranquill location in beautiful surrounding What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Too many to list

Short family break

This was our second stay at the Rowan Lodge and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first time. In a perfect location in a quiet spot in the site allowing badgers to eat off the decking I an evening!! The Mortal Man across the valley has excellent real ales with a first class view from the beer garden. We What did you enjoy most about your stay? The badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Lake District visitor centre

Peaceful

We were really thrilled by the lodge. The only problem we had was that we couldn't get any hot water, we reported this and someone came under the hour to get it working. We enjoyed the walks around the lodge area and met some very nice friendly people. When we went to the restaurant I asked if they could do some fish for our dog and they immediately said yes, nothing was too much trouble for them. We fed the badgers every night and also went down the road to feed the horses every day. We would not hesitate to recommend this lodge to anyone, and we are thinking of going again next year when it is our 25th wedding anniversary. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The calmness of whee the lodge is situated What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A day out in Windermere is good

Our stay at Rowan Lodge

We had a fabulous stay at Rowan Lodge our second visit to Limefitt this year . Beautiful location,warm clean and very cosy.would definitely recommend this lodge and we'll return again next year . Perfectly situated for walking and excellent meals at The Haybarn,but the highlight for my wife was seeing the badgers that came every night . What did you enjoy most about your stay? The wildlife that came to visit deers,rabbits,badgers and the variety of birds . What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A cruise on Lake Windermere .

Christmas break

We have stayed at this lodge quite a few times usually in the summer months but this was a break with 14 other family members all in different lodges for the festive break. We love the location of the lodge and the homlyness of it. We thought it might be a cold in lodge given the time of year but we were proven wrong it was so warm. We dined at the Haybarn a few nights and have no complaints there, the staff were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely be booking again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? All the family together for Christmas and the lodges not to far apart What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Can?t name just one, we love the Lake District and Limefitt if an ideal spot for visiting the surrounding towns.

Rowan Lodge

Rowan Lodge is perfect. We loved our stay there, the lodge had everything that we needed and was spotless. on our last day the toilet cistern wouldn't fill and I called Lake District Lodges who came within the hour to repair. couldn't fault the lodge or Lake District Lodge. we would definitely use both again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The cosiness of the lodge. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole - Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting

Great holiday. Can

Good location. Looked feeding badgers. Everything I needed loads of walks for dog. Can What did you enjoy most about your stay? Great walks What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk to Ambleside

Fabulous location on park

Rowan Lodge is in a fabulous spot on Limefitt Park. It is very private and not overlooked next to woods and fells. Our cockapoo absolutely loved the walks straight out of the door. The lodge has everything that you need and an added bonus of a bath after a long walk over Wansfell Pike to Ambleside and back again. There was constant hot water and a fully equipped kitchen. The only negative was that the outside of the lodge needed some TLC of the decking and furniture but it would not deter us from returning again soon. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The position of the lodge not being overlooked and the visiting wildlife. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The walk up the road next to the Post Office in Troutbeck to Ambleside is very dog friendly with the sheep fenced off the majority of the walk.

Oh shihtzu annual convention

We had a fantastic stay at rowan lodge so much so we rebooked for next year before we got home. The lodge was very cosy and welcoming and the badgers are the added bonus along with the bunny What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Feeding the badgers peanut butter sarnies

Beyond the Hedge

Lodge was clean and very comfortable. Everything we could possibly need was provided. Fantastic location for nature lovers with badgers, deer, rabbits and squirrel appearing from beyond the hedge. Site has own pub with beer garden and food available. There is also a shop at reception. Dogs welcome with their own exercise field. Wonderfully tranquil long weekend. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The wild life What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Feeding the badgers

Fantastic Break

This was our first experience of hiring a lodge, the website was simple to use and provided lots of information. From the moment we arrived at the lodge it felt like home. Peaceful, quiet and well located both in the park and for exploring the surrounding area. We enjoyed the board games left at the lodge when the weather let us down. We saw deer, and the badger arrived every night for his peanut butter sandwiches. The only complaint we have is that we are due to visit the lakes again in September and Rowan is not available, but we intend to book the Rowan again as soon as possible. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The National Trusts surprise view above Ashness Bridge

Our stay at Rowan Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay at this lodge. It was comfortable and clean and had everything you needed. Loved seeing the badgers visit us every night for their food and we were also lucky to have deer visit us on a couple of occasions. The on site pub is ok and food was nice too. Overall a lovely stay What did you enjoy most about your stay? The wildlife and where lodge was situated What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Make the most of all the lovely walks and lakes nearby

Fabulous location on park

2nd time at Rowan Lodge. The lodge is in one of the best locations on Limefitt Park next to the woods and hills and not overlooked. You can walk directly from the lodge to the Mortal Man and also to Ambleside over Wansfell without needing a car. We like the fact that Rowan Lodge has a bath after such long walks. It is a very dog friendly lodge and site with an enclosed dog exercise area. The decking area is also fenced off with a gate. What did you enjoy most about your stay? We were very lucky with the weather and even though a Bank Holiday weekend the lodge and site are away from the crowds. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The walk up the road next to the Post Office in Troutbeck to Ambleside is very dog friendly with the sheep fenced off the majority of the walk.

We wanted a " get away from it all " holiday. This was most definitely had here. Thank you x

Me, my Mum & my Dog had an absolutely fabulous holiday. The Lodge was great & will definitely be returning. It had everything we needed & more, very well equipt & homely. The grounds of the park were emacuate & the staff throughout were very friendly & helpful. The wildlife was spectacular, im a big animal / bird lover so i was in my eliment feeding & watching all that came to visit. Would recommend this park to anyone. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything was lovely & comfortable. Especially the proximty of the lodge to the wildlife. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The walks behind the lodge through the woodlands & a day trip to Windemere. Both the town & lake are well worth exploring.

A weekend in The Lakes

Another fabulous stay at Rowan Lodge our 4th so far and back again in November.Superb location lovely, cosy, dog friendly ,well equipped lodge and Limefitt Park is definitely one of the best places to stay in The Lakes. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The wildlife that came to visit deers,rabbits,badgers and the variety of birds . What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Keswick on market day plus all the great walks around The Lakes.

Another stay at the lodge

Another excellent stay at the lodge. You are a ten minute drive to Bowness and Ambleside so you can easily plan some great days out. The lodge itself is cosy and clean. We will definitely be going back again, me the wife and the dog love it there. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Dinner at the Queens head

Another Good Stay

This was our second time at Rowan Lodge, It was as good as before with wildlife and badgers on our doorstep. We have already booked our third visit. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing Location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Bluebird Cafe at Coniston.

Rowan Lodge

A cosy well equipped lodge, with walks available directly from the lodge or around the area just a short drive away. Would definitely go back again to use as a base to explore the many walks available from the park. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location of lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Excellent walks from Grasmere just a short drive away

A weekend in The Lakes

Fabulous location,gorgeous cosy clean lodge.Been here four or five times now and will be back again . Limefitt is a perfect location for exploring most parts of The Lakes. What did you enjoy most about your stay? A visit to Keswick. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Aira Force & The Langdales .

Xmas Break in the Lakes

We booked the cabin in December 2019, our first Xmas away from the family for over 50 years. We found the cabin to be all that was promised, very comfortable, warm, clean and very well equipped. The site was clean and tidy and the staff very helpful. We don't think we'll do it again at Xmas, we did miss our family, but still enjoyed the stay. If we came back it would be in the Summer/Autumn and enjoy some of the scenic walks, but we would definitely recommend it to others Shirley & Terry Evanson What did you enjoy most about your stay? Feeding the Badgers What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Day out to Ambleside and a boat trip on Windermere

New year in our favourite place

Never tire of coming to this cabin, always cozy and well equipped we love it. Spent a fabulous week here and celebrated new year plenty of walks with the dogs exceptionally good weather for the time of year will be back before you know it xx What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace and quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? To get out and about so much to see and enjoy

disappointing start to break

We have stayed at Rowans Lodge before and know it needs updating but it is in a very private part of the park and not overlooked so we were prepared for that. We also felt reassured during the present pandemic that we could not check in until 4 pm to allow for extra cleaning. I spent the first two hours of my well needed break from work in the NHS cleaning the lodge. I took photographs of the dead moths and filthy grill pan and sent them to Lake District Lodges. They responded immediately and apologised and I appreciate they are not the owners of the lodge and they said would pass on our concerns. I also understand that our complaint had been passed on to the cleaners. This will not deter us from booking with Lake District Lodges again as they responded quickly to our complaint. We will just book a different lodge. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Appreciating being able to get away in the lovely countryside and have a drink in a beer garden again What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The meal at the Queens Head in Troutbeck

Enjoyable stay

Rowan lodge is a great cabin.. very good size and very homely. Enjoyed our stay , located in a great place and the holiday park is fantastic.. would stay again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Quiet and relaxing. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Local walks and nearby towns.

A fantastic stay!

Upon arrival, we were met by friendly, helpful staff who directed us to our lodge. The lodge itself was homely, clean and set in a beautiful location with all the facilities we could need. The Haybarn Inn was a little pricey but the food was fab and again, the staff were amazing. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Home away from home. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Exploring surrounding areas.

Great stay, great park, stunning views.

The lodge it self is well located with stunning views of the local hills. The lodge was built in 2004 and is beginning to look a little tired however it was spotlessly clean and all the facilities you wanted in the lodge were there. The only thing you have to bring is yourself and your own food. The park has a great river which the dogs loved playing in, kids were playing in it. There is a good park for the kids to playing. There is an on-site pub which serves good food. There are two pubs close by. The mortal manAnd the Queens head both of which in walking distance. Ambleside Troutbeck and Windermere are very close by 5 to 10 minutes drive. The highlight of our stay was feeding peanut butter sandwiches to the badgers. We thought it was a joke when we saw it in the information but it is actually true. We had a brilliant time and have booked again for next year What did you enjoy most about your stay? Tranquility and a good base to explore the Lakes and it?s towns. Feeding the badgers peanut butter sandwiches at dusk. Fantastic to see. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Local walks at Elyrtwatet

Traditional Style Log Cabin

We stayed at Rowan Lodge at the beginning of August with our 11 year old daughter & our dog! We usually go abroad so this was definitely something different for us! The Cabin was brilliant, very spacious, well equipped and comfortable, an ideal base to explore the Lakes! We had read previous reviews about the badgers visiting the lodge & they did not disappoint! We left a little trail of peanut butter sandwiches for them & were amazed how quickly they arrived! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Making memories! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Hire a little boat on Lake Windermere!

Weather wasn

A lovely comfortable lodge, made perfect by seeing badgers every night, we look forward to returning as soon as we can What did you enjoy most about your stay? Great location at the back of the site What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Steamer trip on Windermere

A family break

We wanted a family break away from it all, so chose this venue so we could either be a bit secluded or get out and about. It didn't disappoint. We had a very relaxing time in the cabin and enjoyed some of the local scenery, we would definitely do it again What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace and quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Windermere boat trip

Another lovely stay

Just had our 3rd visit to Rowan lodge and have to say it still.my favourite place in the lakes. Lovely cosy property, spotlessly clean. Has to be one of the best locations on the park with stunning views. Our dog thoroughly enjoyed the dog field and swimming in the stream. Love seeing all the wildlife, especially the rabbits and the badger Can't wait to go back again What did you enjoy most about your stay? all of it What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Plenty of good walks

A few days in The Lakes

Another fabulous stay at Rowan Lodge,cozy, very clean and in a great location.Three badgers came every night up onto the decking for their sandwiches , grapes and dry dog food. Limefitt is perfectly placed for touring The Lakes and The Haybarn pub onsite has fantastic staff and nice for a drink but sadly the food isn't very good . Very dog friendly and we'll definitely be back again . What did you enjoy most about your stay? The badgers. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Rydal Caves

Much needed return

We have been staying at Rowan lodge for a good few years and it never fails to make me smile, what with everything going on in the world this was a much needed break and just seeing the badgers and being able to relax this place did it What did you enjoy most about your stay? Walking with the dogs xx What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Doing a few wainwright?s

Quiet and piece full

Lovely cabin cosey and warm and clean.. nice place to go and get away from it all .. nice pub with nice food everyone is nice and friendly here What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxation What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Everywhere is a lovely attraction here

Rowan Lodge

A beautiful traditional lodge in an equally beautiful location, very comfortable and just what we needed. Lots of wildlife to see including deer, rabbits and a badger, we will be back What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything, just being away, this was our first time away together this year as a family What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Bring a torch to make sure you see the wildlife at night!

Easter break

We were lucky to have good weather but the cabin has a nice corner spot. Lovely to sit on the deck in the afternoon and watch the birds. Having bird seed to put in the feeders was great idea. Cabin was good basic amenities. Bed a little soft for us and dining table has a wobble. Otherwise it provided what we needed and kids had WiFi so they were happy. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Bird watching from lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk to Ambleside over Wansell Pike