Guests say
Arnside House is a well-received holiday rental in a scenic location, praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and the property's suitability as a base for exploring the Lake District. Some concerns were raised about the maintenance of leisure facilities and the clarity of additional costs, but overall, the property offers a pleasant stay.
Most guests found Arnside House to be clean and well-kept, with several positive remarks about its tidiness. However, a few reviews mentioned issues with cobwebs, dust, and outdoor litter, suggesting room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to beautiful places, and convenience as a base for exploring the Lake District. The leisure village and nearby amenities add to the appeal, making the location ideal for many guests.
Guests consistently describe the property as comfortable, with good-sized bedrooms and a homely feel. Some minor issues were noted with creaky floorboards and water pressure, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen and in-house washroom. However, there are comments about expensive leisure facilities, the need for clearer information on additional costs, and some maintenance issues like broken decking and electrical problems.
The owners are commended for their thoughtfulness, leaving welcome gifts such as wine and chocolates, which are greatly appreciated by guests. It should be noted that while these gestures are warmly received, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This wonderful wooden lodge is situated on South Lakeland Leisure Village near the town of Carnforth in Lancashire. Arnside Lodge is slightly larger than an average lodge and benefits from two floors and a spacious open plan living area.Spend your down time relaxing in the sitting area with large sofas and an Electric fire – perfect for putting your feet up after a day of rambling the outdoors. Equipped with a range of appliances, the kitchen offers a quality setup to prepare your feasts, whilst the dining table provides seating for all. Head upstairs to discover three tastefully decorated bedrooms, each fitted with a TV so you can continue your binge to bed or the children can play on the play stations provided in two of the three bedrooms, and the main bathroom where you can complete your evening routine with a relaxing soak. Enjoy breakfast from your own private decking while taking the Park’s surroundings, tempting you to try the superb leisure facilities. You can use small sailing or rowing boats on the lake but they are not provided.
Guests also have access to the on-site bar; restaurant and the Health & Fitness Centre including a heated pool and gym or take up one of the offers at the Pure Essence Beauty Spa. There are options for fishing either on the lake at South Lakeland Leisure Village (Free) or for an additional cost you can fish across the road at Borwick Lakes. Day permits can be purchased from the South Lakeland Leisure Village reception and are priced as follows: £6.00 for one rod or £8.50 for two rods the stock in the lakes include wild trout, perch, bream, carp and pike. Within a short drive are the towns of Carnforth, Lancaster, Morecambe and Kendal and The Arnside & Silverdale Areas of Natural Beauty are just 5 miles to the west, The Lake District National Park is only 10 miles to the north and ad short 15 miles to the east is the Yorkshire Dales where you can explore a range of shops, restaurants, beaches and other amenities. For those with younger children, consider a day out to Greenland’s Farm Village, the farm offers animal petting, a play area, garden centre, tea room, café and fresh local produce. With everything you could need for memorable family getaway, Arnside Lodge is an excellent choice, any time of year.
The quaint town of Carnforth is an ideal base for exploring a number of notable destinations, including Morecambe Bay, the historical town of Lancaster, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the scenic Lake District National Park. Other local attractions popular among visitors and families are the swimming pool and leisure centre at Capernwray, and Greenlands Farm Village for local produce, crafts, a play area, café and a garden centre.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single with a trundle.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Utility
Electric heating with electric fire.
Gas hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, TV with Amazon Firestick and Playstation 3, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Communal parking for 1 car.
Decking with seating area.
Swimming pool and gym on site.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: Leisure passes can be purchased at an additional cost, please contact South Lakeland Leisure Village for costs and facility opening times.
Note: No stag/hen or similar
Nearby points of interest
- Lancaster Castle
- Lancaster University
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (30)
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Janet
Well situated plenty of nice walks close by and lots of places within a short drive.
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Debbie
They were very impressed with the house. Only comments slightly negative was one shower made the morning âbusyâ and only one PlayStation working (frankly I see that as a positive). Otherwise, location great, clean and ideal. Great comms from host and Sykes. Would certainly book for them again.
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Jigna
It had everything we needed and felt like home from home. The site the lodge is on is small but very pretty - the view of the lake is beautiful. There was very little on site to do (we didn't use the gym or swimming pool) but it was a great base for us to venture out further afield, with everything just a short drive away. Mark was absolutely brilliant. Communication was great and the very thoughtful touches of a bottle of wine, milk, coffee and tea were really welcomed, after a long drive up. We will absolutely book this property again and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone thinking about staying here :-)