Guests say
Eden Lodge in Carnforth offers stunning views, a range of activities, and a friendly atmosphere. Guests appreciate the clean, tidy lodges with modern amenities, and the site's leisure facilities, including a pool and steam room. The location is praised for its proximity to local stores and attractions. Some guests received welcoming gifts, adding a personal touch to their stay. While most feedback is positive, a few guests noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. While some guests found their lodges clean and tidy, others reported issues with pet hair, unemptied vacuums, and general grubbiness. Bathrooms were often noted as very clean, but some lodges required additional cleaning upon arrival.
The location is highly regarded for its beautiful setting and convenience, with easy access to local supermarkets and attractions in the Lake District. The site's tranquillity and proximity to nature were also appreciated.
Comfort levels varied among guests. Some found the lodges spacious and the beds comfortable, while others mentioned uncomfortable mattresses and sofas. The presence of en-suite bathrooms and well-maintained surroundings contributed positively to the comfort experience.
Facilities and maintenance had mixed feedback. Guests enjoyed the leisure village amenities, but some reported maintenance issues like leaking showers and difficulty with door locks. The lack of bins and expensive pool access were also noted.
Several guests were delighted by thoughtful gestures such as welcome gifts, including chocolates and prosecco. However, it's important to note that such gifts are a bonus and may not be provided to all guests.
About this property
Resting on the pretty South Lakeland Leisure Village at the foot of the Lake District bordering Lancashire is Eden Lodge - Sherwood 21, a fabulous single-storey lodge boasting a sleek décor and handy off-road parking. Perfect for a family holiday or a peaceful break with friends, the lodge is conveniently located within easy reach of local amenities with views of the holiday village. Stepping into the lodge, the bright and airy open-plan living space welcomes you, with a TV, a toasty electric fire and plush sofas, you will want to kick off your shoes and settle in for the evening. Here, you will also find an amply-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and gas hob, as well as an all-important dishwasher to help with the cleaning up, and a washing machine to freshen up your clothes. From here, gather at the dining table with your loved ones to catch up on the day's events over a home-cooked meal. As the evening draws to a close, head to the bedrooms for some rest ahead of another busy day of exploring; the lodge hosts two delightfully-appointed bedrooms fit with quality beds and storage to unpack your belongings. The first bedroom is a double with an en-suite shower room where you can get ready for the day, and the second is a twin, perfect for younger guests or friends sharing. Finishing off the inside of the lodge is a family bathroom, ideal if you need to soak your muscles in a hot bath after an adventurous day. Outside take advantage of the decking, with stylish rattan furniture providing a lovely space to eat dinner al fresco or enjoy a glass of wine in the last of the summer sun. For a relaxing retreat in a spectacular area of the country, choose Eden Lodge - Sherwood 21.
Situated on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park with easy links to the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the delightful South Lakeland Leisure Village. The superb area offers both coast and country making it the ideal holiday destination for all ages and tastes. This award-winning village is home to top quality Scandinavian log cabins and lodges with a lake taking centre stage and a convenient restaurant and bar on-site.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining are and sitting area with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, 2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Decking with furniture.
Access to on-site shared swimming pool payable directly.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking and no stage, hen or similar parties.
Shop 2.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Guests have access to a range of on-site facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, restaurant, gym, café, and fishing; please arrange activities at reception.
Please note: Use of the on-site swimming pool and gym facilities are at an additional cost, please speak to the reception team on-site for further details
Nearby points of interest
- Lancaster Castle
- Lancaster University
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (31)
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Fiona
Door in bedroom smashed panel for the money paid I would have expected it to be better maintenance and clean really disappointed I have taken pictures also still awaiting email response from the 9th October. Which I think is rude to not acknowledge
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Beverley
Arrived to a clean lodge. Missing a few things - fan (weather was super hot a few days and the heat was unbearable even with windows open), also could do with a bread knife as didnât seem to be one and notice this has been commented on before. No welcome manual or instructions on arrival - this would have been nice as apart from a map from the reception we had nothing else. Itâs just little things that could have been improved. Overall a nice site. Relaxing. Ate at restaurant a few times, average prices. Found the pool massively expensive - £120 for a week!! Would be nice to have an exercise area to let dogs off and maybe a little shop on site - think itâs missing both, but enjoyed our time here.
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Kimberley
We had enough room between the bedrooms and the large family bathroom and en-suite. Nice decor and upon arrival it seemed great. Location is great some really local activities to do with young children. The safari zoo in Ulverston was great and Sizergh Castle was only a short drive too. The site is well kept and there is a nice walk around the lake and was very quiet. The cleanliness of the lodge was not acceptable. Upon arriving the lodge seemed clean and tidy. Until I sat down on the carpet with my children and stood up to be covered in dog hairs. I understand that the lodge does accept pets and we as a family have had dogs previously but it felt as though the carpet needed a deep clean. I attempted to the hoover the carpet but the hoover was not picking up. I emptied it and still it wasnât picking up. This meant that we were not able to hoover before we left. There was a brush but it was snapped in half. On day three of our stay there were a lot of ants in the en-suite and were crawling all over the bath matt. There was some ant spray in the kitchen but it would more appropriate to deal with the issue and attempt to get rid of the ants. The dining room table legs were loose and we discovered this as it had to be pulled out for the 4 of us to sit at. The toilet brushes in both bathrooms need to be replaced as they were very dirty and they should be replaced more regularly. The en-suite bathroom had brown marks/stains on the floor around the location of the toilet brushes that made it feel very unclean and unkempt. The en-suite shower in the bathroom had mould marks around its edge and the doors were very dirty in the corners. The edge around the bath had holes in it and was damaged. The couches in the living area at extremely uncomfortable and so was the bed in the master bedroom. It felt as though the property was used a lot but not maintained well. This is frustrating as I have noticed that a review in December stated similar issues. We did try to make contact but the only number I could find in the booking information was a number for Sykes. I was not able to see a direct number to contact the owner. We left the holiday early as our eldest son was unwell and we wanted to be somewhere more comfortable for him to recover. We would not return due to the poor maintenance and cleanliness of the property. It was over priced for what we actually stayed in. Very disappointed.