Guests say
Lakeland Lodge offers a spacious and comfortable stay in a great location with nearby attractions, especially for families. Guests appreciate the property's potential and the homely feel, with a nice bar and restaurant on-site. However, maintenance issues, particularly with doors and cleanliness, have been noted.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including dirty outdoor furniture, cobwebs, and unclean conditions upon arrival. The property seems to require better upkeep between guest stays.
The location is generally praised for being perfect, with a great setting and proximity to amenities and day trip options, contributing to a positive experience.
The lodge is described as comfortable and homely, with comfy beds and a spacious living area. However, some guests experienced discomfort due to maintenance issues.
Facilities are a concern, with multiple reports of faulty doors, appliances, and a lack of promised TVs. The property's amenities require attention and improvement.
While there are mentions of promised compensation in the form of wine, there is insufficient information on consistent thoughtful gestures or gifts to guests to accurately score this category.
About this property
Perched in the popular South Lakeland Village in Carnforth, Lancashire, is this fantastic reverse-level lodge, Lakeland Lodge. Enjoying a superb setting with on-site facilities and easy access to the stunning surroundings of the Lake District National Park, Lakeland Lodge is a wonderful choice for a group or family of six. The property benefits from off-road parking for 2 cars, private decking with furniture, and access to the on-site facilities of a restaurant and bar, fishing, gym, café and indoor swimming pool. Inside, you will find three beautifully decorated bedrooms on the ground floor, two doubles, both with pop up TVs, and one with en-suite shower room, and a bunk room, as well as a stylish bathroom, complete with bath and overhead shower, perfect for freshening up at the end of the day. Upstairs, you will find a light and airy open-plan living space, with fully-equipped kitchen for conjuring up delicious dishes ready to enjoy at the dining table for six, which can also convert into a pool and ping pong table for evening games, and a beautiful sitting area with plush sofas, contemporary electric fire, and a large 60” TV, ideal for enjoying relaxing movie nights with your loved ones in style. Just off the open-plan living space is a Juliet balcony for enjoying views across the park. Explore nearby Carnforth, where you will find a well-stocked convenience store, the welcoming eateries of The County Lodge & Brasserie and The Canal Turn, and the Carnforth Railway Heritage, well-known for its appearance in the hit film, A Brief Encounter. From here, you can visit the Arnside & Silverdale AONB, where you can spend a day at Arnside Beach, enjoy wildlife rich walks through the Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, spend a fun-filled day at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, and treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at The Albion and Arnside Beach Hut. Venture further afield into the Lake District National Park, where you can enjoy a plethora of scenic hikes and bike rides, as well the delights of Windermere, where you can take to the waters of the famous lake with a variety of watersports, soak up the views from the Queen Adelaide’s Hill, sample fresh seafood at Hooked, or visit the popular World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. All this and more awaits at Lakeland Lodge.
Carnforth is the type of location everyone has heard of, and many wish to discover, because it is situated just off the M6 and 20 miles south of the gorgeous Lake District. Located near Morecambe Bay's northern tip, not far from Lancaster's historic district, not far from the winding roads of the Yorkshire Dales, and not far at all from the Lake District, it is centrally located. Greenlands Farm Village is another popular destination in the area, and it features shops selling handmade goods and locally made food, as well as a children's section, a café, and a garden centre. Beautiful Morecambe Bay may be found close to the north of Carnforth, with its tidal dunes along its expansive shoreline. Beautiful scenery and abundant opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife make this part of Lancashire a must-visit. Keep in mind that Kirkby Lonsdale, a charming historic market town, is nearby.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double with pop up TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with pop up TV, 1 x bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire and Juliet balcony.
Central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher.
60" TV, 2 x pop-up TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Decking with furniture.
There is a bar and restaurant on site.
There is an indoor heated swimming pool on site (charges to the site may apply).
There is a gym and spa treatment centre.
Watersports are allowed on the lake, including kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing.
There is a zip wire at the site next door to Lakeland Lodge for water skiing.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The dining table can be converted to a pool table or ping pong table.
Note Watersports and fishing are allowed on the lake.
Note: Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Nearby points of interest
- Lancaster Castle
- Lancaster University
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (12)
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Andrew
One or two small bits in need of a little maintence, however these were minor and had no impact on the overall quality of our stay. We stayed 2 nights, but would have liked longer and would definitely return. Great property/location and excellent value for money.
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Nicola
We did a tour of the lodge. On inspection we found that neither of the beds had a pop up TV. There was a TV in the bunk bed room but had no cable to plug in and was not connected to aerial socket. The owner was phoned as this was not what I had booked. He explained that the TV's had been removed as they kept being broken. Fair enough but it is advertised as having televisions in the rooms. I was informed that it was Sykes problem for not correcting on their description and everywhere else didn't have that description any longer. On searching I found that at least 3 other sites had the same description that there were TVs in the base of the beds. So the information I was told by the owners was incorrect.
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Lindsay
I contacted the owner during our stay have contacted sykes on several occasions but have yet to receive any correspondence which is very disappointing considering the amount we paid for our holiday