Holly Heights Lodge in Windermere offers a cozy stay with modern amenities, including entertainment options like Netflix and YouTube. It's situated in a quiet area, close to local attractions, and boasts a wine fridge for added convenience. While some guests have praised the lodge's comfort and location, others have raised concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including stains on carpets, blinds, and seating, as well as dog hairs and unclean surfaces. The lodge appears to require more thorough cleaning to meet guest expectations.
The lodge is praised for its great location, with proximity to entertainment and a marina, suggesting a convenient and desirable setting for guests.
Mixed feedback on comfort, with some guests finding the seating hard due to thin cushions, but others appreciating the comfortable rooms and the cozy atmosphere of the lodge.
Facilities like a wine fridge and smart TVs add to the modern appeal, but issues with maintenance, such as insufficient mugs and damp bedding, indicate room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
Resting on the shores of Lake Windermere on the popular White Cross Bay Holiday Park, you will find this delightful, contemporary lodge, Holly Heights Lodge.
Offering guests a homely interior to enjoy when you're not out exploring the wonders of the park and beyond, this property makes a fantastic choice for families or groups of friends seeking a fun-filled escape to Cumbria, with the wonderful attractions, shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants at Ambleside and Windermere all just a scenic drive away.
Enter the property up the few steps onto your own private decking, before stepping into the wonderful social spot of the open-plan living space; in the winter months, the electric fire awaits to warm you up after a day of rambling, bringing an extra homely aura to the room, while the decking makes the perfect place to soak up the sun with a refreshing beverage in hand in the summer.
Spend evenings unwinding in front of the Smart TV while you wait for your dinner to cook in the amply-equipped kitchen, home to a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and even a washing machine, it has everything you could want for a self-catered stay.
Gather around the dining table for an evening of family-fun board games, before retreating to one of the three bedrooms to rest your head; take your pick from a master double bedroom with its own en-suite basin and WC, and two equally delightful twins, all rooms boasting their own TVs so you can catch up with your favourite shows from the comfort of the covers.
The holiday park on which the lodge is situated boasts a good range of activities to keep all the family entertained, with an indoor pool, sauna, gym, multi-sports court, amusement arcades, kid's club, playground, coffee shop and more, there's something for everyone just a short stroll away from your doorstep.
Head towards the vibrant atmosphere and explore the waterside wonders of Bowness on Windermere, a popular town for watersports on its beautiful lake, here you can find plenty of charming waterside eateries too, perfect for those celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a night off from cooking. Windermere is also home to the impressive Brockhole House and visitors centre, where you will find Treetop Trek and nets for the more adventurous, historic gardens, an art gallery, gift shop and exhibitions, you can also catch a lake cruise from the jetty.
There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure in the local area too, with archery, kayak tours and laser clay shooting just being a few of many fantastic options, while a trip up to the summit of Wansfell is a must for the avid walker.
Within easy reach of Kendal, Ambleside and much more, Holly Heights Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore the beauty of the Lake District National Park.
Troutbeck Bridge is a small village resting within the Lake District National Park, within close reach of Windermere and Ambleside, close to the renowned Kirkstone Pass. Within the village you will find a popular local pub, serving real ales and fine food, as well as a shop for picking up the essentials. Find further amenities within the towns of Windermere and Ambleside, boasting shops, pubs and cafes.
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite basin and WC, 2 x twins with TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Gas central heating and electric fire.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 3 x TVs, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Off-road parking for one car, additional parking onsite.
Decking with seating.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Please note: charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere, approx 2 miles away.
Lodge info: Complimentary WiFi is provided by the park and subject to fair usage guidelines, Quality and reliability of connection will vary based on the number of people using it, prevailing weather conditions and therefore may be limited or slower than you are used to, WiFi is for personal use only and is not intended for high data usage, gaming and/or use for business purposes, This is only suitable for page browsing and sending emails, Bookings cannot be accepted if they are solely reliant on the provision of uninterrupted and unlimited Wi-Fi, We are not held responsible or liable for the WiFi on the park.
If you encounter any issues with the WiFi, please contact White Cross Bay reception.
Access to the local leisure facilities at Choices Health Club at Troutbeck Bridge is complimentary to all guests and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty, we as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as it’s subject to third-party provider located off site.
Wendy`
Dog hairs everywhere, stains on seating, crumbs and debris under sofa cushion. Carpets dirty. There were canisters left from previous occupant with coffee, solidifying in bottom of canister. We had to sit on towels There were only 3 usable mugs, lodge slept 6. Other mugs chipped and cracked. We contacted Sykes, were told they would supply more towels, they never arrived. Also told more mugs to be supplied, never arrived. They did say theyâd send a cleaner, we left cushions off the sofa so they could see the problem, the cleaners came, removed one round stain on sofa, put all cushions back in place without cleaning underneath them. We did ask to be moved lodges, unable to offer anything else Very disappointing, we have been promised a small amount of compensation but this will not improve our thoughts on the lodge and we will never use Sykes again. Absolutely terrible stay and customer service
Mathew James
Many stains on the beddings and towels as well as the bedding being damp on arrival. The lodge needed a thorough vacuum which should have been done before checking in.
Joan
The lodge contains everything you need for a holiday. I would have no hesitation in rebooking this lodge when holidaying at Whitecross Bay.
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