Guests say
Lake Escape is a property with a fantastic location and idyllic setting, offering beautiful views and a comfortable stay. Guests have praised the property's cleanliness, the comfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the secure decking area. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the property generally provides a good base for exploring the surrounding area.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including unclean surfaces and blocked drains. However, there are also positive comments about the property being very clean and well maintained.
The location is consistently praised for its easy reach to the lakes, beautiful views, and being a perfect base for exploring the area.
Guests find the lodge comfortable, with good heating and perfect bedrooms and bathrooms for families. However, some guests mentioned uncomfortable mattresses.
Facilities have mixed reviews due to maintenance issues like a faulty dishwasher and weak Wi-Fi. The property's facilities are appreciated when functional, but known issues prior to stays were not communicated effectively.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners or managers, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Tucked away on the White Cross Bay Holiday Park in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, is this superb three-bedroom lodge, Lake Escape. Boasting a fantastic location within the Lake District National Park just moments away from Lake Windermere, and a wealth of on-site facilities, including an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, laundrette and entertainment venue, Lake Escape is a wonderful pet-friendly dwelling for a group or family of six and their pooch. Park-up at the side of the lodge where there is space for two cars, before being greeted by your own private decking with two dining areas, perfect for savouring dinner alfresco style!
Step into the open-plan living space, where you can conjure up delicious feasts in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher, ready to enjoy at the dining table as you recount the day's adventures. After dinner, sink back into plush sofas and select a family favourite from the Smart TV, as your canine companion snuggles up in front of the electric fire. After a day of hiking through the Fells, freshen up with a hot shower in the well-appointed shower room. When sleep calls, retire to one of three beautifully-decorated bedrooms to catch your rest, a king-size with its own en-suite bathroom, a double and a triple bunk, all with plenty of storage for your belongings.
Take advantage of the excellent on-site facilities available including the welcoming Boathouse Bar & Restaurant, where you can indulge in a tasty meal and sample the local ales, a takeout option is also available for when you don’t feel like venturing far! Unwind with dip in the heated indoor pool, a relaxing soak in the jacuzzi or sweat it out in the sauna and steam room. On-site you will also find a kids club and adventure playground for the little ones to enjoy, a multi-sports court and a well-stocked convenience store for picking up any essentials. Head into Windermere, where outdoor enthusiasts will have found their haven with the viewpoints of Orrest Head and Queen Adelaide’s Hill offering views out towards the Langdale Pikes, ample watersports opportunities on Lake Windermere including, kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing, or if that isn’t your thing, visit the popular attractions of the Windermere Jetty Museum and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.
Take your pick of a wealth of eateries, including the Michelin Star restaurants of Henrock, Gilpin Spice and HRiSHi, which can be found in nearby Bowness-on-Windermere. Continue on to Ambleside, where you can visit the historic Ambleside Roman Fort and the stunning Stock Ghyll Force, or Grasmere, where you can visit the former home of the great poet, William Wordsworth. Your next getaway to the Lakes awaits at Lake Escape.
The towns Windermere and Ambleside are both near the famous Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District National Park. The small village of Troutbeck Bridge is between these two cities. This small village is made up of a few Lakeland cottages. It has a thriving and very popular local pub that serves real ales and great food. The towns of Windermere and Ambleside are close by, and they have a lot of things to do, like shops, pubs, and cafes. People who visit Lake Windermere can do a lot of things on the lake, like go to the famous Aquarium and the famous Grizedale Forest Park. Children will enjoy the World of Beatrix Potter in nearby Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. With places like Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick, and the Lakeland Mountains all close by, Troutbeck Bridge is a great place to start your trip around the area.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x triple bunk.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with decking with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (11)
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Claire
. I would definitely book this again. The only thing I could say, was the mattress in the master I found very uncomfortable. I did take the mattress out the twin room and placed on top which made it much more comfortable. But out the whole it was a beautiful place and an even better location!! Look forward to coming back again next year.
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Matthew
Lodge had lots of cobwebs at high level. There was a sewerage drain outside the had spilled raw sewage just outside the decking area, which was extreme unpleasant. Poor utensils available - not even a pair of scissors. Sykes emailed about the about the late check in issue and sewage when we finally got into the property and still had no response but yet asked to leave feedback! Location excellent but not value for money compared to other places we have stayed at through Sykes.
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Kimberley
After booking I read some of the reviews so I had a few worries however these were completely the opposite to what I had read and had no comparison to our stay whatsoever. The lodge was beautiful, everything you required is in there. The management staff and cleaners were absolutely amazing! We will definitely be booking again and hopefully the weather is better next time. I felt so grateful despite the awful weather we were in a beautiful and comfortable lodge.