Dog Friendly Cottages In Carnforth

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jacqueline - Verified booking

  This is an honest review of our stay: The lodge is lovely, overlooking onto the small lake, although lodges are quite close together on the lakeside so lack privacy.

  Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was nice and big with useable space, plenty of crockery, utensils etc but only 5 mugs. I recommend plastic glasses be provided for outside drinking (I took my own) Living area nice, comfortable and spacious. Parking for 2 cars. Outdoor sitting area. Had to walk up to the lodge to collect keys then back down to open barrier to allow us to enter. Only one key and fob supplied, we had two cars so asked for an additional fob the following day and this was refused bluntly by the manager at reception (no explanation as to why) so this prevented us from asking anything again. Note - the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun (so check website for accurate information). Spiders! There were cobwebs and spiders inside the living area and on the outside of lodge above external doors/windows (we saw other lodges being cleaned with a brush to get rid of them). The veranda didn’t look like it had been swept so one of our party swept it and brushed the cobwebs from the glass around the veranda inside and outside as the glass was dirty. Could I recommend you put an external light near steps as two of us tripped going up and down. Hot tub is not very private, it also didn’t have a handle to open/close the lid so unfortunately it was only used three times in as it was too heavy/awkward (everywhere we’ve been it’s used at least one a day). Hot tub hours 10:00-22:00 I would have an expected earlier start like 08:00. The hot tub was not maintained once while we were there for chlorine/safety levels (everywhere else we’ve stayed it’s checked daily). TV remotes had batteries missing and in one bedroom the back of remote and one battery was found at the back of lower shelf in cabinet - obviously lack of attention to detail). Toilet paper was found under a bed (was there when we got there as my dog found it). Unfortunately because lack of external cleanliness (lack of attention to detail) non maintenance of hot tub, no external lighting and lack of privacy we won’t be returning to this lodge.

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  This was in a lovely , quiet area.

  Beautiful grounds. The property was clean and tidy. Although we did find the previous persons stuff in the bathroom cupboard. Having said that we missed a whole cupboard in the kitchen when we left!!!! It could benefit from a deep, sparkle clean when time permits. There were a few bits that needed attention , like toilet seats a bit wobbly. Blind in bedroom was broken and it really could do with the terrace being enclosed somehow to keep the dog in, but these didn’t spoil anything. We had a visit from the owner who left chocs and fizz which was lovely. It had everything we needed for a weeks stay in the kitchen and I cooked a couple of nights. Be careful when using the washing machine as it shakes the whole kitchen, make sure the cupboards are closed when it’s in spin cycle!!! Wi-Fi was excellent. Smart tvs a bonus. I would have liked a hoover though as with having a small , black dog , I usually hoover every other day at home as dog hair is a nuisance and I like to keep on top of it. The hot tub was FAB It gets the sun for most of the day. Only draw back was no where to hang your towel. So a couple of hooks would be great. Some of the other properties has a gazebo over the tub which we thought was a great idea. We used the tub every evening after long walks through the day which was just so relaxing ❤️ The pub across the road had decent food , a really nice outdoor space overlooking the lake, and was somewhere close. The Lancaster Canal was 10 min walk away , and we loved the walk to the Longlands Hotel ( 15-20 min ) with its marina and The Canal Turn pub (1-1.5 hours walk) There is loads to do and see , if you just do your research before you go. There are roads without footpaths tho . So probs not great with small children. There is not a supermarket within an hours walk. There are a few in Carnforth ( 10 min drive ) Overall a great ,sunny , light and airy lodge close to Morecambe Bay and I would defs go back. We really enjoyed it.

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• Oliver - Verified booking

  When we arrived the smell of Drains inside the caravan/lodge was really bad , I ...

  When we arrived the smell of Drains inside the caravan/lodge was really bad , I cleared the trap drain in the shower and it was full of hair and nasty stuff but it still smelt really bad every day whilst we was there , the hot tub had not been cleaned and had dirt floating around in it and did not smell of bleach or any kind of cleaning products which they always do in the past and it was not cleaned or treated in the whole week we was there , outside needs to be cleaned the glass and windows were fairly dirty and have green mold on the panels outside , tv signal kept cutting out so could not use the telly much the only essential in the property was towels and one toilet roll and hand wash so you would need to bring any essentials you need with you few minor repairs needed doing also , faulty blind in the bedroom and a door handle that kept falling off both toilets are not fixed to the ground properly therefore the smell leaks out of the soil pipe inside the property and the toilet seats were not sitting on the toilet correctly leaving your bum to contact with the inside of the toilet which is disgusting , the kettle was full of chunks of limescale and the toaster was disgusting full of crap and dirty on top I will definetely not be staying there ever again , sofa had stains on it and was pretty old and dated , hardy any coat hangers , main front door was pretty stiff to close and right next to the site looked like a dumping ground full of builders rubbish , the hot tub had shelter and curtains which had zips but every single one was broken , half chipped drinking gkass in the cudboard the only good thing was the bedsheets were clean and hot water

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• Oliver - Verified booking

  When we arrived the smell of Drains inside the caravan/lodge was really bad , I ...

  When we arrived the smell of Drains inside the caravan/lodge was really bad , I cleared the trap drain in the shower and it was full of hair and nasty stuff but it still smelt really bad every day whilst we was there , the hot tub had not been cleaned and had dirt floating around in it and did not smell of bleach or any kind of cleaning products which they always do in the past and it was not cleaned or treated in the whole week we was there , outside needs to be cleaned the glass and windows were fairly dirty and have green mold on the panels outside , tv signal kept cutting out so could not use the telly much the only essential in the property was towels and one toilet roll and hand wash so you would need to bring any essentials you need with you few minor repairs needed doing also , faulty blind in the bedroom and a door handle that kept falling off both toilets are not fixed to the ground properly therefore the smell leaks out of the soil pipe inside the property and the toilet seats were not sitting on the toilet correctly leaving your bum to contact with the inside of the toilet which is disgusting , the kettle was full of chunks of limescale,I will definetely not be staying there ever again , sofa had stains on it and was pretty old and dated , hardy any coat hangers , main front door was pretty stiff to close and right next to the site looked like a dumping ground full of builders rubbish , the hot tub had shelter and curtains which had zips but every single one was broken , half chipped drinking gkass in the cudboard the only good thing was the bedsheets were clean and hot water

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• Peter - Verified booking

  The good part.

  Hot tub was hot. Shower was hot. The bad part. The glass panels on the decking rattle due to missing gaskets good luck with sleeping/ watching tv. Both bathroom fans don’t work Toilet not fixed to the floor. Rotten skirting board due to shower leaking The small bedroom the lights don’t work The master wardrobe is of no use as it’s full of baby stuff E.g high chair / cot and cushions for the outside . There’s a random mattress behind the settee’oh and a 2nd fridge freezer in the kitchen as well as a built in one . There’s 3 entry doors all with issues first one the top hinge is faulty and it has a broken retaining clip. So you are likely to get smacked with a glass door . Plus the gap at the top of the door lets in plenty of ventilation when it’s shut . The final straw was the most uncomfortable mattress I’ve had the miss fortune to pay for to try and sleep in . Then the corner settee hardly classed as fit to sit on as the outside chairs where much comfier. I’m sure that scenario is the other way round normally. Most of the above is lack of investment in maintenance and cleaning. Ended up cutting our stay short due to not being able to sleep or sit comfy and relax.

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