Leafy Nook Lodge

Would recommend.

Lovely quiet site just outside Hawkshead village, with nice views out to Esthwaite to the front, and onto a farmers field (hill) to the side - we enjoyed watching the young calves learning about their new world! There's a public path that runs along with rear of the property (aforementioned field), at the other side of a stream; we saw many walkers passing on their way to/ from Hawkshead - no intrusion, though I would have welcomed some privacy film on the windows, or voile/net type things so you still have the views without those walkers being able to see in. The property is well equipped for all catering needs, clothes washing/drying, etc, so great if you inevitably get caught in the Cumbria rain! There's a well stocked Co-op in Hawkshead, but if you need a bigger shop, we found Ulverston M&S Foodhall or Aldi probably the closest "big" supermarkets, approx 14 miles away. We saw a Sainsbury's delivery van delivering whilst there, so that is a great option if you don't want to travel so far. From an accessibility point of view, the property has a walk in shower, and is all on one level, except for the outside steps, of which there are 4 or 5. The first step is almost double height, so that may cause difficulties for some - one of our party was elderly and uses a stick / rollator but is OK with "normal" stairs (albeit slowly) and needed assistance going up and down - a good sized paving slab may be of benefit. Final point: if you book, check the directions and don't do what mother did! The directions we received reference starting near Ambleside, however if you're travelling from the south, getting off the M6 at junction 36, you're likely better approaching from Newby Bridge, over the bridge at the Swan, and following along the edge of Windermere and then the edge of Esthwaite.

The was a very large dog poo found on arrival on the decking which was immediately reported.

This made the decking out of bounds for my children and the rest of the family for most of our stay as it was not resolved until 14.00 the following day. As you can appreciate, it was a little embarrassing to have to explain to everyone why they could not go out on the decking. The owner called me and explained that a dog had not been in the property for a month or so and would send someone to manage the situation. The call was appreciated. Sykes management of the whole situation was poor though, and so this is why I would not recommend Sykes and will leave feedback elsewhere also. In further constructive feedback on the cabin, the cleanliness inside wasn't great either. We found that clumps of dog hair blew out from the lounge area couches and there were sweet wrappers on the floor. The place could do with a good dusting on the blinds and windows to remove the dust and spiders webs. These I assume are the responsibility of the cleaning company as I'm sure the owner would be disappointed given her quick response to me on the earlier matter. Those items themselves were not a significant issue, but when combined with the first issue, I can't recommend Sykes. Despite raising the issue to Sykes and responding to their initial contact I am still waiting to be contacted to resolve the issue to my satisfaction.

Good quality lodge.

Very comfortable and well equipped. Everything you need. Just outside village of Hawkshead. The lodge is at the top of a small park of about 15 lodges with views of the lake. Decking all around with good quality dining table and chairs to sit out. Nice quiet retreat. Good WiFi and large smart TV. Would recommend. We had had a slight issue with the heating but the owner quickly sorted it out.

Lovely stay, thanks.

All beautifully appointed and well equipped, and a great location. Highly recommended.

Beautiful lodge in a lovely peaceful setting.

Spacious and modern with everything you needed. Decking area was perfect for outdoor relaxing too. Only two negatives - time of arrival says 4pm and the lodge was still being prepared at 4.15pm. Appreciate this is only 15 mins but we had a long journey of 5 hours with awful traffic so expected to be able to access the lodge on time (especially given departure time is 10am which I feel is early) and not have to wait around. Also, there were ample dishwasher tablets, hand soap, washing up liquid etc but very limited toilet paper. Half a roll in each bathroom for 6 people was, in my opinion, on the mean side.

Very nice accommodation, good location and very clean.

Thank you for a wonderful break.

Beautiful Lodge with all we could possibly need for a relaxing stay. Great location and lovely to be able to walk straight from the door.

Really lovely property with everything you need.

The only niggle was the lack of a top opening window in the main bedroom...bit of a manufacturing design fault.

It is a very nice cottage and we had a great stay.

It has everything you need. The view is lovely and Hawkshead one of the finest villages in the area. Note: The water in the shower is not always warm and powerfull.

Exceptional stay!

The pictures on the listing don’t do the property justice. The lodge was very homely and welcoming and incredibly well equipped. We stayed for Christmas as a family and thoroughly enjoyed it more so than being at home. Plenty of kitchen equipment for us to cook our Christmas dinner! A return visit is already on the cards. Thankyou for a wonderful stay!

Beautiful property.

Beautiful location. We had a wonderful holiday and would definitely visit this property again.

The door was completely off the sink cupboard, we took photos.

There should been some information left : password for the internet. We had none all week. Password to get the heating on, it was quite cold at the beginning of the week. Password how to get the different channels on the television. Apart from that it was a beautiful lodge.

Our family loved the lodge, it was clean, spacious and comfortable.

Great open plan living, well stocked kitchen with all the kitchen utensils that you could possibly need when you’re away from home and a smart tv for those evenings when you want to relax. Extra little touches such as a welcome pack with info about lodge, local walks and restaurants; board games for the kids and reading books for rainy days: and disposable slippers in the lobby way. The site where the lodge is located is really quiet, with only around 11 lodges in total, only the sound of the stream which runs alongside the property. Leafy nook lodge was a great base for our family, providing an home from home feel and we’d definitely recommend.

We had a great stay and the facilities were excellent.

The cottage had everything we needed. The only thing was dust. The blinds and shelves were very dusty and the bottom of the blinds had lots of bugs in them which could have been easily hoovered out. The only disappointment really was that the surrounding trees were so dense there was no sun on the patio but it was small price to pay for a lovely lodge.

We had a lovely stay the accommodation was immaculate and had everything we needed I will definitely be booking breaks with you again and will recommend it to friends and family.

Leafy Nook is in a beautiful and quiet location with a view from the decking over Esthwaite Lake.

A stunning place to sit each morning with a coffee and keep a watch out for the nesting Ospreys, which we saw a lot of. The lodge itself is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. We cooked quite a lot during our stay and the kitchen contained everything we needed. There are lovely walks locally and it's also a great base from which to explore the National Park. The owners could not have been more helpful and we thoroughly recommend a visit.

Beautiful lodge and great location!

Will book again.

I had the perfect stay in a perfect location.

Great lodge with all the comfort you need.

Fully equipped kitchen (we cooked Christmas Dinner there), comfy beds and log burner. Will definitely go back should the opportunity arise.

Just returned from a lovely weekend at Leafy Nook which is situated in an ideal location within walking distance of Hawkshead but away from immediate hustle and bustle.

The cottage itself is immaculately maintained and comfortably furnished with every amenity you could need. After being there when over a foot of snow fell I can definitely confirm it is warm and cosy whatever the weather. As returning visitors I would have no hesitation in recommending Leafy Nook for anyone’s holiday whatever your age

A beautiful, comfortably furnished and well-equipped lodge, in a fabulous location.

Peaceful and with lovely views of the lake, just a short walk into Hawkshead for restaurants and shops. We loved our stay here, there is lots to do in the local area and it's the perfect place to come back to and relax after a day's hiking or sightseeing.