“Elm lodge has earned some good reviews.”
The location, facilities and ambience surely live up to that and for sure its clean, comfortable and well equipped. There are some lovely views on the approach roads to the estate, driving down to Ulverston is simply spectacular.
However that said, we were left a mite dissapointed with a few features that could be simply rectified. There is little by the way of local info, walks etc. or instruction for appliances. A couple of bedroom doors don't close, there are no anti slip mats or shelves ...
The location, facilities and ambience surely live up to that and for sure its clean, comfortable and well equipped. There are some lovely views on the approach roads to the estate, driving down to Ulverston is simply spectacular.
However that said, we were left a mite dissapointed with a few features that could be simply rectified. There is little by the way of local info, walks etc. or instruction for appliances. A couple of bedroom doors don't close, there are no anti slip mats or shelves in the showers and a towel hook near the hottub would be very useful.
Regretfully the internet service was simply annoying, its quite unstable probably due to the wet weather. It affects streaming channels i.e. Netflix so you are simply left with Freesat, but there is a DVD player and some movies.
Parking is immediately adjacent to the decking, but can get a bit muddy when its wet. The 'plantation' surrounding the lodge provides privacy but its now quite tall, not as the Sykes images, so does slightly limit what would otherwise be a panoramic view.
This review has to feature the two very friendly moggies, they sure do provide some local entertainment, but it means you can't leave the doors ajar or they'll be in, and we did notice a prevailing "cat aroma" on a couple of cushions.
As a destination, despite these grumbles, Elm @ Ewedale has a lot to offer.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and balanced review of Elm Lodge.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, ambience, cleanliness and facilities, and that you were able to appreciate the spectacular scenery around Ewedale and Ulverston. It's wonderful to know that the lodge's comfort and setting lived up to the positive reviews you've seen.
We also appreciate your constructive feedback. Guest comments such as yours are invaluable in helping us improve the experience for future visitors. We will review the points you've raised regarding local information, appliance instructions, bedroom doors, shower accessories, hot tub towel hooks, and parking conditions. We are also sorry to hear that the internet connection was unreliable during your stay, particularly as this affected streaming services.
Regarding the surrounding planting, we understand that natural growth can alter views over time, and we appreciate you sharing your observations. As for our resident feline visitors, we're pleased they provided some entertainment, although we're sorry if their presence caused any inconvenience during your stay.
Thank you again for your thoughtful comments and for highlighting both the strengths of Elm Lodge and the areas where we can improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
