22 Thirlmere | Troutbeck Bridge | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.1★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

60 Customer Review(s)

Toni
August 2025

“The pictures online don’t do this place justice.”

It’s more beautiful inside than expected, with everything you need and plenty of space for a big family and pets. The only down side was the kitchenware being dirty, we needed to clean things before we used them. I think this is more down to the previous clients staying. Everything else was clean and comfortable and the jacuzzi was a blessing to have after a very busy two days. Access to the site is easy and everything you need to know is given before hand by the lodge owners including what ...

It’s more beautiful inside than expected, with everything you need and plenty of space for a big family and pets. The only down side was the kitchenware being dirty, we needed to clean things before we used them. I think this is more down to the previous clients staying. Everything else was clean and comfortable and the jacuzzi was a blessing to have after a very busy two days. Access to the site is easy and everything you need to know is given before hand by the lodge owners including what facilities were available onsite. Everything was easily communicated via text or e mail. The location is fantastic, being at white cross bay means your are centre of the lake, a short walk to the docks were there’s water sports and hiring facilities, we kayaked in white cross bay and walked 20mins into Ambleside or it’s just a short 7min drive. Be mindful, it does get busy, and traffic can back up quickly and the carparks full. There’s loads of parking but it’s a popular location so they do fill up very quickly. It pays to be up and out early and have your days planned in advance. Everywhere is beautiful, the people, the food and the activities it was all great. For food, we ate at the ambleside cafe and had cheese toasties for lunch, staff are so friendly. For activities, we hired kayaks at Low wood bay and kayaked up into Ambleside, took us 45 min to an hour to get there, had an ice cream and returned. We hired a private motor boat from waters head in Ambleside for a hour and also visited the cathedral cave, which is an amazing site to explore, in, around and ontop of. We happened to attended the free National trust event just at the local Roman ruins in Ambleside. You can visit the ruins at anytime they are situated in a local park but always check online for any free local events that could be on. Overall an amazing stay, I’d definitely stay at the lodge again.

- Toni, August 2025
Gyanendra July 2025

“Great cottage to stay with family!”

Nice location, really spacious, very clear and easy instruction of checking in and out and overall a great experience. A minor small improvement I can think of is having a small area to put shower products inside the shower. Thank you.

- Gyanendra, July 2025

Thank you for your review and suggestion for the bathroom.I’m glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Patricia June 2025

“Proper cleaning very poor, skirting boards side of sink in en-suite etc It requires a good deep clean.”

Also 2 sofas not very comfortable the only chair was a hard back dining room chair

- Patricia, June 2025
Craig April 2025

“The cabin was very facilities and hot tub were very good.”

Some of the trim was a little worse for wear, toilet roll holder in the en suite was hanging off on arrival and the toilet made a droning racket after being flushed but we had everything we needed for our stay and everything worked as needed. There were also belongings from previous guests in the wardrobes and a toothbrush down the side of the bathroom unit. The cabin was on an okay plot in the park and the park is in a great central location in the Lake District so I could recommend it on that strength alone.

- Craig, April 2025
Helen March 2025

“The lodge was amazing, very clean, fully equipped.”

It was the perfect base for a stay at Windermere. The actual site was amazing dog friendly. We went for a meal in the restaurant which was lovely and the staff made us and the dog feel very welcome. The photos taken of the lodge itself really don’t do it justice we had an amazing stay and will definitely book again.

- Helen, March 2025

I’m so glad you enjoyed the lodge and the facilities of the Park. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Kerri December 2024

“A lovely warm and comfortable lodge in a beautiful park with a great hot tub which was checked daily.”

The lodge is well equipped and we would happily stay again

- Kerri, December 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review for us. Property Owner
Kay November 2024

“Great location but lodges are tightly packed together so difficult to get a big car in and out of the designated bay.”

Beds were uncomfortable. Cleaners were still there when we arrived at 4pm (check in time) we didn’t get in until 4.45 so had to wait outside. Lodge smelled nice and clean but close up it was obviously rushed as under radiators, under sinks etc were dirty. They left the hoover full. There aren’t many lights on the site at night so you’ll need a torch there are tv’s in all bedrooms and living room but they seem old. Hot tub is a great addition but there’s no privacy screen around it. There is WiFi on site but it’s not great. Didn’t affect us but it might bother others.

- Kay, November 2024
Kelly September 2024

“The lodge was a good size and good kitchen and hot tub but the rest of the lodge is very dated.”

The tv is absolutely tiny in the living room and main bedroom and it is not a smart tv either. The WiFi is terrible and kept cutting out. The main bedroom bed is a small double and the mattress was comfortable but the pillows were not. The Hoover is not great and is also quite big and hard to move around and doesn’t really pick much up, could do with updating. The location itself was great right near Windermere and just a short walk down to the lakeside. The hot tub was lovely and it has nice big enclosed decking around the lodge. Overall had a nice break here and would come back but would try to find maybe a more up to date lodge. For £600 + for 5 nights I’d expect a little more for my money from the lodge.

- Kelly, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback which we value to ensure we can keep our lodge up to date. I’m afraid we have no control over the WiFi due to the area and we do mention this in the lodge details. We will be updating the television to a smart TV in October. The double bed in the main bedroom is a full size double, but not a king size.The pillows are checked regularly but I will update these if required and the same for the hoover. I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay overall. Property Owner
Kelly August 2024

“We stay at White Cross Bay every year although we generally book different lodges i.”

E what is available at the time. We found this lodge very, very tired looking. The paintwork in the bedrooms was appalling and you could see the patches where someone had tried to tidy it up. Wallpaper was torn. The surface of the bedside cabinet in one room was literally peeling off. The soft furnishings were very old i.e the curtains very outdated and the scatter cushions were very so flat. The kitchen is not stocked up with essential basics as we have usually found in other lodges for example there isn't even a spatula. The hot tub has also seen much better days and the jets have lost a lot of power. Unfortunately this part of the site is very tightly packed with other lodges which meant we also spent the week listening to the couple in the lodge next door getting drunk in their hot tub for hours every evening which didn't make it very relaxing for us. We love white cross bay and will go back again as usual but not to this lodge I am afraid. You also have to pay £100 housekeeping deposit and we have never had to do that for any of the other lodges and it was a little ironic as it was the poorest quality one we have stayed in.

- Kelly, August 2024

We appreciate your feedback regarding your stay. We will ensure that the areas you mentioned are addressed to ensure the lodge is kept up to standard. Our kitchen is usually very well stocked with utensils so I will ensure this is checked during our maintenance period in October. The housekeeping deposit is in place to cover us for any damage that may be caused by guests and is quite a common practice amongst owners. Property Owner
Megan August 2024

“Don’t bring your pets here.”

It says ‘pet friendly’ but they will charge you if you so much as leave a muddy foot print. I thought it would be standard to clean in between customers but apparently they only deep clean at the beginning and end of the season which is pretty gross.

- Megan, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Following your stay our cleaner found that the majority of the towels were covered in muddy dog prints and several items of bedding were also soiled with mud. We are a pet friendly lodge and do expect some wear and tear due to this, however the stained items could not be laundered satisfactorily and needed to be replaced at a cost of £150. The lodge is always thoroughly cleaned between guests . Property Owner
Stephen July 2024

“Very disappointed on arrival, finding the fridge was dirty and had to be cleaned before food could be put away.”

Then floors were scruffy, beans, crumbs, crisps dirty floors, the cupboards were no better, sticky and dirty, again had to clean them before food could be put away, phoned owner, she said she would send a cleaner, at 19.38?.we had already started to clean, as we could not unpack and we needed to put food away. The windows were scruffy, you could not see out of them, owner said they had been cleaned 3 weeks previously ?. She asked for photos, which we sent. And we still waiting for a response from the owner! we had a long journey, and were hoping to relax . Not what you expect when arriving at what you expect to be a 4.2star rating. Totally unacceptable standards. We finally got in hot tub at 9 o’clock, only to find the water temperature was just warm, the temperature button did not work so could not be turned up or down. So had to come out as it was too cold to sit in. Phoned hot tub guy, told agin send a photo of the fault. Someone would be out the next morning. The guy who came out could not fix the fault. The next guy didn’t come out until Monday morning, this is day 4 of our supposedly hot tub holiday . To be told they are aware that there is an ongoing fault, and it will not be fixed until the winter?. This lodge should be deep cleaned and hot tub fixed, before they disappoint and totally spoil another family’s holiday. Also Sykes holiday cottages who advertise this log cabin, have duty to their customers. They also are aware of the ongoing problems, and choose to still advertise this cabin, knowing how many problems there are. They obviously do not take customer complaints seriously, but they both happy to take your hard earned money.

- Stephen, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Following your contacts with me and our hot tub maintenance team quite late on the night of your arrival we both responded very quickly to your concerns . I immediately offered you a re-clean of the lodge for the next day which you declined and the hot tub team attended the next morning. The windows are cleaned regularly but they can get dirty more quickly some months than others, depending on the Lake District weather. Our cleaner could have resolved this for you the following day as well as giving the lodge another clean for your peace of mind if you had accepted our offer. Regarding the hot tub, although there was an issue with one of the buttons on the hot tub the maintenance team did show you that the hot tub temperature was 38.5 C which is the recommended temperature. Having spoken to the team, they did report that you were using the hot tub over the first 3 days of your holiday so this supports the fact that the fault did not affect your enjoyment of the hot tub and there is no ongoing issue with the running of our hot tub. Property Owner
Kerry March 2024

“Excellent location !”

Caravan clean, everything you need provided . Hot tub fabulous , beds comfortable , would recommend & go back again. Great onsite facilities.

- Kerry, March 2024

I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
Lucy March 2024

“A really lovely lodge with a spacious living area.”

The lodge was clean and presentable and had all the facilitates you needed. The location of the lodge was lovely but it did feel like other lodges were very close.

- Lucy, March 2024

Thank you very much for your positive review. Property Owner
Charlotte December 2023

“Stayed 7 nights over Xmas, what a lovely, clean lodge for my family to relax inn over the festive period.”

Hotvyub was maintained daily and the accommodation was very cozy. Can't wait to return x

- Charlotte, December 2023

Thank you so much for your fantastic review and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Angie November 2023

“We absolutley loved our stay.”

Have just returned and already cant wait to return next year. Great location for ambleside and windermere. Clean facilities and comfy bed. Hot tub was fab. Thankyou

- Angie, November 2023

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Andrew November 2023

“I cud not fault it I wud love to go agen wish I owned such a lovey loge warm ...”

I cud not fault it I wud love to go agen wish I owned such a lovey loge warm dry clean the site is g8 dark at night friendly peps I cud live there my self Lovey hot tub we had everything we needed the tow bathrooms were a must for us thank you skycotige for a good prof service

- Andrew, November 2023

Thank you for your positive review. I’m pleased that the lodge provided everything you needed. Property Owner
Julie August 2023

“We had a fantastic holiday.”

Lodge was clean and tidy and well equipped. Hottub was maintained everyday. Would definitely revisit.

- Julie, August 2023

Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to your return visit. Property Owner
Carolyn July 2023

“Very disappointing.”

Don’t stay here if you want cleanliness as there is no attention to detail here. Mouldy frying pan, dirty oven, dirty cupboards, casserole dishes with burnt on food, toaster full of crumbs, dirty bin, filthy door wells, crumbs and god knows what under sofa cushions. Photos were sent to the owner, she was not apologetic. She did however say that we should have given her the chance to send her cleaner round as it would have taken no more than thirty minutes to address these issues which says it all. This place needs nothing short of a deep clean! Which believe me as lodge owner myself would have taken half a day not half an hour. She refunded us a paltry £50! The photos were also sent to Sykes just wish I could attach them to this review

- Carolyn, July 2023

I’m sorry you were disappointed with the lodge. As you can see from our reviews , guests comments are very positive regarding cleanliness and comfort. I did offer you the option of a re clean which you refused so the refund was offered in place of cleaning. Our lodge is deep cleaned at the start and end of season and thoroughly cleaned after every guest leaves. I take my guests’ comments very seriously and always do my best to ensure their satisfaction. Property Owner
Bryan May 2023

“The lodge was absolutely lovely and we found the beds really comfortable, there was lots of cooking utensils and necessities already in the lodge which was really useful.”

The location of the lodge was close to the amenities which was great for my elderly grandparent, we went in May and it was lovely and peaceful around the lodge. The hot tub was amazing! It was maintained regularly by the hot tub guys. The only downfall we had on our stay was for days we had a horrendous smell coming from the bedroom ensuite and we struggled to pinpoint where it was coming from until my husband pulled the plug out from the shower, it did appear the smell was coming from there and it just needed a really good clean. We also found one of the hobs on the cooker kept blowing out and we thought it could have been just abit of air in the system, we ensured all the hotplates were on correctly and still this one hob kept blowing on us. My dad then took the hot plate off the hob completely where it was just a little dirty underneath, once this was cleaned it worked again. Overall the stay was absolutely lovely and I would definitely stay here again we had a lovely little break away from normality :)

- Bryan, May 2023

Thank you for you review and I’m glad that overall you enjoyed your stay. I apologise that you had an issue with the shower. We did get this checked by a plumber after you left and we did in fact have a minor leak so it may have been that which caused the smell. I hope we can welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Virginie April 2023

“Everything was perfect thanks very much for the stay.”

There is only one thing missing: a washing machine. We had to go at the other end of the park to wash clothes and it is a 4 pounds 50 machine (!). It is unfortunate as the place is big enough to have a washing machine. For the rest of it, everything was perfect many thanks

- Virginie, April 2023

Thank you for your review and I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Edwin David March 2023

“The lodge was spacious and with everything you might need available.”

Very comfortable and with the cold snap we experienced (snow and frost) it was lovely and warm. We enjoyed the hot tub on a daily basis and all in all it was a most welcome and enjoyable holiday. To be recommended for sure.

- Edwin David, March 2023

Thank you for your very positive review. Property Owner
Pamela February 2023

“Excellent property, we ladies had a wonderful stay and can't wait to stay there again.”

- Pamela, February 2023

I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay ladies. Property Owner
Lesley December 2022

“Had a very enjoyable 3 days celebrating a 40th family birthday.”

We found the lodge very well equipped ,although a little tired and could do with updating and a good thorough clean.

- Lesley, December 2022

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay but your comment that the lodge is a little tired is very surprising since we had a new kichen fitted and new carpets in all bedrooms in January 2023 and both bathrooms have been re-fitted in the last 2 years. Property Owner
Laura November 2022

“We had a lovely stay at 22 Thirlmere.”

It’s a well kept, cosy property in a great location to explore Windermere. We also took our dog and it was great for being dog friendly as the decking was enclosed so she couldn’t get out and they even left out a dog bowl and poo bags in case we needed it. Lovely place and would definitely recommend!

- Laura, November 2022

I’m pleased you and the dog enjoyed your stay and thank you for your positive review Property Owner
Tina August 2022

“The property was s very tired, and needs some TLC.”

Also it was not particularly clean - the doors, windows, cupboards etc were not very clean. However the property is in a lovely quiet location.

- Tina, August 2022
Karen July 2022

“Booked for a 4 night stay at this property.”

Size of the property was excellent for the 5 of us and 1 dog. Property was well stocked with everything you need for a break away from home. The large decked area and hot tub was an excellent addition. Our only 1 problem was the cleanliness of the property and I would definitely be having words with my cleaner if they left my property like that. Given that we have just come through a pandemic where cleanliness was high on the agenda this property was definitely not up to scratch and while I don't mind cleaning, when I go on holiday I would like to actually be on holiday. We arrived on the Monday and I spent a good hour scrubbing the fronts of the kitchen cupboards which were filthy - dirt/grime/grease/dust, also washed the kitchen floor as it was dirty and covered with what I would think was black dog hair. Every room had cobwebs although these were quickly removed with the feather duster in the cupboard. Skirting boards in rooms thick with dust, again easy to brush away so why is the cleaner not doing this? Composite decking area outside was great but it would have been lovely to see the spindles/balustrade area in this same material as the wooden spindles are definitely needing some work, some of them were really loose and I had to contact owners to draw their attention to this. Owners got back to me really quickly to say the could organise repair but they didn't want to impose on our holiday. Given our children's ages I declined the quick repair but advised this would need rectified if a family attended with a toddler or small dog, owner recognised the safety concerns of this. All in all a good stay at White Cross Bay and we would definitely return. If this property was cleaned to a better standard I would not hesitate to book it again. Suggest owners perhaps speak to their cleaner to make sure they getting best value for money.

- Karen, July 2022
Carolyn July 2022

“Lovely setting near lake Windermere with great access to the lake where we could paddle board without it being crowded.”

The lodge was perfect and had everything there that we needed. Sofa and beds were very comfortable and the hot tub was an added bonus after a long walk. The only niggle we had was that it wasn’t as clean as I would’ve liked I spent a good hour going round wiping down window sills and surfaces as they had loads of cobwebs and dust and dog hairs on them. The toilet in the en-suite hadn’t been cleaned as it was covered in dust on the cistern. Even so I will definitely be back to White cross bay.

- Carolyn, July 2022
Steve April 2022

“Very disappointed to arrive at the lodge with a large full skip right beside our accommodation, along with an old sofa, fridge freezer & discarded garden furniture.”

Alerted the lodge owner & member of the park team on our first day & requested it to be removed ASAP. The owner was unaware of the rubbish next to their lodge and raised this with the park manager, who initially said it would be removed last Thursday, which although would've been our last full day at the lodge, still would've improved our view! This turned out to be false and the area which resembled the corner of a waste disposal site was indeed still there as we left the property for the last time on Friday. The Park Manager didn't seem too interested in the safety or hygene aspects of the whole situation, which was amazing given I saw young children in & around the items and other people using the skip to dump their own waste. Throughout the course of our stay, I gave the owner/site every opportunity to A) get the skip removed & area tidy or B) consider making a goodwill gesture to compensate for our poor experience. Neither it seems were prepared to do so. Its ironic that we're expected to make a deposit payment for any unexpected accidents when in reality, it should be the customer withholding payment until they actually arrive on site & check the status for themselves! In light of the poor (none!) management of this situation, I'll be thinking long & hard about staying on another park like this or your company, should this be able to happen and no accountability for it. Just to re-iterate, the owner has apologized but this doesn't feel anywhere near enough, especially what we paid for this family holiday.

- Steve, April 2022
Christine April 2022

“We had a lovely break at 22 Thirlmere.”

Starting with the positives; comfy beds, Tv in every room, hot tub, fairly well equipped kitchen suitable for self catering and great location for exploring. The could be better; lodge a little tired but still lovely. There were dusty corners and dining table, tops of toilets and dust webs but overall felt clean and tidy. A lot of lodges near by but didn’t feel overlooked particularly so not a major problem. However, biggest issue was wifi. We had read it was poor prior to going but assumed that was due to location but it’s more due to the fact the property didn’t have any wifi directly to it. The only access was the main site unsecured network which we failed to connect to most days. Internet is pretty much essential in todays world and the owners really should be investing and putting wifi in the lodge. For this reason we would not choose to stay again and it would be more accurate to say the property has no wifi currently as signal was weak and unreliable if we could get onto it at all. Very frustrating when could be remedied by some investment.

- Christine, April 2022
Victoria March 2022

“Beautiful lodge interior was beautifully decorated, great facilities, I would definitely stay here again and would certainly recommend this to family and friends, I will definitely be a return customer, decking was great for my doggy he sunbathed a lot, hot tub was beautiful with the sun beaming right over us,all I can say is BEAUTIFUL.”

- Victoria, March 2022
Lucy March 2022

“Perfect weekend away!”

! Excellent facilities, everything we needed was right there. Will definitely be recommending and most likely using again

- Lucy, March 2022
Suzanne December 2021

“Lovely stay at at the Holiday home, the only thing that I would add is, maybe ...”

Lovely stay at at the Holiday home, the only thing that I would add is, maybe reflected in the price, a little welcome basket, with some basic amenities,

- Suzanne, December 2021
Aly December 2021

“Before travel we were not aware that there was no Wi-Fi due to the affects of the storm .”

My grandson who is autistic needs his iPad to self soothe . Without it we couldn’t really enjoy the holiday . Also the bar facilities closed early . The lodge and location was beautiful

- Aly, December 2021
Sean Paul August 2021

“Excellent location, especially with Brockhole nearby.”

Lodge was great, very comfortable for a large family and in a good quiet spot. On site restaurant was under stocked and under resourced which meant a 30 minute wait for drinks and well over an hour for food, however the ordering app would allow food orders to be placed when the food had run out… the over stretched staff would give varying explanations about deliveries and volume of orders but the situation didn’t improve over the stay. Shame as this took the shine off what was an otherwise brilliant time for us (2 adults, 4 children, 2 dogs)

- Sean Paul, August 2021

Many thanks for your feedback. Glad to see you had a lovely time. All feedback is passed on to the owners and is greatly appreciated. Property Owner
Mark July 2021

“Extre equipment would help, like a deck parsol.”

Maybe flyers of the local area or eaterys would also be of use.

- Mark, July 2021
Sharon June 2021

“22 Thirlmere had everything required for a comfortable two week stay.”

In the main it was very clean and well looked after. The owner contacted us mid stay to see if we wanted any fresh linen and towels, which was a thoughtful touch. The lodge was spacious, warm and the hot tub was a joy. Plus a clean well equipped kitchen , tv's in every bedroom and a large comfortable decking area.The site was wonderfully convenient for both Ambleside and Windermere. It was also ideally situated as a base for exploring the natural wonders of the Lake District. I personally wouldn't stay at White Cross Bay again however. Primarily due to the lodges being very near to one another which at times felt incredibly claustrophobic. A shame as the surrounding landscape, the abundance of trees and the proximity to the lake was beautiful. I must also take issue with a member of staff who very rudely shouted at and berated a number of people in various lodges, (my daughter and friends included )for using the hot tubs at 10.30 PM. Granted, there was a small party of people a few lodges down who were being a little noisy. However my daughter and friends were speaking quietly and being very considerate and felt both upset and humiliated to have been spoken to so rudely. I understand this man had a job to do, but there are ways of speaking to people, particularly paying customers who pay a substantial amount to stay at White Cross Bay. We double checked and couldn't find anything in the information and available literature to suggest people vacate the hot tubs by a certain time. A great pity as it marred an otherwise lovely evening. I have to say though, the guys who came every day to clean the hot tubs were incredibly friendly. So yes, lovely lodges, just too many of them !

- Sharon, June 2021
Trent May 2021

“We really liked the holiday and the cottage but there are a few things that you would normally expect - 1.”

The wifi is unusable - there is no possible way that you can do any work from the cottage. It was so intermittent that you would be lucky to get 5 minutes online every hour. 2. There are some small things that you should have in the cottage - toilet paper, soap, salt and pepper - but this wasn't such a big deal as the shops are close That being said, the rooms are really comfortable, the jacuzzi was great and the location is really nice for a family with a pet.

- Trent, May 2021
Emma May 2021

“Lovely lodge and plenty big enough for us.”

All essentials and more provided. Think the hoover could do with an upgrade but the brushes were fine. We would definitely stay here again and the staff that came to service the hot tub daily were lovely and friendly.

- Emma, May 2021
Yolanda December 2020

“Location couldn't be better.”

Literally 5 min drive to Ambleside and 3 to Windermere. In the kitchen there is everything you could think of to prepare a nice meal after a day out visiting around. Wifi did not properly work, signal was very weak and only one device can be connected at a time, although we did not manage to connect any. It was good for us because we were looking for total tech detox but if you are planning on doing some work... you may not be able to do so. On the downside, the hot tub has not privacy whatsoever, neighbours windows pointing directly at it and I would say that the cleaners could do a more thorough review of the lodge, particularly the kitchen and bedding.

- Yolanda, December 2020
Lorraine December 2020

“We loved it, home from home feel.”

Modern, comfortable and spacious. The jacuzzi made it for us! Enjoyed evenings relaxing once the baby was asleep.

- Lorraine, December 2020
Phil October 2020

“Had a lovely stay.”

The lodge was lovely although some of the drawers had hairs in them and the grill pan was covered in melted cheese which we had to clean before use. The hot tub was not ready for our first day and we were told that we had been informed of this but we hadn’t. We used the bus service quite a lot but when you get off the bus to return to the park the road is quite busy. It would be better to have a pedestrian crossing especially as there are a lot of families with young children. Also there are no street lights so it’s really dark on a night time.

- Phil, October 2020
Margaret September 2020

“Had a lovely stay, the lodge has everything required for your visit.”

The furniture is modern and suites are comfy as are the beds. We had a great time at the leisure centre, although only the pool was open due to Covid. The hot tub was the icing on the cake, I would recommend this lodge :-)

- Margaret, September 2020
Ian August 2020

“My only gripe would be the late check in (6pm) on day 1 vs the early checkout (10am) on the final day”

- Ian, August 2020
Helen August 2020

“The en suite shower is too small maybe ok for young teenagers but after that it’s a tight squeeze, also after a day at lodge owners changed cushion covers for outdoor seats didn’t understand why as the original ones where fine.”

- Helen, August 2020
Aileen July 2020

“Loved it ,was pleased that hot tub was cleaned each day.”

It was a welcome addition after a day in the hills. It was brilliant for a family break .

- Aileen, July 2020
Megan March 2020

“We booked this cottage at such late notice as our holiday was cancelled.”

The cottage was in perfect condition. All the facilities you could need and more. The best cottage we have stayed in by far. The area is perfect, 10 minute drive into central Windermere. Can’t wait to book again.

- Megan, March 2020
Tessa February 2020

“Rented this cabin for my partners 30th.”

We loved how spacious the living area was and how comfortable the beds were. Showers really powerful. Hot tub was so nice even in the poor weather. Clean and tidy on arrival. Loved our stay and will definitely come again.

- Tessa, February 2020
Gary December 2019

“The lodge was absolutely fantastic, couldn’t fault it one bit, everything was also provided that was needed such as needy things like bin bags, cleaning solutions and even tea towels which we also took with us, we have been in previous lodges and none of this was provided.”

Kids loved it too and it felt like home, the hot tub was absolutely amazing, we tried to book it again for New Year as soon as we got back and it had already been booked (not surprised) well worth the stay.

- Gary, December 2019
Cheryl May 2019

“The lodge itself was OK - certainly cleaner when we left than when we arrived (cobwebs behind the curtains - in the corners of the rooms), gadgets not working (ie; iPhone doc in kitchen), doors to the deck on the right hand side didn't open easily.”

Windows were really dirty. The outside is definitely in need of refurbishment - was tatty. Had to sweep the deck before we felt comfortable sitting outside. The surrounding fencing needs to be repainted, all the cobwebs, general rubbish was sticking to the roughness of the flaky paintwork. We tried brushing these down twice, but was fruitless. The hot tub was clean and nice to get into in the evening. However, despite not touching the temperature control as requested, one night the temperature was 40 degrees and we couldn't use it. It was OK. There was only 3 of us staying so felt roomy inside. Nice location near the woods (we had a dog with us)., but definitely not worth the money paid. I wanted to leave the feedback in case the owners pay for someone to do the change over - in which case they are being ripped off. The owner was lovely and took our call when we were trying to get the sound bar to work and did check in with us later in the week.

- Cheryl, May 2019
S February 2019

“Think before you buy a pass for swimming pool because I tried every day after paying £15 to book a slot in the pool and failed!”

!!! All booked up. Kids very disappointed!!!!

- S, February 2019
Sharon December 2018

“Had booked this lodge early in the year, however was a bit concerned due to negative reviews posted from the summer.”

We never encountered any problems, accommodation was spotlessly clean was in a perfect location and hot tub was great after a hard days sightseeing . Owners easy to contact at all times and the whole our time at Thirlmere lodge .

- Sharon, December 2018

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that the recent improvements we have made have been appreciated. Thank you Property Owner
Lesley August 2018

“The en suite bathroom was not up to standard .”

There was thick dirt and dust between hand basin unit and bathroom wall . Not been cleaned for months

- Lesley, August 2018

Thank you for your feedback. The owner has confirmed that since your visit they have employed a new cleaner Property Owner
Sharon August 2018

“The Owner was very prompt and helpful.”

Chalets very close together, end of season tired.

- Sharon, August 2018
Derek July 2018

“Needs a general overhaul in cleaning.”

- Derek, July 2018
Peter July 2018

“The gate was not able to open properly.”

The wooden floor panels felt like they were loose and you could fall through them at any time. The windows were dirty, in fact, very dirty and the outside was full of cobwebs.

- Peter, July 2018
Roy April 2018

“The accommodation was for 6, but the cutlery and crockery was really for 4, also the hot tub was only for 4 persons.”

- Roy, April 2018
Sharon August 2017

“Great Lodge with fantastic views .”

Owners were Very Helpful and the Park was Immaculate. Five Stars

- Sharon, August 2017
Derek June 2017

“Lodge was great in a lovely park and had all the facilities required.”

Once again sykes cottages have been able to provide fantastic accommodation for us to enjoy the wonderful lakes

- Derek, June 2017
Cameron April 2016

“Had an absolutely fantastic week.”

The lodge was really comfortable, will definitely be going again next year.

- Cameron, April 2016
Andrew April 2016

“The Lodge was spacious, warm and in beautiful surroundings.”

The location of the White Cross Bay complex was very convenient for both Windermere and Ambleside with everything available to meet our needs. The position of the lodge within the complex was good, being a short walk away from the waterfront. The decked area with its own hot tub and seating, with integrated barbecue added to the appeal.

- Andrew, April 2016

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Summary

All ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin
Shower room with shower unit, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area (seats 5) with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared on-site laundry facilities (coin operated), dishwasher, Modern flat screen TV with Freeview & integrated Blu-ray DVD
Some Sky channels are available
WiFi available on-site
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Front decked terrace with hot tub, outside garden furniture
Shared use of facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, play park and multi-use games area
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 3 mins walk
Note: Property entrance is accessed by 3 steps
Note: Due to lakeside location, children should be supervised
Note: Due to the site's rural location, WiFi signal can be intermittent
Note: At check-in guests will be provided with a barrier pass number to use in the barrier key pad providing vehicular access to the park
Note: Guests wishing to use the on-site leisure facilities will need to purchase a leisure pass from reception - £15 per person over the age of 2yrs for a 7 night stay, £13.50 per person over the age of 2yrs for under 7days (June, July, August) The pass is for full access to the complex centre, which includes pool, gym and entertainment (pass is not required for access to the bar and restaurant) The pass is valid for the duration of your stay- please note all prices are subject to change
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200; the owner will contact you for payment
Please note: If booking with check-in or out on a Sunday, enquire with the Sykes team beforehand.

The property

This beautiful holiday home is situated on a well-maintained holiday park, nudging the shores of Lake Windermere, in a superb area of Cumbria.

Well-presented throughout, with plush furnishings, spotlights on the ceiling and dual aspect allowing the natural light in, enjoy a refreshing break with your loved ones.

Sink into one of the sofas after a day on the fells, turn on the TV and relax through to the evening, before getting together for a delicious family meal around the dining table.

The kitchen is wonderfully appointed for assisting your stay comfortably, with sleek worktops and a skylight overhead.

Resting all on ground floor, there are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite, followed by a neutrally designed shower room.

Outside, you can take in the natural surroundings on the terrace, with a luxurious, private hot tub and barbecue for alfresco dining.

Just a short stroll away, is the lake shore, where you can see the boats being moored.

Take a picnic with you and feed the ducks as you watch the tangerine sun set beyond the horizon.

The on-site facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a restaurant with takeaway menu, a bar with live entertainment during high season, plus a shop and laundry room.

The kids will love a game of football or basketball after exploring the play area.

Brockhole Visitor Centre has a tree-top adventure course and glorious gardens meeting the glistening waters of Lake Windermere.

Enjoy a gentle boat cruise, visit the World of Beatrix Potter and even hire bikes at Grizedale, for a fun-filled, family day out.

Consider 22 Thirlmere for your next break to the Lake District.

White Cross Bay

White Cross Bay holiday park nestles on the shores of Lake Windermere, midway between Windermere and Ambleside, in the Lake District National Park. Consisting of many lodges, it offers a restaurant, pub, shop, entertainment room, amusement arcade, indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, children's staffed activity centre, marina and outdoor play areas. Lake Windermere, the largest and most popular in the area, boasts a wide range of lakeside activities from walking and cycling to rowing, horse riding, taking a trip on the steam railway, plus lake cruises from Bowness to the pretty village of Ambleside and down to Lakeside, which has a celebrated aquarium. Children will also enjoy The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, where technology brings her characters to life, and Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, with its Treetop Trek aerial adventure is a short walk away from the site. With destinations including Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach, this location is perfect for a Lake District holiday at any time of the year.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

TROUTBECK BRIDGE

Windermere 2 miles; Ambleside 4 miles.

The small village of Troutbeck Bridge lies between the famous towns of Windermere and Ambleside, close to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, within the Lake District National Park. Made up of a scattering of Lakeland cottages, this quiet village offers a thriving and very popular local pub, serving real ales and fine food. The bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are close by, providing a range of amenities including shops, pubs and cafes. Lake Windermere boasts a range of lakeside activities, including trips to the famous Aquarium and the renowned Grizedale Forest Park, whilst children will enjoy the World of Beatrix Potter in nearby Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. With destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach, Troutbeck Bridge is an ideal location for exploring all that the region has to offer.

Note: Guests wishing to use the on-site leisure facilities will need to purchase a leisure pass from reception - £15 per person over the age of 2yrs for a 7 night stay, £13.50 per person over the age of 2yrs for under 7days (June, July, August) The pass is for full access to the complex centre, which includes pool, gym and entertainment (pass is not required for access to the bar and restaurant) The pass is valid for the duration of your stay - please note all prices are subject to change. Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200; the owner will contact you for payment. Please note: If booking with check-in or out on a Sunday, enquire with the Sykes team beforehand.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The pictures online don’t do this place justice.”

“Great cottage to stay with family!”

“Proper cleaning very poor, skirting boards side of sink in en-suite etc It requires a good deep clean.”

“The cabin was very facilities and hot tub were very good.”

“The lodge was amazing, very clean, fully equipped.”

“A lovely warm and comfortable lodge in a beautiful park with a great hot tub which was checked daily.”

“Great location but lodges are tightly packed together so difficult to get a big car in and out of the designated bay.”

“The lodge was a good size and good kitchen and hot tub but the rest of the lodge is very dated.”

“We stay at White Cross Bay every year although we generally book different lodges i.”

“Don’t bring your pets here.”

“Very disappointed on arrival, finding the fridge was dirty and had to be cleaned before food could be put away.”

“Excellent location !”

“A really lovely lodge with a spacious living area.”

“Stayed 7 nights over Xmas, what a lovely, clean lodge for my family to relax inn over the festive period.”

“We absolutley loved our stay.”

“I cud not fault it I wud love to go agen wish I owned such a lovey loge warm ...”

“We had a fantastic holiday.”

“Very disappointing.”

“The lodge was absolutely lovely and we found the beds really comfortable, there was lots of cooking utensils and necessities already in the lodge which was really useful.”

“Everything was perfect thanks very much for the stay.”

“The lodge was spacious and with everything you might need available.”

“Excellent property, we ladies had a wonderful stay and can't wait to stay there again.”

“Had a very enjoyable 3 days celebrating a 40th family birthday.”

“We had a lovely stay at 22 Thirlmere.”

“The property was s very tired, and needs some TLC.”

“Booked for a 4 night stay at this property.”

“Lovely setting near lake Windermere with great access to the lake where we could paddle board without it being crowded.”

“Very disappointed to arrive at the lodge with a large full skip right beside our accommodation, along with an old sofa, fridge freezer & discarded garden furniture.”

“We had a lovely break at 22 Thirlmere.”

“Perfect weekend away!”

“Lovely stay at at the Holiday home, the only thing that I would add is, maybe ...”

“Before travel we were not aware that there was no Wi-Fi due to the affects of the storm .”

“Excellent location, especially with Brockhole nearby.”

“Extre equipment would help, like a deck parsol.”

“22 Thirlmere had everything required for a comfortable two week stay.”

“We really liked the holiday and the cottage but there are a few things that you would normally expect - 1.”

“Lovely lodge and plenty big enough for us.”

“Location couldn't be better.”

“We loved it, home from home feel.”

“Had a lovely stay.”

“Had a lovely stay, the lodge has everything required for your visit.”

“My only gripe would be the late check in (6pm) on day 1 vs the early checkout (10am) on the final day”

“The en suite shower is too small maybe ok for young teenagers but after that it’s a tight squeeze, also after a day at lodge owners changed cushion covers for outdoor seats didn’t understand why as the original ones where fine.”

“Loved it ,was pleased that hot tub was cleaned each day.”

“We booked this cottage at such late notice as our holiday was cancelled.”

“Rented this cabin for my partners 30th.”

“The lodge was absolutely fantastic, couldn’t fault it one bit, everything was also provided that was needed such as needy things like bin bags, cleaning solutions and even tea towels which we also took with us, we have been in previous lodges and none of this was provided.”

“The lodge itself was OK - certainly cleaner when we left than when we arrived (cobwebs behind the curtains - in the corners of the rooms), gadgets not working (ie; iPhone doc in kitchen), doors to the deck on the right hand side didn't open easily.”

“Think before you buy a pass for swimming pool because I tried every day after paying £15 to book a slot in the pool and failed!”

“Had booked this lodge early in the year, however was a bit concerned due to negative reviews posted from the summer.”

“The en suite bathroom was not up to standard .”

“The Owner was very prompt and helpful.”

“Needs a general overhaul in cleaning.”

“The gate was not able to open properly.”

“The accommodation was for 6, but the cutlery and crockery was really for 4, also the hot tub was only for 4 persons.”

“Great Lodge with fantastic views .”

“Lodge was great in a lovely park and had all the facilities required.”