Footprints Lodge | White Cross Bay | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.4★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Swimming pool
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

Liz
August 2024

“This was our third time at White Cross Bay and we stayed for a week at the end of August (unfortunately a very rainy week….”

Great British weather!) The lodge itself however was lovely and had everything we needed. It was smaller than previous lodges we’ve stayed in but this didn’t matter as it had a really cosy feel to it. Hot tub also a great perk. Our only criticism would be the outside area, it is completely shaded and the decking was extremely slippy (the kids slipped multiple times). In the event there was sun, it wouldn't have been on the outside area which unfortunately would prevent us from returning in ...

Great British weather!) The lodge itself however was lovely and had everything we needed. It was smaller than previous lodges we’ve stayed in but this didn’t matter as it had a really cosy feel to it. Hot tub also a great perk. Our only criticism would be the outside area, it is completely shaded and the decking was extremely slippy (the kids slipped multiple times). In the event there was sun, it wouldn't have been on the outside area which unfortunately would prevent us from returning in the summer months. A great stay on this occasion though.

- Liz, August 2024
Kerry July 2024

“This is a lovely cosy and well equipped lodge, well maintained and lovely decor, in a perfect location.”

There is plenty of space and it is lovely and clean. The host was very helpful and rang me straight back with a query I had. The decking would have benefited from a quick sweep and being jetwashed, but it wasn't an issue, just an observation.

- Kerry, July 2024
Michael June 2024

“The facilities over all was good, however when we arrived there was a very floaty smell to the living room and bedrooms.”

I went and purchased air freshener and a scented candle. I’ve also never stayed at a lodge before where we have never had towels provided, especially when paying so much for a stay. The lodge also had a BBQ, which had a set of rules about using it, keeping it clean and tidy. We did plan on using the bbq, but after removing the bird fecies cover, the actual grill itself was disgusting and way beyond needing a while down. The lodge has great potential but dose require some general Maintanance.

- Michael, June 2024
Emma February 2024

“We stayed for 5 days and we loved it.”

The lodge was beautiful, so clean, comfortable and modern. The hot tub was amazing and if it hadn't rained every day we would have loved to have used the outside area more. This gives us the perfect excuse to visit again in the summer.

- Emma, February 2024
Victoria December 2023

“Boiler broke down owner not helpful Beds uncomfortable Needs maintenance ie:”

sink not holding water, mattress topper on top of bad mattress Decking was dirty Sofas very uncomfortable

- Victoria, December 2023
Sahdya October 2023

“It was an absolutely amazing experience.”

I really loved my stay everything about the cottage was amazing. I really came back relaxed. The hot tub was an absolutely must!!!

- Sahdya, October 2023
Angela September 2023

“Absolutely fabulous place.”

There was 6 of us in our party, there was plenty of space. When we had a problem with the boiler the owner sent a plumber to fix the same day. The hot tub was amazing after a day's walking. Would highly recommend.

- Angela, September 2023
Lisa September 2023

“The property was even better than expected - everything was clean and comfortable and the lodge itself had an instantly relaxing welcoming feel to it.”

Hot tub was a great addition although unfortunately as it was thunderstorms and rain most of our stay we didn’t get to use it as much as we would have liked. Would 100% recommend and hope to return in better weather.

- Lisa, September 2023
Helena August 2023

“Great lodge, very comfortable and had everything that we needed for our stay.”

We loved the setting and used the park marina for paddle boarding.

- Helena, August 2023
Sharon August 2023

“Had a great time at footprint Lodge we all loved it, very central to everything .”

There was a couple of light bulbs gone on the main lights other than that couldn't find any fault .We would love to come back next year hot tub was great especially when being out all day it was great to come back and relax in it.

- Sharon, August 2023
Shane June 2023

“Yes very good loved it”

- Shane, June 2023
Charlotte May 2023

“Absolutely beautiful lodge, we had a great stay, beds are amazingly comfortable ...”

Absolutely beautiful lodge, we had a great stay, beds are amazingly comfortable and lodge was clean, hot tub was lovely, the only thing I would suggest Is having a clothes airer in the lodge, as the lake district can get very wet and there's not many places to dry your clothes particularly if there is 6 people staying there

- Charlotte, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are glad to hear that you had a lovely stay. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back. The Lakes Cottage Holidays Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Natasha December 2022

“I requested a cot and high chair which where not at the lodge”

- Natasha, December 2022
Jemma October 2022

“Lovely little lodge , beds were really comfy , everything we needed however the hot tub wasent working properly which was a bit disappointing.”

Would still return and recommend.

- Jemma, October 2022
Nicholas July 2022

“First off we had a very enjoyable stay.”

The lodge was lovely. Beds were very comfy and the lodge had everything we needed apart from towels. The add said we needed to bring tea towels and beach towels, which we did. However, when we got there, there was a pile of towels on the kitchen table which the cleaner removed so there were no bath towels either. The wifi was patchy at best. No doubt due to the area (booster required?). Lastly it could have been cleaner. In a post covid age, the lodge appeared clean but didn’t stand up to closer inspection. Very dusty in places. The entire change over clean was done by one lady I. Less than 2 hours. It didn’t spoil our stay and overall we had a great time.

- Nicholas, July 2022
Maryanne April 2022

“It was pretty poor for the price.”

The shower on the on suite kept blocking and overflowing. The decking could have done with a good clean . The kitchen sink tapes were really strange the Internet was terrible and we had to go out to get better reception overall very disappointed - sorry

- Maryanne, April 2022

Many thanks for your feedback and so sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay as much as we would have liked you to. We will look into your comments regarding the shower in the en-suite bathroom. Regarding the decking, we are in a woodland setting and although we do clean the decking regularly, it is impossible to keep it without leaves and tree debris 100% of the time. Being in the woodland setting is part of Footprints Lodge's charm. The internet is provided free of charge for the site and we have paid for an additional connection for the lodge. Unfortunately we cannot control the strength of the signal but the park have assured us that an upgrade is being carried out. Property Owner
John September 2021

“Footprints Lodge was well equipped to a high standard in a quite location but within easy reach of all the parks facilities.”

The interior it's self again was excellent not at all worn or dated. The outside had a barbeque, plenty of seating and a hot tub that was heated through out the day. The only improvement would be if the overhanging branches were cut back to allow more sun light through. On a completely separate note we ate once at the parks club house, the food was awful, dry and over cooked with music uncomfortably load. Less than a mile down the road from the site along a foot path is "The Sun Inn" serving excellent pub grub with a lovely welcoming atmosphere.

- John, September 2021
Nicholas August 2021

“We have had a great week at Footprints lodge.”

Everything you need and furnished to a very high standard. Didn't feel that the Lodge was as clean on arrival as it could be but maybe our standards are just very high . Also I wouldn't say the campsite is 5* but the lodge certainly is . It would be nice to have a full infantry on your booking as we took irons hairdryers etc but it was all there. The hot Tub was a great addition although we were unaware that a man came everyday to check it so we rang the number in the book . Perhaps putting that in the book would be useful. Also the decking was very dirty and could do with a good power wash. Towels would also be useful even if you had the option to pay for a package. Nearest large supermarket is Kendal about 8 Miles away (Tesco Morrisons and Sainsbury ) so an online shop would benefit . We were disappointed that although back to normal after Covid, the swimming pool wasn't open later but not a real major issue . Overall we had a superb time and even climbed Scarfell Pike. We would certainly go back . We will certainly recommend this lodge to anyone and very central for most things.

- Nicholas, August 2021
Gail June 2021

“To many flies round the hot tub couldn’t enjoy the hot tub at all was bombarded by them”

- Gail, June 2021
Margaret October 2020

“Ideal location to get to places in the Lake District either by car,walk or there is a bus route directly outside the complex.”

The lodge was ideal for our needs for a relaxing break .

- Margaret, October 2020
Samuel October 2020

“We had a brilliant stay at Footprints Lodge.”

Ideal for a family or friends getaway. The location is great and you have privacy in the hot tub and on the deck. Everything in the property was as-expected or better. No problems with the heating or other facilities. Would recommend to anyone.

- Samuel, October 2020
Andrea August 2020

“Great lodge in a lovely location, even had a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge for our arrival, nice little touch!”

Did have a little issue with the heating ( on day 3) but the owner arranged an heating engineer to come out and it got sorted.

- Andrea, August 2020
Martin March 2020

“We really enjoyed everything about our holiday, the lodge we hired was excellent and had everything we needed and will definately be looking to come back.”

Great location too

- Martin, March 2020
Lesley September 2019

“Beautiful lodge with hot tub.”

Lots of added extras included. The site is good and has a nice restaurant. The location is brilliant. Brockhole is a short walk where you can enjoy the vast gardens and lakeside walks. Lots to do.

- Lesley, September 2019
Lisa October 2018

“We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the lodge.”

There was nothing we didn't want for....down to the dishwasher tablets to tea towels.....it was just superb!!! We'd love to come back one day

- Lisa, October 2018
John September 2018

“The holiday accommodation was exceptionally good and located near to the places that we wanted to visit.”

There were a couple of observations that could be made about White Cross Bay / Parkdean facilities: 1. The bar shut at 2100hrs 2. The gym & swimming pool were chargeable at £15.00 extra and shut at 1600hrs, so not worth participating with. Still a great holiday though

- John, September 2018
Amanda September 2018

“We had a really wonderful time and will be booking something similar on a regular basic from now on.”

- Amanda, September 2018
Rodrigo August 2018

“The lodge was very nice and well equipped.”

The furniture was comfortable and convenient. The hot tub was very nice. Overall, you can tell that there’s a genuine interest of the owner in providing a good experience to guests. On the negative side, 2 things: The Internet connection was very bad, which is disappointing. The temperature of the lodge was a bit low, and because they use a centralized system to save money, we could not have a comfortable temperature in the bedrooms.

- Rodrigo, August 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x master double room with en-suite shower room, WC and hand basin, 2 x twin rooms
Family bathroom with shower over bath, WC and basin
Please bring your own towels as they are not provided
Open plan living and dining area with French windows to decking. Dining furniture
Gas barbecue
Hot tub. Fully equipped kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
Gas central heating and electric fire
Smart TVs in main living room and main bedroom with Netflix
DAB / Bluetooth stereo.
Free guest Wi-Fi
Gas and electric included in rent
Bed linen, tea towels, toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, hand soap and dishwasher tablets inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available from reception (chargeable) Private parking for 3 cars
Decked terrace and hot tub
Shop and launderette on site
Note: Max 6 adults
NO facilities to charge Electric Vehicles on site
EV charging available at Brockhole Visitor Centre and Booths supermarket, Windermere. White Cross Bay doesn't allow stag, hen, or similar parties if all guests are under 21
You may be asked to leave if you don't stick to the rules, and refunds for this reason cannot be offered

The property

Looking for somewhere special to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend precious time together, then you have found it here. This beautiful lodge overlooks the rippling brook in a delightful woodland setting, close to the shores of Lake Windermere and with its own private HOT TUB. Located on the shores of Lake Windermere, the surrounding woodland hides White Cross Bay away from the rest of the world, making this an ideal base from which to enjoy a relaxing break with family and friends. Only a few miles north of Windermere, and south of Ambleside, you can enjoy the many shops, bars, restaurants, art galleries and much more at these popular villages. The holiday park has many amenities, ensuring that your stay here is truly memorable. You can make the most of the many leisure activities or go off and explore the surrounding area –your holiday can be as relaxing or as energetic as you like. The complex has its own restaurant and takeaway and there is an on-site shop for those last-minute and forgotten essentials. The family friendly bar opens into a beer garden, while the children are further entertained with the outdoor childrens play area nearby. The heated indoor swimming pool with gym and sauna offers a welcome escape; there is a multi-use games area ideal for football, basketball and tennis and guests also have use of the private boat launch and marina (charges may apply). There is an on-site launderette and free Wi-Fi to keep in touch with friends and family back home, internet is also available in the reception area. Footprints is a spacious 3 bedroomed lodge with a wraparound decked terrace with ramped access and west facing outlook. Set in an idyllic woodland location, close to the on site childrens adventure playground and just a short stroll away from the shores of Lake Windermere.

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

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About the location

WHITE CROSS BAY

Troutbeck Bridge 0.8 miles; Windermere 2 miles; Bowness 3 miles; Ambleside 3 miles.

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, gym, 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.

Please note - this property does not include towels, please bring your own.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our third time at White Cross Bay and we stayed for a week at the end of August (unfortunately a very rainy week….”

“This is a lovely cosy and well equipped lodge, well maintained and lovely decor, in a perfect location.”

“The facilities over all was good, however when we arrived there was a very floaty smell to the living room and bedrooms.”

“We stayed for 5 days and we loved it.”

“Boiler broke down owner not helpful Beds uncomfortable Needs maintenance ie:”

“It was an absolutely amazing experience.”

“Absolutely fabulous place.”

“The property was even better than expected - everything was clean and comfortable and the lodge itself had an instantly relaxing welcoming feel to it.”

“Great lodge, very comfortable and had everything that we needed for our stay.”

“Had a great time at footprint Lodge we all loved it, very central to everything .”

“Yes very good loved it”

“Absolutely beautiful lodge, we had a great stay, beds are amazingly comfortable ...”

“I requested a cot and high chair which where not at the lodge”

“Lovely little lodge , beds were really comfy , everything we needed however the hot tub wasent working properly which was a bit disappointing.”

“First off we had a very enjoyable stay.”

“It was pretty poor for the price.”

“Footprints Lodge was well equipped to a high standard in a quite location but within easy reach of all the parks facilities.”

“We have had a great week at Footprints lodge.”

“To many flies round the hot tub couldn’t enjoy the hot tub at all was bombarded by them”

“Ideal location to get to places in the Lake District either by car,walk or there is a bus route directly outside the complex.”

“We had a brilliant stay at Footprints Lodge.”

“Great lodge in a lovely location, even had a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge for our arrival, nice little touch!”

“We really enjoyed everything about our holiday, the lodge we hired was excellent and had everything we needed and will definately be looking to come back.”

“Beautiful lodge with hot tub.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the lodge.”

“The holiday accommodation was exceptionally good and located near to the places that we wanted to visit.”

“We had a really wonderful time and will be booking something similar on a regular basic from now on.”

“The lodge was very nice and well equipped.”

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About the location

WHITE CROSS BAY