Had a lovely 4 night stay at Cartmel Lodge . Lodge was larger than we expected , roomy & cool there was a heatwave hot tub was fab & we made use of it every evening . Addition of a ninja airfryer was a surprise bonus , made life easier . There was a great looking bbq available but on closer inspection previous visitors hadnt cleaned it after use , it did specify in the info would guests please clean bbq after use . I tried to give it a clean but gave up as possibly left like this for a while & needed a scrub . Great property will hopefully book again
Compared to all the other lodges we have stayed in on this park, Cartmel lodge fell short of a happy experience. Decking needs some repair as do steps and hand rail leading up to front door, Outside was very dirty and unloved. Inside needs some new bathrooms. and a good update with soft furnishings. Pity as its a big lodge that could offer more.
Perfect, everything you needed, hot tub was amazing.
The lodge is roomy and on a lovely site, however, the lodge itself is very tired and in need of updating. The windows were dirty inside and outside and weeds were growing up the outside of the lodge. The crockery was also unclean and had to be washed before we could use it. There was no enclosed garden as mentioned in the listing which was a disappointment too. The veranda at the back of the lodge and near the hot tub was covered in leaves which were piled up around it too.
Great location for adventures in the lakes . cattail is a lovely little village and only 20 mins from lake Windermere . Lodge had everything we needed , cheese grater was only thing we lacked and minor prob was lack of kitchen cupboard space . Location was quiet and beds were clean and comfy . Would definitely return
We were there during a bad storm and the power went off. I called the number in the lodge and the owner was helpful and considerate. The power was only off a short time and the maintenance team were polite and friendly and helped keep us informed. I feel more confident recommending the lodge since I know if anything happened it would be dealt with well. The lodge was as advertised and comfortable, the heating was good and kept it very warm. The small points that could be improved 1 is to add some hooks in the bathrooms as there was nowhere to hang towels. 2 I did not find a hairdryer so glad I took my own. The design of mirrors and plug sockets meant it was difficult to dry hair stood looking in a mirror but I found an extension cable in the main bedroom so this was ok. Overall a pleasant stay in a good location to explore the local area. We would go again.
The lodge was lovely and comfortable it had everything we needed and more ,hot ... The lodge was lovely and comfortable it had everything we needed and more ,hot tub was fantastic such a peaceful site would definitely recommend
Really lovely lodge, situated in a beautiful location. The property was clean and laid out well in general. Just a few things that could be addressedThe kettle was full of thick gooey limescale so we used a pan to boil our water. The cooker hadnt been cleaned properly and there were some dirty glasses and pots in the cupboard. We do understand that cleaners are paid for these things so dont hold this against the owners, but may be worth monitoring. A welcome pack would have been nice considering the cost of the lodge we paid 1,200 for 1 week I had wanted to vacuum and mop whilst there, however the Hoover pipe had a tear in it and the mop head was black. As stated before, the property really is lovely and comfortable, just a little tired and could benefit from a fresh lick of paint and a few new appliances to reflect the cost of the stay here, as do feel it was overpriced for what we got, had we paid a few hundred less this is what we would expect. All in all we did enjoyed our holiday.
We had a lovely week at Cartmel Lodge. Its very comfortable, spacious, warm and tranquil. A lovely retreat to return to at the end of the day. Access was easy and Gemma answered our queries very quickly. The hot tub was amazing after a day exploring the lakes. I would strongly recommend to the owners as others have done to add hooks to the back of the doors in the bathrooms as there is nowhere at all to hang wet towels. Also, a mirror is needed in the twin room for hair drying purposes also been mentioned previously. These are minor things that did not lessen the enjoyment of our week. We would recommend and hope to return.
Great lodge but having to arrive at 4pm or after then no welcome pack ie coffee tea milk when you pay over a thousand pounds a week is a bit off. No logs wood for the fire nothing. Also should state need a touch as very dark if coming back from the village as you are walking on the main country roads Hottub great massive lodge very quiet very clean and comfortable beds
Location was great. Lodge was a lovely size and well equipped . Disappointed that there was a disgusting smell in the twin bedroom , which was overbearing meaning we slept on the couches .The owners were informed of the smell and the fact we had to sleep on the couches.The carpet was cleaned and the smell remained. We were offered some money back as an apology which we are still to receive 6 days later .This issue spoilt our break .
Just had a really good week in Cartmel Lodge. The hot tub was first class. With a few minor adjustments, it would have been a great week. These are Leak on outside tap reported. Loose deck plank by jacuzzi, worn ledge reported. Bedroom tv, once working, signal kept dropping out not reported. Main tv, followed instructions, never did get it working on live tv. Had to use itv x and iPlayer reported. New plugs in both bathrooms. They wouldnt seat properly. Water drained out. The above are not drips, because we really did have a good week. Yours Harry The following would have been really helpful. Hooks in bedroom for dressing gowns. Rails in bathroom to hang towels. Rail to help access to the bath.
Beautiful lodge in a peaceful location, had everything we needed, thank you for sharing with us
The lodge and all its facilities was impeccable
We had a lovely time at Cartmel lodge. The lodge is situated beautifully, surrounded by trees and bushes. It's so quiet and you can enjoy watching the squirrels jumping between trees whilst relaxing in the hot tub. Inside the lodge is big and open and feels very homely, the kitchen has all the utensils you need and a great big fridge freezer too. The central heating is great also and warns the place up in no time! Ensuite shower was brilliant although the bath in the family room is quite small. I marked the lodge down on a few things. When arriving after a long drive and as it was cold we would have liked to use the log burner straight away but we couldn't as there were no logs left for us. There was no information as to where you get the logs so we had to travel out to find some from a supermarket. I thought this was a little poor. Also as we visited during autum the wooden steps and decking area was extremely slippy l and led to a family member slipping down the entrance steps and hurting themselves, luckily nothing too serious but when I messaged the owner I had no reply. The steps could do with some anti slip strips placing on them. The same goes for the decking to the rear, I slipped and one of the decking planks shifted next to the hot tub causing me to land on my knees. Again could be easily rectified. All in all a great week away and we would be happy to return.
Wonderful stay. Such a cosy lovely base in which we were very happy to have a few rainy days in. We would love to visit again.
Great lodge, very well insulated so super cosy and warm. Really comfortable and we enjoyed the hot tub at the end of each day. Great location to get out and about in the southern Lake District and we loved Cartmel.
We had an amazing week. Lodge was beautiful and clean. Hot tub maintained evety day. Location was so peaceful and relaxing. Carnt wait to go back
