"Brilliant location and amazing lodge.Second time weve stayed here and love it.Will deffo be back."
Christopher - Jun 2025
"The lodge was spacious, very clean and ws ideal for the break we wanted. The hottub was an added bonus."
Verified Guest - May 2025
"Definitely booking back up"
Louise - Apr 2025
"Sofa was very soft ,but lodge was very well equipped ."
Alan - Apr 2025
"Our Meadows End Lodges review: Herdwick Lodge was everything we hoped for from the very positive reviews. In actual fact it is more spacious than the photographs portray. Fencing and hedging provide privacy for the hot tub.Very much enjoyed the hot tub, reassuring that it is attended to and checked daily by maintenance team."
Flicka - Apr 2025
"The Google pictures for this lodge aren't accurate and that is a different lodge.This review is for the Texel Lodge at pastures, meadows end, Cartmel.Set in a beautiful location. Little light pollution at night and super peaceful.The lodge is nice but it's showing signs of wear and tear. Hence the 4 star review.The hot tub is a little tired, the general accomodation could just do with a spruce up. However, it is still nice.The laid back approach of the staff is good,no hassle and not being bothered. The hot tub was serviced every day.It's a 10 minute walk into beautiful pictureque Cartmel village and a 10 minute drive to Grange Over Sands.Do not expect a signal here. I think that's a good thing though. Social media and electronic device detox."
PATRICK - Mar 2025
"Very clean, cosy lodge for two. The back bit with the hot tub was lovely and felt very private. Even though there are other lodges on site it was very quiet with lots of nature about. We saw birds, squirrels and deer every day while there. I would definitely recommend this as a romantic place for couples and wed definitely stay again."
Heather - Mar 2025
"First time in Herdwick Lodge after visiting Meadows End four times now. The lodge was amazing, spotlessly clean with all the essentials needed. Very spacious with 2 double bedrooms both ensuite and a well equipped kitchen. Log burner warms up the place nicely on the chilly evenings. Hot tub in a very private position and can be accessed easily from one of the bedrooms or main door, nice to sit in and stare at the stars. Of course you have Cartmel village within easy walking distance which we know and love so much now. Plenty choice of pubs and places to eat for a nice a lunch to evening meals and a takeaway sticky toffee pudding!! Coffee and Stays is a lovely place for a breakfast and I would highly recommend it. Cartmel and Meadows End is now our go to place and already pricing up for next year ????"
Kirsty - Mar 2025
"Excellent lodge, secluded, warm, and clean.Booked same lodge next year."
Stuart - Mar 2025
"Overall, we had a pretty good stay. The bathroom, bedroom and kitchen were all spotless, which was great. The furniture was comfy and felt decent quality, not cheap rubbish. The hot tub was clean and warm-definitely a highlight. Only a couple of issues: the rug was a bit dirty and the hairdryer didnt work. The TV remote was a bit fiddly and the hoover was pretty naff. Still, wed recommend it!"
Jamie Carter - Feb 2025
"Only a couple of faults. Rug was dirty and the hairdryer didnt work. Bathroom spotless. Bedroom spotless. Kitchen spotless. Cooker and fridge spotless. Washing machine spotless. Cutlery and kettle and toaster spotless. Furniture comfy and not cheap rubbish. TV remote was a bit fussy. Hoover was naff. Hot tub was spotless and warm. Living area spotless, save the rug. Would recommend."
Darren Morris - Feb 2025
"Overall, we had a really lovely stay. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the mattress in the bedroom - quite firm! Still, its no biggie since we understand Hoseasons cant suit every preference. Were already planning to return!"
Claire Thomson - Jan 2025
"This was my familys second time staying at Meadows End. It's a beautiful spot and perfectly located for anyone/family looking to explore the Lake District. The lodge itself was very clean and well prepared for us. It was even stocked with some festive treats - a lovely surprise!! We do think this particular lodge is in need of some TLC (furniture quite worn & tired in living room) but this didnt take away from the wonderful time we had. Special thanks to the staff team at Meadow End - they were amazing and we appreciated the fab communication received from start to end."
Nichola - Dec 2024
"We had an amazing time at Meadows End! The lodge was spotless and really well put together. Little things like the Christmas tree when we arrived made it extra special. The whole park is so tidy and peaceful, exactly what we needed to unwind. The staff were all really friendly and went out of their way to help us. Honestly, we loved our stay and are already looking forward to coming back for more relaxation. Definitely recommend!"
Matthews - Dec 2024
"Great lodge and location"
David - Dec 2024
"We stayed at the lodge from 27th to 30th September 2024 and honestly, it was a pretty lovely weekend. Before we even checked in, we got a really thoughtful message with all the info we needed about the place and the local area, which was a nice touch. When we arrived, the staff greeted us warmly and wished us a good stay, which made us feel welcome right away. There was a helpful booklet in the lodge with tips on using the log burner, local attractions and some practical info - definitely handy.The lodge itself was super cosy and the log burner was the star of the show! My partner loved sitting in front of it. Logs are an extra charge, but at £12 for a weekend, its not bad at all. We didnt hear much noise from neighbouring cabins, just a few girls enjoying themselves on the first night, but when the door was shut, it was perfectly peaceful. The location was spot on - a quick taxi ride into Cartmel for food and drinks, which was handy. Grange-over-Sands is about eight minutes by car, but honestly, theres not much to do there, just a few decent places to eat.I was a bit surprised at how small the lodge was, but honestly, it didnt impact our stay. It was well-equipped with towels, soap, shampoo and even tea, coffee, sugar and a bottle of milk in the fridge - all the little extras we appreciate. There was even a sticky toffee pudding waiting in the fridge, which was a lovely touch. The smart TV was great too; it made relaxing on our days off much easier without having to scroll through endless channels. Overall, we had a really enjoyable time and would definitely consider coming back!"
Alexandra - Oct 2024
"Me and my partner stayed on 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Before check in I received a lovely message about information on the lodge and any details we needed, which was really helpful.When checking in, I updated them that we had arrived and they wished us a pleasant stay.There was an information booklet with lots of details in for the surrounding area, how to use the log burner and other information what may have been helpful.The stay was really enjoyable. We loved the cosiness of the lodge and the log burner was the perfect addition! My partner loved it. The logs are charged extra but to be honest, it was £12 for a weekends worth which wasnt bad at all.The park was really quiet and didnt hear much noise. There was a few girls in the next cabin enjoying themselves on the first night but we didnt mind them having fun and you couldnt hear them when the door was closed.The location is great, the taxi wasnt a long ride into Cartmel. Which was nice for food and entertainment. Grange over sands is around 8 minutes in the car but theres not much to do there but has a few nice places to eat.I did think the lodge would have been larger but it honestly didnt affect my stay at all.Towels, soap and shampoo were provided. There was also tea, coffee, sugar and even a bottle of milk in the fridge. There was all the added extras that I would have wanted but I had already brought some in case they werent provided. There was even a sticky toffee pudding in the fridge.The TV was great! It was a smart TV meaning we didnt need to resort to finding something on free view on our chilled days.All in all an enjoyable stay and would definitely look at returning!"
Dianne - Oct 2024
"Great stay! The lodge had everything we needed, very cosy and well kept."
Mark - Sep 2024
"Really enjoyed our stay! The lodge was lovely, peaceful and perfect for relaxing. Cartmel's nearby too."
Oliver - Sep 2024
"We've been lucky enough to stay at Meadows End three times now, each time trying a different lodge, but Shetl really stole our hearts. The location at the end of the park is just perfect-super private with stunning views over the trees, making it ideal for wildlife spotting. We loved the frequent visits from birds and the cheeky squirrels that always kept us entertained. Seeing a family of deer most days and even a badger one night was just amazing! The lodge itself is really well-equipped; comfy sofas, cosy bedrooms and all the essentials, including a washing machine which was a lifesaver. When the weather turned chilly, it felt really snug. The hot tub is in a lovely spot for privacy and gazing into the woods, which we adored. Cartmel is just a short walk away, with plenty of pubs and eateries-so nice to step out and have everything within reach. Were already looking forward to coming back for our fourth visit!"
Emily - Sep 2024
"Overall this was the perfect week away just what we needed, the hot tub was an added bonus which was amazing, perfect breakaway for 2 will definitely be coming back."
Tracey - Sep 2024
"Great break, loved every minute"
Laura - Aug 2024
"Very comfortable lodge. It sleeps four but there were only two of us so we had ample space and a sofa each!Very well stocked kitchen and really nice welcome pack.Can't remember the last time we slept so well thanks to the comfortable bed and blackout blinds in the bedroom.Spacious and powerful shower with plenty of hot water.Very, very good WiFi signal.Very good, private hot tub"
Sue - Jul 2024
"Really enjoyed our stay, the lodge was so cosy and relaxing."
Sam - Jul 2024
"Great stay in a beautiful location, would love to return, only gripe is late check in and early check out times"
Allison - May 2024
"We had a lovely time in such a stunning place! Would definitely come back, though check-in was a bit late and check-out early. Still worth it!"
Charlotte - May 2024
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff"
Alex - Apr 2024
"Had a lovely relaxing holiday very quiet and private the only thing is the lodge is a little dated compared to others but this wouldn't stop me returning as it has everything else such as location privacy and peace"
Simon - Jul 2022
"fantastic could have left some cream to go with sticky toffee pudding"
Keith - Jul 2022
"Absolutely a lovely lodge, close to all amenities, and was good base to explore The Lakes"
Dawn - Jul 2022
"Beautiful lodge had everything we could of needed, clean, tidy and a great location"
Francesca - Jul 2022
"It's a beautiful location and we loved the lodge, although there are a few niggles but I think it's just wear and tear but nothing serious.
It's well equipped and we had everything we needed. The weather was beautiful and we spent hours in the garden watching the beautiful birds drink from the water feature.
We walked into Cartmel once but then the races were on and we decided to stay away from the crowds as we had our dog with us.
The garden is not enclosed so perhaps be aware you will always need to watch over them while sitting outside. This wasn't a problem though and we are looking to return this year. Absolutely loved it."
Janet - Jul 2022
"We had a lovely holiday . The lodge was comfortable and had been equipped to a high standard . Hot tub was amazing . Sparkly and clean . The only thing I would have liked was a gate each end of decking to make a small area dog secure . We would book again in a heart beat . Thank you"
Philippa - Jul 2022
"The Lodges overall quite good. The set up of lodges was well thought out."
Brian - Jul 2022
"Amazing place and well maintained"
Deepika - Jul 2022
"Fantastic lodge, fantastic location. A cafe or shop on sight would be a bonus but overall no complaints. Already looking to book again for next year"
Darrenn - Jul 2022
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