Thanet Well Lodge Retreat

"Lovely comfortable lodge with fabulous views and hot tub in a very quiet location Friendly helpful staff who always greet you with a warm welcome"

"Never stayed in a lodge before but we were pleasantly surprised, very spacious and clean had pretty much everything you could need for a self catering holiday, we took my husband's kids who are 16yrs and 23 yrs old and so booked the 3 bed lodge with two bathrooms, was perfect. Staff really welcoming and friendly. Nice little shop for the essentials, as you are in the middle of nowhere and the main supermarket was about 15 mins drive away. Would definitely stay here again, ideal place for those who like peace and quiet and don't mind driving to different attractions as located above the top end of the Lake District."

"Very comfortable and spacious lodge. The private hot tub was a most enjoyable bonus, not overlooked and with beautiful views across open countryside. Staff were polite and helpful. The location was somewhat remote, accessed by country roads but, if you are prepared for this, should you wish to visit the local area the privacy, quality of accommodation for the price and provision of all you need for your stay make this a great base to explore the North of the Lake District."

"Lodge 27 requires some maintenance and a deep clean."

"Great break away from it all.Have stayed in the south lakes area and now the north.We prefer the north, its not so touristy"

"Overall was deeply disappointed in this Lodge. As previously stated it was very dated. Needs a complete makeover it smelt old . Just not worth the money we paid would not recommend"

"Nice location and quiet place for rest and relaxing"

"We stayed here with the dog for 5 days. It was a lovely location and the hot tub was the icing on the cake. However, the lodge definitely needed a makeover! Dirty orange blinds/curtains, both shower heads were covered in limescale and didn't looked like they had been cleaned. Obviously wallpaper and the odd maintenance needed is expected but definitely needs a makeover as soon as possible. If I had family and kids at the lodge I would had asked to be moved to a cleaner lodge. I wish it was perfect because I got engaged here last week! We absolutely love the lakes and it was a great area. Few points for dogs- there was no main dog area/walk just had to go on grass neat lodges. Our lodge was private and in the right location however some lodges had hot tub on decking in front of many other lodges so glad we had a bit more privacy. Also, the toilet roll was thinner than my patience and only provided 2 rolls so didn't last 2 days, we had to buy some at the shop but toilet should be provided by the lodge! We enjoyed our week at the lakes but I know many other wouldn't be happy with the standard of this lodge."

"Outstanding!"

"A beautiful lodge in a beautiful area that won't break the bank.Pros:The outside and inside of the lodge at first sight are fantastic, and the view of Blencathra and the Fells are exactly what I was hoping for when I booked the lodge!The lodge itself is nice and clean, well furnished and well equipped for all cooking, cleaning and washing. The settees, chairs and tables are all solidly made and can easily withstand any normal use or movement for personal preference.All the doorways, hallways and rooms have plenty of space for wheelchairs. Plenty of storage space too. Wet room is very spacious and has several useful handholds. Both toilets also have very good fans that turn on with the lights.Lodge is located not too far from Penrith and Ullswater, so you can go enjoy the scenery and buy anything you require, with plenty of great places for meals too!Staff were incredibly helpful and always available when needed.Cons:Most of the outside doors have little knicks around the doorway, nothing major, but one always leaves a small gap for a few bugs to get in at night.Main door can be a bit awkward to lock, but fine once you know the trick of how to do it.Both settees are incredibly low, especially for taller people, so expect to struggle a bit standing up, especially if you need a frame to do so. The chairs are fine, but naturally aren't as comfy when sitting for a while. Both toilets are also very low down and we had to buy a raised toilet seat in order to make it comfy.Misc:Beds have normal comfy mattresses and quilts, so remember to bring an air mattress or extra sheets if required.Remember to bring some washing up liquid and detergent.Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would consider revisiting in the future!"

"Sadly these lodges are looking very tired and in need of updating. Cleaning not up to standard. Staff on reception and hot tub maintenance man very friendly. Lovely location for walks but no pubs or restaurants near and nothing on site."

"Guttering could do with looking at"

"Wonderful location and brilliant having the hot tub on the decking."

"The site was very well looked after and in great condition. The lodge its self requires a lot of maintenance very run down for the price.1. Kitchen dropping to bits2 handle loose on microwave wave 3. Patio paving broken4. Shower cubicle not fixed to the wall5. Extractor fan not working in bathroom 6. Handrails to patio area patched up with decking boards 7. Flooring ripped in en-suit"

"Lodge was clean and comfortable and provided everything we needed."

"Absolutely amazing holiday here at Thanet Wells, great value for money. Clean and tidy lodges. Well maintained area and hot tubs. Breathtaking views from the lodge, including wildlife. Peaceful location."

"Hot tub lovely and hot. Lodge nice and clean.Hot water from showers and taps quite cool.Amazing views of the fells from lodge no 16.Good location for fell walks.Need a car to travel anywhere."

"Cabin was great, very spacious. Sofa was extremely comfortable. Only thing if I was being picky is the bed wasnt very comfortable."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would 100% come back. We had a 2 year old and a 70 year old staying with us and both also enjoyed their stay here. It is quiet, a perfect lodge to come back to after a busy day exploring."

"Had a fantastic weekend enjoyed by everyone"

"We had a great time everyone was helpful and freindly"

"The lodge retreat was clean, and quiet....hence the name 'retreat'. It has a small shop but no other facilities, which was great for us but some families with children may need more. The staff were very helpful. The location was excellent with access to all the main areas of The Lake District. The lodge itself was clean and ours had facilities for people with limited mobility which my 93 year old Mum needed. The main bathroom was a wet room which was perfect for us. This, and the en suite bathroom, could do with a bit of a 'touch up' in places but were still very clean. Would suggest a sheet/booklet giving information on the area i.e. restaurants close by and the best/popular places to visit.. .or find out before you go. Overall we were very pleased with everything."

"What a shame! This location could have offered so much more. The retreat was in a very poor state. The kitchen cabinets all had issues, the carpets were frayed, the beds had been propped up, the floor in the en-suite was bouncy the light fittings were botched together. Value for money was dreadful, we never met anyone on site - the keys were left for us in the lodge and the key drop when we left. Sadly not a location we will visit again."

"Very tired and dusty Lodge"

"Spacious for the 6 of us, didnt feel crowded."

"Great holiday, lovely lodge, slept amazing. Quiet place and really clean. Hot tub was amazing. Its our 3rd year back here"

"A brilliant break away my in laws loved it too, lots to do with lovely drives to different locations"

"Lodge very nice but could have done with a few more plates, glasses, etc. Very helpful and friendly staff."

"Flooring and mattress need updated otherwise lovely lodges"

"Enjoyed it very much, would definitely return"

"Lovely surroundings & luxury lodge with everything you need. Except wifi ? would be good to be able to stream tv eg Netflix etc Staff were extremely helpful & friendly. Our 3rd stay & will return"

"Brilliant overall Lovely lodge, clean and spacious. Lovely bathrooms and great location for exploring the Lakes"

"Have stayed here three times very clean lodge all staff very professional nice and private but a well kept site well done Darwin escapes"

"Fantastic view"

"Beautiful location. Our lodge was well equipped and clean and very comfortable. The flooring in the bathroom was quite old and in need of replacing. The hot tub was amazing Overall really enjoyed our stay. Loved the lake’s. Very dog friendly"

"Absolutely beautiful setting, all you could ask for really. Staff friendly and a clean environment. Couldn't of asked for more. x"

"This is the 6th time we have visited Thanet Well , it’s like our second home and we love it so much . The lodges are fantastic and the surrounds are just so peaceful and quiet , can’t wait to book the next visit ."

"It was lovely peaceful and quiet You do have to drive everywhere as nothing is within walking distance but that wasn’t a problem. The staff we very friendly and kind, they would go the extra mile for there guess I would definitely recommend this site for a peaceful getaway"

"We went for a short break and to just chill out and unwind so Thanet well lodge retreat was the perfect place.i also love how there is very little entertainment wise on the site. It was exactly what we were looking for."

"Lovely place and area. Only down side is you need a car to get anywhere, but overall a lovely holiday"

"Lovely quiet place"