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Thanet Well Lodge Retreat. If you have been to this lodge, please share your experience! Your feedback is extremely important to our other visitors.
"Great location as a base for touring the area seems to be issue with heating and noise fro system at nighttime"
Verified Guest - Sep 2024
"Really enjoyed the quiet with fantastic views."
Mark - Aug 2024
"This is our favourite lodge at Thanet Well. It is so luscious inside with plenty of room for a family of 4 + a dog. The lodge was clean with extra added little details that make it special. Great facilities if you want to make a meal at home."
Michelle - Aug 2024
"Lodge 15 needs a refresh. As mentioned in my site review, it is dirty and tired at best. Ripped curtains, dirty walls, black mould and mismatched furniture do not make you feel welcome. The broken bath panel was replaced and the hottub cover was repaired quickly. Hopefully they stick to their word and close this caravan until all issues are remedied. Though I doubt it"
Verified Guest - Aug 2024
"Lovely lodges and beautiful surroundings! Great to have everything you need in the lodge! Lots of space for 6 people, comfortable beds and good stocked kitchen."
Emma - Aug 2024
"Lodge was comfy and spacious hot tub was checked ever day Could do with a mop for after been in hot tub"
Pamela - Aug 2024
"We were greated by lovely polite staff, with cute little doggy bags and balls for the dogs. We stayed in lodge 9, it had a beautiful view of the countryside and mountains. But unfortunately this was the only positive. The outdoor seating area was grubby, with mossy/algea paving and wooden fences. All needed a good jet wash and repaint. We placed tea towels on the outside chair cushions because they were filthy. Inside the lodge just looked run down and as though it required a good refresh. Other lodges from the outside looking in definitely looked nicer than ours. So we did feel as though we were a last minute purchase when we booked well in advance. The hot tub was the worse hot tub we have ever been in. It was basically a large bath. Jets didnt work./ had zero effects. On one side it also had broken bits of patio. We wouldnt go back, which is a real shame as this was for our first wedding anniversary."
Stephanie - Jul 2024
"Great lodge - comfortable, clean and well equipped. Site is beautifully kept with friendly and helpful staff."
Verified Guest - Jul 2024
"Clean and tidy"
Verified Guest - Jul 2024
"Terrible WiFi, almost non existent."
Carolyn - Jul 2024
"Beautiful spacious lodge well laid out fantastic views. Very peaceful and perfect place to relax."
Verified Guest - Jul 2024
"Simply wonderful. Bright and airy with stunning views. Hot tub very welcoming."
Paul - Jul 2024
"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"
Miriam Louise - Jul 2024
"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."
Claire Hutchins - Jun 2024
"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."
Gillian - Jun 2024
"Lodge 27 requires some maintenance and a deep clean."
Verified Guest - Jun 2024
"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"
Verified Guest - Jun 2024
"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"
Andrew - Jun 2024
"Nice location and quiet place for rest and relaxing"
Anthony - Jun 2024
"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."
Verified Guest - Jun 2024
"Outstanding!"
Caroline - Jun 2024
"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!"
Richard - May 2024
"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."
Verified Guest - May 2024
"Guttering could do with looking at"
Mary - May 2024
"Wonderful location and brilliant having the hot tub on the decking."
Jennifer - May 2024
"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"
Verified Guest - May 2024
"Lodge was clean and comfortable and provided everything we needed."
Lisa - May 2024
"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."
Lynsey - May 2024
"Enjoyed it very much, would definitely return"
Anthony - Jul 2022
"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"
Melanie - Jul 2022
"Brilliant overall Lovely lodge, clean and spacious. Lovely bathrooms and great location for exploring the Lakes"
Paul - Jul 2022
"Have stayed here three times very clean lodge all staff very professional nice and private but a well kept site well done Darwin escapes"
David - Jul 2022
"Fantastic view"
Mandy - Jul 2022
"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"
Samantha - Jul 2022
"Absolutely beautiful setting, all you could ask for really. Staff friendly and a clean environment. Couldn't of asked for more. x"
Samantha - Jul 2022
"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 ."
Nicki - Jul 2022
"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"
Linda - Jul 2022
"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."
Tracey - Jul 2022
"Lovely place and area. Only down side is you need a car to get anywhere, but overall a lovely holiday"
Sarah - Jul 2022
"Lovely quiet place"
Kathleen - Jul 2022