Eden Lodge | Bardsea | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

25 Guests
13 Bedrooms
12 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Sauna
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

71 Customer Review(s)

James
April 2025

“Really great house for a large family getaway.”

Facilities are really good, every room is en-suite and good quality. Also benefits from a hot tub and games room with table tennis. Only downside was that there was an odour in a couple of the bedrooms, which may have been associated with the septic tank. But for this, I would have rated even higher, Bot overall, it’s a lovely house to rent with great common areas to spend time together in.

Facilities are really good, every room is en-suite and good quality. Also benefits from a hot tub and games room with table tennis. Only downside was that there was an odour in a couple of the bedrooms, which may have been associated with the septic tank. But for this, I would have rated even higher, Bot overall, it’s a lovely house to rent with great common areas to spend time together in.

- James, April 2025

We are happy to hear that you had a good time. We apologise for the smell but on very few occasions and during hot weather there can be a smell despite the fact that the whole system was redone only two years ago and the old septic tank was replaced by a modern treatment plant. Unfortunately there is not much we can do about that. Property Owner
Neil March 2025

“The house was everything and more than we expected.”

Everything worked, central heating, kitchen equipment, hot tub and sauna, plus very comfortable beds. Everything was spotlessly clean, thanks to the cleaning team, and Fabrizio, the groundsman/client contact was extremely pleasant and helpful. We will definitely book it again.

- Neil, March 2025
Rose December 2024

“The property was spacious and comfortable and warm a great place to unwind.”

The en suite bedrooms rooms were lovely and the kitchen was very well equipped, cooking for 20 people was so easy. Kids loved the sauna and hot tub. We visited the Buddhist temple across the road and the coffee shop was great. Everyone really enjoyed it and we'll definitely book the property again next year .

- Rose, December 2024

thank you for this positive feedback - we appreciate it. Of course we never try to stand still so the current project has been to renew the decking area which is quite a substantial investment but we think it will enhance the charm of the property further..especially when temperatures will be a bit warmer again! Property Owner
Jane November 2024

“Really warm / cosy property despite being very large.”

we found the cleanliness to be of a high standard and it was fantastic that all the rooms were ensuite. we had a young child in our group and it was very enjoyable to see the small holding of animals which were friendly enough to be petted. towels and bed linen were also of a high standard although shampoo and conditioner etc were not provided for the bathrooms. A well stocked kitchen with pots and pans but guests do need to bring their own clingfilm/ tinfoil/ dish washer tablets/ bin liners / extra tea towels. A kitchen roll, one dishwasher tablet, a fairy liquid, two scourers and two dishcloths were provided. Good selection of board games for the family to play . We had a multigenerational family get together and the space was superb for everyone

- Jane, November 2024

Thank you for this very positive feedback. And also thank you for going into some detail with regard to your feedback. We are of course in a constant dialogue with our cleaning provider in terms of what to provide and what not and we in essence follow their advise. By the way, the small holding is actually more of a padding zoo, and none of the animals will suffer a "premature" death. They are our friends and pets, and we certainly enjoy when our guests enjoy them. But we need of course stress that guests see and touch the animals at their own risk. Property Owner
Robert October 2024

“The property was ideal for our family gathering with my four children, their spouses and ten grandchildren (aged between 5 months and 17 years old.”

.The kitchen was great for meal prep, There was space for the little ones to play and they loved the animals in the garden. The older ones enjoyed the games room, sauna and jacuzzi. Dining. Was a dream. Walking the dogs from the property was easy. The week was over all too quickly.

- Robert, October 2024
Ryan October 2024

“We stayed here with a group of 22 friends, including a toddler, and two dogs for 3 nights.”

It was ideal for our stay and we had everything we could need. The kitchen has everything you need and ample facilities to cater for the large party. Rooms were comfortable and clean with many rooms with great views. Our main reason for booking was the slightly more secluded apartment which was fantastic for the pregnant parents and their toddler but still close enough to feel part of the party. The grounds are well kept and access to the beach is very easy. The support we received was great as well when we called looking for a few items. Couldn’t recommend this property enough!

- Ryan, October 2024
Sarah August 2024

“We had a fantastic weekend at Eden Lodge celebrating a 60th birthday.”

All of the bedrooms and bathrooms were clean & very well presented. There was ample living space and the outside area was the same with the hot-tub & sauna being a nice treat. The BBQ was a good size to feed a large group. The kitchen was well equipped but the only negative was that there wasn't enough trays that fit in the ovens. Alot of them supplied were too big. The surrounding area has nice walks and a beach was very close. Would recommend & would book again.

- Sarah, August 2024

thank you for this very positive feedback...and we will of course have a look at the oven trays...we have also plans for some improvement work so watch this space! Property Owner
Richard July 2024

“An impressive home, with ample space, located in the beautiful Lake District.”

The host is very accommodating and communication is easy. I highly recommend this home and our group will definitely return.”

- Richard, July 2024

We are very happy to hear that, and we are delighted that you had a very good time. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year! Property Owner
Duane July 2024

“At first glance on arrival I was impressed with the property and the amount of rooms / bathrooms and thought our week with our whole family will be an enjoyable one.”

I have been to many properties and had large family gatherings and never had to write a poor review but I feel I need to let other potential guests know what they are paying for as it is incredibly expensive. Firstly the garden was not enclosed as stated and our small dogs could get out, we tried to barricade the area so they were able to enjoy the garden but this did not work and when one escaped and we were trying to find her we came across the owner who was rude and told me they should be on a lead at all times, even in the garden. I think it is important to notify future guests that the owner spends 3 days a week near the property and regularly turns up being rude and intrusive. There are cameras everywhere which makes you have feel that you are being watched constantly. The other properties are very close together which is misleading on the website. The animals are all very lovely however the area is rat infested and the young children were mortified when they went to pet a goat and it was covered in blood from fighting the other animals. There is a laundry room which we were told we could use and every time someone went in there the owner turned up (so clearly watching on the cameras) being rude and saying we should have bought more clothes with us, in our defence we only had to use the washing facilities for swimwear as the hot tub was a swamp and made everything smell horrendous. Speaking of the hot tub on our return from a day out (which the kids were all excited for the hot tub) we came back to a note on the hot tub saying it was being cleaned and could not be used, yes it desperately needed a clean however it would have been nice if this was done for our arrival instead of during our stay. I would not recommend staying here unless you love being watched, would like a pet rat, enjoy being spoken to rudely and made to feel like you are encroaching on someone’s property and not wanted there. It is a shame because it could be a lovely place to get together with family, if only the owner actually wanted you there and the site wasn’t misleading.

- Duane, July 2024
Tim May 2024

“Fabulous property, ideal for large families.”

A few teething problems, with hot water & hot tub but having the caretaker on site was an absolute godsend, Fabrio sorted any issues we raised immediately. Would recommend this property for those that need to cater for elderly parents and less able members of your family. The games room and large picnic/ barbecue area was perfect. We will be coming back soon, so much to explore in the area and a great base to do it from. Perfect place thank you for opportunity to rent Eden lodge

- Tim, May 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience. And we are very happy to hear that you had a good time at Eden Lodge. We are of course aware that in a large property such as Eden Lodge it is never easy to anticipate any potential problem, so we try to respond to any issue as quickly as we can. And Fab, our "maintenance man", is fabulous...and we are very happy to have him... Property Owner
Cheryl May 2024

“Had a lovely relaxing stay with family and 3 well behaved dogs to celebrate our son’s 30th birthday.”

Very spacious accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Would definitely stay there again.

- Cheryl, May 2024

And we would definitely welcome you back. We are currently thinking about some measures we could take in order to ensure the dogs are a bit more confined at the back of Eden Lodge...so watch this space. Property Owner
Sophie May 2024

“Absolutely beautiful property in stunning grounds!”

We will be back! My only grievance is that the sauna didn't work properly, there was no lighting that worked outside and some of the showers had no hot water. Aside from that, just stunning! The animals now on the property make it even more special!

- Sophie, May 2024

thank you for your feedback. We actually just replaced the electric heater in the sauna, and it was working fine - but we will have a look into this as well as the lighting which appeared to work before the arrival of this guest. Eden Lodge has 12 bathrooms, so it can happen if many of the guests have showers and baths at the same time and for periods of time that the hot water tanks which contain some 400l can be drained. Unfortunately there is not much we can do about this. Property Owner
Helen March 2024

“An amazing property for our parent’s’ Golden Wedding celebrations.”

There was something for everything in the house .. plenty of space, so we could escape one another if we wanted to! The farm, hot tub and games room were a lovely additions. We didn’t used the sauna but it liked v clean. The kitchen was brilliant as was the caretaker that walked us through how everything worked. Couple of comments but didn’t effect our enjoyability. 1. We rescued two birds from the fire place .. the chimney needs a wire cover. 2. The top floor - there was a fly infestation and where it has not been used for a while the kettle had mould in it and the place smelt musty. The shower didn’t work properly, needs attention. All other rooms were perfect and there were plenty of them for our group of 20 people. We had a fabulous time and would definitely use the property again.

- Helen, March 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback - We are already looking into the issues you pointed out and will remedy them...and we are of course happy that overall you had a very good time at Eden Lodge...we have set high standards for ourselves and try to pre-empt potential issues wherever and whenever we can...and mostly succeed...anyway, we are looking forward to welcoming you back before long! Property Owner
Katherine January 2024

“We had a fabulous stay at Eden Lodge with our extended family.”

The house was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The games room and hot tub were also a huge hit with everyone. We had an issue with the single room in the mezzanine as there was a strong smell of drains, we did alert the housekeeper and followed the advice but unfortunately it didn’t resolve. However it wasn’t significant enough to spoil our stay. We hope to be back in the future!

- Katherine, January 2024

Thank you very much for this very positive feedback. We have already investigated the smell in the single room and have taken action. On a side note, the whole waste drainage system was replaced last year and since then we have had no problems with that. Anyways, we are looking forward to welcoming you back before long! Property Owner
Gordon December 2023

“The games room was disappointing for 20 people , only a half length table tennis table .”

We would suggest a pool table and dart board for the future The cooking trays did not fit the ovens and there was only 6 teaspoons. Otherwise the facility was excellent

- Gordon, December 2023

thank you for your positive feedback...and we have already acted on it...new pingpong table is installed and we will order a dartboard...and of course I will address the tea spoon and cooking tray issue with our cleaning company. Property Owner
Stephen September 2023

“Eden lodge is a lovely holiday home.”

All rooms were clean, kitchen was well stocked. However, as we were a large group we found that most days we were experiencing cold showers .. even when it was early morning and no one had used the hot water. It seems to be the downstairs rooms that suffer . Those in upstairs rooms seemed to have no issues. We also noticed that the hot tub wasn’t as clean as it should have been. As we all regularly use hot tubs on holidays we made sure to shower before going in the hot tub , but the water certainly was more merky than it should have been. Because of this we took note of what the maintenance man did on the Thursday and Friday before we left, and we’re abit disturbed to see that the water wasn’t changed but just filled with more chemical. In other accommodation the water has always been drained and replaced with fresh water. If the owners are not aware of this then I suggest they take note as 20+ people using a hot tub for a week really warrants a complete water change.

- Stephen, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback even if is not of a very positive nature. However, as the owner of Eden Lodge there are probably two things I do not fully understand: firstly, why did the guest not inform us of the issue around the lack of hot water so that we could have looked into this straightaway, and secondly, I am personally involved in the cleaning and maintenance of the hot tubs we run...and we can assure you that we change the water regularly, check chemical balances, and power wash the filters. And we keep an eye on the hot tubs during our guests stay...and the full service of the hot tub is really undertaken when the guests have vacated the property. So it puzzles me a little how this guests could observe the hot tub maintenance. It is also true that unfortunately not all of our guests observe the hot tub usage rules, such as having a shower before its use, and ensuring the absence of fake tan, etc. Property Owner
Clare September 2023

“Fantastic accomodation for our family birthday celebration .”

Online information was spot on house was clean tidy kitchen well organised and equipped it had everything we needed . Bedrooms all spotless and clean Communal areas perfect for family to all be together . Hot tub was a fab extra .the only thing we would recommend is that extra outdoor lighting to be added at the barbecue area . We had amazing weather and would of loved to of stayed outside later but was far too dark . We had an amazing time and would defiantly recommend this house and we also will definitely be returning .

- Clare, September 2023

Many thanks for this very positive feedback. We actually do have lighting at the barbecue area, but admittedly the switch is not easy to see because of the bamboo plants. We will make that more visible for future guests. Property Owner
Sylvia August 2023

“A lovely spacious house with lots of private rooms, and a fantastic big kitchen.”

Great Hot Tub, Sauna could do with an overall and a temperature gauge. There are a lot of artifacts around the house, which may not be to everyone's liking. However, we found the following issues: The floors in some of the rooms had not been swept, bathroom floors had not been mopped, bedding had visible stains, which could not have been missed, showers on the ground floor were cold, some of the rooms did not have hand wash soap, the room at the top of the house only had a lamp on one side of the bed, and the dining tables were sticky even when wiped. I feel more attention to detail is required, as it's these things that count.

- Sylvia, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback even if it is mainly of a negative nature. So maybe to start off with a general point: there is no such thing as perfection as every guests we have have different expectations...as the past guest feedback shows, for most of our guests we get it right. As far as artefacts are concerned they are all shown on the website, so i don't think there will be much of a surprise. All the points around cleaning we will take up with our cleaning provider as I agree that some of the points raised are not acceptable. I can only assume they had a new cleaning team as problems always seem to arise when this is the case. The dining tables are clean and the stickiness is more around the varnish and i spoke to several people on that issue who are in the know. We have two large hot water tanks and only on one or two occasions guests consumed vast amounts of hot water at the same time so that for a period of time there was no hot water available whilst the water was heating up again. According to my maintenance person who spoke to these guests that was the case again on this occasion. So yes, the devil is in the detail, and Eden Lodge is a very large property which offers outstanding value for money especially if you break the cost down to the individual, and we manage countless details, and most of them we get right. So it is disappointing to receive a very negative feedback based on the issues raised by these guests but it is what it is and we continue to try our best. Property Owner
Nicola July 2023

“A wonderful property for 18 extended family aged 13 to 94.”

Superb facilities for the less mobile (although grab rails in the wet room would be a welcome addition) and plenty of space for spreading out. The Hot tub was just what was needed after climbing up the Old Man. It’s a great location to access quieter parts of the Lakes…we kayaked and swam in southern Coniston water with hardly anyone else there. We had a good giggle in the Laurel & Hardy museum, ate cake & ice cream at the Grill & Chill shack, visited the beautiful Buddhist temple across from Eden Lodge, explored Walney Island and the Dock Museum. The collection of animals in the garden and the incredibly tasteful artworks in the house made it feel very homely and cosy. Everything was wonderful and we would definitely book again in the future.

- Nicola, July 2023

Thank you for this very positive feedback - we could not ask for more! Of course every guest has slightly different expectations and requirements so it is always a happy moment when everything comes together... Property Owner
Petra June 2023

“Lovely large house in extensive grounds.”

Bedrooms (all ensuite) really comfortable and clean. Helpfully numbered (guessing previously a hotel) which helped with allocating rooms and remembering who was where. Great to have the bedrooms on ground floor extention plus the flat on the top floor, which meant everyone had their own space and sound didn't carry.. The kitchen was well equipped (no scissors that we could find), you need to bring all food including salt and pepper. Communal areas could be cleaner, dining room tables sticky and kitchen needed a clean too. Cobwebs to be expected in old house. Loads of comfortable room for being together, to eat in the conservatory dining room or relax in the 2 adjoining sitting rooms. The little bar and reception are cute. Outside areas great! A mini farm, sheep, pigs (which were let out to eat the grass, so sweet and friendly) sheep and peacocks too. The kids and adults in our family loved them! Lots of sitting areas outside plus the games room with a small table tennis which we used a lot, and hot tub and sauna. The hot tub got a bit dirty in spite of everyone showering pre use, I think with so many people it could do with a mid week clean. We did message Sykes but no response til after we were home. Lovely area with lots to do locally, we loved the Shack, just up the road driving or walking away from Ulverston, for ice cream and food (including good vegan options) overlooking the beach. The Bardsea llama and Alpaca experience was fab too. We had problems with our Barrow tesco delivery as they couldn't find us, recommend click and collect instead if you're using them. Fabulous family holiday. Everyone really enjoyed the house thank you.

- Petra, June 2023

Thank you for this very positive feedback. We of course take up some of the points which were not as good as they can be - our cleaning company is aware of them - but it is true that it is a very large house and perfection is therefore hard to achieve...and cobwebs reappear the moment you clear them given the countryside location but we try our best...we also investigated the hot tub issue and it turned out that the information was not passed on within sykes..these things happen...this said experience has shown that if the guests follow the hot tub usage rules the water will remain clean given that the tub has five filters...and a bromine floater. Property Owner
Mariska March 2023

“We had a lovely stay and this house is great for a catch up with friends and family.”

Few negative points - the freezer contained food - cutlery was not clean - 2 bedroom had LOTS of ladybugs inside (single bedroom and the top floor) - some of the matras protectors were heavily stained.

- Mariska, March 2023

Firstly, we are happy that the guests had a lovely stay at Eden Lodge. We have already taken up the freezer issue with our cleaning provider so that such an issue will not be repeated. The same is true for the mattress protectors. The problem with the ladybugs is a bit more complicated as they come from the loft space at this time of the year. As they are generally useful little creatures we are hesitant to use chemicals, which are ultimately also harmful to humans, but have a handheld vacuum cleaner in the kitchen, which can be emptied so that the ladybugs stay alive. But we are also looking at alternative solutions. Property Owner
Matthew February 2023

“Great house for our family getaway.”

Animals were a welcome surprise and kept the kids entertained; pigs, sheep, peacocks and chickens in the garden! Hot tub, sauna and separate games room outside, with well proportioned living spaces inside. Close to several nice walks, the Buddhist temple and beach. Didn't really have to think about booking anything with the kids as they were happy playing in the house / garden!

- Matthew, February 2023
Gemma November 2022

“Fantastic break away for a 40th birthday gathering of friends and family.”

The house was exactly as described and spotless. Amenities were brilliant in the hot tub and the sauna. It's huge plenty of space to be together but also escape each other!

- Gemma, November 2022

Thank you for this very positive feedback and we are very happy to hear that. One thing we also hear from our guests is the outstanding value Eden Lodge represents when you look at the sheer number of guests it can accommodate at a high level of comfort and you break the cost down to the individual. Property Owner
Helen November 2022

“This property exceeded our expectations.”

The website pictures don’t do it justice. Very large comfortable rooms, virtually an en-suite in every bedroom. Great big kitchen for that enabled us to cook for everyone. Lovely grounds with goats, pigs and sheep. Children and adults had an amazing time

- Helen, November 2022
Joanne September 2022

“We had a family break which included 3 sets of OAPs which the ground floor bedrooms accommodated perfectly.”

The whole ground floor was amazing and the hot tub, sauna and games room were all used and loved. The first floor bedrooms were all lovely and very comfortable. We put a young family in the apartment on the second floor and the only problem we encountered was here. We opened the velux windows to let some air in and were immediately inundated with hundreds of blue bottles. Maybe these just need checking before the next guests come in. Overall an amazing house which we hope to return too.

- Joanne, September 2022

Thank you for your very positive feedback. With regards to the blue bottles we have sprayed the windows as flies can even sit in the window frames and we have taken advise how to deal with this kind of situation, which is unfortunately not straightforward as many property owners know. But we will do our best to avoid this kind of situation from reoccuring. Property Owner
Adam September 2022

“Great house!”

The rooms are all of a good size with en suite. Communal living areas were a really good size. Facilities were great - hot tub, sauna, table tennis & a cute little farm. Kitchen was large & very well equipped with plenty of storage. We had several small children & did have you move some items as they would have been dangerous with little fingers around. There were a couple of things needing fixing but the maintenance staff were around & fixed them straight away. Overall, a brilliant weekend in a great house!

- Adam, September 2022
Kishwer July 2022

“The rooms were lovely and clean, however the kitchen and dining areas were not as we would have expected.”

The refrigerators were not cleaned properly with dried milk in the vegetable containers. Table tops and floors were not really clean. We had a cleaner come in to clean all surfaces before we could use them. The owner found us a lady to help out in the kitchen and she made our holiday experience wonderful. Without Caroline, we would have spent most of our time filling and emptying dishwashers! Thank you for finding her. The owner promptly send us a plumber to fix a problem in one of the bathrooms. Bedroom number 1 gets only lukewarm water. I suggest this be looked into for future guests

- Kishwer, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are taking this feedback on board and I have already had conversations with the cleaning provider and make sure that the cleaning issues raised by this guests will not repeat themselves. As this guest also says we try to respond to any issue as quickly as we can but it is a large house and little problems can happen, although we try to preempt them to the degree we can. Anyway, we are happy that Caroline did a good job and that the guests overall had a wonderful holiday experience. Property Owner
Julie March 2022

“We had a fabulous week at this house.”

As a group of 23 it had everything and more for us all to enjoy. Every room is big enough to accommodate a large group and the kitchen was stocked to the highest of standards. The hot tub, sauna and games room were very well utilised and enjoyed by us all. The surrounding area of Bardsea is picturesque with some stunning walks along the coast and in the hills. All in all we had a wonderful stay and we will definitely return.

- Julie, March 2022
Sandra February 2022

“The property was perfect we had 24 Adults staying at the property and never felt on top of each other.”

It was clean and comfortable. Extremely well equipped, warm and spacious. Would definitely book again.

- Sandra, February 2022
Katy February 2022

“Well equipt, spotlessly clean, well equipped, warm, comfortable, stylish and spacious.”

Perfect accomodation for a big party plenty of places for people to have their own space, ensuites in each room, plenty of room for everyone to sit, cook, relax and not get under each others feet. We all really enjoyed our stay!

- Katy, February 2022

We are always happy to hear that Eden Lodge is a place where people can interact with each other in a beautiful environment whilst at the same time having enough space to withdraw as we all need a little bit of time away. This is the kind of harmony of life we love for ourselves. And if all of this is supported by a location where nature is alive and inspiring then you cannot ask for more. Property Owner
Vanessa January 2022

“Fabulous place to stay, we were a large family gathering.”

It was warm and cosy, well equipped, clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. 22 people in the party and there was plenty of space for us all. We all had a great weekend from the youngest (4) to the oldest (83) and we would definitely recommend the property and would certainly book again.

- Vanessa, January 2022
B January 2022

“A perfect property for a large family or group of friends, with a really well equipped kitchen, lots of space and lots to do - we loved the outside hot tub, sauna and games room.”

All of the bedrooms were spacious and clean with nice furnishings and modern bathrooms. The location of the property makes it easy to find, yet it is really quiet with beautiful views. Our only suggestion for improvement was that the heating in the bedrooms was quite hard to regulate - some of them were very warm (much better than being too cold, though). However, this was a minor point and we would stay again and recommend the property to others.

- B, January 2022
Mahdi June 2021

“On of the Nicest place I've been with my family , beautiful spot, amazing landscape also house had excellent design .”

Shops wasn't so far from place we stay . Massive kitchen with perfect facility. Definitely I would recommend for group of family or friends.

- Mahdi, June 2021
Elizabeth June 2021

“Beautiful house, spotlessly clean really good equipped.”

Grounds are gorgeous Fantastic location. Nicola and Kevin are great and manage the house perfectly not that we had any issues on arrival or during our stay but they came and introduced themselves are are really lovely. Can't wait to book again :)

- Elizabeth, June 2021
Tom September 2020

“The cottage was lovely however one of the bedrooms was full of fruit flies and cob webs in the corners of the room showing it clearly hadn’t been properly cleaned.”

Bar that the facilities were lovely in the kitchen and lounge areas.

- Tom, September 2020
Yvonne July 2020

“We went for a family holiday 18 of us both adults, children and 1 infant, Monday - Friday.”

It was one of our best holidays so relaxing and absolutely spotless clean. The kitchen had everything you would need and more

- Yvonne, July 2020
Kathleen February 2020

“Just returned from a brilliant weekend at Eden Lodge.”

This accommodation is perfect for a large group. There was plenty of space in the house and the outside space was fantastic too. Beds were so comfortable but rooms can get very warm. Wifi connection isn't the best but wasn't a huge problem for us. Ulverston is a lovely town and about a 2 mile walk away. I would definitely go back again.

- Kathleen, February 2020
Rebecca January 2020

“We had such a brilliant stay at Eden Lodge, the place has everything you need for the perfect weekend away.”

This exceeded my expectations hugely & we will 100% be returning next year!

- Rebecca, January 2020
Peter October 2019

“There are a few radiator leaks and cold radiators.”

The bed in Room 5 needs changing. The light at the top of the stairs on right next to the window flashes all night. Could do with more mugs.There was only one extra key, not three. Otherwise it was great and we will be back again sometime

- Peter, October 2019
Kelsey September 2019

“Facilities and cleanliness”

- Kelsey, September 2019
Josh July 2019

“Great stay.”

Everything was awesome and the house was very clean. One improvement would be the WiFi. Almost non-existent in most of the property, especially when all guests are connected. Apart from that, it’s a great place.

- Josh, July 2019
Catherine June 2019

“The bedrooms were very comfortable.”

The lounge and dining room allowed my family to meet together in comfortable surroundings. The large garden was great for the children to play. The large kitchen made catering for a large number of people very easy.

- Catherine, June 2019
Robert May 2019

“Eden Lodge is located in a strategically great part of the Lakes with lots to do in the area whatever the weather.”

The Lodge itself is set in delightful grounds, with a large car park, external sauna and hot tub facilities - which were incidentally were checked during our stay by their efficient and friendly staff. The games room was very popular with my grand children! The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to make sure that the facilities are ideal and can cope with large numbers of occupants. The kitchen is excellent and well provided with an extensive cooker range, large capacity fridges and two dish washers - all of which worked very well for us. The bedrooms are well appointed, bright and airy with excellent en suite showers. I booked Eden Lodge as a surprise birthday present for my wife and had 14 adults, 4 children and a baby staying. It worked perfectly with plenty of space for all. My guests very much enjoyed their stay and I would return at the first opportunity.

- Robert, May 2019
Jane May 2019

“Such a great venue for a big celebration.”

So relaxing and comfortable and plenty of space. We did several walks straight from the house, played games in the grounds and having the coast so close was lovely. We’d love to go again. Only minor concern for the group that there seemed no facilities for recycling - being a big group we had plenty! Some advice on supporting this would have been helpful. Otherwise - perfect!

- Jane, May 2019
Katherine April 2019

“Lovely venue for a large family gathering.”

Lovely weather! Smaller points are- 1 window in the conservatory is broken and nearly impossible to shut (note left about these things for cleaners) The dishwashers are nearly impossible to work, they were not responding to buttons when we arrived and needed a factory re-set, then with a large number of people it took most of the way through the week before people stopped opening them part-way though (as is OK for most dishwashers) Not enough spoons for soup and dessert for each person, not enough forks for each person not enough teaspoons, not enough mixing bowls, not enough chopping boards, not enough cafetieres, the bath in room 8 would not empty without the plug being held up. The carpet behind the reception desk is stopping the door there being opened and that is damaging the carpet. The particulars say there is a lockable bike shed- but when we rang we were told there is not. There was good support when we rang about a fault with the fire alarm. Please correct these small details No need to publish the little details re spoons etc.

- Katherine, April 2019
Michelle March 2019

“There was a lady bird nest or festation in two bedrooms.”

The heating did not appear to be working on several bedrooms and one radiator was leaking some guests were complying they were freezing through the night The original hot tub was broken a new one brought in but was way to small a lot smaller than original one and did not fit all guests. There was carpet coming away behind the door near the bar in living area so when u opened the door it lifted a large piece of carpet and the door bounced back it hit one of our party members in the face! There was no kitchen appliances in the apartment with the kitchen so what was the point in Avon the kitchen?? I was going to email this information today or put on trip advisor but I will give you the opportunity to reply. I have taken photos of the carpet and the lady birds in the bedrooms! Thank you

- Michelle, March 2019
Nicole March 2019

“Our holiday was amazing.”

It had everything we needed/wanted and more. Will definitely be returning next year!

- Nicole, March 2019
Julie March 2019

“Property was excellent, great range of facilities and very comfortable.”

Lovely location The only slight negative was that we asked if a late check out would be possible, we were told no as cleaners needed to go in on the Sunday morning which is fair enough but then found the property was not booked again until the following weekend. Then had to chase deposit being returned, was told Sykes were waiting for cleaners to go in and confirm everything ok (3 days after we left). So contradictory information from Sykes who denied the owner the opportunity of a late check out fee.

- Julie, March 2019
Sally February 2019

“Amazing place.”

Very clean and new feel to all the sheets, towels etc.. variety of room types that suited the different needs of our guests. Lovely view and a short walk to the bay. I loved the big tables in the dining room room that meant 20+ people could eat together. Also plenty of crockery and cutlery. We had a fabulous time and I’d go back tomorrow if I could! The only thing I would change is the dish washers could be improved. A lot of things needed reeashing by hand. Also the sauna was not available.

- Sally, February 2019
Mark August 2018

“This holiday did exceed expectations in every area except for the kitchen.”

It seems a shame to have missed the highest rating because of a lack of mugs, serving bowls, small glasses for soft drinks. The chopping knives were all blunt and the wine glasses and the dinner plates were too large for the dishwasher. Although at first we thought this was a minor niggle, it turned out to be extremely irritating every time we had a meal and therefore reduce our satisfaction with the property every day.

- Mark, August 2018
David May 2018

“As we had 25 people staying there was at times a shortage of mugs due to many being in the dishwasher.”

Again as the house was full with people staying in the top flat it was felt there could be more drawer space for clothes. Items had to be left on the floor. The one set of drawers provided were each divided into 3, so no large item could be put in them. A problem with the shower in one of the rooms meant that people in that room did not have this facility for 3 days. However we were impressed that there was a visit from a Handyman at 10.30pm and each day letting us have a progress report until repaired. A comment was also made that there were no electric shaver points near a mirror. Also the shower trays were not slip proof so perhaps a slip mat could be provided. Ample parking. A small notice on the cupboard door indicating the Isolator Switch for the Cookers would have saved a call out when we inadvertently turned it off. Luckily we had finished cooking and the ovens were not needed again that day. We and all our guests thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

- David, May 2018
J January 2018

“This property was of a high standard with everything you could possibly need, the group of 25 family and friends celebrating my husband Bob’s 60th were all delighted with the property and everyone was so pleased with the quality of the house.”

We all had a wonderful time and the group were all discussing the next option we could get there again. The hot tub sauna and games room was a nice touch of luxury. The kitchen was amazing. The views were spectacular. WONDERFUL SPLEND PLACE. South lakes services were really helpful and all the staff at Sykes were helpful and friendly I ended up knowing some staff by there names. To round it all up, Fantastic!!!!

- J, January 2018
Steve November 2017

“Eden Lodge exceeded all our expectations enormously as soon as we entered the front door, the bedrooms were well furnished to a good standard, all en-suite, all the facilities were in good order and the family made full use of them on a daily basis, my wife was over joyed because it was a surprise 60th birthday present and she wants to spend more time there again in the future, I hope I can make her dream come true.”

Well worth the money, wish we were still in a really good residence.

- Steve, November 2017
Joy November 2017

“We thought Eden Lodge was a lovely house.”

with great facilities. But something needs to be done about the Decking as it is very slippery, my son ended up at A&E after slipping over and is now off work and on crutches. My brother in law also fell over the following day and cut his arm.

- Joy, November 2017
Nicola August 2017

“It was perfect in every way.”

- Nicola, August 2017
Margaret August 2017

“It was an absolutely brilliant holiday home.”

Just like being in a hotel but with the use of the kitchen and other facilities. Really great.

- Margaret, August 2017
Julie March 2017

“It was just what we wanted to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday with family and friends”

- Julie, March 2017
Joanne November 2016

“We went for my 40th birthday and it was amazing.”

Great place for a big get together for all ages

- Joanne, November 2016
Susan October 2016

“This property definetly had the WOW factor , I had a brilliant week celebrating ...”

This property definetly had the WOW factor , I had a brilliant week celebrating my 60th Bitrthday with friends and the house was the best we have stayed in - the rooms were really comfy and enough room for everyone to have some space - the hot tub was a big hit by all - the kitchen was well equipped to cook a full Sunday roast dinner for 25 people which was a great laugh - must also add that the cleaning company did an amazing job , the house and grounds were spotless - we are definetly going to book again - one word to describe week EPIC

- Susan, October 2016
Abigail September 2016

“We had a fantastic weekend celebrating my sister's 50th Birthday.”

Property was perfect, giving everyone their own space with all en suite rooms. Facilities were great. Honestly one of the best weekends ever! Would wholly recommend booking the property.

- Abigail, September 2016
Rob June 2016

“A great house and location, fitted perfectly for a large group of friends, we loved it!”

- Rob, June 2016
James April 2016

“The house was the best large property we have been to (we have visited over 20 in the past).”

It was really well equipped and the furnishings were beautiful. The house was spotless and provided a wonderful base for the area.

- James, April 2016
John March 2016

“Eden lodge is a fantastic property.”

There is more than enough room and the standard is excellent.

- John, March 2016
Johanna February 2016

“The accommodation was excellent with each bedroom having an en-suite.”

There were 22 people in our party and they all remarked how good Eden Lodge is. There was plenty of room, cutlery, crockery and this was an ideal place to hold a 60th birthday weekend. Convenient for Windermere, Eden Lodge is an ideal base and a bonus was the golf course next door. Overall a great weekend enjoyed by all!

- Johanna, February 2016
Jacquelyn January 2016

“Eden Lodge was warm and welcoming, very well furnished and equipped.”

We booked to celebrate my 70th birthday for my family ranging from 6 months to 73 years old. There were lots of things to do, including hot tub, sauna and trampoline. It made my birthday very special.

- Jacquelyn, January 2016
Sarah January 2016

“The bedrooms all had en suites and were furnished to an excellent standard.”

The lounge and dining area were so large it more than accommodated our party of 16 adults and 6 children. The kitchen was of a catering standard so had more than enough crockery and glasses for us all. The location was also very picturesque with views down to the sea which is only a 10 minute walk away. Outstanding accommodation which we would recommend to big groups without hesitation.

- Sarah, January 2016
Jean November 2015

“A very comfortable property and well decorated.”

Its great to find a property with en-suite on all of the rooms.

- Jean, November 2015
Elaine October 2015

“We had a brilliant weekend away.”

The accommodation was perfect for us as a large group, the communal spaces were big enough for everyone and all the bedrooms were great. Highly recommend.

- Elaine, October 2015
Katharine June 2015

“We had an amazing time - the property was gorgeous.”

- Katharine, June 2015
Colin May 2015

“Everything was great, many many thanks.”

- Colin, May 2015
John May 2015

“We were celebrating our Ruby Wedding and were joined by all our five children, three spouses and nine grandchildren so we needed a big spot.”

We were not disappointed. The high quality of the house and fittings, the ample space for children (young and old) to play indoors when it was raining, the warm welcome from the owner, the ample well equipped kitchen, the hot tub, the beautiful grounds, the bedrooms and en-suite facilities, the 'flexible' lounge furniture and the views from most rooms over Morcambe Bay to the hills beyond all helped to make it a memorable holiday and celebration.

- John, May 2015

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Summary

A stunning, 13 bedroom detached Edwardian cottage in its own mature grounds, on the outskirts of the village of Bardsea and close to the town of Ulverston, in the spectacular Lake District
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1, double bed, TV, en-suite shower, toilet basin.Bedroom 2, super king zip link bed, TV, en-suite wet room, toilet, basin.Bedrooms 3,4 and 5 double bed, TV, en-suite shower, toilet, basin
Mezzanine Floor
Bedroom 6, single bed, TV, en-suite shower, toilet, basin. Bedroom 7, double bed, TV, en-suite shower, toilet, basin
First Floor
Bedroom 8, king size bed, TV, en-suite bath, toilet, basin. Bedroom 9, king size bed, TV, en-suite shower, toilet, basin. Bedroom 10, double bed, TV, en-suite shower, toilet and basin. Bedroom 11, king size bed, TV, single bed, en-suite bath, toilet and basin
Second Floor
2 bed apartment with kitchen and sitting room (seats 4), Bedroom 12, two single beds & Bedroom 13, super king size bed plus Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Main house
Fully equipped kitchen
External utility
Dining room in conservatory with doors to patio and hot tub
Sitting room with woodburning stove
External games room with TV and table tennis.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Double electric oven, gas oven and 14-ring gas hobs, microwave, three fridges, two freezers, two washing machines and tumble dryers in external utility, two dishwashers, 14 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Shared lawned gardens
Private patio with furniture, coal BBQ (charcoal not included) and hot tub
External barrel sauna
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
This property accepts 3 well behaved dogs
Please note: Hot tub unavailable from 12pm on Thursdays for weekly cleaning/maintenance
Note: Mobile reception in house may be limited
Note: No stag/ hen parties or similar
Charging of electric vehicles (including bikes) is not permitted at this property, if electric charging is detected a charge of £100 will be deducted from the bond
Note: Check-in 4pm
This property has a £500 Good housekeeping bond
Please note: There is an 11pm curfew at the property - please can we observe these hours of rest and minimalise the noise - guests who are in breach of the above rules, will be asked to leave the property
Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead outside at all times as there are animals in the area
You will be asked to confirm the number of guests staying at the property when you book, When there is evidence of a potential over-occupancy and it is subsequently verified by the owner, this will result in all occupants being asked to leave the property, as this impacts the owner’s insurance as well as being a breach of the rental agreement
Guests are kindly reminded - in line with the rental agreement - that at the end of the holiday the property must be left in the same or similar state of order and cleanliness in which it was found
Failure to leave the property in a reasonable state may results in the additional cleaning charge being invoked (minimum charge £150) Bookings over the Christmas and New Year period must be a minimum of 5 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE or NYD Bookings over the Easter period must be a minimum of 5 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on the four days of the Easter weekend, including Good Friday
Please note, 7-night bookings and weekend short breaks may only check in on Fridays, short breaks are also welcome mid-week

The property

A stunning, detached Edwardian cottage in its own mature grounds, on the outskirts of the village of Bardsea and close to the town of Ulverston, in the spectacular Lake District.

Located next to the quality Ulverston Golf Course and overlooking Morecambe Bay, this luxuriously-appointed cottage offers breathtaking accommodation for large groups of friends or family.

From the moment you approach the cottage, you’ll feel you’ve arrived somewhere truly special.

Rest and recuperation are the themes of this enchanting cottage, with eleven bedrooms in the main house and an extra two bedrooms in the attached apartment.

This apartment also has its own living area, kitchen and shower room, and is perfect for any members of your party looking for their own space.

All of the bedrooms in the main house benefit from quality en-suite facilities and boast sublime comfort where a good night’s sleep is guaranteed!

Enjoy a touch of class by soaking in the opulent hot tub or steaming in the sauna, watch TV or challenge each other to a table tennis tournament in the games room, before retiring to the spacious sitting area to discuss upcoming adventures.

Rustle up a tasty meal in the well-equipped kitchen, and enjoy it in the bright and airy conservatory where you can view the expansive grounds and Morecambe Bay, in this quiet and peaceful location.

The area surrounding the cottage is a wonderful holiday base, with the market town of Ulverston just a few miles down the road, home to plenty of amenities and hosting many festivals throughout the year.

The coastline of the Furness Peninsula offers beaches and good birdwatching, while all the splendour of the Lake District National Park, from the sparkling waters of Windermere to the rugged peaks of Scafell Pike and all the pretty villages dotted between, is just waiting to be discovered.

With all of this to experience and this wonderful cottage to return to each night, your Cumbrian holiday is sure to be a memorable one.

Note: Ref. 13570 is in the grounds of this property, together they sleep 39.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

BARDSEA

Ulverston 2 miles.

Set on a hill looking across to Morecambe Bay is the small village of Bardsea. This remote area grew from a small fishing village and farming area into a major transportation link for coal, iron ore and corn. No longer a vital port, Bardsea still retains its fishing heritage, and features a pub serving fine ales and good food. The village is close to spectacular Furness Abbey, while the ancient market town of Ulverston is just 2 miles away, and still has a street market every Thursday and Saturday, plus many festivals throughout the year, including an amazing lantern procession in September and a superb Dickensian weekend in early December. With all the attractions of the Lake District National Park, beaches and good birdwatching of the Furness coast close by, this peaceful and quiet area has plenty to offer.

Bookings over the Christmas and New Year period must be a minimum of 5 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE or NYD

Bookings over the Easter period must be a minimum of 5 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on the four days of the Easter weekend, including GF

Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead outside at all times as there are animals in the area.

Note: Strictly no stag or hen parties

Charging of electric vehicles (including bikes) is not permitted at this property, if electric charging is detected a charge of £100 will be deducted from the bond

Please note: There is an 11 pm curfew at this property after which time all guests must stop using the hot tub and strictly observe the hours of rest and not cause any form of disturbance to neighbours. Guests found to be in breach of these rules will be asked to leave the property with no refund given

Please note, 7-night bookings and weekend short breaks may only check in on Fridays, short breaks are also welcome mid-week

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
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Reviews & Ratings

“Really great house for a large family getaway.”

“The house was everything and more than we expected.”

“The property was spacious and comfortable and warm a great place to unwind.”

“Really warm / cosy property despite being very large.”

“The property was ideal for our family gathering with my four children, their spouses and ten grandchildren (aged between 5 months and 17 years old.”

“We stayed here with a group of 22 friends, including a toddler, and two dogs for 3 nights.”

“We had a fantastic weekend at Eden Lodge celebrating a 60th birthday.”

“An impressive home, with ample space, located in the beautiful Lake District.”

“At first glance on arrival I was impressed with the property and the amount of rooms / bathrooms and thought our week with our whole family will be an enjoyable one.”

“Fabulous property, ideal for large families.”

“Had a lovely relaxing stay with family and 3 well behaved dogs to celebrate our son’s 30th birthday.”

“Absolutely beautiful property in stunning grounds!”

“An amazing property for our parent’s’ Golden Wedding celebrations.”

“We had a fabulous stay at Eden Lodge with our extended family.”

“The games room was disappointing for 20 people , only a half length table tennis table .”

“Eden lodge is a lovely holiday home.”

“Fantastic accomodation for our family birthday celebration .”

“A lovely spacious house with lots of private rooms, and a fantastic big kitchen.”

“A wonderful property for 18 extended family aged 13 to 94.”

“Lovely large house in extensive grounds.”

“We had a lovely stay and this house is great for a catch up with friends and family.”

“Great house for our family getaway.”

“Fantastic break away for a 40th birthday gathering of friends and family.”

“This property exceeded our expectations.”

“We had a family break which included 3 sets of OAPs which the ground floor bedrooms accommodated perfectly.”

“Great house!”

“The rooms were lovely and clean, however the kitchen and dining areas were not as we would have expected.”

“We had a fabulous week at this house.”

“The property was perfect we had 24 Adults staying at the property and never felt on top of each other.”

“Well equipt, spotlessly clean, well equipped, warm, comfortable, stylish and spacious.”

“Fabulous place to stay, we were a large family gathering.”

“A perfect property for a large family or group of friends, with a really well equipped kitchen, lots of space and lots to do - we loved the outside hot tub, sauna and games room.”

“On of the Nicest place I've been with my family , beautiful spot, amazing landscape also house had excellent design .”

“Beautiful house, spotlessly clean really good equipped.”

“The cottage was lovely however one of the bedrooms was full of fruit flies and cob webs in the corners of the room showing it clearly hadn’t been properly cleaned.”

“We went for a family holiday 18 of us both adults, children and 1 infant, Monday - Friday.”

“Just returned from a brilliant weekend at Eden Lodge.”

“We had such a brilliant stay at Eden Lodge, the place has everything you need for the perfect weekend away.”

“There are a few radiator leaks and cold radiators.”

“Facilities and cleanliness”

“Great stay.”

“The bedrooms were very comfortable.”

“Eden Lodge is located in a strategically great part of the Lakes with lots to do in the area whatever the weather.”

“Such a great venue for a big celebration.”

“Lovely venue for a large family gathering.”

“There was a lady bird nest or festation in two bedrooms.”

“Our holiday was amazing.”

“Property was excellent, great range of facilities and very comfortable.”

“Amazing place.”

“This holiday did exceed expectations in every area except for the kitchen.”

“As we had 25 people staying there was at times a shortage of mugs due to many being in the dishwasher.”

“This property was of a high standard with everything you could possibly need, the group of 25 family and friends celebrating my husband Bob’s 60th were all delighted with the property and everyone was so pleased with the quality of the house.”

“We thought Eden Lodge was a lovely house.”

“It was perfect in every way.”

“It was an absolutely brilliant holiday home.”

“It was just what we wanted to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday with family and friends”

“We went for my 40th birthday and it was amazing.”

“This property definetly had the WOW factor , I had a brilliant week celebrating ...”

“We had a fantastic weekend celebrating my sister's 50th Birthday.”

“A great house and location, fitted perfectly for a large group of friends, we loved it!”

“The house was the best large property we have been to (we have visited over 20 in the past).”

“Eden lodge is a fantastic property.”

“The accommodation was excellent with each bedroom having an en-suite.”

“Eden Lodge was warm and welcoming, very well furnished and equipped.”

“The bedrooms all had en suites and were furnished to an excellent standard.”

“A very comfortable property and well decorated.”

“We had a brilliant weekend away.”

“We had an amazing time - the property was gorgeous.”

“Everything was great, many many thanks.”

“We were celebrating our Ruby Wedding and were joined by all our five children, three spouses and nine grandchildren so we needed a big spot.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

BARDSEA