Hill Top Lodge

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Sauna
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

23 Customer Review(s)

Lauren
October 2024

“Many thanks for a wonderful break away in your beautifully clean and well equipped lodge.”

We have stayed in many places and I must say it’s rare to arrive and see exactly what you see on the advertised photos. It was a real home from home, everything we needed and more. Lovely and warm, comfortable seating and beds! The lodge is perfectly placed to enjoy the local area whether you stay close or go further afield. We thoroughly enjoyed Windermere , so much to see and do. Amazing shops and beautiful coffee shops with lovely food and friendly people. Recommend taking a boat trip ...

We have stayed in many places and I must say it’s rare to arrive and see exactly what you see on the advertised photos. It was a real home from home, everything we needed and more. Lovely and warm, comfortable seating and beds! The lodge is perfectly placed to enjoy the local area whether you stay close or go further afield. We thoroughly enjoyed Windermere , so much to see and do. Amazing shops and beautiful coffee shops with lovely food and friendly people. Recommend taking a boat trip. Ambleside and Grassmere are wonderful to visit and so much on offer. The scenery is a delight and theres walks aplenty! The apple pie bakery must be a stop off in Ambleside you won’t be disappointed despite the long queue to wait for a table. Make the most of the hot tub especially looking up to the unspoilt sky after a day of walking. The on site facilities are tired and in need of a refurb - especially the bar/restaurant which wasn’t somewhere we would return however that said you have so many lovely places on the doorstep to eat out in, it’s not a deal breaker! We will certainly recommend this gem to our friends and family.

- Lauren, October 2024
Elaine September 2024

“Very nice property clean and the hot tub was great.”

Had a great 4 days . We will be back

- Elaine, September 2024

Thanks for taking the time to write your lovely review Elaine, so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the lodge. We look forward to welcoming you back. Take care. Donna, Mike and Maisie. Property Owner
Janet August 2024

“Fantastic lodge,beautifully updated with extra little touches making our time there even more special.”

Thankyou to the owners,we had an amazing week exploring the local areas,this is a perfect base and we have booked to return next Easter time. We are looking forward to it already.

- Janet, August 2024

Hi Janet, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy that you’ve enjoyed your holiday at Hilltop, it is in such a peaceful location on the park and so handy for getting out and about in the stunning Lake District. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Take care, Donna,Mike and Maisie..x Property Owner
Emma July 2024

“What a fantastic, well equip, immaculate lodge!”

Absolutely spotless! This lodge was lacking nothing. So comfortable and homely. We loved it so much we have booked two weeks next year and can’t wait for our second week this summer. Thank you so much for an amazing stay x

- Emma, July 2024

Hi Emma, thank you so so much for taking time to write your wonderful review, it means so much to us that you enjoy staying at Hilltop. We are happy that you have booked to stay again this summer and next summer and look forward to welcoming you back. Take care. Donna,Mike and Maisie.x Property Owner
Sean July 2024

“The Property is well maintained, and had everything you need provided in the property, including an outside brush to sweep any debris away from the decking.”

When we arrived the on-suite bathroom floor was very wet due to the main shower not turned off properly and the shower doors open, but was easily sorted. The location was very central and just caught buses around the surrounding area as the stops were just outside the entrance.

- Sean, July 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Hilltop lodge. The lodge is in such a good position and the bus stop outside the site is so handy. So sorry to hear that the ensuite floor needed drying, I have passed this onto our cleaners. Take Care, Donna,Mike and Maisie. Property Owner
Alan June 2024

“Excellent comfortable accommodation, beautiful setting and a great park with friendly,helpful staff.”

Loved the hot tub.

- Alan, June 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Hilltop. The lodge is in such a peaceful part of the park and so close to the lake. We do hope that we can welcome you back one day. Take care. Donna,Mike and Maisie. Property Owner
Jane May 2024

“This is our second year at Hill Top Lodge, it is situated in an ideal spot on the park, a couple of minutes walk to The Lake where you can feed the ducks.”

The lodge is clean and well equipped with everything you may need. The hot tub is amazing and has been updated this year, it is maintained daily. We will be returning again soon. Thank you so much to the owners of this wonderful lodge in a gorgeous setting.

- Jane, May 2024

Hi Jane, we do appreciate you taking time to send such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you came back again to stay at Hill top lodge and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Take care. Donna, Mike and Maisie.xxx Property Owner
Mandy May 2024

“The lodge was lovely ,everything you could think you need was there , the hot tub was secluded which was brilliant for us .”

We loved everything about it . Excellent location outside park there's a bus stop that will take you anywhere you want to go we used this all the time so we didn't need the car tickets good price .

- Mandy, May 2024

We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay at Hillside lodge. It is in such a lovely location. The bus is so handy and quite exciting if you manage to get on an open top bus. We hope to see you again. Property Owner
Kelly May 2024

“Absolutely beautiful lodge.”

Very spacious, great location. The hot tub was amazing. The holiday park is great, lots of amenities such as bar/restaurant, swimming pool, play area for children & on-site shop. Would highly recommend

- Kelly, May 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means so much to me, Mike and Maisie that you enjoyed your stay at our lodge. Property Owner
Joanne March 2024

“Our holiday with family didn't work out so we booked this last minute.”

It was an absolutely fabulous stay. The lodge is clean, comfortable, furnished beautifully and has many additional homely features. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We used the onsight facilities, the health club in troutbridge which were all great. We walked, took the boat across the lake, visited Beatrix Potter and the Aquarium. All in all we has a fabulous time. My 7 year old daughter is already begging us to rebook. Thank you so much.

- Joanne, March 2024

We are so pleased to hear that you had a lovely time at our lodge and in the beautiful Lake District. Thank you so much for taking the time to send this review, it means so much to us. Take care, Donna, Mike and Maisie. Property Owner
Katy February 2024

“We had a great week in the lodge.”

It was really clean, cosy, spacious, and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. The beds were very comfortable, the hot tub was a bonus (and serviced twice a day by a company on site). We used the on site swimming pool and clubhouse a few times, and got out and about exploring the local area. All in all, it was exactly what we needed after a very busy few weeks in work. Thank you.

- Katy, February 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the lodge, which has very recently benefitted from a new en-suite bathroom and newly decorated bedrooms, new beds and bedding. It’s good to hear that your stay in Hill Top was just what you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back. Take care. Donna,Mike and Maisie. Property Owner
Paul November 2023

“We arrived and was wowed by the little but big homely touches, the Christmas ...”

We arrived and was wowed by the little but big homely touches, the Christmas tree and the warmness of the lodge was lovely and the hot tub was great, we stayed all over white cross bay and up and down the lake and this is in top 10, thanks for having us and see you again soon

- Paul, November 2023

We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at the lodge, your kind review means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Take care. Donna and Mike. Property Owner
Kate November 2023

“The lodge is spacious and very comfortable.”

The efficient central heating made our week there in November really cosy. We also enjoyed our frequent escapes into the large hot tub. The lodge is ideally placed on a quiet side road yet only a short stroll from the the lakeside.

- Kate, November 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cosy lodge. The hot tub is a lovely place to relax after a lakeland walk or a wander around the beautiful local towns and villages. Thank you for leaving the lodge so clean and tidy, this really helps our cleaners with their busy schedule. Take care. Property Owner
Anna November 2023

“We loved our stay here!”

It had everything we needed, great location and the hot tub was a lovely addition! Our only slight niggle was that the TV can’t connect to the internet so we couldn’t watch Netflix etc in the evenings which was a shame, in the end we bought a HDMI cable so we could connect our laptop to the screen instead. But other than this, the lodge was clean and extremely comfortable, we’d definitely come back!

- Anna, November 2023

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed staying at the lodge. We do apologised that you struggled to get the internet on the new smart tv, the maintenance team have now been into the lodge to reset the internet and it is now back up and running. Take care. Property Owner
Katrina October 2023

“Lovely property with the added bonus of the hotub with a great location when you have children to entertain.”

- Katrina, October 2023

We are so pleased that you and your children enjoyed the lodge. Thank you for your lovely review. Take care. Property Owner
Stephen August 2023

“Great lodge and super location just a stones throw to the lake.”

The park always looks great, just wish they’d have more entertainment space and also early breakfasts.

- Stephen, August 2023

So glad you enjoyed the lodge, it is in such a good position on the park, so quiet and hardly any through traffic and as you say only a very short walk to the Lake. Take care. Property Owner
Serhiy July 2023

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

Great place and lots of space for a family. Location is great property is away from the main road and the lake front is less than 100yards away good for water sports. Jacuzzi is a great addition to the property and helps a lot during the rainy days or after the long day walk. Lots of small personal touches throughout the property makes it look like home. Two bathrooms is also advantage. The down side is the the basin a shower waste are not working well and takes time to drain while you using it. And probably as result causing smell of dumbness and mouldiness in the en-suite bathroom that spreads to the bedroom. If this issues are resolved this property otherwise makes a great holiday retreat with great location for the Windermere and The Lakes.

- Serhiy, July 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments about the lodge, it is in such a lovely position on the park. The hot tub is brand new and great fun. So sorry about the drainage in the shower, the maintenance team have been in and did find a pipe dislodged under the en suite bathroom, they have now rectified the problem. Kind regards. Property Owner
Marion July 2023

“When we arrived at the lodge the kitchen and living room were nice, clean and cosy however once we got to the bedrooms and bathrooms that was not so good.”

Double bedroom had a musty smell and the en-suite bathroom had a sour drain smell and not the cleanest. The main bathroom looked tired and again not the cleanest. the double bed was very uncomfortable, 4 sleepless nights which is not good when you are away trying to relax. We have stayed at many lodges around Windermere and The Lakes and never had any problems however this lodge was disappointing, overpriced and definitely wouldn’t book to come back. There were good 2 points the small homely touches and the hot tub.

- Marion, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We will ask our Housekeeping and Maintenance Teams to look into your comments about the cleanliness and the drain smell. We do find that mattresses and bedding are down to personal preference. We take your comments on board. Thank you- The Lake District Lodge Holidays Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Caroline June 2023

“Lodge was well equipped but maybe too well equipped as left little space to store food!”

Listing didn’t mention a washing machine which id liked to have known about before we went. Only found airer on last day

- Caroline, June 2023

Thank you for your review. All the plates, pots, pans, cutlery ,glasses are brand new but sorry that you found it too well stocked. People usually complain that holiday lodge cupboards aren’t stocked enough. We have now moved round the contents of the cupboard to ensure there is space for the guests food. We have now also added the washing machine onto the lodge listing. We hope this helps. Kind regards. Property Owner
Mark May 2023

“Would have scored this lodge as 4 on every aspect, however hot-tub is getting a little tired and requires new contols etc.”

other wise an excellently maintained and equiped place to stay.

- Mark, May 2023

Thank you for your review. It’s great that you would score the lodge 4 on every aspect. We do take on board our reviews and now have a brand new hot tub in place. Kind regards. Property Owner
Amy May 2023

“We had a great weekend at this lodge.”

Brilliant location, lovely site and the lodge itself was lovely with everything we needed. Will hopefully be back!

- Amy, May 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. The Lake District Lodge Holidays Owner Relations Team. Property Owner
Alanna May 2023

“Great lodge!”

Clean and very well equipped with a good selection of glassware (not always the case). Outside area is lovely and private and gets the sun pretty much all day between the front and side deck. The new owners have made some updates to the decor already which was a nice surprise. Only comment would be the table and chairs next to the hot tub could do with a freshen up for eating outside, but we just used the seating out front instead. We loved it and would definitely return in the future!

- Alanna, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. There is now a new dining table and chairs on the decking for you to enjoy eating outdoors. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back. The Owner Relations Team. Property Owner
Steve April 2023

“The only downside of the holiday is Friday to Friday as this means for a lot of ...”

The only downside of the holiday is Friday to Friday as this means for a lot of people taking an extra day of annual leave you need more flexible dates but I would recommend this holiday in an instant we all had a fantastic time ❤️

- Steve, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely stay. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, DVD player, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin with TV
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
3 x TV, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed decked veranda with furniture and hot tub (new in 2023)
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub on-site, Lake Windermere 0.3 miles
Note: There are steps to the exterior of the home
Note: The hot tub is only available between 10am-10pm
Note: WiFi is available through the park and may be intermittent at times; personal browsing only
Access to the local leisure facilities is complimentary and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty We as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as it’s subject to third-party provider located off site
Note: For use of the on-site facilities, such as the indoor swimming pool, a complex pass is required; these can be purchased from reception
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Welcome to Hill Top Lodge, a two-bedroom holiday home with hot tub, encompassed by hedges and shrubbery for that extra bit of privacy throughout your stay. Hill Top Lodge is a delightful lodge situated in the popular Bowness area of White Cross Bay, just a short walk from the marina and lake.

The lodge is spacious sleeping up to 4 guests plus an infant in a travel cot.

Hill Top is beautifully presented for guests to relax and unwind.

The hot tub offers a welcome treat after a day exploring the Lakes.

A homely lodge with everything you need for an unforgettable holiday. Sorry we are unable to accept dogs at Hill Top Lodge. Accommodation Details Living area: - Spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area - 3-seater leather sofa and 2 armchairs - Dining table with 4 chairs - Feature electric fire - Wall mounted TV and DVD player Kitchen area: - Fully equipped shaker fitted kitchen includes a gas hob and oven, under counter fridge and freezer plus slimline dishwasher - Microwave oven, washing machine, kettle, toaster, ample cutlery and crockery plus plenty of generous storage space Master bedroom: - Double bed with fitted wardrobes, cupboards, drawers and dressing table - Wall mounted TV and DVD player - En suite shower room with corner shower (double headed), toilet and hand basin Second bedroom: - Twin bedroom with fitted wardrobe, cupboards, drawers and dressing table - Wall mounted TV Family bathroom: - Family bathroom with corner bath and shower attachment, vanity unit, hand basin and toilet Other information: - Full central heating and double glazing ensuring a comfortable stay all year round - There is a selection of games, DVDs and books in the lodge

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

WHITE CROSS BAY

Troutbeck Bridge 0.8 miles; Windermere 2 miles; Bowness 3 miles; Ambleside 3 miles.

White Cross Bay holiday park nestles on the shores of Lake Windermere, midway between Windermere and Ambleside, in the Lake District National Park. Consisting of many lodges, it offers a restaurant, pub, shop, entertainment room, amusement arcade, indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, gym, children's staffed activity centre, marina and outdoor play areas. Lake Windermere, the largest and most popular in the area, boasts a wide range of lakeside activities from walking and cycling to rowing, horse riding, taking a trip on the steam railway, plus lake cruises from Bowness to the pretty village of Ambleside and down to Lakeside, which has a celebrated aquarium. Children will also enjoy The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, where technology brings her characters to life, and Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, with its Treetop Trek aerial adventure is a short walk away from the site. With destinations including Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach, this location is perfect for a Lake District holiday at any time of the year.

Hill Top Lodge is accessed by 4 stone steps and then 5 wooden steps. The lodge is then all on the same ground floor level.

A travel cot is provided and will fit in the master bedroom only. Please bring your own highchair.

White Cross Bay has its own onsite facilities. You will need to purchase a complex pass from reception which includes the use of the pool, entertainment and access to bar and restaurant. The prices are subject to change by park management.

There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.

Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge. The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.

Complimentary WiFi is provided by the park and subject to fair usage guidelines.
Please connect using "Parkdean Customer", no password required.
Quality and reliability of connection will vary based on the number of people using it, prevailing weather conditions and therefore may be limited or slower than you are used to.
WiFi is for personal use only and is not intended for high data usage, gaming and/or use for business purposes. This is only suitable for page browsing and sending emails.
Bookings cannot be accepted if they are solely reliant on the provision of uninterrupted and unlimited Wi-Fi.
We are not held responsible or liable for the WiFi on the park. If you encounter any issues with the WiFi, please contact White Cross Bay reception.

Park Rules and Operations – White Cross Bay

All holiday parks are owned and managed by a separate company to ourselves. Lake District Lodge Holidays has no association with the owners of these parks or responsibility for the provision of services they offer. At certain times of year, there maybe a reduction in those services, which is outside of our control.

Commercial vehicles, caravans, camper vans, Hen or Stag parties are not permitted onsite. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and are not be left alone in the lodges at any point during your stay.

You will be staying on an operational holiday park, which means work may be undertaken from time to time by the park owners during your stay. Although Lake District Lodge Holidays will always try to inform guests in advance if something may impact on a stay and if we have prior knowledge. We cannot be held responsible or accept any liability for park operations of which are outside of our control and which we have no knowledge of.

Any issues relating to a stay at a privately owned lodge should be reported back through Lake District Lodge Holidays as the park are not responsible for managing the lodge or booking for private sublet guests during their stay.

Hot Tubs

For the comfort of other holidays guests we request that noise is kept to a minimum. Usage of the hot tub is between 10am and 10pm only. If you are found to breach these timings then you may be asked to vacate the park with no call for a refund.

All hot tubs are maintained to strict industry standards and HSE guidelines by separate qualified independent contractors on behalf of the property owners. This includes changing the water between guest stays and checking the water condition on a regular basis.

Whilst every effort is made to have a hot tub ready for immediate use by the arrival time stated, this may not always be possible. In such cases the hot tub will usually be ready to use later that day unless otherwise advised. In such cases no compensation or refund is payable unless the hot tub is faulty.

Information about using a hot tub safely is provided at all lodges with a hot tub and on a prominent notice near the tub. All hot tub users should wear an appropriate bathing suit. Usage of a hot tub is at a guests own risk and Lake District Lodge Holidays accepts no liability for anything which may happen to a guest as a direct result of using a hot tub.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Off-season
Christmas

Bowness 65, White Cross Bay, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1127727)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Many thanks for a wonderful break away in your beautifully clean and well equipped lodge.”

“Very nice property clean and the hot tub was great.”

“Fantastic lodge,beautifully updated with extra little touches making our time there even more special.”

“What a fantastic, well equip, immaculate lodge!”

“The Property is well maintained, and had everything you need provided in the property, including an outside brush to sweep any debris away from the decking.”

“Excellent comfortable accommodation, beautiful setting and a great park with friendly,helpful staff.”

“This is our second year at Hill Top Lodge, it is situated in an ideal spot on the park, a couple of minutes walk to The Lake where you can feed the ducks.”

“The lodge was lovely ,everything you could think you need was there , the hot tub was secluded which was brilliant for us .”

“Absolutely beautiful lodge.”

“Our holiday with family didn't work out so we booked this last minute.”

“We had a great week in the lodge.”

“We arrived and was wowed by the little but big homely touches, the Christmas ...”

“The lodge is spacious and very comfortable.”

“We loved our stay here!”

“Lovely property with the added bonus of the hotub with a great location when you have children to entertain.”

“Great lodge and super location just a stones throw to the lake.”

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

“When we arrived at the lodge the kitchen and living room were nice, clean and cosy however once we got to the bedrooms and bathrooms that was not so good.”

“Lodge was well equipped but maybe too well equipped as left little space to store food!”

“Would have scored this lodge as 4 on every aspect, however hot-tub is getting a little tired and requires new contols etc.”

“We had a great weekend at this lodge.”

“Great lodge!”

“The only downside of the holiday is Friday to Friday as this means for a lot of ...”

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The property

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About the location

WHITE CROSS BAY