Windermere Lodge - Guest Comments

Here’s a selection of the comments made in the guest book and by e-mail. You can probably tell that we are very proud of them!

This comment from a guest in April 2008 says it all really!

“A fantastic lodge, well equipped and well situated on a beautiful park” -

We are pleased to say that they are not alone in their opinions though!

"We've had a lovely time - great weather and fantastic lodge. Just what we needed to get away from it all" - November 2008

"We've had a lovely time. Weather been very kind. Lodge very clean and well equipped. Hope to return one day. Excellent break. Thanks to all involved" - November 2008

"Lovely accommodation. Perfect setting. Although it didn't seem to stop raining it did nothing to dampen our spirits. We have had a good time and would definitely return one day" - November 2008

"... Just wanted to let you know we had a lovely time at your lodge this weekend. The weather was beautiful and the lodge was very impressive. We hope to return another time. Many thanks." - October 2008 (by e-mail)

"Your lodge is excellent - well equipped, clean, and with everything we needed... We were able to visit all the places we knew - Windemere, Bowness, Ambleside, Coniston, Kendal, Keswick, and lots more. We had quite a few sunny days though cold. Thank you." - October 2008

"Fantastic lodge, home from home. Great location. Would definitely come again." - October 2008

"Thanks so much for letting us stay in your lodge. Terrible weather! Great, can't wait to come back. Nice and warm. Despite the weather we had a lovely time. Really enjoyed the walk to Ing Bridge. Even our four year old walked all the way. The lodge is really well equipped, and we really appreciated the selection of DVDs and games. Thank you again." - October 2008

"Fantastic accommodation. Superb location. Perfect for our needs. We were already in love with Troutbeck and now we are besotted! Many thanks and we will be using you again!" - October 2008 (by letter)

"Thank you for a brilliant four days. Your lodge was the best one I have ever been in... Home from home. We will be back next year." - October 2008

"Thank you for our lovely weekend. We could not have asked for more. Really nice lodge, well presented and very clean." - September 2008

"We have had the most fantastic two weeks in this beautiful lodge. The weather has been perfect for walking and has only rained once. We think we have walked about 80 miles which isn't bad for two townies! and not a blister!... We have loved the lodge and it is so well equipped. DVDs are great for the evenings too. Queens Head Pub is fab for really great food, but very busy in the evenings so best to book. We have had a wonderful time" September 2008

"We've really enjoyed our stay here and have found the lodge perfect for us and our 7 month old daughter - the DVDs, games and books were a nice touch. We enjoyed sitting out on the decking area admiring the views. Thank you for letting us stay." - September 2008

"We enjoyed our stay in the cabin. Lovely and clean that also had that homely feel. It had everything we needed. It's also very well located and easy enough to get to most places. Even though it rained most of the week we still managed to get out and about, exploring the surrounding towns and visiting White Scar Caves and Holker Hall and the Car Museum when the weather was real bad. In between the rain we visited Aira Force, boat trip to Lakeside to see the aquarium and did some of the local walks.... Overall a great place to stay..." - August 2008

"A lovely, clean, modern and cosy lodge. Everything provided even for a young baby - very happy.... Would love to revisit.." - August 2008

"A big thank you for letting us stay in your lodge. Weather not good, but at least we kept dry!. Laundry facilities are good. Everyone at the Haybarn friendly, worth a visit on a rainy night... DVDs and toys are a good thought. You have spent a lot of time putting together an information folder. We wish you the very best with your lodge. You deserve all the praise in this book. P.S. Rainy night. Bottle of wine. Watch "50 First dates"" - August 2008

"Thank you for a wonderful base in which to stay for our holiday. The weather has been quite good - a bit of rain but it didn't stop us doing anything. We have thoroughly enjoyed it" - August 2008

"Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely cabin. It has made an excellent base and has all of the mod cons which make it so much more relaxing. In general the weather has been pretty good and we have enjoyed some good walking as well as visiting lots of attractions. Thanks again!" - July 2008

"We have really enjoyed our stay in your lovely cabin. It was lovely to walk into a fresh clean and welcoming place. It is ideally sutuated for exploring and the views are spectacular. We enjoyed many cycle rides along good routes and the meals out have been great, especially the Queens Head pub. The pub on site is worth a visit - basic but good food and warm & friendly. We would love to return in the future" - July 2008

"...we have had some lovely days out. We enjoyed the Lake Cruise to Bowness and went on a few hikes - about 10 miles yesterday despite the rain... We have thoroughly enjoyed our break and think the Lake District is beautiful - there is so much to see and do. The Lodge is fantastic - very homely." - July 2008

"Dear Both - We all enjoyed our stay here. We have been lucky with the weather. It only rained today and for a short time. The lodge, as always, is wonderful. Clean, tidy and in a wonderful location. My 84 year old aunt loved it here, We will recommend the Lodge to all our friends and family. Thank you so much for letting us stay here." - July 2008

"Enjoyed our visit to the Lake District for the scenery and peace & quiet. Such natural beauty. Recommended highly. We took in a lot of sight seeing - all wonderful. We didn't really mind the rain, of which we had a lot! Loved the boat trip on Windermere. Also a visit to Dove Cottage at Grasmere and the Beatrix Potter Museum at Bowness. Had some nice meals out - especially at The Lighthouse, Windermere - highly recommended. Also Roberto's Bowness. The lodge is lovely - no complaints. Sorry to have to leave.. Thanks for everything." - June 2008

“Enjoyed yet another wonderfully relaxing break in your super lodge. Enjoyed even more sightseeing, but a revisit to South Lakes Wild Animal Park was a must with our little one - which provided even more fun second time round. The week has flown by and there are still so many places we would like to visit. managed to dodge the rain for most of the week, although we did embrace it one evening by getting our waterproofs and wellies on and searching for big puddles to jump in (which Joel particularly enjoyed!) around Limefitt Park!. Thanks again for letting us stay in your lodge - it’s been perfect.” - June 2008

"Limefitt Park .... what can I say? I remember the park 40 years ago when it was “proper” camp site!! Thanks John & Linda for the extra comfort the lodge provides. The Lakes are a favourite of ours, lots of walks attractions, villages and towns to explore. then the best - the peace , the tranquillity and spectacular views. Had a perfect week with good weather, food and drink” - June 2008

“After our Golden Wedding celebrations of the previous week we felt we needed a break and this has fitted the bill admirably. Everything seems to have dropped into place to give us a lovely break ... The lodge is great and so is the setting. We finished the week by using the Cross Lakes Experience, park and ride, boat and bus to Hill Top and Hawkshead. Extremely well organised, with friendly staff and able to use our pensioners bus passes! Oh By the way forgot to mention that our 11 year old grandson was with us and he classes it as “cool”. What more can you say ???” - June 2008

“Absolutely fantastic holiday. The lodge was outstanding. We can’t wait to holiday there again. We will definitely like to stay at Windermere Lodge. Thanks again!” - May 2008 (by mail)

“Thank you for a lovely holiday. We just relaxed and took in the beautiful scenery around Limefitt for the first day. Then we managed to cram in the Langdales, Ullswater, Kirkstone Pass, Wrynose Pass, Hardknott Pass (breathtaking!!!), Wastwater, and basically took all the side roads we could find just to see where we would end up. We also visited the wonderful Holehird Gardens (5 minutes away). Free entrance but donations accepted... Thank you again for the use of your beautiful lodge. Will spread the word amongst family and friends.” - May 2008

“Well done John & Linda! Your hard work and determination to provide comfortable and well equipped accommodation has been a resounding success ....We have no hesitation in recommending Windermere Lodge to friends and family. Thank you for having us x” - May 2008

“Thank you for the use of your beautiful lodge. We had a wonderful stay. The sun was shining and we got to see some fantastic views - Hardknott Pass a must!! The lodge was clean and comfortable - so relaxing. Hope to return soon. Many thanks” - May 2008

“We had a fantastic stay, the lodge contained everything we needed and well positioned to take in the excellent views. A first time in the Lake District, and can’t wait to return. After five and six hour walks, the lodge was a great place to come back to. Thanks for allowing us to stay, and we only hope the next visitors enjoy their stay as much as we did” - May 2008

“Had a fantastic stay in your lovely lodge which was perfect. Great time in the Lakes and sorry to go, but we’ll definitely be back! We can vouch for the Wastwater views and the very scary Hardknott Pass- done once and never again. Even managed to climb Scafell Pike in a mixture of rain, snow and sunshine. Thanks again for everything being so great” - May 2008

“We have had a perfect week staying at Windermere Lodge; a welcome break from life in London. The lodge was the ideal base from which to go out walking - we found it difficult to leave. The surrounding area is stunning with some of the peaks offering views of the entire Lake District. Thank you for letting us stay and we look forward to coming back...” - April 2008

“ A lovely cosy lodge, well equipped in a great location. We had a wonderful stay and the children had a great time. I recommend South Lakes Animal Park, Grizedale Forest and the Pencil Museum in Keswick which are all wonderful days out. Many Thanks.” - April 2008

“Your lodge is lovely and we would love to stay here again one day” - April 2008

“We have had a lovely stay. The lodge is a very comfortable base. We have been very lucky with the weather - a mix of snow and sunshine (the rain overnight). The walks in the guide are very good, but note, if doing them with children roughly double the walk time. Highlight of the week was getting to the top of Helvellyn in the snow. Even our 8 year old who hates walking was proud of that achievement.” - April 2008

“Our first time in the Lake District and what a great time we have had! The lodge has been perfect for staying in. The weather has been good to us. We have been on some great walks - especially Aira Force water falls at Ullswater which was perfect. Your lodge has everything we needed and is on a really good site. Once again thank you for the use of your excellent lodge”. - March 2008

“We have had a great stay and woke up on Sunday to 5 inches of snow. We walked every day and the book was a good starting point for us. Lodge was excellent and a fantastic base. Thanks for allowing us to use your lodge!" - March 2008

“Thank you for providing such a lovely clean and homely lodge. This is the first time my husband has ever been to the Lake District. I came a long, long time ago with school. We have had a fabulous time and the weather has been great. We made good use of the planned walks - Thank you - and particularly enjoyed Wansfell Pike - such spectacular views. We had a bit of car trouble on Thursday, but found the staff at reception very very helpful. We enjoyed an excellent meal the Queens Head just up the road. We had a fantastic holiday and would like to come back soon.” - March 2008

“It’s been a pleasure staying in your beautiful lodge. We are only a young couple and have just bought all our hiking gear for our first trip to the lake District. We wouldn’t have had a clue where to go for our walks, but your planned walks were fantastic and well thought out.. It is obvious how much time and effort you have put into your lodge. We would recommend a visit to the Lighthouse Restaurant in Windermere. it has the best meal we have had for a very long time. Weather has been great. We have been very comfortable and enjoyed our stay in this “immaculate” lodge. Thank you for letting us stay” - March 2008

“Thanks for our stay in the Lodge. Despite the wind and rain we enjoyed doing what we could in the lakes. Especially the relaxing in your beautiful lodge. Baby Liam thought it was a lovely place to spend his first birthday. Would love to come back” - March 2008

“Just to let you know that me and Paul had a great weekend at the Lakes. We went on a couple of your walks and they were fab. The lodge was immaculate and we should be booking again soon.” - March 2008

The Lodge was closed in February

“This was an Xmas present weekend from our son and daughter-in-law and it has been over and above our expectations. Clean , exquisite decor, with beautiful views of the hills. Everything on hand and with up-to-date equipment. We shall certainly recommend your lodge for friends and family and plan to return again. Many thanks for making our stay relaxing and comfortable” - January 2008

“What a great place! Everything you need for a break away. It’s rained and rained but we have seen some snow and best of all thunder and lightning over Windermere, viewed from the Belsfield Hotel. Visit the Queens Head to be fed and watered sat by cosy log fires. Will definitely recommend Windermere Lodge to friend and family. Thanks” - January 2008

“After a 6 hour drive it was lovely to walk in to such a well cleaned and comfortable lodge. I’m not sure what we thought it would be like but Windermere Lodge certainly exceeded our expectations. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - The Lakes are breathtaking and there is so much to do. It was our first visit and we will definitely be returning. Thank you John and Linda for accommodating us at short notice. May we wish you a Happy New Year and we hope to be in touch to explore some more” - January 2008

“We have all had a lovely time. The children loved the freedom of the hills. The lodge is very homely and comfortable, with all the little extra that you always need and forget to bring from home. It was lovely to walk in and not to have to get the bottle of Dettol out to start cleaning. I don’t think we have ever stayed anywhere which has been so clean on arrival. Many thanks to you for letting us have the use of your lovely lodge. We would love to bring the children back in the Summer. Thanks again. P.S. What a perfect way to end our stay. We woke up to snow” - January 2008

“Please find enclosed the short questionnaire you asked us to fill in. I was more than happy to give you feedback on the lodge as it proved to be the icing on the cake for our holiday and more than catered for my little creature comforts. In fact I think you and your wife have thought of everything. The lodge was warm and cosy and the rooms were all a good size. We actually ate our meals at the table as a family, that's when we could be bothered to cook of course. Of an evening we watched DVDs in the sitting room together, these proved invaluable considering the weather we had. Unfortunately the only down side was the weather. We had torrential rain every night and during most of the days but it didn't stop us getting out and taking in some of the breathtaking views. Our sons even had us climbing to the top of one of the smaller mountains and the waterfall was just amazing. We now have some wonderful memories of our time in Cumbria and definitely plan to make a return trip albeit in a sunnier climate. So once again thank you and happy New Year.” - New Year 2007

“The cabin has been everything we hoped for. Warm, clean and cosy. Unfortunately we had 3 days of constant rain but it hasn’t stopped us getting out and enjoying the picturesque scenery. What a beautiful place!!!. We will definitely be back to experience the Lakes in sunnier weather.” - December 2007

“We had an awesome and very relaxed time. The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed. The Lake District is so pretty! We had a very nice lunch at the Drunken Duck near Ambleside! Would love to come again!” - Christmas 2007

“The cabin has been everything we hoped for. Warm, clean and cosy. Unfortunately we had three days of constant rain but it hasn’t stopped us getting out and enjoying the picturesque scenery. What a beautiful place!! We will definitely be back to experience the Lakes in sunnier weather!” - December 2007

“Great weekend - Colours of trees lovely at this time of year. Very lucky with the weather. Really liked the lodge and had some fantastic food at the Queens Head. We will be back!” - November 2007

“We had a fantastic week in this lovely comfortable lodge. We’ve been to the Lakes many times and love it up here. ... Can’t wait to be back” - October 2007

“We have had a great time and the lodge is lovely. very clean and homely. The site is situated in an ideal location close to a number of stunning views and excellent walks. This has been our first visit to the Lake District and we will definitely come back again and stay at Windermere Lodge. Thanks.” - October 2007

“Too short a stay but really enjoyed ourselves nevertheless. Can recommend walks from Chapel Stiles and pub lunch at Wainwright. Lodge is really well equipped - played loads of games which kept the kids amused in the rain. many thanks.” - October 2007

“Thank you for letting us use your lovely lodge. We found it very clean, well equipped and very cosy. Our time here was short but well filled with things to do and places to see. We visited South Lakeland Animal Park on a very wet day and still enjoyed it. Due to the recommendations of previous holiday makers we did go to Wastwater - call me me emotional but I could have cried at the breathtaking view. It was wonderful..... Thank you very much” - October 2007

“We’ve tried B&B. We’ve tried holiday cottages. We’ve tried caravans and tents, and we can honestly say your lovely lodge is the best accommodation for a holiday in Lakeland...... BY FAR!. Many thanks. P.S. to next guests - for the best views visit Wastwater - breathtaking. If you like white knuckle rides go via the Hardknott pass - TERRIFYING.” - October 2007

“What a lovely lodge. Could not have been any happier with the accommodation. Very clean and tidy. We would recommend to our family and friends and we would visit again. The high chair and cot were ideal for our 11 month old daughter, This was our first family holiday and we have had a lovely time. Visited South Lakeland Zoo and it was brilliant ..... Overall an excellent stay in an excellent, clean, well equipped lodge and would love to come back. Thank you John and Linda for having us. Take care.” - September 2007

“Had a great time. Lodge was lovely - a perfect place to stay on our honeymoon. A cruise on the lakes is a must as well as a trip on the Ravenglass steam train. our only regret is that we were unable to stay longer. If you want a good feed try the Black Bull at Coniston. looking forward to a return visit.” - September 2007

“Had a brilliant time. Loved staying in the cabin. Would recommend Jintara Thai Restaurant in Bowness on Windermere. Rained quite a bit but still had a great time. Will be back soon” - September 2007

“A lovely lodge in an ideal location. We visited many interesting places. South Lakeland Animal Park is worth a visit. Grasmere gingerbread has to be tried! We had good food at both the Mortal Man (tasty Sunday lunch) and the Queens Head. The weather could not have been better - never opened the brolly.” - September 2007

“We had a lovely, but too short, stay here in Windermere Lodge. We have not eaten out because we wanted to enjoy the house as much as we could. Went to Kirkstone and Ullswater and were astonished by the breathtaking scenery. Also the Lake trip was lovely. And then... the weather. We thought England was a rainy country but we have never had as much sun in September! Windermere and your cabin was a good start for hopefully a fine trip through all of England.” - September 2007

“ We had a fabulous time. The position on the site is A1!. The only downside was that we only had one week. Thank you,” - August 2007

“We have had a lovely week staying in your lovely comfortable lodge - even the weather has been great. The kids have loved the adventure play park and the river which they have been in almost every day. They even caught fish! We made use of the swimming pool at White Cross Bay. What more can I say but thank you for letting us stay in your lovely comfortable lodge in a lovely position with breath-taking scenery. We will recommend to others and would love to come back in the near future” - August 2007

“Had a fantastic week. Kids have loved it. Such a good base for a holiday. Lots for the children to do. Would recommend Bowness to eat out - especially Gibbys with a great menu and good service. Also South Lakes Animal Sanctuary - super day out” - August 2007

“A lovely and clean well appointed lodge. A very pleasant change to many of the properties we’ve stayed in in this area. Well placed to do many of the Wainright walks - would recommend Hallin Fell and Castle Crag. Thanks for a great holiday.”- August 2007

“We all had a lovely time here, The lodge is lovely with all mod cons and everything that you need. The games, DVDs and Lego are a great extra for the children. The food at the Queen’s Head is delicious and the Mortal Man is also lovely and in a beautiful setting”- August 2007

“We have really enjoyed our first visit to the Lake District. The Lodge is lovely - “all mod cons” - and is a perfect base for exploring all the sights of interest. Will highly recommend to family and friends and we hope to come back in the future! A big thank you!”- August 2007

“We have really enjoyed an excellent holiday here in the Lake District. There has been lots to see and do - we really loved the Lake Cruise and Haverthwaite Railway and the South Lakeland Animal Park was great fun. The lodge has provided us with superb accommodation - just home from home, Thank you. P.S. We can highly recommend a meal at the Queens Head pub up the road”- July 2007

“The lodge was wonderful, the site was excellent, well placed to see the lakes and the other attractions. The holiday overall was Great!!!!! We would like to come back again sometime, and your lodge will be our first stop. Many thanks”- July 2007

“The lodge was really beautiful in just the right location. We had beautiful weather except on the last day. Kids loved all the walks and had many great swims. Will be back again”- July 2007

“What a lovely lodge! Had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Will definitely be back!”- July 2007

“Had an excellent time again at your lovely lodge. Weather not too good but that didn’t spoil it for us. We managed to walk every day and dodged the rain. We’ll be back !!”- June 2007

“We had a good week. Excellent base for a relaxing break. Weather has been warm and dry during the day and has rained at night - perfect!! Our children loved the river pool and the playground. Made use of the swimming pool at White Cross Bay. South Lakeland Animal Park is very good for the children. Enjoy your holiday!”- June 2007

“Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful setting, All we needed for a relaxing and restful week - will recommend to friends”- June 2007

“Than you for a lovely break - we have thoroughly enjoyed it. Windermere Lodge is excellent. Very comfortable with all mod cons - it really is home from home. It has been an ideal first family break with our toddler. Thank you for arranging the travel cot. Would recommend South Lakeland Wild Animal Park (feeding the giraffes) and the Lake Cruise with Haverthwaite Railway.”- June 2007

“John & Linda - Just wanted to say thank you for allowing us to stay in your lodge between 9-16 June. We had a wonderful stay and your lodge is superb, very comfortable and relaxing. We will definitely be recommending you to family & friends - Thanks again”- June 2007

“We have had an excellent holiday. Weather a lot drier than expected. Cabin luxurious and made our holiday even more enjoyable. Plenty of good walks , beautiful scenery, good food and drink. Sophie loved the adventure playground and the paddling. We are sorry to be leaving but hope to come back. Thank you for a wonderful week!”- June 2007

“Thank you John and Linda or our stay in your excellent lodge with its perfect location near Windermere. We were so impressed. We will definitely come back next year. We would like to recommend a trip to the South Lakes Animal Park where the roaming lemurs live” - May 2007

“Brilliant time had by all!! Excellent position for all activities and by far the best lodge we have stayed in! Kids really appreciated the selection of DVDs and toys (especially the Lego Duplo). Will definitely be back and will recommend to all family and friends. Thanks for organising everything at such short notice too!”- May 2007

“We had a wonderful week in the lodge which was very comfortable and the deck area (complete with gate) was ideal for our young son to play on. The location of the park is absolutely beautiful and we would definitely consider returning and have already recommended Limefitt to friends The lodge had everything you could want in it! My husband and son had some great fun with the Lego zoo! Thank you”- May 2007

“This was one of the best holidays for a long time. Glorious sunshine all week and a beautiful situation. Lodge very comfortable.”- May 2007

“So pleased we got to stay in your lodge. It is ideally positioned and very well appointed. Dad says excellent. Best yet. Hope to return.”- April 2007

“We have all had a fantastic time this week in your lovely lodge. The weather has been brilliant which means that the Lakes are at their most beautiful. We hope to be back again soon. Many thanks.”- April 2007

“Really enjoyed our week’s stay in your beautiful lodge. We have had the most fantastic weather all week which has enabled us to do lots of walking and sightseeing around this beautiful area. There is so much to see and do and we hope to come back again sometime. Thank you for a lovely week.”- April 2007

“Had a lovely week’s stay in your lodge. Weather was good and lodge perfect. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Thank you”- March 2007

“The weather has been great. We loved it here at Windermere. The lodge is wonderful. Very clean and had everything in it. We will be back again”- March 2007

“Just to say thank you. We have had a wonderful time here at Windermere Lodge. It is excellent accommodation and a lovely site. The weather has been good for us. We did make use of the swimming pool. Our son Joshua does not want to go home - or us. Thanks again and I’m sure we shall be back again”- March 2007

“We had a lovely weekend away and the lodge was very well looked after”- March 2007

“Thanks for a lovely weekend in your beautiful lodge. Even the snow was just perfect. Can’t wait for our NEXT visit - what a lovely way to spend Mothers’ Day”- March 2007

We have had a wonderful time here at Windermere Lodge. It’s just like home from home! All mod cons. Hope to visit again. The weather was good - sunny every day. Thanks for our stay at your lovely lodge”- March 2007

“Well equipped and very clean and tidy. Very homely - especially as the heating system was up to temperature on arrival. Thanks for a great break” - March 2007

“We are back home now from Limefitt and are missing your lovely lodge already. We had a fab stay and the site is lovely. Had some good walks and even the weather was good for us....We liked the place so much that we are thinking of buying a lodge there.”- March 2007

The lodge was closed in February

“Thank you John and Linda for a nice weekend. The lodge was lovely. We hope to visit again sometime soon...”- January 2007

“The lodge is wonderful, so clean and fresh. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definitely come back soon. Thank you very much.....” - January 2007

“The weekend was great and the cabin was gorgeous” -January 2007

“Thank you John & Linda for letting us stay in the lodge, We’ve had a great time - hope you will let us come back! The lodge is lovely ... we feel very privileged to be the first to stop here - Happy New Year” - January 2007

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