The Lodge

 
Visit Britain 4 Star Gold   |   Sleeps 10   |   5 Bedrooms   |   Hot Tub
Pet Friendly | 

​Situated close to the Lake District National Park, Bank End Lodge is a super base for exploring the South and West Lakes areas, being away from the hustle and bustle of the central Lakes but easily accessible, Lake Winderemere being a 30 minute drive away.

The Lodge is perfect for large families and groups and is a great place to meet up for celebrations as well as holidays. The communal areas of the lounge and dining area seat 10, both areas enjoying views across the fields and pond to the Kirkby fells beyond.

​Stair gates, highchairs and travel cots are available on request for younger guests and beyond the enclosed garden of The Lodge there is an extra fenced area containing a couple of goalposts perfect for children (this is shared with neighbouring Bank End Barn)

There is also a further area beyond the games area where there is a natural pond and seating. In Spring 2018 we added a Summer House to the shared pond area which has bench seating inside, giving extra options for guests to enjoy the area. 
It is a nice place to relax and enjoy the wildlife down by the pond, we regularly see Moorhens and Ducks along with Herons and we have occasional visits from White Egrets, Cormorants and Kingfishers.

The covered hot tub is accessed from the enclosed garden, seating 6 it is perfect to relax and enjoy the views after a busy day.
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Information

LOWER GROUND FLOOR
  • King bedroom with sofa and TV/DVD.
  • Double bedroom.
  • Double size shower room with basin and WC. 
  • Utility room with washer and dryer.
  • Access to garden and Hot Tub.

GROUND FLOOR
  • Large lounge with a 55" Smart TV  DVD player, micro Hi-Fi with iPod dock and USB port.
  • Kitchen and dining room with seating for 10.
  • Kitchen has an electric range, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

UPPER FLOOR
  • King bedroom with TV/DVD.
  • Twin bedroom (which can zip/link to make a superking, please advise at time of booking).
  • Twin bedroom with TV.
  • Shower room with basin and WC.
  • Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
  • Enclosed garden with bespoke slate table and seating.
  • Covered hot tub, accessed from the garden.
  • Enclosed grass area with goalposts for games, shared with Bank End Barn.
  • Access to large grassed area with pond, shared with Bank End Barn.
  • Car park to the side of the Lodge and one space opposite providing parking for 4- 5 cars.
GENERAL INFORMATION 
  • Two cots and two highchairs are available (upon request, please notify us at time of booking, sorry no cot bedding available).
  • A selection of children's games and board games are provided.​
  • Stair gates are available.
  • Bank End Cottages are no smoking.
  • We do allow well-behaved dogs, but please do ask that they are not left unattended and do not go on the furniture or in the bedrooms. (There is an extra charge of £15 per dog)
  • Heating is via a combination of electric panel heaters and storage heaters.
  • ​Water is heated by economy 7 and immersion heater.
  • Electricity and bedlinen are included in the rent.
  • Towels provided (1 bath towel and 1 hand towel per guest, you may wish to bring an extra towel for the hot tub).
  • Pond area which guests are welcome to use.
  • To get you started we provide a welcome starter pack with tea/coffee and sugar, 2 dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid and a toilet roll for each bathroom.
  • More details are available at www.independentcottages.co.uk (https://www.independentcottages.co.uk/lake_district/bank-end-lodge-ref2085)
  • We do have free WiFi although it can be slow at times.

Availability

Visitor Comments

We have had a fabulous week, superb accommodation, home from home. Really cannot fault it. Great for 2 families and so well equipped. Hot tub great after a day of walking. Many, many thanks, I am sure we will be back.
Saunders & Dickinson families Nov 2013
Thank you for a fab week in a wonderful place, the house was comfortable, clean and well equipped and the hot tub was the cherry on the top.
B & P Potter Aug 2013
Great stay, great hot tub, very clean and comfortable.
Whitehall's, Walker's & Thompson's Apr 2013
We all had a perfect time, this accommodation is by far the best I've stayed in.
Freeman family Sep 2012
Cottage is amazing with a great location and views. Extremely impressed with the furnishings and even so with how child friendly the place is.
McBusford's Apr 2012
Thank you for a comfortable, welcoming cottage. Very highly recommended to all our friends, hopefully see you again soon.
Bramley family Aug 2011.