Bowness-on-Windermere Vacation lodge rental with beach/lake nearby, jacuzzi/hot tub, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • Lodge
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

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The Original MISTLETOE LUXURY LODGE WITH HOT TUB - BOOKING DETAILS

Bookings are taken nearly all year round. Weekends - Friday to Monday for 3 nights and midweek bookings Mondays for Fridays - for 4 nights and Full Weeks commencing on either a Monday or a Friday. Unfortunately, we have no flexibility on the above as these days of the weeks are the only days week when we can service our lodge and hot tub.

We will accept 2 well behaved dogs (additional fee of £20 per dog) which must be declared on your booking form which will be forwarded to you. No other pets, birds, or reptiles are allowed.

Our lodge can be booked either through Trip Advisor/Holiday Lettings or directly. Sometimes we can offer a small reduction on this site's prices when you make a direct booking with us.

LODGE DETAILS

The original Mistletoe Lodge with Hot Tub has been privately owned and managed by Pam Ellis for a great number of years & she continues to deliver guests great customer service in a lovely, quality chocolate-box holiday home for families and friends to enjoy.

The original Mistletoe Lodge has 3 bedrooms and is a luxury Log Cabin Lodge with hot tub. The lodge is fabulous and has an upmarket designer-look of a 'nature & wildlife theme' which runs throughout the lodge and is a lovely nod to the lodge's natural surroundings. Featuring luxury fittings, fabrics and quirky artifacts. All of this has been created to enhance your stay. If you want a feeling of being on your own then the original Mistletoe Lodge is situated in a great spot and a stones throw from the facilities and resort centre of White Cross Bay and is ready just for you to step inside and enjoy.

The lodge nestles into an enviable spot on the resort and it is tucked secluded away at the head of a cul-de-sac. With it's own private carparking area for up to 4 cars, you can drive right up to the lodge for ease and convenience. The lodge has a sunny side elevated terrace with feature bi-folding doors giving a panoramic view of the park and opening on to the sunny-side deck from the lounge to where our 6 person HOT TUB is situated. It is Ideal of alfresco dining, sun lounging & sunset watching.

The Hot Tub is fully serviced and has some natural privacy from the surrounding trees when in leaf.

WHAT TO EXPECT INSIDE

As soon as you open the door to the original Mistletoe Lodge with Hot Tub you will fall in love with it! Our beautiful bespoke Boutique Lodge has a large spacious open plan living room, dining area and kitchen and features a 'Nature & Wildlife' theme. Wonderfully light spacious and airy it has been designed for your comfort and interest. The fully bespoke fitted kitchen features all the want for in integrated appliances and even has a wine cooler which is ready to pop your bottle of Prosecco into!! In the main lounge, dining and kitchen area the external doors and windows have modern clean easy to use integrally fitted blinds. The lounge has feature bi-folding opening feature window doors allowing the sun and view of the resort to stream into the room. It has an up to date leather corner sofa and a feature log burner style electric fire place. It has a coffee table, and a wall mounted 32 LCD TV & DVD player and a separate blue tooth speaker/CD system. Free Wifi available throughout the resort, although can be very intermittent at busy times at the lodge, the wifi works better within the White Cross Bay resort centre. 3 & 4 G services work well in the area. But, please remember you are in the English National Park Lake District and you are on your holidays! So kick back and relax!

The open plan living space is heated with a large centrally heated radiator (seasonally preset). There is also a feature log burner electric fire which can be used if necessary. This makes Mistletoe Lodge comfortable no matter what time of the year you decide to come and stay. The dining area is equipped for 6 persons. The luxury fitted kitchen with centre island includes a wine cooler & fully intregrated appliances - dishwasher, larder fridge separate 3 drawer freezer, full sized electric oven, microwave, and gas hob. The lodge has an electric kettle, toaster, George Foreman grill & it also has a Slow Cooker complete with recipe book - ideal for you to put in a delicious stew to slowly cook and be ready for you to eat after your day exploring the beautiful Lake District National Park area.

All the bedrooms are NEW & beautifully appointed and have and all have the added luxury of beautiful co-ordinating curtains, giving a real special homely warm feel to the lodge. All Mistletoe's beds have the added benefit of being fitted with soft cosy mattress enhancers. The new master king bedroom (probably one of the few lodges on the resort to have a large king bed) has a fabulous view over the park from its window and it has the benefit of an external doorway which opens on to the side sun deck and direct access to the hot tub. You can step right out of the bedroom and climb into the Hot Tub! This bed is fitted with modern bedside fitted furniture. The room has fitted sliding wardrobes and a vanity/makeup area complete with 2 x double sockets with USB points & a stool. It has a flat screen TV. This room is heated with an electric radiator.

Mistletoe One Boutique Luxury Lodge’s 2nd Bedroom is stunning with feature tree wall graphics. It has twin bedroom fitted beds with feature bed side storage. Again, this room has a TV and it has a wardrobe and further open storage. It is heated with an electric radiator.

Mistletoe Lodge’s 3rd Bedroom is a smaller room and will suit 1 or 2 adults or 1 or 2 children. This 3rd Bedroom has been fitted with 2 x 2’6” divan luxury pocket sprung beds which can be put together to make a 5’ king bed, (although only single bedding/duvet will be provided). The room has a moveable light weight drawer set which can be easily moved to allow the twins beds to be brought together to make a king-sized bed. This 3rd Bedroom has a TV, It has a small fitted wardrobe and has additional over bed storage boxes with feature lighting. This room is heated with an electric heated radiator.

All bedding and 2 towels (a Bath and Hand toweel) are provided per person along with Tea towels - just bring your personal towels for the Hot Tub use. The duvets are all high quality Hungarian goose down & all pillows are anti allergy - all to ensure guests have excellent sleep quality.

A fabulous bathroom which includes a separate step-in shower enclosure. It also features a magnificent vintage style roll topped bath and marble topped wash basin vanity area, the bathroom is luxuries . It also has a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE MISTLETOE LODGE - We are so lucky to have so much area around our lodge giving it a feeling of 'I'm on my own out here', but being a stones throw from all the amenities of White Cross Bay's 5* resort. It is exceptionally private & secluded particularly in the summer time when the leaves are out on the trees. There is a generous carparking area for up to 4 cars. As you go up the 9 steps from our carpark to the lodge, glance to the right and you will see our Fairy Steps. At the front of Mistletoe One Boutique Lodge there is a useful under cover area, where you can still enjoy the outside no matter what the weather and if you sit quietly, there's There is a small children's table and 2 small children’s chairs, and a relaxing single cushioned chair for kick-back times and to quietly watch the abundance of wild life . Mistletoe Lodge has it's very own friendly robin who will come and join you and take food from your hands! You can also see, hundreds of other birds, rabbits, squirrels and if you are very lucky you can sometimes get a visit from the wild deer who love to visit our lodge's woodlands and bracken area. There are two decked patio areas one at the front and one at the side - so you can follow the sun! The front decked patio features an external dining table and 6 chairs. The south-west facing is where the Hot Tub is sited and has comfy seats & is in just the right spot for an evening in the hot tub watching the sun sets. In the evening the twinkling tree lights add a fabulous ambience to this area. Mistletoe Lodge's Hot Tub is professionally emptied and sterilised especially for your stay. The hot tub is checked over twice a day for chemical imbalances and to check for any faults.

GENERAL INFORMATION

* 3 bedroomed lodge sleeps 6

* all freshly laundered bedding, bath & hand towels,

* all electricity and gas and

* UNLIMITED USE OF OUR PRIVATE HOT TUB.

* If you want access to White Cross Bay's leisure facilities (indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym etc) then the charge for 2021 is - £7.95 per adult off peak/£9.95 per adult peak season and £5.95 per child off peak/£6.95 per child peak for the duration of your stay paid locally at White Cross Bay's Reception. It is advisable to book any leisure activities on arrival as availability will be limited.

Our own terms and conditions will apply to your booking and we have an automated service for sending your guest information details to us. Our T’s and C’s will be sent to you if you decide to stay at our lodge. We do not accept any bookings without the submission of your guest’s details.

EXTRA INFO It is important to note that White Cross Bay is a family orientated luxury resort & they do not accept any Stag or Hen parties staying in any of their lodges or privately owned lodges (like ours) on their park. We ensure that our holiday Lodge is maintained to very good standards and is professionally cleaned to ensure all our guests, including those who may have dog allergies have a comfortable stay.

WHITE CROSS BAY HOLIDAY RESORT - was awarded the David Bellamy Gold award for its conservation efforts, and the park is ideally located between Ambleside and Bowness-on-Windermere and the resort is lake side & our Mistletoe Lodge is only a few minutes walk through the park & woodland to the waters edge and the shores of Lake Windermere. White Cross Bay's main reception/centre is again a couple of minutes stroll for the lodge. The resort has a restaurant and lovely bar area and has full leisure facilities including Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna, gym and child care/activities (see the notes above for the resort’s charges for these facilities). The resort also has an outdoor multi sports/tennis court area and a children's outdoor play area. At certain times of the year, mainly peak season, Live entertainment is provided in the restaurant/bar most weekends. There are also Laundry facilities on the resort and a small shop/off licence. At the lake side there are picnic tables and the from the marina Boating, sailing, canoeing and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy one of the finest boat launching and marina facilities on the whole of Windermere. At reception you can book & pre-organise boat launching into lake Windermere from the park's own private jetty. There's a woodland dog walking area just a few minutes from our lodge, which wanders down to Lake Windermere

THE LAKE DISTRICT & AROUND THE AREA

White Cross Bay is approx 1.5 miles from Windermere, 2.5 miles from Bowness & 2.5 mikes from Ambleside. There is such diversity and an unrivalled choice of things to see when you stay in the English Lake District and whether you are considering the lake district as a holiday destination for the first time, or like us you just keep coming back to holiday at a place you love, there's always something to see & do. A short walk from the Park entrance towards Ambleside is Brockholes - The Lake District Visitor Centre where there is something for everyone to do from 'Tree Top Trek' for the teenagers, Bike Hire, Lake Cruises, Pony Rides, Exhibitions, Mini Golf etc. All this is within a 15 min walk from the Park. Also within the White Cross Bay Park Centre there are an abundance of leaflets giving you lots of ideas for things to do. From the front of White Cross Bay you can catch several buses to other parts of the Lake District - Bus 555 can take you one way through Ambleside to Gasmere and onwards to Keswick. The other way it will take you to Windermere and then Kendal. Other buses service Hawkshead & Coniston from the front door step of White Cross Bay Resort! Taxis can be booked from the resort entrance. Any further info you require - just ask us.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Damage deposit: ($186.73) £150.00

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House rules

Please note - we only accept bookings for 4 nights Mon to Fri or for 3 nights Fri to Mon. Available only to book for guests +25. Please contact before booking for exceptions to this. Also, we are unable to accept bookings for stag and hen parties - White Cross Bay is a family orientated luxury resort. For all single gender bookings please contact us before requesting to book. We will only fully accept your booking on receipt of our Booking Form - details will be sent to you.

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About the owner

Katie F.
Calendar last updated:
26 Mar 2024

Years listed:
12

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United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Excellent stay!
Mar 2023

From booking, through to end of stay, communication was excellent and the process very easy. The lodge itself is stunning and has everything you need. The decor is lovely and they’ve thought of … More 

14 Mar 2023

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lauracro02

Excellent accommodation in a perfect location
Jul 2022

Just back from an amazing girls’ weekend at Mistletoe Lodge. The Lodge is maintained to an incredibly high standard and is absolutely gorgeous with beautiful decor. It’s cosy and comfortab… More 

10 Jul 2022

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scotboyblue
Kirkcaldy ,Fife

Mistletoe Lodge 5*
Jun 2022

Just back from a lovely trip to this fantastic lodge in Windermere. Kate the owner was lovely, and kept us well informed about all the information we would need regarding our stay. The Lodge is very w… More 

5 Jul 2022

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Simbobimbo5
Shareshill, United Kingdom

Family weekend break mistle toe lodge
May 2022

Totally amazing so peaceful and private , Beautiful decorated , equipped so well for a family !! Parking amazing , we are a large family with 4 by 4 Perfect, Kate has been brilliant from start to f… More 

30 May 2022

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angelajB3129NM

Elevated position
May 2022

5 of us (mature ladies) stayed here and we’re pleasantly surprised by the elevated and secluded position of the lodge which doesn’t show on the pictures. It meant more privacy especially … More 

11 May 2022

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