Black Dog Lodge in Cumbria | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Black Dog Lodge

Escape to the enchanting Black Dog Lodge, a 4.5-star rated haven nestled in the heart of the Lake District. This luxurious accommodation is perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat with the comforts of home.

Designed to accommodate up to four guests, the lodge boasts two cosy bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, ensuring privacy and convenience for all.

Your four-legged friends are welcome here, making it an ideal getaway for pet owners.

The open-plan living space exudes modern elegance, with wooden flooring and a feature electric fire setting the scene for relaxation. Step outside onto the gated decking and indulge in the ultimate luxury—a private hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Whether you're seeking a romantic escape or a family adventure, Black Dog Lodge offers a memorable stay amidst the stunning landscapes of the Lake District.

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Need To Know

Full gas central heating
Gas hob and electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, smart TV
Hot tub - to be used between 10am and 10pm only
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels incl in rent (charging electrical vehicles is not permitted at this lodge), please bring your own beach/leisure towels
Parking for two cars
Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere
Sorry no smoking
Two dogs welcome
Complimentary WiFi is provided by the park and subject to fair usage guidelines, 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 Park reception
Access to the local leisure facilities is complimentary and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty We as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as itâ€™s subject to third-party provider located off site
Note: For use of the onsite facilities, a complex pass is required, these can be purchased from reception

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at Black Dog Lodge rave about the cleanliness and comfort of the lodge, the convenience of the hot tub, and the thoughtful welcome gifts for adults, children, and pets. The daily maintenance of the hot tub for cleanliness and safety is also highly appreciated.

Getting there

To get to Black Dog Lodge, if travelling by car, take the M6 motorway and exit at junction 36, following signs towards Windermere. For those arriving by train, the nearest station is Windermere, from which you can take a taxi or local bus to the lodge.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy (1.5 miles)	Windermere	LA23 1DY
Train station (1.8 miles)	Windermere	LA23 1AH
Pub (0.5 miles)	Ambleside	LA22 0EP
Dog walk (0.2 miles)	Windermere lakeside	LA23 1LJ
Supermarket	1.6 miles	Booths
Indian takeaway	1.7 miles	Gandhi's Cafe
Chinese takeaway	1.7 miles	Golden Mountain
Italian takeaway	1.7 miles	Little Italy

For families with Kids

With a welcoming atmosphere and a variety of child-friendly activities, including a clubhouse and restaurant catering to young families, the lodge is a fantastic destination for families with children. The site offers plenty of space for play and exploration, ensuring a fun-filled stay for the little ones.

Is Black Dog Lodge A good location for couples?

This serene lodge offers couples a romantic getaway with its intimate setting and private hot tub. Nearby, couples can enjoy romantic walks along the lake, dine at charming local restaurants, or explore the picturesque surroundings of the Lake District for a memorable day out.

Dining and Cafes

Close to the lodge, enjoy a variety of dining options such as the quaint Homeground Coffee + Kitchen (015394 40877) and the traditional Hooked restaurant (015394 48443), both located in Windermere and known for their delightful menus.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, cosy inns, and inviting pubs, perfect for experiencing the charm of the Lake District.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, the lodge features a private hot tub on the gated decking area, which is maintained daily to ensure cleanliness and safety for guests to enjoy.

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

Indeed, Black Dog Lodge welcomes pets, allowing guests to bring their beloved four-legged companions along for a delightful stay in the Lake District.

What is the capacity of the accommodation?

The lodge comfortably sleeps four guests, making it an ideal choice for families or small groups seeking a cosy and intimate getaway.

Are there any welcome gifts provided?

Guests are greeted with welcome gifts upon arrival, including treats for adults, children, and pets, adding a personal touch to the welcoming atmosphere of the lodge.

Is there Wi-Fi available at the lodge?

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided by the park, subject to fair usage guidelines. The quality and reliability of the connection may vary, but it is suitable for browsing and sending emails.

What are the parking facilities like?

The lodge offers parking for two cars, ensuring convenience for guests who choose to explore the Lake District by car.

Black Dog Lodge Reviews

The lodge was really lovely,very clean and comfortable,the only thing I would suggest to make it perfect is a privacy screen around the corner of the hot tub as you are in full view of all the people and traffic passing by. Also maybe bigger towels would be useful. Everything else was great ,just how it should be .

Adelle

Had a wonderful stay been on this site 5 times now love Windermere. Beautiful place very clean has everything you need the only downside is no tv in the master bedroom, we do like to have tv on in bed to fall asleep to drowns partners snoring out ha. This however was the only downside to the property. Thank you for a lovely stay I never want to come home from the Lake District.

Beautiful lodge on a beautiful site. The lodge had everything you need for break away, and really is a home from home. Nice little touches such as welcome gifts for adults, kids and dogs. Hot tub contractors came daily to ensure water was clean and safe. Well be back!

Lovely cosy cottage. .well situated for Windermere and surrounding attractions

Katharine

Beautiful lodge the owners had thought of everything! We will definitely return. Absolutely loved it so homely and cosey. 5 would hugely recommend this lodge. The welcome pack and dog treats was a lovely touch! So central to all the main attractions in the lakes. Ps Maxine thank you for posting my bikini back! .

Absolutely fantastic again, previously visited in july. Everything was just perfect ,everything in the kitchen you need and more. The bed was so comfortable, lovely clean bedding. Plenty wardrobe space, shower in ensuite just fabulous. The hot tub a well deserved treat. Amazing welcome pack for us and our Bedlington Kaya, thank you so much. One disappointment, you dont have availability till 2025!!!!, if you have any cancellations for Annes 60th in April, please keep us notified. Thank you so much, will definitely be back. The weather was disappointing,but hey Ho, we still loved our time in your gorgeous lodge

Louise

We had a great holiday, only a couple of things which could be better WiFi. Parkdean WiFi is awful. Would be so much better if lodge had own connection. And the kitchen tap has been put on upside down.

Absolutely excelled our expectations. Fabulous lodge, fantastic location, Amazing gift pack In lodge on arrival, treats for the dog too, thank you.!! We have booked to go back again in September.

Robert

Great property outstanding layout very comfortable with plenty of space

Shelly

We really enjoyed our stay in this fantastic property we have stayed here before and could not fault anything everything was spot on. With the weather being so hot the only negative thing was there was no fan and the lodge got so hot with the sun being on it all day .The park dosnt hire them so we bought one as one of our party has breathing difficulties. Another point we had someone come to change the gas regulator they were doing all of the lodges on the park and the park didn't inform us we were a bit unsure of this and a little concerned as if we were not in they would of just entered the property unknow to us.this isn't a reflection on the property or our stay it was just lack of communication it would of been nice to be informed as the lodge was our responsibility during our stay. Overall we had a fantastic time and we were sad to leave the lodge is a credit to the owners and we will definitely be back making memories to remember thank you .

I appreciate this was pet friendly, but the place was covered in black dog hairs,especially on the very squeeky sofas and cushions ,they where even in the toilet, the decking was thick with cobwebs which is unavoidable this time of year but you would think it would be clean on arrival , the key lock only opened on arrival and we couldnt return the key to leave ,as it just wouldnt open. The hot tub lad came every day to check it which was good, on returning home i have had an email saying theres an faint orange mark on the white bedding and they are taking 34 out of my bank account without my permission to replace the bed set , i suggested we didnt mark any bedding , but in all fairness maybe buy a bottle of Ace to remove the so called mark , i am really upset by this as i know for a fact i stripped all bed before leaving and there were no stains marks etc just dog hairs ,the good points it was in a lovely location , after paying 850 for 4 nights i am really shocked they are trying to get more money out of me for a full bed set for a stain on a quilt cover we didnt put there

Went to black dog lodge with our 2 teenage kids for a long weekend the only trouble was it wasn't long enough. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The hot tub was ready to use when we arrived. It was spacious and relaxing, just perfect after a long walk on the fells. The bedrooms were spacious with plenty wardrobe and draw space. The kitchen had everything you needed. Angus, our dog loved the spacious lounge and decking area. He doesn't normally settle out of his own environment but he was so chilled and he loved his little treats thank you. The site clubhouse and restaurant was good. They cater well for families with young children. We'll definitely be back.

Emily-jayne

Have had a wonderful stay here,highly recomend to friends and family. To those with or without pets. Lodge was like home and welcome tray of treats were a lovely added touch. Duggee our 7mth blk lab says thankyou for his treats!!! Welcome folders gave great information we used this to help us get the most from our walks and sightseeing.We can't wait to come back!!

Recommend fitting Venetian Blinds in the main bedroom all bath towels need upgrading to bath sheets. All of the utensils in one big drawer is dangerous Knives mixed with all other cooking utensils

Simone

Perfect property for our needs as a family of 4. Very clean and comfortable. Perfect spot within the site, close to the lake and all of the amenities. Great location to explore the beauty of the Lakes and to relax. Hopefully we will be back again soon.

Geoffrey

Love this lodge we've stayed here for the last 7 or 8 years and will be again hopefully next year. Only gripe was the wifi was down on site without warning so it was a bit of a job planning our days out.

We loved our stay at the lodge, beautiful weather, great hot tub, fab location, couldnt have been better, we will book again.

This is a lovely lodge which is wellmaintained, clean and spacious. Its suitably equipped for a holiday lodge though no bath sheets which would be useful. We had a lovely holiday overall but the Parkdean clubhouse which has a restaurantbar, swimming pool, small shop really let things down. We have been to White Cross Bay 3 times before but we felt standards had dropped this year. The service in the restaurant was appalling with longs delays, missing items and a limited menu. Meals have to be ordered via an App and downloading and using it was really difficult given that the WiFi is useless and its difficult using even 3G4G on site. On one occasion, we sat in the restaurant for 15 minutes trying to get the app to work and eventually gave up, and went to the bar to try and order. When we got there, we were told that all meals were sold out and there is absolutely no food available. This was at 7pm! On another occasion, the bar closed at 10pm because staff wanted an early finish despite there being customers still present. Id have no hesitation in recommending this lodge, but I dont think Id recommend White Cross Bay again. By the way, the Lee really is no WiFi availability so bear this in mind if you need to do any work.

Absolutely first class from start to finish. Loved our stay In The Black Dog Lodge. Brilliant location on the park, right along from the Marina at the lake, brilliant for us kayaking. Some nice touches with the welcome pack. Loved the jacuzzi and the large decking area. Buddy our Labrador loved it and his morning swim in the lake. Definitely a step up from Parkdean accommodation. Really didn't want to leave great relaxing holiday. Thanks

Caroline

We have stayed at this lodge about 3 years ago we were not disappointed the lodge was so clean and fresh when we walked in. The beds are so comfy and we loved the hot tub only small issue which isnt the owners fault is that over the years we have stayed at White Cross we have always been able to get WiFi this time it wouldnt even connect us even for a few minutes it was really bad also the club house had closed the kitchen all the time we were there, not sure why there was no real reason given so we couldnt get any food from there. However we loved the lodge and the gesture of the hamper was amazing so thoughtful would def stay here again thank you for our lovely stay.

Madeleine

Lodge very comfortable and cosy with everything you need for your stay. The basket of goodies is a nice touch. We have stayed here before so knew it would be of a very good standard. The only negative about the lodge is the dreadful WiFi reception. Hit and miss and only one device can be used at a time. Apart from that a lovely stay.

Brilliant facility, excellent throughout our stay. Enjoyed everything.

Me, my fiance and dog stayed for 4 nights, the lodge was lovely and very clean. There was a thoughtful little hamper on arrival and the hot tub was a nice luxury. The site was well situated and allowed us to go on plenty of walks at ease, would definitely stay again!

Christopher

Cleaning wasn't the greatest, with black mould in the main bedroom and dog biscuits left on the floor. The TV didn't work from our arrival. After asking the staff at the main reception on 2 seperate occasions I was finally told sykes has their own engineers to look at it so the engineer attended quite quickly he was very pleasent and went to the office himself as he could not diagnose the issue. He was informed that they knew about the issue and would have someone out to fix the issue. No one came and i was left without a TV or WiFi for the remainder of my stay.

Beautiful lodge which was well cleaned, all facilities were provided and received a lovely welcome package upon arrival, one of the nicest lodges Ive stayed in, would 100 recommend to a friend and would return, we had such a lovely stay thank you!

Brilliant stay at this lodge over a very hot March weekend . The lodge is lovely, very clean and has everything we needed. We really enjoyed the hot tub of an evening and the little touch of snacks, dog treats and bottle of Prosecco for our arrival was very much appreciated!

Amazing stay at Black Dog Lodge, everything was as described. Will be back 100!

Danielle

Lovely stay and the little box with the extras like dog treats and Prosecco was a really lovely touch thank you!

Justine

Absolutely beautiful place. Clean and very well looked after. Exactly as the pictures appear. Couldn't fault it one bit, our two young daughters loved it! Interior was lovely, lots of space, beds we extremely comfy probably better than home and an all round perfect getaway. We didn't go in the club much as the entertainment wasn't on and we got asked to leave before 10pm but we enjoyed it in the accommodation so wasn't to bothered. All in all, we would highly recommend and book again! Our friends and family are already wanting to book!

All great we stay in this lodge twice per year. We had an issues with the water boiler and the maintenence guy arrived within 2 hours to fix.. See you next time!!

Great accommodation modern and bright. Brilliantly situated for exploring the lakes. Nice to have the use of club house, restaurant and a pool.

Geoffrey

Our sixth stay atbthis lodge never lets us down

Heather

Cleanliness is needing attention. We have been to this lodge previously and was more of a 5star then, now looking about 3star. The windowswindowsillsblinds and doors didn't look as if been touched for weeksvery dirty,the bedding was clean but very washed outgrubby looking and on departure when stripping the beds the actual duvets were all stained and grubby. Also there was half used soap dispensers and shower gels in bathroomkitchen which with covid should be thrown away and new ones put in place for the next customers, same applies to the toilet rolls, obviously what was left from previous occupants was just left and none spare!! Just feel with what we paid wasn't up to its usual high class standards as before.

We have just returned from the most perfect holiday. Thirlmere Lodge is a fantastic place and we felt so lucky to be staying here. A beautifully presented lodge, with all amenities close by. The owners had thought of everything and it was like a home from home. We are really hoping to return next summer! Thank you so much

Colette

I've stayed in this lodge twice now, didn't want to leave. No complaints whatsoever.

In a Covid world the cleaning was extremely poor. There were old sweets under a chair, when we walked in all doors were open except the second bedroom. Never thought anything of this until I went to put the cases in opened the door and was met with a smell of vomit. Id taken my own dettol spray anyway with Covid so I sprayed round the room hoping to be able to use it but the stench was too much it made me feel ill and my young child was not sleeping in there. Very disappointed considering how much we paid. We usually always book for next year before we leave but not this time. We wont be back and certainly not to this lodge.

Nicola

We loved our stay at this lodge had everything we needed the park itself was fab ... We loved our stay at this lodge had everything we needed the park itself was fab and spent most of our time at the lake weather was great

Denise

Hot tub not working sink blocked hover full dust. Cooker hood dirty when turned on dripping dirty oil toilet brush in big bathroom had poo and dirty handle we reported all this lm disabled and haven't been out my family was with me and was upset by me being upset.l was told we would be refunded for hot tub haven't yet please look into for me

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Attractions Near Black Dog Lodge

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Black Dog Lodge itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cumbria has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU

about 4 Miles

Rydal Mount & Gardens are wonderfully situated between Lake Windermere and Rydal Water offering breathtaking scenery. The home of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850 the grand home is now lived in by the poets descendents but parts of the house and grounds are open to the public. Why not take a guided tour and see the rooms where many of the famous poems were written. The gardens are beautiful at all times of the year but in the summer offer a spectacular display of colour. There is also a gallery and a tearoom. Discounts are available for group bookings.

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US

about 10 Miles

This is an award winning Lake District attraction and they have been operating cruisers on Lake Ullswater for over 150 years. There is no better way to explore the lakes than on water and you could even combine a cruise with a spectacular walk. For great days out in this region then this attraction is highly recommended and will appeal to couples as well as families. Corporate groups are also well catered for.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 15 Miles

Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction. With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun. You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes. Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money. There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 18 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals. Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area. Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos. At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed. Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ

about 22 Miles

Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.

Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD

about 23 Miles

We love this day out in Cumbria where you're encouraged to "take a fresh look". Some of the amazing animals you will get to see include the only Canadian Lynx in the UK and you will have the opportunity to help their Lynx Conservation Project. The Asian Fishing Cat is also well worth a look - these cats are known for diving under the water and catching fish! Other activities include fantastic flying displays and play areas for the little ones...