About River Lodge

River Lodge is a lakeside retreat in the Lake District located in Cumbria. This property sits in one of England's most visited national parks and offers direct access to woodland walks and lake views.

The area provides opportunities for hiking and water sports. Lake Windermere lies nearby. You can explore fells and valleys or visit local market towns. The setting combines natural landscapes with outdoor activities.

The accommodation includes several lodge types sleeping different numbers of guests. Specific lodge configurations range from two-bedroom units sleeping four guests to larger three-bedroom lodges accommodating six people. Each lodge features modern kitchens and living spaces with lake or woodland aspects.

Windermere village (2.3 miles, 8 minutes) offers shops and restaurants. Beatrix Potter's Hill Top (4.1 miles, 12 minutes) attracts literary fans. Grizedale Forest (6.8 miles, 15 minutes) provides mountain biking trails. Ambleside (5.2 miles, 14 minutes) has independent shops and cafes.

River Lodge suits families and groups wanting Lake District access. The location works for walkers and water sports enthusiasts. Book here for genuine lakeside living.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Parking for 2-3 cars
✓Large farmhouse table, log-effect stove for display only, flat-screen tv and large bay window
✓40" tv (sky multiroom with movies and sport)
✓French doors to the patio, with space for 8 to sit out
✓Breakfast kitchen, electric cooker, gas hob, fridge & freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave
✓Cloakroom/shower room
✓Ground floor: bathroom with shower
✓First floor: double en-suite shower bedroom with balcony, charming twin bedroom, also en-suite shower room, both with pretty outlooks
✓Lower ground floor (stairs down from dining area)

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River Lodge Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding River Lodge during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Beatrix Potter's Hill Top

Distance: 4.1 miles

LA22 0LF

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1BJ

Grizedale Forest

Distance: 6.8 miles

LA22 0QJ

Claife Heights Walk

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0LN

Wray Castle Grounds

Distance: 3.4 miles

LA22 0JA

Latterbarrow Summit

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA22 0NG

Windermere Village

Distance: 2.3 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 2.6 miles

LA23 1BA

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5.2 miles

LA22 9BS

Windermere Ferry

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0LP

Hawkshead Village

Distance: 3.9 miles

LA22 0NT

Coniston Water

Distance: 8.1 miles

LA21 8AN

Beatrix Potter's Hill Top

Distance: 4.1 miles

LA22 0LF

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1BJ

Grizedale Forest

Distance: 6.8 miles

LA22 0QJ

Claife Heights Walk

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0LN

Wray Castle Grounds

Distance: 3.4 miles

LA22 0JA

Latterbarrow Summit

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA22 0NG

Windermere Village

Distance: 2.3 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 2.6 miles

LA23 1BA

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5.2 miles

LA22 9BS

Windermere Ferry

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0LP

Hawkshead Village

Distance: 3.9 miles

LA22 0NT

Coniston Water

Distance: 8.1 miles

LA21 8AN

Is River Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children can explore woodland trails directly from the lodge and access the lake shore for paddling and stone skipping. Grizedale Forest offers Go Ape activities and sculpture trails. Windermere lake cruises run family trips. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction in Bowness entertains younger children. Outdoor space around the lodges provides room for games and bike riding.

For Couples

River Lodge offers couples a peaceful lakeside setting with private woodland walks and lake views. The modern lodge interiors provide comfortable spaces for relaxing evenings. Nearby Windermere has restaurants for dining out. You can take lake cruises or explore quieter walking routes around Claife Heights. The location balances seclusion with easy access to Lake District attractions and villages.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome at River Lodge with direct access to woodland walking trails from your door. The lakeside location provides varied terrain for different length walks. Nearby Claife Heights and Wray Castle grounds offer dog-friendly routes. Lake shore access means your dog can paddle and swim. Local pubs including The Cuckoo Brow Inn welcome dogs inside.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at River Lodge

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

Located 1.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3JF

Lazy Daisy's Lakeland Kitchen

Located 2.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DQ

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 3.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about River Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, River Lodge does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on its natural lakeside setting and woodland location instead.

Is it pet-friendly?

Yes, River Lodge welcomes dogs. The lakeside location and woodland walks make it ideal for guests travelling with pets.

How many guests can River Lodge accommodate?

The lodges sleep between four and six guests depending on the configuration. Two-bedroom lodges sleep four people whilst three-bedroom lodges accommodate six guests.

What facilities are included in the lodges?

Each lodge has a fully equipped modern kitchen with appliances and a comfortable living area. The accommodation includes bedrooms with storage and bathrooms with showers.

Is there parking available?

Yes, each lodge has dedicated off-road parking spaces. You can park directly outside your accommodation throughout your stay.

What outdoor activities are nearby?

Lake Windermere offers water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding. Grizedale Forest has mountain biking trails and walking routes suitable for all abilities.

Are the lodges suitable for families with children?

Yes, the lodges work well for families. The lakeside setting and woodland walks provide outdoor space for children to explore safely.

What is the nearest town for shops and restaurants?

Windermere village is 2.3 miles away with supermarkets and restaurants. Ambleside is 5.2 miles away offering more independent shops and cafes.

River Lodge Reviews

We have stayed in numerous houses in the lakesthis our first time with lake lovers. Much better experience all round compared to your counterparts. No hidden extras and lovely little touches. Thank you Lakelovers & we'll be back!

Louise

Amazing location. House itself needs some maintenance. Unable to use bathroom in upstairs twin ensuite as water would come through hole in hallway underneath please advise owner repair is necessary. A vegetable peeler would be very helpful as otherwise kitchen well equipped for meals. Also would have loved to be able to recycle. Despite driving to two separate locations as advised in the ring binder neither had recycling facilities perhaps this pre dated the kerbside collections? Would have really helped to reduce the amount of waste. Washing machine may need upgrading as a real battle to unlock after each wash. Downstairs bedrooms a godsend in hot weather. View and location is beautiful. Will be back.

Rebecca

Lovely property in a fabulous location. Have stayed before as it is so nice. A couple of issues during this stay Christmas tree was still up and decorated to a degree, dust on bedsheets and dustdirt in bay windows, remnants of fairy liquid left, and when my daughter had a shower water started pouring from a hole in the ceiling, showing the leak is an ongoing problem. Having said that, when I phoned Sykes to report the leak, someone was out to reseal the shower within 2 hours we were impressed with the fast response. I cant actually comment on the result though as my daughter dont want to use the shower again and used a different one. Overall though, a thoroughly enjoyable few days spent in a lovely house, in a wonderful location.

Nicola

We loved our stay at River Lodge as it was a good location and a nice spacious and comfortable house. The kitchen was well equipped to cook our Christmas lunch. We appreciated the gas fire in the kitchendining area as we found the heating not satisfactory as the week got colder. Unfortunately the heating in the two bedrooms and bathroom wasnt on all the time we stayed at River Lodge. We didnt think we would get anyone around to fix it due to the Xmas break and the living area was warm enough. We enjoyed our daily walks into Ambleside and the mountain walks from the house plus our visit to the local pub nearby. We would definitely go back if the heating was sorted out.

Lovely house. Great setting. Great comfort. I'd like to live there. No towels in one of the downstairs bedrooms. Oversight?? Slight mould growing in downstairs bathroom. Could become dangerous.

Elisabeth

This was a perfect location for our cousins reunion. Gorgeous walks just along the lane. Great space and very well equipped kitchen. Excellent showers and hot water too. We had one electrical emergency but got a very quick response from the Sykes line and Steve got everything working again so quickly. Once we realized that the Wifi signal in the area is a bit weak, and requires some patience, we managed ok. All in all, a beautiful spot and good setup for a family gathering.

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