Arnside House | South Lakeland Leisure Village | Carnforth | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

Janet
September 2024

“Really comfortable and well maintained lodge everything you need for a lovely holiday.”

Well situated plenty of nice walks close by and lots of places within a short drive.

Well situated plenty of nice walks close by and lots of places within a short drive.

- Janet, September 2024
Debbie June 2024

“Booked for my son and daughter plus their family for long weekend.”

They were very impressed with the house. Only comments slightly negative was one shower made the morning “busy” and only one PlayStation working (frankly I see that as a positive). Otherwise, location great, clean and ideal. Great comms from host and Sykes. Would certainly book for them again.

- Debbie, June 2024
Jigna February 2024

“We have just come back from a week's break at this lovely lodge and I have to say it was perfect!”

It had everything we needed and felt like home from home. The site the lodge is on is small but very pretty - the view of the lake is beautiful. There was very little on site to do (we didn't use the gym or swimming pool) but it was a great base for us to venture out further afield, with everything just a short drive away. Mark was absolutely brilliant. Communication was great and the very thoughtful touches of a bottle of wine, milk, coffee and tea were really welcomed, after a long drive up. We will absolutely book this property again and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone thinking about staying here :-)

- Jigna, February 2024
Oliver October 2023

“Lovely stay with the family.”

Excellent accommodation, everything you need for a relaxing home from home stay. Perfect location/ Central hub for great walks

- Oliver, October 2023
Pram October 2023

“A nice stay all the way from booking the accomodation to arriving at the property.”

It was spotless and some welcome items like tea, coffee, milk and a bottle of wine were waiting for us. Overall a very pleasant stay and will look to stay here again when next in the area. Only one comment, the first takeaway in the guest book, called "Spice Touch", if I recall correctly, appears to have permanently closed.

- Pram, October 2023
Karen July 2023

“We had a lovely comfortable stay at the lodge it had everything we needed.”

It’s in a good area to explore surrounding areas. We would visit again.

- Karen, July 2023
David June 2023

“The property is ideal for a party of 4 adults with enough bedrooms and plenty of downstairs space.”

It is situated on a lovely leisure park . We were very pleased that it was so cool in the property when it was 30 degrees outside. There were some fans in the bedrooms which we used as well. Our dog enjoyed his stay too but we had to check there weren't any rabbits outside before we went outside! The property is close to the motorway junction and it's easy to travel from there to Cumbria or the coast.

- David, June 2023
M April 2023

“We really enjoyed our holiday at Arnside House It was very comfortably furnished with 3 good sized bedrooms.”

Our children loved it!

- M, April 2023
Beata April 2023

“Great place to stay!”

We'll equipped, feels like home.. Lots of beautiful places to see around. Hope to come back next year!

- Beata, April 2023
Ian February 2023

“Absolutely beautiful house in an amazing location for exploring.”

Will definitely be back. The only down side was that the leisure facilities are really expensive. We paid 70.00 (I made a promise to the children) for what ended up as a 2 1/2 day pass (3 hours worth of swimming) for 3 of us.

- Ian, February 2023
Marcia October 2022

“The property was clean, spacious and well looked after.”

The owners went above and beyond leaving milk coffee tea sugar and wine. We would definitely recommend and stay again.

- Marcia, October 2022
G October 2022

“Great base for exploring the lake District.”

House was superb and really appreciated being able to wash and dry (with the in house wash room) our muddy wet clothes after a long hike in the mountains. I've stayed on this site 3 times over the years but this was the first time in the house. Would highly recommend.

- G, October 2022
Gordon September 2022

“Brilliant. Only quibble - couldn't find a teapot!”

Not important.

- Gordon, September 2022
Rose-mie July 2022

“The property was perfectly all right, very clean and tidy, nicely furnished and comfortable.”

A problem with the dishwasher was dealt with immediately. The only issue for us was that the swimming pool facilities were extremely expensive. Quite disappointing as the swimming pool was a major thing for us to choose for Arnside House. It is advisable to have all the practical information, including the fees, published on your website.

- Rose-mie, July 2022
Jan April 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Arnside House.”

We found the property to be clean, comfortable and spacious. Plenty of towels, crockery, pots, pans and utensils. The Leisure Village was a pleasant place for our dog walks and we had a nice meal in the bar. We enjoyed pottering about locally- the Heritage Centre (lovely new, dog friendly, coffee shop)walking the bay at Silverdale and Bay View Garden Centre(good dog friendly cafe). We hope to return to Arnside House.

- Jan, April 2022
Adele March 2022

“Our stay here was fine, great location to explore and the park was nice and quiet, parking is great as you can park right outside.”

We bought a pass for the swimming pool which was going to cost us £40 for 3 days for 2 adults but we managed to get it for £20 in the end. The lodge is as described in the booking it was clean but could do with cobwebs clearing from the doors etc i opened the back door to be greated by a huge spider hanging down and quite a few spider nests. As stated in other reviews it could do with a little fence/gate around the property as dogs can easily escape and the side and back of the property could do with a tidy up..carpets could do with replacing and if the floorboards upstairs can somehow be sorted as they are really creaky!

- Adele, March 2022
Sam March 2022

“Really nice property and location but let down by cleanliness and upkeep.”

Lots of cobwebs and dust at the property, litter around the outside of the property including a bag of dog poo left near the back steps. The decking was also broken which was a hazard, so we couldn't let the children play outside as a result. We emailed the owner and contacted Skykes during out stay with no response which was very disappointing.

- Sam, March 2022
Steve March 2022

“Had everything that we needed.”

Comfortable and clean. Even provided a cot and highchair which was amazing. Would definitely stay again

- Steve, March 2022
Andrew December 2021

“Excellent well equipped accommodation in a great location.”

Everything we needed for a great stay.

- Andrew, December 2021
Alistair December 2021

“Great weekend ,we had a few issues with the electrics on the first night, but the owner was there within an hour and resolved ,very impressed.”

Would definitely book again

- Alistair, December 2021
Jackie October 2021

“Lodge is clean and comfortable, however, it is looking a little tired in areas.”

The carpets are in need of a good clean or replaced. Lots stains and wrinkles. Floorboards squeaky to extent that if someone woke up during night everyone woke up due to how creaky the floor boards are

- Jackie, October 2021
Paul September 2021

“The house was very clean and comfortable.”

The owners kept us up to date and was very friendly. It was our wedding anniversary and they left us a bottle and chocolates which was so thoughtful. The house was fully equipped and very spacious.

- Paul, September 2021
Stephanie August 2021

“Really lovely house, 2nd stay this year and will be booking again next year, so much space it's fab.”

- Stephanie, August 2021
Gordon August 2021

“The accomodation was lovely and the park is quiet and well kept and near to some lovely places.”

Going with two early teens though, we went to the pool only to find that we would have to pay to use it. The advert doesn't state this but that we have "access" to the pool and gym which is ambiguous to say the least. This represents a hidden cost that we weren't expecting and this should be clearer.

- Gordon, August 2021

Many thanks for your comments. The Sykes advert does mention that the leisure pass is payable but we will contact you to discuss the advert you viewed at the time of your booking. Property Owner
Rachael July 2021

“The house was really well equipped and situated to enjoy a relaxing break and explore the area.”

Mark was on hand to solve an issue with the washing machine and couldn’t have been more helpful. We would definitely recommend the house to others

- Rachael, July 2021
Janice June 2021

“Arnside House was brilliant with everything needed for a great stay (except a hairdrier!”

, I took my own.) It was comfortable warm and the kitchen area was well supplied. The Bar was totally covid friendly and we enjoyed a couple of visits. Our 11 year old grandson particularly enjoyed using the X Box in his room. All in all a great holiday in a lovely area.

- Janice, June 2021
Christopher May 2021

“Overall excellent stay , will recommend to others .”

- Christopher, May 2021
Mahfuzur September 2020

“We had 4 wonderful nights staying at this beautiful cottage, away from hustle.”

The cottage was warm, clean, cosy, comfy and spacious. Loved the kitchen and dining area, pictures on the advert does not do justice. Tesco and Aldi were only 5 mintues drive away so everyday shopping was very convenient and handy. We felt like home and couldn't have asked for more. Holiday park was nice and quiet, half hour to drive to Windermere and most other attractions of Lake District .Thoroughly enjoyed and definately will go back. Highly recommended.

- Mahfuzur, September 2020
Kayleigh September 2020

“We had a great stay, maybe extra cleaning supplies as I couldn't clean the bathrooms before we left.”

Other than that it was ok thank you

- Kayleigh, September 2020
Derek September 2020

“A credit to the owners, great location, friendly staff and good food at on site restaurant.”

WILL be back

- Derek, September 2020
Yvette August 2020

“Great location lovely restaurant on site”

- Yvette, August 2020
Phillipa August 2020

“Lovely holiday home, well maintained and very clean.”

Fully equipped with everything you could need - and more! Spacious living area and large bedrooms. only criticisms were poor water pressure in shower and needed a closed in balcony for dog security. We had a great holiday and the location was good for getting to The Lakes and Morecambe easily - car needed...

- Phillipa, August 2020
Freda July 2020

“The lodge was easy to locate and entry was quick and easy.”

The lodge looked clean but we found a black vase near fireplace with hole in side and no wifi working.contacted sykes but was passed to various people and nothing resolved for 3 days.Then mark the owner contacted me and got wifi sorted and things got better for us all as two of guests were working so needed to keep in touch with their contacts.Also the decking area was very slippy and i had to sweep up all leaves and spiders webs which should have been done by cleaners.deck would also benefit from being made safe as lodge says safe for dog but nothing to stop dogs running off.i would still recommend this lodge as it us still good value for money.

- Freda, July 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single with a trundle
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Utility
Electric heating with electric fire
Gas hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, TV with Amazon Firestick and Playstation 3, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Communal parking for 1 car
Decking with seating area
Swimming pool and gym on site
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles
Note: Leisure passes can be purchased at an additional cost, please contact South Lakeland Leisure Village for costs and facility opening times
Note: No stag/hen or similar

The property

This wonderful wooden lodge is situated on South Lakeland Leisure Village near the town of Carnforth in Lancashire.

Arnside Lodge is slightly larger than an average lodge and benefits from two floors and a spacious open plan living area.Spend your down time relaxing in the sitting area with large sofas and an Electric fire – perfect for putting your feet up after a day of rambling the outdoors.

Equipped with a range of appliances, the kitchen offers a quality setup to prepare your feasts, whilst the dining table provides seating for all.

Head upstairs to discover three tastefully decorated bedrooms, each fitted with a TV so you can continue your binge to bed or the children can play on the play stations provided in two of the three bedrooms, and the main bathroom where you can complete your evening routine with a relaxing soak.

Enjoy breakfast from your own private decking while taking the Park’s surroundings, tempting you to try the superb leisure facilities.

You can use small sailing or rowing boats on the lake but they are not provided. Guests also have access to the on-site bar; restaurant and the Health & Fitness Centre including a heated pool and gym or take up one of the offers at the Pure Essence Beauty Spa.

There are options for fishing either on the lake at South Lakeland Leisure Village (Free) or for an additional cost you can fish across the road at Borwick Lakes.

Day permits can be purchased from the South Lakeland Leisure Village reception and are priced as follows: £6.00 for one rod or £8.50 for two rods the stock in the lakes include wild trout, perch, bream, carp and pike.

Within a short drive are the towns of Carnforth, Lancaster, Morecambe and Kendal and The Arnside & Silverdale Areas of Natural Beauty are just 5 miles to the west, The Lake District National Park is only 10 miles to the north and ad short 15 miles to the east is the Yorkshire Dales where you can explore a range of shops, restaurants, beaches and other amenities.

For those with younger children, consider a day out to Greenland’s Farm Village, the farm offers animal petting, a play area, garden centre, tea room, café and fresh local produce.

With everything you could need for memorable family getaway, Arnside Lodge is an excellent choice, any time of year.

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About the location

SOUTH LAKELAND LEISURE VILLAGE

Carnforth 2 miles; Kendal 15 miles; Windermere 20 miles.

Set on a 43 acre site, the South Lakeland Leisure Village is situated just a couple of miles from Carnforth on the border of the Southern Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. This beautiful area combines superb countryside and a coast with a rich and fascinating history dating back to the Domesday Book. The ‘village’, which has been given 5 stars by Visit Britain and has been accredited with David Bellamy Gold conservation awards provide top quality accommodation in the form of Scandinavian log cabins built around a large lake in the centre. The main club, a former 17th century farmhouse, is home to the on-site bar and restaurant, The Water’s Edge, and the village provides top quality leisure facilities with an indoor swimming pool, gym, steam room and beauty therapy suite to name but a few. An excellent location, within easy driving distance of pretty villages, coastal resorts and the national parks of the Lakes and the Dales.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really comfortable and well maintained lodge everything you need for a lovely holiday.”

“Booked for my son and daughter plus their family for long weekend.”

“We have just come back from a week's break at this lovely lodge and I have to say it was perfect!”

“Lovely stay with the family.”

“A nice stay all the way from booking the accomodation to arriving at the property.”

“We had a lovely comfortable stay at the lodge it had everything we needed.”

“The property is ideal for a party of 4 adults with enough bedrooms and plenty of downstairs space.”

“We really enjoyed our holiday at Arnside House It was very comfortably furnished with 3 good sized bedrooms.”

“Great place to stay!”

“Absolutely beautiful house in an amazing location for exploring.”

“The property was clean, spacious and well looked after.”

“Great base for exploring the lake District.”

“Brilliant. Only quibble - couldn't find a teapot!”

“The property was perfectly all right, very clean and tidy, nicely furnished and comfortable.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Arnside House.”

“Our stay here was fine, great location to explore and the park was nice and quiet, parking is great as you can park right outside.”

“Really nice property and location but let down by cleanliness and upkeep.”

“Had everything that we needed.”

“Excellent well equipped accommodation in a great location.”

“Great weekend ,we had a few issues with the electrics on the first night, but the owner was there within an hour and resolved ,very impressed.”

“Lodge is clean and comfortable, however, it is looking a little tired in areas.”

“The house was very clean and comfortable.”

“Really lovely house, 2nd stay this year and will be booking again next year, so much space it's fab.”

“The accomodation was lovely and the park is quiet and well kept and near to some lovely places.”

“The house was really well equipped and situated to enjoy a relaxing break and explore the area.”

“Arnside House was brilliant with everything needed for a great stay (except a hairdrier!”

“Overall excellent stay , will recommend to others .”

“We had 4 wonderful nights staying at this beautiful cottage, away from hustle.”

“We had a great stay, maybe extra cleaning supplies as I couldn't clean the bathrooms before we left.”

“A credit to the owners, great location, friendly staff and good food at on site restaurant.”

“Great location lovely restaurant on site”

“Lovely holiday home, well maintained and very clean.”

“The lodge was easy to locate and entry was quick and easy.”

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The property

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About the location

SOUTH LAKELAND LEISURE VILLAGE