Duckling Lodge | South Lakeland Leisure Village | Carnforth | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Hot tub
Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

67 Customer Review(s)

Judith
September 2024

“Had trouble sorting out the heating had to go on line as no instructions left ...”

Had trouble sorting out the heating had to go on line as no instructions left also no hot water, the hot tub was not on either not happy about queries about how many where staying as my mother called in, obviously the owner was watching us , apart from that the lodge was nice

Had trouble sorting out the heating had to go on line as no instructions left also no hot water, the hot tub was not on either not happy about queries about how many where staying as my mother called in, obviously the owner was watching us , apart from that the lodge was nice

- Judith, September 2024
Caroline September 2024

“Duckling Lodge was like home from home, with the lovely benefit of a beautifully maintained hot tub!”

The lodge was immaculately clean on arrival and had everything we needed and more. It was a perfect base for our wonderful holiday, exploringa beautiful part of the world. Apart from one evening when the WiFi was a little unreliable, everything else was perfect and the lodge fully deserves a five star rating. Thank you for a lovely late summer/early autumn break. We really hope to return at some point in the future.

- Caroline, September 2024
Steven August 2024

“Tried to contact people on the emergency number No one has got back to us as yet On the first night we went to get into the hot tub which was 41.”

5 degrees ! We lasted about 5mins in that as it was too hot The next morning the tub was 42.3 degrees - I could just about get my foot in it - but nothing else When we returned from brockholes we found the hot tub had shut itself down as it was too hot We contacted the only available number as reception was closed or unmanned - also given how unhelpful they had been up to this point because we were a private letting ? We were not expecting any help from them. There was no reply from the ‘emergency’ number and still has not been a reply from the emergency number. The site had already barred me from taking my van and leaving it on our drive as they claimed it was a commercial vehicle. There were plenty of other commercial vehicles allowed on site - I even took a picture of one next door - so I can only assume it’s because we were renting privately Would not recommend to anyone Tbph and I can honestly say I have never ever said that before of a break.

- Steven, August 2024
Thomas August 2024

“Duckling Cottage was lovely.”

We enjoyed Our time there and would definitely stay again .

- Thomas, August 2024
Abigail July 2024

“The lodge is lovely and better than expected (I’d recommend you to update the photos online as the new sofas and new tv look great!”

) The cleanliness could have been better as there was a lot of broken glass near and under one of the sofas when we first arrived. We hoovered it to find the hoover was full to the brim and needed emptying before using. Everytime we hoovered which was daily, the lodge ending up stinking of dog (im guessing from what was inside and left in the hoover!) I contacted the owner and Sykes to say we were having an issue with the washing machine as it had locked after a cycle meaning our clothes were stuck inside, but I had no response from either in the 4 days we were there. We managed to unlock it by turning it off at the mains. The lodge is lovely, and the hot tub was perfect and remained hot all the time. 30-40minute drive to Windermere which was perfect. Would definitely visit again and recommend to others.

- Abigail, July 2024
Lesley June 2024

“Enjoyed our stay every thing was perfect right down to the price to the bottle of wine thank you so much.”

- Lesley, June 2024
Peter June 2024

“Couches need replacing , there was no plug for bath.”

blinds rod was broken / missing, can opener broken, door on dishwasher unable to open fully., there was a broken fence panel outside near the hose pipe. Enjoyed our stay in the lodge despite minor problems mentioned above , would return if these were rectified. however the site is a lovely site and Mickey the dog enjoyed himself. Kind Regards , Peter

- Peter, June 2024
Pamela May 2024

“We had a lovely relaxing time at duckling lodge for 5 days, perfect for visiting different places.”

The only thing i would advise is that would be helpful is a handrail in main bathroom to help steady for getting in and out of shower, even though there are mats, found it a bit difficult getting in and out for shower. the on suite shower is a bit small for the larger person and no where to put toiletries also the shower head keeps sliding down, needs attention, but we over all had a peaceful time, thank you.

- Pamela, May 2024
Ruth May 2024

“Arrived at Duckling Lodge Friday 17th May with my mum and my two small dogs .”

The Lodge was absolutely Beautiful very clean and well equipped . We even had a bottle of wine and biscuits left for us . The grounds and lakes are lovely . The dogs enjoyed their walks around the site . The restaurant served very good food and is dog friendly . You do need to book in advance . Overall what a brilliant weekend we both have had . Really enjoyed our stay . Thank you Duckling Lodge for a great weekend . Enjoyed it that much I have booked again .

- Ruth, May 2024
May April 2024

“WiFi not showing up for us to connect.”

Could see WiFi for lodges all around but for lodge 5. Later it showed up but poor connection then disappeared. If WiFi is essential for you this is not good for you- like my sister she is from abroad with phone on data roaming so she was disappointed all night she got no WiFi in the lodge. Another issue we had is when I tried to run a bath I couldn’t find anywhere the bath plug. Very strange indeed. Main bedroom is comfortable enough. Small bed really small. Hot tub is the best part. Nice surroundings in the village but lodge next to lodges quite close. In general I would say ok but not strong recommendation

- May, April 2024
Emma April 2024

“The lodge was amazing for us for our short break.”

It was a perfect reset, the lodge was clean, comfortable, warm and had everything that we needed including WiFi which was great for the kids. The welcome wine and biscuits was an also a nice surprise! The park is quiet and calming, if you’re going expecting Haven then you’ll be disappointed but for us, we needed quiet and calm and it was stunning. The lake is beautiful to walk around, especially with a dog, and the whole park is so clean and well kept. It’s the sort of place I’d like to retire too. The pub was lovely and the food was great. The service was also exceptional. For us, only two improvements that we could see, the first is for the park, it needs a small shop for essentials. The second is so tiny but the remote in the bedroom doesn’t work, like I said, so minor but, for some it may be an issue. In short, we loved it, perfect location and an amazing gem of a lodge that we wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.

- Emma, April 2024
Karen March 2024

“No steps to hot tub found it difficult to get into the tub.”

Also no plug for bath.

- Karen, March 2024
Sherryl February 2024

“The lodge was great, warm, comfortable, clean and with everything we needed for a short break.”

Although not mentioned, there is a TV in the bedroom. Unfortunately there is no signal and the remote control is faulty (right arrow button not working) so it is not possible to connect to the internet. We did report this to Reception but the problem was not resolved while we were there (4 days). This did not detract from our enjoyment and the hot tub was amazing, we were lucky to have 3 nights with great star gazing. Would certainly recommend Duckling Lodge.

- Sherryl, February 2024
Susan February 2024

“Very nice lodge considering it was a pet friendly.”

Being left wine and nibbles was very nice. Also dog bowls etc made us feel dog was welcome. Hot tub nice and hot. Nice quiet site,very clean. Was nice to have washing machine and dishwasher,although we didnt use either. Only complaints are that as we arrived in dark, the site is poorly lit and lodges not very well lit so finding our lodge was difficult to find.also registering / booking fee is very high. will be returning.

- Susan, February 2024
Charlotte December 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at duckling lodge, great location with only a short drive to the nearest town.”

The site was nice, very clean and looked after. We really loved the welcome goodies that were left and felt they were a really nice touch! Lovely size lodge with good size bedrooms and beds. The hot tub was great and was easy to use. We had a lot of rain whilst there which cannot be helped, but it didn’t dampen our experience. There are also lots of great walks nearby for all the family. My only suggestion I would make is that the gate lock is fixed. After reading ahead from reviews I took a bungee cord to secure the gate so that our dog couldn’t get out if she was on the decking area. Other than this we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going for a nice getaway! Thanks so much for our stay in Duckling lodge!

- Charlotte, December 2023
Ben December 2023

“Messaged the owner 4 times and aswell as sky cottages hot tub dint work the ...”

Messaged the owner 4 times and aswell as sky cottages hot tub dint work the whole time we was they, the decking gate bodged with screw so just slamming against post all night disappointing as kids was looking forward to the hot tub

- Ben, December 2023
Mark November 2023

“Simply a great little place!”

All the home comforts. Good addition with hot tub, site nice and quiet. Facilities within are expensive but that is separate to this little gem of a place.

- Mark, November 2023
Janet November 2023

“Really bad weekend for weather but not spoiled by Duckling Lodge.”

Very warm,plenty of hot water.Beds so comfy.The hot tub was great.Had a slight problem with electrics,which was sorted within the hour.A great place for relaxing.Bit of a pain picking key up.Could it perhaps be left at reception instead of having to find lodge first.Definitely a good place for a restful break.

- Janet, November 2023
Lauren October 2023

“Such a lovely lodge, kitchen well equipped, beds comfortable and shower pressure/heat really good!”

Was surprised on arrival to see different flooring and sofas than on the listing but it was a nice surprise. Hot tub a nice feature although the lid is really heavy. Had issue with electrics tripping, no info in the information book of what to do or who to contact, ended up contacting Sykes but by the time they replied we got them working again. Some of information in there is out of date (IE recommended place to eat closed, site map written on) but nothing Google major that a Google search couldn't help with. Would stay again and recommend to anyone if you want a quiet break and a home from home feel.

- Lauren, October 2023
Louise October 2023

“We were absolutely thrilled with Ducklands Lodge and we will certainly be going back to stay next year.”

The quality, comfort, space....everything was 5 star. I have 2 friends already looking to book after me passing on my recommendations to them to stay here. The complex itself was so peaceful, well maintained and idyllic. Thank you to the owner for this amazing holiday we've had! Great price and great find!

- Louise, October 2023
Kelly October 2023

“I loved this property, very comfortable and nipping clean.”

There was a slight issue with the hot tub the first night but the owner got the hot tub engineer out straight away to rectify it, it could do with a hot tub lifter as its very heavy for one person to put back on. The welcome pack was a lovely touch with vino biscuits ,tea and doggy welcome pack too. (lovely). The site is amazing big but very quiet as mainly privately owned lodges, which is great nice and peaceful. Lodge very well equipped, spoke with cleaner on departure, nice lady and she takes pride in her job. Definitely will be back next year again with the dogs. Heated towel rail in en suit doesn't work and a few bulbs need changing, ( just a note for the owner) Loved it fabulous stay. Thank you Kelly (Pippa and Coco the dogs )

- Kelly, October 2023
Wendy October 2023

“Very clean and well equipped lodge set in beautiful surroundings, would recommend a stay there”

- Wendy, October 2023
Linda September 2023

“A lovely clean holuday home A thoughful welcome basket.”

A few of the blinds did not work properly (broken) . The gate latch, the screws kept working loose and the lock could fall off so having our dogs with us we had to keep checking the screws were fixed in. The site is lovely and central to where we wanted to visit. I would recommend and would definitely stay again. Thankyou.

- Linda, September 2023
Rachel August 2023

“Duckling lodge is located in a lovely holiday park.”

It’s a great size for small family, however lots of things needed updating. Broken toilet roll hanger, broken hoover, cupboards not aligned to use the dishwasher. But it’s nothing to stop you having a good time! We’ve really enjoyed the week there.

- Rachel, August 2023
Lee August 2023

“We had a lovely, relaxed and comfortable stay in the duckling”

- Lee, August 2023
Leila July 2023

“I am 12 weeks pregnant and when i got there i had to clean the kitchen work tops ...”

I am 12 weeks pregnant and when i got there i had to clean the kitchen work tops and the hobs before we could use them and there was a bit of a horrible smell when you walked but just opening the windows sorted that out , but apart from that the stay was lovely nice and relaxing just what me and my husband needed

- Leila, July 2023
Alison June 2023

“Not enough hangers and the problem with the dishwasher door needs to be sorted ...”

Not enough hangers and the problem with the dishwasher door needs to be sorted out, other than that, lovely place and ideally situated

- Alison, June 2023
Kerry June 2023

“This is a lovely location and overall great accommodation which we would visit again.”

Positives; Lovely bedroom and ensuite Kitchen overall had everything you need Sofas have been replaced (ignore reviews about this) Hot tub is lovely! The decking is in shade after 5pm so good for children and pets if you want them out the heat. The umbrella under the sink it handy! The clothes airer was handy too! Tip use the pegs under the sink if you put it outside. Lovely welcome gift, wine and biscuits and mint cake. Dog bowls and a biscuit tin for dog treats was a lovely touch! The rubber mat for the dog bowl was brilliant. Negatives; Oven is dirty, I washed the oven shelf and grill before using it, water was brown. Oven could do with a second shelf, Grill pan has a lump of baked on residue on it. It won’t come off. No oven trays, I purchased one and left it there. Dishwasher doesn’t open unless you pull the kitchen kick boards off. There is a kitchen cupboard without and handle, which can’t be used. Glass in outside table was fallen through dirty and upside down. We managed to get it together and cleaned as best we could. Outside sofa was missing so we used dining chairs outside. We later found it outside the back broken. The torch referred to was missing. The lack of bins in the bathrooms was awkward at times (only one bin in kitchen) Only a few minor points which can be easily rectified, I would stay here again and would recommend it.

- Kerry, June 2023
Trevor May 2023

“The only criterium is, on arrival we had to walk down to the cottage to get a berried opening fob, in the main reception there was no way of opening the barrier to let in new arrivals.”

THIS IN NO WAY IS AN CRITISUIIM OF DUCKLING LODGE the holiday was excellent

- Trevor, May 2023
William May 2023

“Dissapointed to find when leaving and stripping Bed in Main bedroom that matress cover and matress had stains.”

in light of Covid requirements as one of the important factors in your terms and conditions I found this disturbing. Generally the lodge was very nice and enjoyable.

- William, May 2023
Corrin April 2023

“Hi I felt the home could have been cleaner, the skirting boards were dirty, the rugs and pillows on the sofa needed to be washed as had stains on them.”

The kit board under the washer doesn't fit and you can't open the dishwasher without taking this off. The curtain pole over the patio doors is broken and is balanced on top of eachother making it dangerous for it to fall. There was no bowl in the sink and no mop to clean the floors meaning I had to do this on my hands and knees. Tye bathroom door sticks and therefore the children were anxious to close this. The batteries ok the TV remote in the living room needed replacing and the TV remote in the bedroom doesn't work properly and needs to be replaced. The photos on the website are not a true reflection of the current curtains, sofa, flooring etc The property is in a lovely location. However the property is in need of some tlc. For a family if four to use the swimming facilities is 25 pound a day or 150 for the week. This is an a heavy price on top of the cost of the lodge.

- Corrin, April 2023
Dawn February 2023

“The lodge was very well equipped, clean and comfortable.”

We’d definitely stay again.

- Dawn, February 2023
Jacqueline December 2022

“Lovely stay for Xmas no complains”

- Jacqueline, December 2022
Neil December 2022

“We dropped the key outside in the snow in the dark after a day out and there was no spare key anywhere the master key on site never worked after two hours searching with no torch in snow and leaves I found the key I accidentally dropped I would have found it in the morning in daylight anyway but if I could not have found that key we would have been locked out and all our belongings inside including our house keys for home we tried to get in touch with owners and every number said ring another and nobody answered really really let us down we left the cabin spotless clean the toilet seat in bathroom was broke on arrival and the curtain pole on hot tub side doors kept falling down as soon as we opened them.”

The place was amazing only fault no spare key and no hoover or mop and bucket. Thank you for a lovely stay hopefully my feedback helps u get it sorted out thanks

- Neil, December 2022
Patricia November 2022

“Re the hot tub: when you say don’t adjust the settings on the hot tub and only press the top right button when you get out, did you mean top right when yr in the tub or when stood outside of it?”

Maybe a picture of the button would be good. The tub itself was really nice, warm and clean. The settees are awful to look at and the throws don’t cover the plucks and wear of them so initially the impression of the lodge is tainted by that vision, but they are so comfortable! Just need fitted covers to hide the wear & tear. The welcome pack was fabulous and much appreciated. The overall cleanliness was adequate and the beds, showers, kitchen areas were fine. Taking all into account I would stay again as it’s well worth the money and the location was perfect for what we wanted to do.

- Patricia, November 2022
Karen September 2022

“Lovely lodge on a beautiful site A couple of things need looking at The blind in the small bedroom needs attention it's come off the backets completely so can't open or close it, The blind in the living room as no gadget to open and close.”

The hot tub definitely needs a step to get in and out it could be a struggle for some people.

- Karen, September 2022
Derek September 2022

“Lovely, very spacious lodge, comfy beds and sofas and very clean.”

The bar and restaurant on the site was reasonably priced, great food and lovely for sitting inside or outside at the lake. No issue with doors as people have previously said in the reviews - you just need to shut them both together so not difficult. Hot tub was abit temperamental. Not many places to walk to as near a busy road when you leave the site but walked to Longlands Hotel & Restaurant which was a decent walk and lovely hotel also next to a lovely farm shop.

- Derek, September 2022
Helen August 2022

“The holiday site was beautiful, lodge location excellent.”

The lodge was clean an tidy on arrival and added extra of a lovely tray of goodies which went down well with the kids. The site itself is stunning all lodges set out around a beautiful lake. Swimming was a big hit with kids just be mindful there is a charge and if children under 16 they need an adult at all times in the water even if they are good swimmers as there is no lifeguard. Hot tub was fantastic !!! Location was great too. Just a few points about the lodge which let it down tv in bedroom does not work at all an tv in lounge works for 10mins and goes off. Only three knives and forks available so I had to go and buy cutlery set for £15 in carnforth village on first day which I wasn’t to happy about. Door handle in main bathroom needs attention loose an sticks one time my son struggled to get out which shuck him up as he thought he wouldn’t get out. Toilet seat in main bathroom needs attention it moves when you sit on it and u nearly fall off. Hoover in bedroom needs a good clean as when u put it on to use it’s stinks and basically made me feel sick. On the whole we had a great stay an I think if the points I raised were addressed would have been excellent. Thanks again .

- Helen, August 2022
Sarah August 2022

“The cabin was lovely hut tub was really good.”

but the TV in the lounge would only work for 10 mins then the screen would go all fuzzy which is not good when the children would like to watch things and at the end of the day when you just want to chill. only 3 forks and 3 knifes which is not good when there is 4 of you. no contact details of owner left to fix these problems when we have been to other sites and something was wrong you could contact them and they would get the problem sorted. The welcome pack was lovely tho. skirting boards were a bit dusty. kitchen cupboards need sorting out so you have better room to fit your food in some was filled with chunk stuff and top corner cupboard needs sorting as you can't get it open very easily. Lovely site and good base to visit so many lovely places.

- Sarah, August 2022
Christina August 2022

“The lodge was great, clean and comfortable beds.”

The TV in lounge kept playing up. Could do with a full length mirror and the sofas are very worn, cracked and don't look good. Could do with replacing . Hot tub was fabulous - maybe a little step to help get in and out for the elderly!

- Christina, August 2022
Tracy July 2022

“What a lovely lodge!”

Was welcomed with a lovely gift basket and found the accommodation clean and welcoming. There were a few minor issues - but nothing that spoiled our holiday - and comments in relation to these were left in the guest book to be addressed. Loved the hot tub and it was so nice to be somewhere we could just switch off and relax. Fabulous location for various day trips out. Would definitely recommend and rebook. Thank you for a lovely holidaying experience

- Tracy, July 2022
Stacey July 2022

“Spotlessly clean (malva the polish cleaner is a superstar!”

!!) and beautiful lodge,very well equipped and welcome pack was a lovely touch. Sadly only managed 30mins use of hot tub before it had a 'thermal trip error'. No idea who/how to contact anyone to fix it. Googled owners manual and managed to restart tub but it never got back up to temperature for us to be able to use it for the remainder of our stay ☹️ (disappointing as hot tub was the reason we booked this lodge). We still made the most of our stay and couldn't fault anything else about the lodge......and we would definitely book it again. Already recommended to friends and family!

- Stacey, July 2022
Sheila July 2022

“We had a lovely holiday.”

Lodge was exceptional. Standard of accommodation was very high and spotlessly clean. Really enjoyed the hot tub. Thanks also for the welcome pack which was very useful. Weather was lovely. Perfect for exploring this beautiful area.

- Sheila, July 2022
Jean June 2022

“Rare to find such a good/clean property where you are able to take a pet We all enjoyed our stay and would not think twice at re booking for another holiday in the near future.”

Alfie (the dog) had a fantastic time too. Thankyou

- Jean, June 2022
Paul June 2022

“Lovely hot tub and cottage.”

Only little niggle was toilet seats I suppose. But I can easily cope with this. But someone older may struggle. All in all 10 out of 10. Me and my partner have even considered our retirement in one of these lodges

- Paul, June 2022
Ronald May 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay at Duckling lodge the cabin was beautiful clean,well ...”

Really enjoyed our stay at Duckling lodge the cabin was beautiful clean,well thought out everything you would need nice welcome pack even Netflix was free,The hot tub was great we looked at a lot of great reviews before we went seen 1 bad reviews which was totally untrue and unfair in my opinion would defiantly recommend this lodge

- Ronald, May 2022
Kim May 2022

“Beautiful lodge on a stunning site, perfect base for exploring the lakes.”

Bed linen was clean and everything you need is provided, iron and board, hairdryer, fully equipped kitchen, even dog treats for the furry guest. Welcome pack was a lovely gesture. Spacious lodge and plenty of room for a family of 4 and a dog! Only thing would I would say is kids room could do with a black out curtain and same in the master as light mornings got us up early! Kids loved the hottub, and the balcony is lovely and safe for pets and kids

- Kim, May 2022
Bryony April 2022

“Pleasant little lodge - however lots of snags which really interrupted our stay.”

Firstly add states shop in 0.1 miles - there is no shop. Add states fishing included in rent - not strictly true..fishing is only available if your lodge is directly on the water (this lodge is not) so reception advised fishing is only from the lake beach where kids play which is not appropriate, so therefore told fishing is on a neighbouring site for £6. Add stated WiFi - the property had no WiFi. The back doors are broken, the shower leaks, the dishwasher doesn’t work correctly, the kids seat on en-suite toilet doesn’t stay up so we didn’t use this toilet, the telly in the bedroom didn’t work, the telly in the living room kept glitching and we were unable to turn off from the socket as the owners had screwed the TV to the wall blocking the socket. So we had to simply ‘wait it out’ for the TV to shortcut and turn off. Extremely frustrating stay with lots of faults needing a simple fix. The add isn’t honest with shop WiFi fishing etc.

- Bryony, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback. I was disappointed to hear that you were unhappy - but this is the first either Sykes, or myself, heard of it. You stayed in the lodge for 7 days, yet waited 2 days (after you got home) to write a bad review. I would have thought that you would complain whilst on holiday, so that I can fix any problems. Because I was upset about the review, I decided to visit the lodge myself yesterday, to look at these 'snags'. The ad stated under 1 mile for the nearest shop, then further down it said 0.1 miles - this was a typing error, which has been rectified by Sykes now. The fishing is onsite, but reception say, that there are not many fish in there, so they send people over the road to a fishing lake that has lots of wonderful fish in it and it is charged at £6 per day. The wifi is definitely working, the back doors are not broken - and I have written in the manual (which is on the coffee table) that the doors need to be closed together - it's really easy. I put the dishwasher on, and that worked perfectly, and the shower didn't leak while I was there. The children's seat is for a child to sit on - I thought I was thinking of everyone's stay - but everybody can still use it. The tv in the bedroom worked perfectly. I had the tv on in the lounge area all day and there were no glitches. The shop and the fishing have been amended on Sykes site. Thank you. Property Owner
Leslie April 2022

“Lodge was lovely and clean a few things don’t work or are not fitting correct but that doesn’t spoil your stay they only thing that was a let down was the restaurant on site didn’t do much and there was no shop….”

- Leslie, April 2022
William April 2022

“Don't go to restaurant, waited for one and half hours to be served,and this was a booked table,it wasn't even busy.”

Cancelled all other bookings, and ate out. Furniture in lounge all scratched and torn blinds. Will look elsewhere in future.

- William, April 2022
Vicky April 2022

“The property was lovely, very clean and had everything you could need when away from home.”

Hot tub had some issues but these were sorted really quickly so we were able to use it. We had a lovely stay and would love to stay there again :)

- Vicky, April 2022
Charlotte February 2022

“Our favourite place to stay for a getaway!”

The campsite is so peaceful it feels like you're in a different world altogether, yet the location of it is amazing for Lake District days out. The lodge itself was spotless, and the goodies that were left for us was a really nice gesture. Of course, the hot tub is an amazing addition!! We already are looking forward to when we can next come back.

- Charlotte, February 2022
Kate February 2022

“Property really lovely.”

Hot tub we only got working to proper temp once tried everything. Staff onsite not so. As property not leased by park couldn’t be less bothered. Have to pay for the pool Which is freezing. Nothing to do with owner. Beautiful property

- Kate, February 2022
Ellie-mae December 2021

“We had a lovely weekend away at Duckling lodge.”

It was clean and tidy on arrival. Resort was quite but was expected for that time of year (December). Only thing we would of liked, would be a cover over the hot tub for bad weather. Otherwise would definitely recommend this lodge and can’t wait to go back! Our little doggie had a great time to…

- Ellie-mae, December 2021
Chris August 2021

“We had a lovely stay in the lodge and we felt very relaxed, we found a couple of issues but they were sorted after we contact you without a problem.”

Thank you, we will book again with you and we will be recommending you to others.

- Chris, August 2021
Luke August 2021

“The hot tub sheet said it was checked twice a day, it wasn’t checked at all in the week we were there.”

Was full of bits of leaves and things every day. The lodge was very dirty when we arrived, bits of food on floor, chairs, bed. The patio doors were faulty, and instead of fixing them which wouldn’t be hard to do, they took the time to make a sheet that said please close them together which is lazy. The cutlery supplied was very cheap and flimsy, we struggled to eat with them and ended up using our own out of our picnic bag! Not many plates and pans. The tv had space and a cable for the DVD player but no DVD player? Either bother or don’t? Furniture and items seem dated, lots of walls scuffed with paint! A tin of paint is about a tenner! We enjoyed the beds, VERY comfy. En-suite shower brilliant as was bath in other room. Would be nice if there was some kind of contact number in the lodge or an info folder with things to do? Every other lodge I’ve been to has it. Reception were a bit rude, we asked where to go and got told to take a picture of the map and the key would be in a safe. On site restaurant is ok, but you can never get booked in and they shut at 8:30 in holiday season? Really don’t understand why. We would stay again but the lodge needs updating, cleaning and maybe just a more personal touch, we feel like the bedding was changed before we came but nothing was cleaned or tidied. We still had a nice holiday.

- Luke, August 2021
Charles July 2021

“What great accommodation!”

Spacious, comfortable, clean, excellent facilities. Good location for easy access up to the Lake District (only 25 minutes to the bottom of Lake Windemere) Loved the hot tub & we weren’t great at figuring it out but quick, friendly & helpful communication with the lovely owners soon rectified this. Highly recommend this as a place to stay.

- Charles, July 2021
Gail June 2021

“Duckling lodge was everything we could have wanted.”

...it was exceptionally clean, very comfortable and easy access to the Lakes and other lovely places. We will definitely be going again!

- Gail, June 2021
Daniel June 2021

“Places was lovely only thing wrong was hot tube not hot enough and beds wasn’t comfy keep giving me back ache”

- Daniel, June 2021
Yvonne June 2021

“Good Morning I’ve already replied to your pre-departure email asking if our stay was to our expectations.”

Bearing in mind the comments made I did expect a response but as yet nothing.

- Yvonne, June 2021
Kerry May 2021

“My family and I had a wonderful stay here, the lodge has every home comfort.”

It was a great base for hiking and exploring the lakes and having the hot tub to come back to for soaking tired limbs was a real bonus. Thank you.

- Kerry, May 2021
Jenny April 2021

“Needed a very last minute get away following some sad family news, our little one loved the hot tub, and the park was lovely relaxed and quiet, the cabin was clean, smelt lovely when we went in.”

It was home from home comfort and really helped us recouperate. We were dashing to leave and so I am sorry I put the dishwasher on and left this on the cycle as we were leaving as we left earlier than we anticipated. The hoover wasnt the best at picking up the smaller bits but I gave it a good going over as we were leaving, we will defo stay here again in the near future! Thank you for being our haven. :)

- Jenny, April 2021
Nicola September 2020

“This is not a lodge as advertised but a static caravan.”

The accommodation was full of cobwebs, spiders, the carpet was stained. The ensuite shower was unusable as the water was scalding hot and unable to be turned to a lower temperature. Also in the ensuite the water in the loo was running constantly which caused a disturbed night sleep. We thought cleanliness would be absolutely second to none in current climate. Washed all cutlery and crockery before using as was marked and dirty

- Nicola, September 2020

Thank you for your feedback, All issues within the property have now been addressed, if we were made aware during your stay we would of addressed these for you. I am sorry to hear you don't feel the property is not a lodge many of our guest enjoy the lodge. Property Owner
Rachael September 2020

“Hot tub didn’t work during the stay, there were no numbers of who to contact to get it sorted.”

I didn’t email the booking company, really disappointing as this was the reason we booked so we could relax

- Rachael, September 2020
John August 2020

“The lodge was brilliant very clean and a great hot tub also a nice site with a good pub and restaurant”

- John, August 2020
Vicki March 2020

“The lodge was comfortable and had everything we needed!”

Absolutely loved my few nights there and would definitely come again!

- Vicki, March 2020
Yvonne February 2020

“Lovely clean lodge, hot tub an added bonus!”

Quite a bit further from The Lakes than I had thought... If you’re looking to holiday in Cumbria - check the location more thoroughly than we did!

- Yvonne, February 2020

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Summary

All-ground-floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire
Gas heating and gas fire
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car
Enclosed decking area with furniture and hot tub
Facilities on offer on site include an indoor swimming pool, steam room and gym
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop >1 mile and pub 0.2 miles
Note: Additional charges for use of leisure facilities, please contact the site for details
Note: An on-site lake is available for fishing at £6 per day
Please note: There is a launderette on site

The property

Situated within the South Lakeland Leisure Village, resting on the outskirts of the bustling town of Carnforth is this wonderful waterside lodge, Duckling Lodge.

This heart-warming retreat is the perfect escape from reality for a family seeking a traditional getaway to an area steeped with natural beauty and in close proximity to the coastline.

Be welcomed into an open-plan living space which has been individually styled with a light decor and large windows offering an abundance of natural light.

Choose to spend your evening relaxing on the soft leather, reclining sofas and while away the hours having a family movie night or catching up with your favourite TV shows whilst the gas fire keeps you nice and toasty.

Behind this is a smartly fitted kitchen with pristine white units and plenty of preparation space for rustling up some delicious meals.

Take your meals to the handy dining table with enough seating for all four guests and toast to a wonderful holiday with a refreshing glass of champagne.

Situated all on the ground floor, the property hosts one double and one twin bedroom, both with a range of furniture for storing your personal belongings.

The master bedroom comes with its own en-suite shower room so you don't have to share the bathroom unless you fancy a long and relaxing soak in the tub.

The property benefits from an enclosed decking area, perfect for those summer evenings outside watching the sunset, or take a dip in the bubbling hot tub for that splash of luxury during your trip.

Once you've spent some time on the decking in the morning watching the sun fully rise, head out to explore the local area; with the site holding a range of facilities including a restaurant and bar, gym, pool, steam room and spa, you have everything you need for a relaxing retreat on your doorstep.

While you're in the area, choose from a small choice of restaurants and pubs at the village of Carnforth for some fine dining.

A short drive will bring you into the bustling city centre of Lancaster which benefits from a wide-range of attractions suitable for all ages and tastes.

You can visit the 12th century Lancaster Castle, Lancaster City Museum housed in a Georgian building, or explore the Lancaster Priory Church for a wealth of history.

Or choose to a take a long walk alongside the Lancaster Canal with your four-legged friend as your companion.

Travel towards Morecambe Golf Club where you can enjoy a friendly game with your family or spend the afternoon at the beach.

Duckling Lodge is a well-placed property for exploring the very best Lancashire has to offer.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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.

Note: An on-site lake is available for fishing at £6 per day.

Please note: There is a launderette on site

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“Had trouble sorting out the heating had to go on line as no instructions left ...”

“Duckling Lodge was like home from home, with the lovely benefit of a beautifully maintained hot tub!”

“Tried to contact people on the emergency number No one has got back to us as yet On the first night we went to get into the hot tub which was 41.”

“Duckling Cottage was lovely.”

“The lodge is lovely and better than expected (I’d recommend you to update the photos online as the new sofas and new tv look great!”

“Enjoyed our stay every thing was perfect right down to the price to the bottle of wine thank you so much.”

“Couches need replacing , there was no plug for bath.”

“We had a lovely relaxing time at duckling lodge for 5 days, perfect for visiting different places.”

“Arrived at Duckling Lodge Friday 17th May with my mum and my two small dogs .”

“WiFi not showing up for us to connect.”

“The lodge was amazing for us for our short break.”

“No steps to hot tub found it difficult to get into the tub.”

“The lodge was great, warm, comfortable, clean and with everything we needed for a short break.”

“Very nice lodge considering it was a pet friendly.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at duckling lodge, great location with only a short drive to the nearest town.”

“Messaged the owner 4 times and aswell as sky cottages hot tub dint work the ...”

“Simply a great little place!”

“Really bad weekend for weather but not spoiled by Duckling Lodge.”

“Such a lovely lodge, kitchen well equipped, beds comfortable and shower pressure/heat really good!”

“We were absolutely thrilled with Ducklands Lodge and we will certainly be going back to stay next year.”

“I loved this property, very comfortable and nipping clean.”

“Very clean and well equipped lodge set in beautiful surroundings, would recommend a stay there”

“A lovely clean holuday home A thoughful welcome basket.”

“Duckling lodge is located in a lovely holiday park.”

“We had a lovely, relaxed and comfortable stay in the duckling”

“I am 12 weeks pregnant and when i got there i had to clean the kitchen work tops ...”

“Not enough hangers and the problem with the dishwasher door needs to be sorted ...”

“This is a lovely location and overall great accommodation which we would visit again.”

“The only criterium is, on arrival we had to walk down to the cottage to get a berried opening fob, in the main reception there was no way of opening the barrier to let in new arrivals.”

“Dissapointed to find when leaving and stripping Bed in Main bedroom that matress cover and matress had stains.”

“Hi I felt the home could have been cleaner, the skirting boards were dirty, the rugs and pillows on the sofa needed to be washed as had stains on them.”

“The lodge was very well equipped, clean and comfortable.”

“Lovely stay for Xmas no complains”

“Re the hot tub: when you say don’t adjust the settings on the hot tub and only press the top right button when you get out, did you mean top right when yr in the tub or when stood outside of it?”

“Lovely lodge on a beautiful site A couple of things need looking at The blind in the small bedroom needs attention it's come off the backets completely so can't open or close it, The blind in the living room as no gadget to open and close.”

“Lovely, very spacious lodge, comfy beds and sofas and very clean.”

“The holiday site was beautiful, lodge location excellent.”

“The cabin was lovely hut tub was really good.”

“The lodge was great, clean and comfortable beds.”

“What a lovely lodge!”

“Spotlessly clean (malva the polish cleaner is a superstar!”

“We had a lovely holiday.”

“Rare to find such a good/clean property where you are able to take a pet We all enjoyed our stay and would not think twice at re booking for another holiday in the near future.”

“Lovely hot tub and cottage.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at Duckling lodge the cabin was beautiful clean,well ...”

“Beautiful lodge on a stunning site, perfect base for exploring the lakes.”

“Pleasant little lodge - however lots of snags which really interrupted our stay.”

“Lodge was lovely and clean a few things don’t work or are not fitting correct but that doesn’t spoil your stay they only thing that was a let down was the restaurant on site didn’t do much and there was no shop….”

“Don't go to restaurant, waited for one and half hours to be served,and this was a booked table,it wasn't even busy.”

“The property was lovely, very clean and had everything you could need when away from home.”

“Our favourite place to stay for a getaway!”

“Property really lovely.”

“We had a lovely weekend away at Duckling lodge.”

“We had a lovely stay in the lodge and we felt very relaxed, we found a couple of issues but they were sorted after we contact you without a problem.”

“The hot tub sheet said it was checked twice a day, it wasn’t checked at all in the week we were there.”

“What great accommodation!”

“Duckling lodge was everything we could have wanted.”

“Places was lovely only thing wrong was hot tube not hot enough and beds wasn’t comfy keep giving me back ache”

“Good Morning I’ve already replied to your pre-departure email asking if our stay was to our expectations.”

“My family and I had a wonderful stay here, the lodge has every home comfort.”

“Needed a very last minute get away following some sad family news, our little one loved the hot tub, and the park was lovely relaxed and quiet, the cabin was clean, smelt lovely when we went in.”

“This is not a lodge as advertised but a static caravan.”

“Hot tub didn’t work during the stay, there were no numbers of who to contact to get it sorted.”

“The lodge was brilliant very clean and a great hot tub also a nice site with a good pub and restaurant”

“The lodge was comfortable and had everything we needed!”

“Lovely clean lodge, hot tub an added bonus!”

Summary

The property

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About the location

SOUTH LAKELAND LEISURE VILLAGE