Rydal Lodge, Grasmere 24, White Cross Bay Near Windermere

Lake District. Sleeps up to 5

Rydal is a stylish lodge in a quiet cul de sac position at White Cross Bay handy for the marina, the lakeshore, and the clubhouse. The lodge sleeps 5 people in two bedrooms, and has two double beds, great for couples and families, one of the bedrooms with an additional single bed. The spacious deck along three sides of the lodge is home to a large L-shaped outdoor lounging sofa, and a private hot tub tucked away to the side, means that you can really relax and enjoy your break. Back inside and plenty of space for preparing, eating and drinking and planning your day ahead, or reflecting on your recent adventures! Rydal also welcomes two well behaved dogs so it can become a real family holiday. In a glorious setting by the lake, White Cross Bay sits on the shores of Lake Windermere with views all around to the spectacular fells. Rydal lodge is a short walk from the waterside where you can head down to the jetties, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the views and watch the boats on the marina. On the Park itself, there is a bar and restaurant with outdoor seating area for dogs, picnic area and children’ play zone. Note: Some facilities on the park are subject to extra cost such as use of the pool, gym, entertainment, bar and restaurant. 500 yards up the main road is Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, with a great way to spend a day with gardens, house, café, restaurant, walks, boats, adventure playground and Tree Top Trek: there’s lots to do! You’re also just two miles from bustling Windermere village with shops, cafes and pubs, and three miles from Bowness boat landings, where the elegant cruisers come in and you can hop on a boat trip. Bowness is a cosmopolitan village with award-winning restaurants and pubs and quirky shops, a cinema and the ever- popular World of Beatrix Potter attraction. Three miles in the other direction, head to Ambleside, another bustling town with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and of course, fabulous walks in every direction. Two miles north on the A592 is the pretty village of Troutbeck, home to two traditional pubs with log fires, great food and ales: The Queens Head and the Mortal Man. You’ll also discover beautiful Holehird Gardens, and the National Trust’s fascinating Townend House. Further on you climb up to the magnificent Kirkstone Pass, then drop down to Brotherswater & Ullswater. A wonderful place to make special memories with your loved ones.