Claife View Lodge

Lovely airy accommodation & in a good location but it wasn’t very clean & there were ants in the property which was a concern for a crawling baby

Great location.

Very well equipped. Could do with a deep clean

Electric fire in living room not working properly.

No flames. Toaster in kitchen wants replacing. Tired carpets and tired furniture.

The property is located is well equipped and located is a good location to visit the lakes.

The accomdation was very comfortable and spacious.

Nice well equipped lodge in a good location near the lake and the facilities.

The street is nice and quiet too. Could maybe do with a little TLC as looking a bit tired in places. The freezer drawers are broken / stuck due to build up of ice. But all in all a lovely week in the lakes.

Vacuum cleaner was quite smelly when we used it to clean around before we left.

New runner at patio doors a bit smelly and trip hazard. Other than that everything else was bob on. Tried to extend holiday to stay the weekend but was booked up.

The listing advertised a hot tub, which there wasn't.

I asked for someone to contact me regarding this which I am still waiting. The location was great, but facilities were basic and activities were all booked up on the site so unable to access. Not great value for money as could have booked cottage in similar location for less.

Lovely large lodge everything and more provided.

Beds super comfy - probably best we’ve had on site! All bedrooms have tv. Lovely location easy walk to lake and centre. Beautiful site. Only niggle booking private is access to swimming pool- not available for our visit all slots pre-booked by Parkdean customers, which is a shame for lodge owners. They should make availability for these private lodges. We found having just one key for us all inconvenient if we were wanting go out at different times. Freezer drawers badly damaged need replacement but that’s just for ice so no major issue. All in all we would definitely recommend.

We arrived late on Friday night - so it was the following morning before had a chance to properly inspect the property.

Despite having raised my concerns about the negative reviews regarding the cleanliness and the maintenance - Sykes Booking Agent assured me that these had been addressed. Sadly this was incorrect. The shower rail in the en-suite was broken as was the clothes airer. It was obvious that the property had received only the most cursory of cleans (and the cleaners work not checked) as we found the following:- the oven was dirty, the bbq filthy, discarded food on the dining table, sand on the dining chairs and below the dining table, skirtings dirty, furniture dirty, mats dirty, en-suite toilet dirty, freezer drawers broken, cobwebs in master bedroom. Even the vacuum cleaner was smelly and dirty. Before we bought our own property overseas some years ago - we regularly went to the Lake District and rented from Lakelovers. We never had any of these problems. I reported these issue on the Monday but Sykes took no action. This reflects similar comments in the Visitors Book. I will not be renting from Skyes / Lakelovers again.

A lovely park but unfortunately the lodge is in need of some tlc.

There were things that weren't clean, the microwave, fridge, mats sofas and cushions. Bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. But both showers had leaks, the shower in the main bathroom we couldn't use because it leaked all over the bathroom floor. We ended up having to use the en suite shower all week which was inconvenient for 4 people. The smell of damp in both bathrooms was really quite overwhelming. Such a shame because with a little maintenance and a deep clean it really could be a lovely place for your holiday.

Nice lodge in a quiet street on the park.

Well equipped with comfy beds. We did have a power cut for almost 24 hours but that was the whole park and local area. Would recommend.

It was fabulous and had a very enjoyable stay.

Can’t wait to return. Thank you

Very clean, Comfortable beds and spacious.

We stayed over the new year period so was very cold. Only took 15-20 minutes to warm the full lodge up. Very quiet park however plenty to do. Bus stop just outside so if you dont want to drive it isnt a issue. Will be back again.

A spacious and comfortable lodge.

A nice quiet area with good access to places of interest. Easy key collection and lots of equipment in the lodge to make the stay homely. Unfortunately the cleanliness was an issue. The floor had not be cleaned at all, within 5 minutes our socks were covered in dog hair and dirt. Never have we had to clean on arriving at a property. The floor and carpets were so dirty. There was remnants of a dog bone under the edge of the sofa and it was clear that large items had never been moved to clean. Lumps of hair and grit were hoovered up and I had to wipe all the window sills. The dust on the router had been there for weeks if not months, it was covered. Dog hair all over the leather sofa had to be cleaned before we could sit. Other issues we had were that the fire did not work, shower leaks lots of watet all over the floor in the main bathroom, you can see this is ongoing as the paint has gone brown on the skirting board. Freezer drawers all broken.

We loved our holiday at Claife View Lodge, lodge was a great base for exploring, lodge had everything you could ask for.

We would definitely love to stay again.

The lodge was perfect, well thought out to accommodate families.

We loved every minute and it was ideally situated to visit areas around the park too. Would highly recommend.

Very nice lodge in quiet location with only a two minute walk to the jetty area

We had a great time.

The lodge was lovely - nice, modern decor, very comfortable (including the beds) and well equipped for a self-catering holiday. Great location too. We will definitely come back.

The overall look of the lodge is very dated & needs updating, the toaster blew the electric & we had to go out side under the lodge to put it back on, the beds need replacing as not comfortable,, some of the cups had chips in them, they were plenty of pots & pans, the dining table chairs are very squeaky, the mat at the patio doors need replacing as it’s disgusting.

We have stayed at white cross bay over 20 times & the other lodges were a lot nicer than this lodge. The overall holiday was lovely as the views of the lake, which is a few minutes walk are stunning, the pool is ok a bit pricey as the price that was sent to us was completely different when we booked.

The lodge was well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

A fantastic location and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The clothes rail dryer was broken and the toaster blew the electrics but apart from that all seemed to work well. We found the fuse switch easily enough with the instructions in the lodge.

Great location and facilities but overgrown with tree's so little sunshine got through.

Decking and fencing could do with clearing and repainting.

Had a lovely break but lodge really needs a good spring clean.

When we arrived it didn't look as if it had been hoovered, it became apparent why when I tried to hoover up and the hoover had no suction at all. Under beds and sofas as well as main areas. Makes all the difference to a guests stay and if they return again.

Property starting to need maintainence.

Decking urgently needs pressure wash and hot jets come loose when operating. Minor cleaning issues inside property.

This is our second time staying at Claife view lodge in a year.

Fantastically equipped kitchen. Lovely decking with hot tub. BBQ. Quality linen and towels. Can’t fault the lodge at all. On site entertainment was lacking this time around and we arrived later in the year than last year. But lovely comfortable place to stay

Gorgeous lodge very clean and warm.

only issue was electric fire didn't work. Hot tub fantastic spent ages in it. Would definitely recommend this lodge and would book again. Was like home from home.

Well equipped Lodge maybe more hooks for hanging around the lodge and outside for the hot tub

The cottage could do with a good spring clean.

There weren't enough forks and spoons and there was no information about anything - could have done with some information about how to work the hot tub, TVs, how to leave the lodge, bins and recycling etc and some info about the site - just a simple folder would have helped. The cottage itself was a great place to stay for a week and great location to visit lots of places in the Lake District.

Really lovely lodge in a nice quiet setting with decking and hot tub.

We had a very comfortable 4 night stay exploring the local area and relaxing in the lodge. Hot tub was brilliant in the evenings. Very nice layout and open plan area. Hot tub maintenance guy visited twice a day which meant the water chemicals were checked and maintained perfectly. Walking distance to Brockhole which was very handy and loads of activities there for all ages, kids loved kayaking. Only slight downside was our kids found the single mattresses a bit uncomfortable, possibly a mattress topper would make a huge difference.

We had a pleasant stay at Claife view lodge, however, there were a few area's which were disappointing.

There were cobwebs on the ceilings in most rooms. The main bathroom was dirty looking with black mold around the edges of the bath. The decking and hot tub are definitely in need of some attention or upgrade. All in all for paying £1500 for a week I would expect the lodge and outdoor areas including the hot tub (and cover) to be pristine. Definitely not value for money.

Lovely well equipped lodge, nice and clean had everything we needed Beds were comfortable and lived the hot tub

Excellent stay absolutely loved it.

Boiler was leaking a bit but I think you knew about that as there was a bucket on top of towels on the bottom of the cupboard to catch the water. That didn't spoil the stay in anyway. Would recommend to anyone

Really lovely lodge in a beautiful quiet setting.

Perfect for our weekend getaway. The lodge was fully equipped with everything we needed and the hot tub was the icing on the cake!

Fantastic lodge.

Better equipped than my own home. Lovely hot tub. Comfortable beds. Crisp clean linen and towels. Lovely. We’ve already looked at booking the same place again next year. Didn’t want to come home!

We were pleasant surprised by how well equipped was the lodge, beautiful view from the patio and amazing hot tub.

The children were happy to have toys to play with , the brochures were very helpful and was happy to find so many other things to entertain ourself . We spend a wonderful time there and most definitely will come back. Thank you for making our holiday amazing.

A beautiful lodge in an excellent location for exploring the Lakes.

Pleasantly surprised by the decor, comfort and how well the lodge was equipped. Loved the hot tub after a hard day walking. Wonderful holiday!

It was very disappointing the you state that you can have a Park facilities pass for £15 per cabin, and then when we arrived they charged us almost £10 per adult and wanted nearly £7 per child.

They had changed their pricing after we had booked and would not accept our booking agreement, very disappointing customer experience. On top of that, it was not worth the price we ended up paying. On a positive note, the cabin was everything we expected, enjoyed by all of the party, the only negative would be that the beds could be more comfortable.

Holiday was just what we needed, loads to do within a few miles so great base for a holiday, nothing to do with lodge but had to pay £15 at parkdean for clubhouse only used it once to expensive, but each to there own that's what we thought,, can't wait to go back next year,

We had a great time when visiting the lodge, hot tub was great and well maintained, only criticism would be fridge could have been cleaner, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves L Cochran

A folder in the property giving local information would be helpful.

This cottage really was a home from home with a hot tub which was checked twice every day.

There were lots of little touches such as a supply of kitchen products ie dishwasher tablets and a generous supply of white fluffy towels. We loved our little break and will definitely book again

We arrived at 1500 and the cleaners were present, relaxing on the sofa !

!! Finally got in at 1545 without a single acknowledgement that we were Even there, no apology or anything. Inside was well equipped and clean.Outside was a different matter, decking had not been cleaned for some considerable time with moss etc in some areas, Brambles Were encroaching the decking area, no attempt Was made to clean any outside furniture. BBQ was dirty & had to clean prior to use. The hot tub service technician was very pleasant and helpful.

The lodge was well equipped and located.

The park had plenty for everyone to do and so close to local attractions.

It was very comfort, highly clean and well equipped.

Nothing wrong at all. All what you need is there. Highly recommended for families upto 6 people. Staff were very helpful and supportive for what you may need during your stay. Windermere and other attractions are very close.

Fantastic service booked literally the day we went due to holiday abroad being cancelled.

Staff friendly and helpful and the lodge was amazing I

We had a fantastic stay and the lodge is beautiful.

We will definately be back very soon. The little touches such as the spoons and plates for toddlers and the ice in the freezer were great.

The accommodation is amazing!

! So incredibly comfortable, and everything you would need. We so wanted to move in!! New double mattress is much needed. The one there sags on one side. Cleaners need to go around with a feather duster, just a few cobwebs, but I can't really talk!! And perhaps a few instructions on the fire, dvd player, etc.

Lodge was beautiful couldn’t fault it at all, a little disappointed that we couldn’t use the bbq, there was a note up asking for all holiday makers to clean it after they used it , but unfortunately this hadn’t happened.

Looked like it hadn’t been clean for 3 months which is just lazy as there was cleaning stuff supplied at the lodge to clean it. There was also a build up of old used disposable bbq’s left there in bin bags, but this wasn’t a fault of yourselves, I will only book holidays through Sykes and have recommended yous to family, we’re already browsing the site for another get away

Lovely place.

The showers could do with being more powerful but other than that we couldn’t fault it.

This holiday lodge had everything you would want.

Claife View Lodge - Ambleside 77 We stayed here for a weeks holiday in November 2018.

This was booked through Sykes Cottages as the lodge is privately owned. On arrival the lodge was freezing cold, the heating had not been on for days and it would have been nice and welcoming, to arrive to a warm lodge especially this time of year. The lodge did not appear to be very clean. The basics were fine; clean bedding, clean toilet and shower, and main floor areas ok. We moved the coffee table to make more space for our little baby and noticed the rug was quite stained and the part of the rug under the coffee table had not been hoovered for a while! We attempted to hoover ourselves but the hoover was pretty useless. The bathroom door handle was broken and we reported this 2 days after our arrival, and it was finally repaired the day before we went home. There wasn’t much storage in the kitchen as the cupboards were all full of kitchen equipment (not sure it was all necessary!) so we stored stuff on top of the kitchen cupboards only to discover it was thick of dust and very greasy. We noticed that the extractor fan wasn’t even connected to anything. Skirting boards were grubby especially near kitchen bin, so we cleaned this ourselves. (Who wants to clean while they are on holiday?!) There was lots of dirt and old sweets etc under both sofas. The shower screen leaked everytime you used the shower and the grout/sealant was mouldy in places. We found a hairball on top of bathroom cabinet and hairs/dust behind bathroom door. We found food smears on inside of curtains in living room, and inside of windows were covered in fingerprints. Decking area could do with a jet wash after the summer. We reported these issues to Sykes Cottages when informing them of the broken door handle. The cleaning team did visit the following day and cleaned the floors, removed hairs from behind door and left fresh towels but did not action the other issues. However, it did make us feel a little more comfortable about staying there the rest of our holiday. We had an ok holiday, the site is nice, clubhouse is canny, and the site is in a great location. However, this lodge needs a deep clean and a bit of TLC asap! Hopefully no one else will feel the way we felt while staying there, or have to do their own cleaning whilst on holiday, and that the owners of this lodge have dealt with all the issues we informed them of! Lastly, the third bedroom is quite small, with no cupboard space and is definetly a bedroom for children. I don’t think the lodge is really suitable for 6 adults.

We arrived at white cross bay after the designated check in time, but still had to wait over an hour to access our accomadation as cleaners were still busy.

This was not acceptable as we had a tired toddler in our party. When we did get in to our lodge we found it wasn’t cleaned to a very good standard, cobwebs in the bedrooms, and under sofas had not been vacuumed, as were still dirty. Also there was six of us in our party, so we expected enough towels for us all, however this was not the case as there were no towels left in master bedroom, this was very disappointing, we asked at reception for extra towels but were told that they did not provide any linen for our lodge, so we had to go out and buy towels, this was very inconvenient. Beds in one of the twin rooms were very uncomfortable and the sheet provided on one bed was awful and not a proper sheet. We have booked with Sykes before and were pleased with our accomatation, but were disappointed this time so will think twice before booking again, especially for the price we paid.

Fantastic lodge, in a excellent location.

The lodge exceeded our expectations beds were very comfortable and hot tub was definitely a added extra to enjoy. Spotless and would highly recommend. The park do require for you to book in for swimming at busy times but never was a issue and always managed to being able to book on!

The hot tub was glorious.

Well maintained easy to use. We made sure that we did adhere to all the hygiene notices and it was also serviced whilst we were there. The kitchen was well equipped. Beds comfortable. The location was great and it was ideal for our two grandchildren. All in all a lovely place to be. I know you had no control over this, but our weather was FANTASTIC all week. Would recommend Whitecross Bay Resort and Claife View Lodge to anyone.

A lovely lodge on one of the best spots on the site.

A real home from home, in fact I think I could live there!

Great communication from yourselves, fantastic accommodation and a great location.

An excellent week with no issues whatsoever.