Damson Lodge

Absolutely stunning lodge we would love to re book and stop in the same lodge

We had a fantastic week at Damson Lodge!

! The lodge was beautifully finished and the decor was lovely…very spacious with a cosy feel. The bath is huge..I loved that!!…Hot tub amazing after a busy day walking!!…It’s the perfect location close to the shop, restaurant and Marina!!! Our 5 hr drive up was well worth it!! Thank you soo much!! The lovely Robert called to check our stay was going well !! …when the hot water stopped one day he sent out someone straight away!!! Superb service and relaxing stay overall

We loved our stay at Damson Lodge.

Lovely Lodge, very spacious and comfortable and very dog friendly. Great location within the park. Had everything we needed for a 1 week stay in summer. Only minor criticism was a broken shower door.

The property was very nice but definitely needs updating, we found the cooker dirty & the tray inside was just unusable so full of grease

Had a great week at Damson Lodge, great base to explore the lake district.

Lodge was lovely, clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Would recommend.

Lovely lodge, very clean and in a quiet spot.

Hot tub was great!

We had the most beautiful stay at Damson lodge!

As a young family, with two under 7s, we found this lodge spacious, comfortable and super clean. It was the perfect base to explore the Lakes and the little parks on site were a hit with the kids. The hot tub was a great addition and we really enjoyed it. We would 100% come back - thanks for a lovely stay!

Cleanest lodge we have been in ever.

Fridge in the living area when we arrived but no comms from Sykes to let us know that the fridge freezer was broken. Did not cause us problem but Sykes charge a lot for admin but are poor at communication. Also we went to get into the hot tub on first night to find it cold, found out it had just been filled, poor planning and a let down.

Lovely place, had everything we needed.

Super comfy bed and the lodge was in a really easy to find places. Loved our time there, hot tub was amazing and would visit again!

Had a great stay .

The lodge was clean and quiet and comfortable and had everything that's needed. The hot tub was brilliant

We had such a lovely stay at Damson Lodge.

It was in a really good position on the park, set between the restaurant and lake. We had a few good walks, the weather was kind (most of the time!). The hot tub was just amazing, especially after a wander out, so relaxing! The lodge itself was perfect. Very clean and it had everything we could need, well presented and the beds were so comfortable. We took our little dog with us, and the decking was perfect for him, very secure. Can't rave enough about the lodge. Will be back xx

Had a lovely time over Christmas, hot tub was great addition i have stayed in the lodge before and returned so that said it all , had a bit of a issue with heating but was swiftly dealt with and followed up with a few phone calls to check everything was sorted which was greatly appreciated, would return without a doubt.

we come back repeatedly to the same cabin as we know what we are getting and love it .

Mark and Sam

Another great long weekend in Damson Lodge.

It was made even better with the improvements that have been made! The decking has been completely re-done and made such a difference, really secure for my dog also. The hot tub (which we love) has been moved to the rear and a lot more private. The lodge was so cosy just as we remembered. Really clean, warm, and everything we could need. Had food and drinks at the site restaurant a couple of times and couldn't fault it. Fantastic stay and will be back next year.

Loved our stay at Damson lodge.

Lodge was amazing hot tub was a great feature and I felt it was quite private. Brand new decking had been installed and had really good safety gates on them . Would highly recommend Damson lodge

Would absolutely recommend!

Was a bit of a last minute booking, looking at the reviews was a bit bothered about the decking as I have a little pug but I needn't have worried. Brand new composite decking looks fantastic! The hot tub has been moved to the back of the lodge which gives a lot more privacy. The lodge itself was so warm, clean and comfy with everything you could need Beds were so comfy too which was a bonus after a long day out walking. Really a gem which is close to the facilities and the lake. Cracking lodge and will definitely be back! The pug (and us) loved our stay xx

Property is in need of repair , the decking outside is very uneven , part of it taped off , definite trip hazard in places , needs a jet wash and repair.

Inside the property is very dated , a cloud of dust in the main bedroom drawers but everywhere else was clean , vacuum does not work , not picking up . I would look at other dog friendly lodges on the park as ideal location, staff very friendly on site and good facilities

The property was clean and relatively modern.

My only gripe was the decking. It was dirty and in desperate need of repair. There was a section taped off to avoid injury as it was sagging. The overhanging trees made the decking area feel dark - they could be doing with cutting back. The quilt in the main bedroom was a feather quilt and all the feathers have made their way to the bottom. Despite giving it a good shake they wouldn't budge which ultimately made the quilt useless - it needs replaced. The restaurant/bar on the complex is a disaster. It was so filthy we didn't even bother to eat there. Every time we went for a drink there was dirty dishes left on all the tables and we were hard pressed to find a clean table. If you want a healthy meal forget it! We stayed in The Damson Lodge, the first week in august.

The lodge was lovely.

The decking could be doing with an upgradenas some of it has sunk and was a uneven in parts. The hot tub has no privacy but apart from that it was really good.

Excellent 4 night stay at Dansom Lodge.

Great Location that is central to Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness. Considering this is a pet friendly lodge it was very clean and well maintained and all for a very good price when you compare to other lodges in the area. Hot tub was cleaned and maintained daily too.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Damson Lodge, White Cross Bay and we are looking forward to hopefully returning next year.

The lodge was lovely inside - clean, tidy and so spacious. The full size sofas were comfy as were the beds. The entire lodge including the bathrooms were really clean. It made me so happy that the lodge was pet friendly as well. The hot tub was a lovely addition after long days of walking around the lakes. It was fab that the lodge had towels, dish towels and cleaning products inside. The decking outside was massive and the kids and our dog loved this area to play on. The site is beautiful and it was really quiet which we loved - none of us including our kids like noise so it was absolutely perfect for us. We actually loved the area so much we booked another lodge to extend our stay - if Damson Lodge had been available we would absolutely have booked for longer! Thank you for a wonderful break and we look forward to returning next year.

Toilets very low.

Could have privacy screen around hot tub. Wi fi needs improving. Air conditioning or fans needed. Tin opener didn't work. Would be nice to have a bar or pub for adults only.

A lovely, well equipped lodge.

We enjoyed the hot tub and found several walks which were a short drive away.

The lodge is very tired and needs some TLC.

The decking is very uneven in places, a definite stumbling/trip hazard. The hot tub was freezing and unable to be used on the first day and no answer on the number in the file, but fine thereafter. However as we left it was topped up so definitely not cleaned properly between guests which is poor. Some areas inside were dusty and marks on the carpets and one window blown. Comfy beds and quiet and peaceful so still a relaxing break.

Myself and my partner were lucky enough to have stumbled upon this gem of a lodge!

Well stocked, well furnished and so comfortable. Was like a home from home. The weather was incredible which helped :). Decking was well furnished, lovely comfortable furniture and an INCREDIBLE hot tub which was the icing on the lodge cake. A friend was staying on the park with his 2 pooches and when they came to visit the dogs had a great time on the secure decking. We don't have dogs but very dog friendly. Highly recommend and definitely staying again!

Damson Lodge was everything we'd hope for.

The cabin was clean and well equipped. The Hot Tub was an added bonus and so relaxing. We didn't use any other of the clubs facilities as we wanted a relaxed weekend away from hussal and noise. It was lovely to walk our Dog around the camp and to the lake nearby. We would definitely recommend this to anyone and would love to return next year. The location was perfect for exploring the area and there was a handy bus service nearby. T

We took our dogs with us however all the spindles on the left side of the cabin are loose therefore we were constantly having to watch the dogs so they didn’t escape.

No outdoor cushions for the grey garden furniture was left so too hard to site on without. The ironing board cover did not fit and was constantly coming off. However the size and the location of the cabin is great. Carmen

Amazing stay in Damson Lodge.

Accuracy of listing was actually better than expected, with new decor and furniture. Hot Tub tech also told us we were the first to use the new hot tub which was special :). The master suite was the comfiest bed I've stayed in. The lodge was spotlessly clean, warm and spacious. There were a few games, along with a wide rage of DVD's for the quieter nights. Used the park restaurant on a couple of occasions which was really good. Great food and staff were friendly. Everything we could have needed. Highly recommend. Looking again for later in the year!

We had a great week in the lake, the lodge is a little tired/well lived in, clean, nice & warm, cozy in fact furniture is pretty comfortable, decent sized TV in the lounge & main bedroom plus one in the second bedroom, mid-property bathroom a little smelly, kept the door closed on that one, door onto the decking for the jacuzzi would not open, text message to Kate (first point of contact) Saturday & she'd organised a locksmith for the same day, he came provided a workround so we could use the door, whilst he sourced replacement parts, which Kate approved, done fixed 100%.

There were a couple of greasy oven trays left in the cupboard, the most horrific thing was the smell of stale smoke, somebody had quite obviously been smoking in the property, the most concentrated area was the curtains in the main bedroom next to the on-suit bathroom, didn't matter how many tins of air freshener or smellies or deoderisers or leaving windows open, which lead to several very large bluebottles entering the property on several occasions we could not shift it, something that really put a downer on the week, just didn't look forward to going to bed. Oh the decking extremely slippy in places & cushions just left out in the rain & wind getting blown all over the place covered in green algae. Think the property 's been there for many years, you can see the signs of the paint over's & touch ups, think it's about ready for another. All in all a good week, lodge was OK ( have stayed in worse & stayed in a lot better), would we re-book, very much dought it.

Hi The Patio Doors on the rear wouldn't open .

this meant that we had to use the Front door for Access to the Hot Tub . Other than that we really enjoyed the Holiday . 3rd year running and about to book again for next year . Many Thanks

Overall we liked our stay at the Lodge, great location, good site facilities.

The main bathroom had a weird strong smell to it, at first we thought bleach but it didn’t shift so we didn’t use it the stay which wasn’t a massive problem as we had the en suite. Feel the lodge could do with a general revamp. Hot tub didn’t work first night so I’d messaged about it, didn’t get a reply although we’d then realised it had been refilled which was why it wasn’t working. I got a good deal on the lodge but wouldn’t have wanted to pay a huge amount to stay here.

Our week away was excellent.

White Cross Bay park itself was great - good food in the restaurant. Staff in the restaurant/bar were very helpful and friendly. The majority of the lodge was very clean. There were just a couple of things that let it down slightly. Parts of the kitchen were definitely not very clean, the microwave, the top of the cooker was very dirty and there were dried food marks on the kitchen tops. We felt parts of the lodge just needed a bit of TLC, some of the window handles were very loose, the backs of the sofas had gone, so you felt like you were half lying down when sat on them. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. The hot tub was brilliant. Besides a few issues, we would go back and stay there again.

The lodge was perfect.

Very clean and well equipped; everything we needed for our stay. The only let down was the upkeep of the outside deck area. It is dangerously slippery in places, even in warm dry conditions. It also feels unstable in certain areas and is in need of a good jet wash and general attention. Also, the guttering above the door is blocked causing rain to drip on you as you lock up. Minor issue but just needs addressing. Overall we had a lovely stay, if these fairly quick wins were sorted it would be perfect.

Fantastic stay!

Loved every minute worth every penny! Such a spacious lodge! Everything we needed was there. Hot tub bonus kids loved it! Beautiful area! Would 100% come back! Thank you for a fantastic stay!

We booked this lodge based on previous reviews and sadly it did not meet our expectations.

On arrival the lodge was warm and appeared clean - we later discovered the microwave was filthy and on using the hob grease actually dripped down from the cooker hood. We cleaned this to make it usable and reported to the cleaning ladies who assured us they would do a deep clean for the incoming guests. The lodge is very well equipped and the towels and bedding were really lovely. However the lodge is in need of some TLC. There are some marks on the wallpaper in several areas and the dining chairs are badly marked. The outside area is very well furnished but the decking and surrounding railings need repair work.- we had to use a recliner against the railings to ensure our dog did not escape. The hot tub was well serviced on a daily basis but the brambles growing through the fence into this area made it a challenge to remove the cover without getting scratched. All the PAT tests on the electrical equipment expired in January 2024 - not a legal requirement we know but reassuring to guests that they are staying in a safe property. We don't feel we could recommend this lodge unless some time and money is spent bringing it up to standard!

Lovely holiday park ran by Parkdean Resorts.

Clean and well kept.The bar/clubhouse was good, food was reasonably priced and was quite tasty. The beer did taste odd for the 1st couple of days we went in, but i think the pipes were cleaned and was much better after. The lodge it's self was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Hot tub is well maintained with 2 visits per day to check rhe pH levels. And when checked out it was emptied and cleaned. The mattress in the master bedroom was far too soft for us though, but that's just one small minor and everything else outweighed this.

We booked for 4 nights in Damson Lodge and were really pleased with our accommodation.

Lovely big living space, 2 good size bedrooms (especially the master ) the Huge bath was great, and a well equipped kitchen. The outside area was ideal and secure for the dogs . All in all a very pleasant experience.

1 shower mixer valve was loose and caused issues with showering.

Lamp in bedroom was flickering. Knives for cutting meat/vegetables were blunt.

Holiday was superb with everything supplied and in good quality condition.

Hot tub was lovely and warm for our arrival and stayed that way throughout our stay! Only downside was on the morning of our departure the water went off at approx 09:15am meaning we couldn't use the toilet or fill our water bottles up prior to checkout at 10am.

Lovely Lodge, very clean.

The lodge was lovely clean and situated perfectly to reach Ambleside and Boness bus stop right outside.

..I think the only things you could improve on is a new kettle, some better quality pillows as these were very flat,maybe leave a spare throw or duvet for the beds as it dud get a little chilly, ..Also bus times would be very handy . But a brilliant stay Damson lodge was lovely, can't wait to come back ,thank you.

Lovely and warm on arrival, the lodge was spacious, great quality furnishings, everything you need.

The towels and bedding were very good quality, clean and smelled nice. We were expecting bad WiFi and tv signals as we’ve stayed in a different part of the park but no all was well. The hot tub was lovely and relaxing. We had a fantastic break and would definitely book again. It’s personal taste but I found the pillows too flat and the double mattress too soft but everything else was just perfect. I was very impressed at the cleanliness of the lodge. Definitely worth 5 stars

Everything was beautifully presented and we would not hesitate to book again if available because the position of it was wonderful.

Thank you

the cabin was excellent value for its money very clean n the beds n sheets were very comfortable The hot tub was hot and in excellent working condition n clean Definitely recommend and book again soon

Lovely property lodge was warm when we arrived which was nice and xmas decs were fab, good shower everything we needed was available in the lodge the hot tub was in view of other lodges but will be going back very soon.

Absolutely amazing holiday at damson Lodge,everything was clean to a very high standard, comfortable bed and pillows , hot tub was a excellent bonus , we have stayed at whitecross bay for many years now and I would put damson Lodge in my top 2 lodges to stay at.

A very well done to the owners.

We stayed here last year and enjoyed the lodge so that's why we came back this year .

Ready to book again for next year . This lodge has excellent features and the Hot Tub is great even at the end of November

Excellent place and surrounding en suite could do with an update decking area very slippy and instruction would be good for heating but overall would go back

Couldn’t fault anything It was really inviting when we first walked in as the lamps and heating was already on Very clean Very happy with everything.

Will definitely be coming again.

The property could do with new frying pans, and hooks for coats at the main door, also a couple of in the bedrooms.

Not very private if someone occupying the next door property.

Very nice no complaints

The property was on the whole to a high standard.

Inside was great, apart from a few dated utensils. Sofas acceptable although could be a little bigger as quite shallow and not as comfortable. Windows and doors are getting tired and are stiff and difficult to open and close. An annoying drip over the front door from a compromised gutter. Parkdean didn’t seem happy to help, when ( the lady on reception) realised we hadn’t booked with them direct. However, I would book again, great lodge position and super clean. Comfortable beds, good size fridge freezer , etc. Clean carpets, no smell and tasteful finishes. Key box is awkward if motor skills are not 100% or a customer is disabled! Took us a few attempts to open it. Hot tub was clean, water level did drop the day before we left. Obviously it wasn’t refilled as this would have reduced the temperature. Plenty of seating around the outside space, decking was slippy due to the rain in the night. The area outside the front door remained safe as this was different material and maybe in the future the whole decking area would benefit from this upgrade. We were careful so no problem but if used by children could be a problem. Loved our stay at Damson Lodge thank you. The above is only feed back and not intended to offend or complain

The lodge was clean the bed was extremely comfortable however it’s a little tired and would benefit from upgrading a few things.

The decking is spongy in areas and bannisters loose, the toilet roll holders are loose and the light in the bathroom taped up. The door handles on main doors were stiff and having arthritic hands made getting in and out difficult. Hot tub was good and clean. In view of cost for a weeks holiday we would expect a bit more, sorry won’t be returning

ecking in dire need of maintenance - several rotten sections, handrail on steps is loose and provides no support, large sections of railings are loose and broken and there is a hole in the decking at the rear of the property covered over by a piece of fake grass - this in itself is extremely dangerous.

Lovely lodge, well positioned within the Park.

Our second visit and would be happy to return.

We had the most wonderful week staying at Damson Lodge.

Everything was perfect and a lovely place to stay. A lot bigger than I expected and very well maintained. Beds were so comfy and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. The grounds were lovely and peaceful. The hot tub was amazing. You won’t regret staying here. Such an amazing lodge in a beautiful part of the world. Will definitely be back.

We Booked this last year and have re booked for the same week this year .

excellent Cabin

We absolutely loved our stay here, the lodge was beautiful, it is the cleanest lodge we have ever stayed in, it was big and had all the essentials we needed.

Park Dean is a great resort as well and the place is beautiful. I cannot complain at all we will definitely be trying to book this lodge again.

We have just returned from a fantastic holiday at Damson Lodge.

The lodge was spacious and so well equipped a real home from home. The hot tub was lovely and warm and well maintained. The location by the lake was superb and the site was central to a lot of the surrounding attractions. All in all I couldn't fault anything. Thoroughly recommend.

We love this place.

It was our second visit and we had a wonderful time again. The large size and homeliness of the lodge coupled with the proximity to Windermere lake (a stone’s throw) make it an ideal holiday home for us. The hot tub is the icing on the cake. There are some woods on the site for dog walking and some outstanding restaurants nearby (we love The Gathering at the Samling and The Wild Boar). Most of the week the sun shone, making our kayaking and paddleboarding trips on the lake so beautiful and relaxing.

Lovely weeks stay in Damson Lodge, so much room in the lodge itself, big balcony area and the hot tub was fab to relax in after a long day of walking ☺️ the holiday park itself is just ideal, it’s small and quiet and the perfect location to get to several places.

Would recommend to anyone wanting a break in the Lake District! Myself, my partner and our dog had an amazing week here.

Hi, wardrobe doors need attention due to hinges being damaged in main bedroom.

Could I suggest that coat hangers are put in the entrance area to keep it all tidy. Excellent cabin and will recommend to others. I requested a change of bedding due to feathers allergy and it was promptly dealt with. Thank you.

Weekend was amazing we was so happy with the property hit tube was lovely and the surroundings that we didn’t want to leave.

We will be booking again soon would recommend to anyone looking for a break away was worth the price we payed.

Hi Just been at the lodge for new year, the size of the lodge and the location was perfect and the hot tub was a lovely touch however my only negative point would be that the sofa’s in the front room needs replacing, there is no filling in the cushions and when you sat on the sofa’s all you feel is the steel bar or the wooden frame so we had to sit on the cushions from the spare bed room for comfort.

Happy new year Carmen

Really enjoyed our stay over Christmas in the spacious lodge.

Loved the hot tub, so nice after a long day hiking in the hills. The lodge itself was comfortable and provided everything we needed. The provision of what I consider extras like hand soap and towels was appreciated. I assumed it might get cold but the heating system was excellent as were the shower and bath hot water supplies. The Christmas decorations were a nice touch. The only negative points were minor maintenance issues that we did not get an opportunity to raise at the time as it was Christmas week and we were out everyday. The front gate latch was hanging on by one loose screw, the bath taps were loose and unsecured, the sofa bed felt collapsed at one end and was uncomfortable to sit on (we also found a baby’s dummy under the cushions). The decking leading to the hot tub was more of a concern, it was so incredibly slippery with green algae we had to scrub it (which didn’t help). Despite these points we would still highly recommend the lodge and are sure to return.

Beautiful spacious and stylish lodge.

Very clean and homely. The hot tub was the cherry on the cake. We had the best weekend on the lake then chilling in the lodge and the hot tub. The weather didn’t matter. The pool was great too and staff very friendly. My 6 year old loved every minute and cried when we had to drag him out of the hub tub to go home. We felt really at home. Can’t wait to go back!!

This property was fantastic , warm and welcoming after a long journey .

The lodge was immaculate. Beautiful surroundings right on the lake . The hot tub was super clean and very hot . Really enjoyable . Would recommend this site to anyone . The owner of this property keeps it amazingly well . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Just got back from a lovely weeks holiday at Damson Lodge.

The lodge was very comfortable, clean and had excellent facilities. Great location to explore the Lakes and after a long day walking was great to relax in the hot tub! Definitely would revisit!

Me, my husband and our little boy stayed here at the end of July it was a lovely lodge just a few minutes walk from the lake which such a lovely view my son loved the sports court he was there quite a lot playing football the lodge had everything you needed we didn’t eat out much as we thought it was quite expensive but there is really no need to as you have all the facilities to cook yourself within your lodge we would definitely stay here again.

This is a lovely lodge in the most beautiful setting.

Very clean with everything you need and more. There is shaded area on the decking or seating in the sun and the hot tub! It’s very peaceful at night, not really overlooked too much and a minutes walk to the Lake. We will definitely be booking Damson Lodge again.

Stayed with our 2 dogs.

Great location, very quiet considering location is Windermere. We are quite a picky couple and we found the lodge to be 10/10 on cleanliness. Cant complain about anything to be honest. Thanks alot, would book again!

Really enjoyed our time away staff friendly only downside was internet not working and because it rained not a lot to watch on tv

1 The main negative feedback was the lack of privacy since lodges were close together and there were no blinds/net curtains over the windows.

2 Doors and windows were difficult to open/close, probably as a result of not being oiled regularly. 3 Lack of suitable safe wi-fi. 4 This apart our stay was enjoyable and would recommend.

Lovely accomodation, great location.

The accomodation could do with a couple of bits and bobs repairing but nothing major....overall very nice.

2nd time there - Love this Lodge

The property was absolutely perfect, ideal location on the site, near to the facilities and near to the lake, the lodge itself was absolutely sparkling clean, beds were comfy and hot tub was great.

Couldn't complain at all and will definitely be back!

Just back from a lovely break at damson lodge.

Lovely place and nice surroundings came home feeling relaxed and refreshed. Can’t wait for our next visit.

Really enjoyed our stay, the lodge was very comfortable and as described.

We didn't use the park facilities but loved the location and made the most of the local area. Only disappointment was the hot tub was cold on arrival so we couldn't use until the following day, but apart from that no complaints. Would recommend and stay again.

Really enjoyed our stay at Damson Lodge.

Would definitely recommend and will be return again. Location was great ☺️ The only thing slightly negative thing i would say is that people should be informed the hot tub takes 15 hours to heat up following clean prior to the stay. We attempted to use it the first night but was unable too. We spoke to the helpline the next morning who were super helpful and sent someone round to check it as we thought it wasn’t working. However it had heated up by the next morning. So i would say just inform people prior to their stay ☺️

Hot tub was cold when arrived so could not use it the 1st night there.

Was disappointed

Like a home from home.

So comfortable and relaxing. Everything you need is there ready for you. This was our 4th visit and won’t be our last.

We have had a fantastic holiday the cabin was lovely there is just a few things that need to be fixed The time dial on the boiler isn’t working The shower head in the main bathroom needs looking at The light in the kitchen area periodically flashes The light in the hot tub isn’t working I did report this to the guy that comes out to maintain it Otherwise a lovely lodge with lots of room

First visit to White Cross Bay, after our holiday abroad was cancelled and we (2 adults and 2 kids, 12 and 15 plus dog) had a great time and will definitely return.

The lodge was excellent, located nicely in the middle of the site, not far away from the lake and also the onsite facilities, the lodge was large in size, clean and very welcoming, large living area, tv’s in the bedrooms and two bathrooms, one being en-suite to the large bedroom, bedrooms were of good size and there was nothing to fault. We couldn’t use the hot tub on the first evening as it was only 30 degrees, but that is to be expected if the water had been changed prior. The sites facilities were generally lacking in the way of any entertainment, nothing for the kids other than a really small games room and small swimming pool but it’s not what we visited the lakes for so wasn’t an issue for us, the WIFI was very sporadic and this coupled with poor mobile coverage meant it was fun to order via the app in the onsite restaurant\pub which caused some frustration and it would be ideal to have the pay by card\cash option absolve without any “debate” with the bar staff. The site itself was excellent, nice walks into the wood and also along the lake, with very easy access to the water itself for Paddleboards etc, it was disappointing the onsite shop closed at 5pm, even if it was not busy after 5pm for a site without any nearby shops having the shop until 7pm would be better, although we had access t a car so a pleasant trip to Ambleside and Bowness was not a issue. Brockhole was also great place to visit for kids and adults, but most activities were booked although we eventually managed to get the kids onto a few things. The lodge had a few things to address such as the kitchen tap would not stop dripping, the heating would not work but that was quickly fixed by the maintenance staff, and there seems to be a wasps nest above the backdoor in the apex of the roof, but the aspects above did not take away anything from the holiday. The only thing I would change If I was to book again is to book any meals out and activities weeks ahead, but the lodge and site is perfect will be considered in the future.

Just a couple of minor repairs that are required that I have already alerted you to.

Lovely place and a super stay thank you

I had read quite bad reviews before coming which concerned me greatly.

However I was delighted with this spacious and comfortable lodge Previous reviews mentioned a dripping tap, loose toilet roll holder rusty blinds and dead plants etc. These had all been put right when we arrived. As some-one who has stayed in about 20 different lodges on White Cross Bay over the years, I'd put this up with the best. The sofas and beds were the most comfortable (very important to us). The decking was a good size and the hot tub good. OK there is no dishwasher or washing machine, but they are not really important to us. The lodge is in an excellent position near the lake, reception and the bar. My grandson, who always comes with us asked if we could book this lodge again, he has never asked that before so it must be good.

Enjoyed our stay.

Refuse collection needs emptying more often. Cannot believe increase in price for 2022.

This lodge needs a lot of attention and updating inside and out constant dripping tap in kitchen window frames need cleaning a lot of dirt on them rusty radiators in the main bedroom it needs a blind at patio door to much light through curtains toilet roll holders loose grouting in shower room needs attention and also needs somewhere in shower to stand toiletries pillows very lumpy and uncomfortable a lot more needs to be done outside decking area needs painting no privacy round hot tub as some of it has been took down and could do with lighting outside round the decking nearly all the plants are dead and look untidy on arrival we struggled to get I front door as the key was stiff and door needs attention also there was no key for patio doors I always loved coming to this lodge it was my favourite place to come but all this has let it down also on looking at the price for next year the price has doubled at 1,388.

00 I find this is extortion and I for one would not pay this for this lodge it’s way overpriced this is a real shame as I have come for years

We have been to Damson Lodge for about the last five years and it has gradually got worse each year the double bed is so uncomfortable could do with replacing the toilet in the bath room had toilet paper stuffed in it round the bottom were the pipe work is as if it's had a leak, the blind in the ensuite doesn't work properly been like that for year's there is a stain on the main bedroom curtains that has been there years too, the privacy leaf curtain for the hot tub one of them has been removed all in all it is deteriorating year by year and apparently the price for next year has gone by 40%or more don't see how they can justify that and can't see us booking it again for next year which is a real shame.

A lovely lodge, well equipped and very comfortable.

Lovely lodge well positioned very spacious really enjoyed our stay very chilled

The cabin met all of our needs.

No washing machine if you were staying longer but this wasn’t an issue as we were only there for a short break. Beds comfortable. Sofas comfortable. Enclosed decking was great for the dogs. Hot tub was a great added touch. they’ve put foliage up and a trellis for privacy from the main road. Great little pub on sight. Staff friendly and helpful at the Main reception. Oven needs a good deep clean as was smoking when cooking but other than that it was was clean, comfortable and we would definitely come back for another visit. A lovely little short break.

Great lodge

We had a great week in this fantastic lodge. The standard of this lodge was amazing, very clean and everything you could need. However the staff on site, Park Resorts really need to either find a job they enjoy, or take some happy pills. During our week at White cross bay, we used the facilities on site including the on site bar and restaurant, many times. We had to queue for ages as the site was understaffed. We never once saw a friendly face, or was made to feel welcomed. As this was our only holiday this year we expected to feel welcomed. My advice would be use this great lodge as a base to explore the area, in this way you will not be disappointed. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The cabin was great and area fantastic What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Great walks

Damson lodge

We stayed at damson lodge from 10 to 14 August. The lodge was lovely, it was very clean and comfortable. Nice to have a comfortable bed to sleep in. The lodge was modern as well. Will be back! What did you enjoy most about your stay? The walks and views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Lucy's on a plate at Ambleside great restaurant

Lovely lodge stayed September 2015

Stayed a week cannot falult this place. Would really recommend. Hot tub was brilliant. Had a brilliant time. The location was perfect for where we wanted to visit What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything

Just the ticket!

I booked Damson lodge for its location and the hot tub. The group definitely wasn't disappointed! The location, a two minute walk from Lake Windermere, was amazing and the view was breathtaking. The lodge was immaculate, with every detail thought of. The beds were very comfortable, the showers were powerful and the lodge and hot tub was spotlessly clean. I want to go back already! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peacefulness What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Views

Damson lodge

Excellent lodge clean,spacious dog friendly and a hot tub good walks to either ambleside or bowness, park very good but on site pub is not dog friendly which was a bit disappointing but their is plenty of dog friendly pubs within a short drive other than that our stay their was very good What did you enjoy most about your stay? Long walks ,eating out What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk to the mortal man

Brilliant Time at Damson Lodge

We stayed at Damson Lodge in half term week October. The lodge was spotless and very well equipt. The kids loved the park on which Damson Lodge is located and good location to get out and about from in the Lake District. The hot tub was a big hit with the whole family and we will definately be returning. What did you enjoy most about your stay? the homeliness of Damson Lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole and the tree top ropes

Great stay at Damson Lodge

We have a fantastic long weekend at Damson Lodge. The facilities/utensils was excellent, and truly was a great place to stay -it felt like home. The fact we have a DVD player, docking station, comfortable sofa's large freezer, etc..was unexpected and we wwould definately go back. The Hot tub, what can i say.. it was cold miserable weather, and we had a great time relaxing in the hot tub, and unwinding. It is not a case of if we go back, its actually when!!! We will 100% be going back here, and next time with the children. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location, accomodation, hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? the local villages

beautiful lodge

damson lodge is beautiful, it was spotlessly clean, had everything you could possibly need and more, the double bedroom is huge, it was like a home from home we had a fantastic stay here and would book this lodge again

Easter holiday short break

Since having a dog and a family ( 2 boys aged 12 and 15 and a 6 year old cocker spaniel) we have found that it is not always easy to find a suitable break/ holiday that pleases all and have spent the last 6 years going to the same place in Dorset. This year we felt like trying something different and were not disapointed with our Damson Lodge. The booking process was easy, the website simple to use, and the arrival information was very comprehensive. On arrival our lodge was very clean and well prepared with the hot tub ready to use. We had everything we needed with lots of extra touches too. We were delighted at the high quality of the fixtures and soft furnishings as we have found in the past that dog friendly accommodation can be rather shabby sometimes! There was plenty of room to accommodate the family and a large enclosed patio area that was great for our spaniel too. The lodge was centrally situated for exploring the lakes and close to Windermere which was convenient for a variety of take always if you wanted a break from cooking. Although the weather was not that great we all felt that we had enjoyed a good relaxing break, had visited some beautiful places, spent quality time as a family and with our spaniel, and had been very comfortably accommodated. We would certainly stay at the Damson Lodge again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lodge, hot tub, location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Driving via the Kirkstone Pass to beautiful Ullswater, incorporating a walk up to Aria Falls

Wonderful, felt really homely. Great location and fantastic views

We couldn't have been more delighted when we arrived at Damson Lodge, from the outside the lodge looked really quaint and cute. The inside was even better, really modern decor and very high standard of cleanliness. The hot tub was absolutely fantastic and we made sure we made full use of it during our stay. The lodge is in a great location, with fantastic views from the marina. Only a stones throw away from the lovely bowness on Windermere, with loads of lovely pubs. Everyone was so friendly as well. Would definitely come back again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Post knott

April lakes

we've stayed in quite a few lodges in various locations and this was probably the best one for size , location and comfort. Beautiful lodge on a relaxing site but with ameneties you need What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Loughrigg for walking or mountainbiking

Our stay in Damson Lodge, White Cross Bay

Wish we could have stayed longer, lovely lodge, could not fault it, very clean, everything you needed was there. Beautiful little marina & walks around site. The only thing we were disappointed with is that the pump on the hot tub had broken the day before we arrived but that could have happened anytime & we were well compensated for that. They really tried their best to have it working & a new pump arrived the next day but unfortunately the hot tub was going to have to be lifted up in order to fix it. They did get it fixed on the day we left. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace & quiet & relaxation What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The Boathouse Restaurant on site served lovely food & also had entertainment.

Mini break at Damson lodge, white cross bay

Damson lodge exceeded our expectations. It has such a homely feeling from the minute you step in the door. Inside and outside is very well maintained to a high standard. The facilities in the lodge are more then ample. The hot tub is an added bonus along with the fact our dog was allowed to stay too. We had a very comfortable, pleasant stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole, very local with lots to do for adults and children.

Clean, comfortable and fun

Everything very clean and tidy. It was very light coloured and hard to keep clean when we had been out walking. Lounge was huge and comfortable, good TV. We enjoyed evenings in there. The hot tub was great but we had difficulty getting it to a hot temperature. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Being able to get out and explore. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Driving down the Wyrnose Pass towards Eskdale.

Fabulous stay, can't wait to go back

Had a fabulous Bank Holiday weekend at Damson Lodge. It was an absolutely beautiful lodge. Brilliant location in the park. Hot tub was a fantastic bonus due to the brilliant weather we had. The whole weekend was perfect. A short drive then walk into Ambleside and a visit to Brookhope just a mere 10 minute walk away. Lovely meal in the on-site restaurant but entertainment left a lot to be desired, just not our cup of tea! Lodge is very well kept, immaculately clean and very, very comfortable. Loads of outside decking made the whole place seem huge which was a bonus. Quiet secluded spot out the back where the hot tub was situated, with a semi-secluded surround. All in all perfect weekend was had by all. Totally relaxing and very peaceful. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lodge and hot tub with surrounding decking made it perfect What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brookhope and then further on , Ambleside

Damson Lodge

After a fantastic break in the Lakes with Lake District Lodge Holidays last year we returned with friends this year. It was even better than last year. The Lakes as usual didn't disappoint the scenery ever changing and always spectacular. We enjoyed a 2 hour boat trip on Lake Windermere and the steam train to Haverthwaite is well worth doing. We also visited Ashness Bridge as it was a favourite place of my husbands late parents and again it is beautiful. There is also a signpost to "Surpise View" and wow it is absolutely amazing. Damson Lodge was an absolute joy. It is done to a high standard and we would definitely book it again. It was definitely a home from home. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The scenery What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Ashness Bridge

Lovely stay

We had a fantastic time. The lodge was lovely and clean. This specific lodge was a perfect location within the actual park and for Windermere, also getting about. Hot tub just made it perfect. Thanks a best holiday. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Rydal water, lovely for dogs

A little unhappy

Had a wonderful stay at damson lodge it was very quiet and peaceful situated perfectly for us lodge was lovely and clean hot tub was fantastic we will certainly be going back loved the fact it was gated and secure it was perfect for our dog ,we had a fantastic relaxing holiday What did you enjoy most about your stay? The tranquillity What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A trip to Bo'ness or windermere

Absolutely fab

Absolutely perfect for a few days away with our dogs. Hot tub was amazing and couldn't recommend it enough. Had everything you need in the cabin and was really clean. It was like home from home, absolutely loved it What did you enjoy most about your stay? The hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Take a walk to Ambleside, absolutely beautiful

Lovely chilled week

Really enjoyed our stay, was quiet, relaxing and was just what we were looking for. Lovely clean lodge with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Hot tub was a bonus. Will definitely stay again What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub and quiet location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A drive out to Ambleside was lovely

Fantastic stay in a beautiful lodge and area, just a shame about the cleanliness!

We had a lovely stay all in all, such a good location and the facilities in the lodge were home from home. The only complaint I had was the cleanliness of the lodge we had long brown hairs in the bed, what I can only assume was wax on the floor which subsequently stuck to our feet and the cleaners clearly hoovered around all the rugs and sofas in the lodge as we picked up the rug to find crushed Pringles sweet wrappers and bottle tops not nice after a 6 hour drive to have to clean up after others. The drainage is slow in the baths and sinks but it didn't cause us an issue really. Would love to go back but would like it to be cleaned properly next time! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Facilities and location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Self drive boats

Home From Home

We stayed at Damson Lodge as a family of 4 adults with 2 small miniature schnauzer's. This is the second time at white cross bay. We wanted to try a log cabin with a hot tub. Every expectation we had this lodge delivered. It was home from home. We didn't need anything, the lodge is well equipped with everything you possibly need for a short or long stay. It was a very spacious lodge with plenty of room for us all without feeling overcrowded. The lodge is modern and very clean. The hot tub was great we use it every night during our stay it was even great in the rain. We will be back to Dansom Lodge. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The hot tub. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Bootle beach if you have a dog. Its perfect for you and your dog if you like to walk miles and see untouched scenery. Its so peaceful and great for your dog to run free. Not much there if you expecting shops and cafes but the only place to feel free from the crowds.

Very nice and enjoyable.

Lodge was clean and comfortable,it was in a good area to be able to get to most places. Tha site was nice and clean. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace and quiet heaven What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walks were great for dog he was totally shattered after each one,found a good Chinese in

Delightful Damson lodge

Booked damson lodge for a family getaway complete with dog and couldn't have asked for a nicer place to spend our week. The lodge was spotless and ver spacious and had everything we could have asked for to allow us to enjoy it. The master bedroom with en suite is well sized and very well made up the same can be said for the second bedroom. The living area is of a good size some not to feel to enclosed even with the dog and the dining kitchen cater for all our needs. The out door area is well secure and was used regularly as well as the hot tub. We will definitely look to stay again but it was booked up for the start of April much Tom our disapointment What did you enjoy most about your stay? All of it What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We enjoyed it all but especially the steam railway

Excellent lodge

We stayed in the lodge for three nights what can I say it was excellent decor and all facilities were amazing .facilities on site were great and overall relaxing.only feedback was the lighting outside could have been better What did you enjoy most about your stay? All of it What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Great location

Lovely lodge

We found the lodge to be very well equipped and spacious. Good size decking area with sunken hot tub . Would definitely book this lodge again . What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lovely lodge in great location. Even had great weather in march ! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We enjoyed the walks around grasmere lake and also a day at Keswick - walk through the woods to the lake , and the market (Thursday)

Great litle find

What can I say, Damson lodge is a spotlessly clean amazing holiday home. The hot tub was bliss, we used it every evening, lovely way to relax with a glass of prosecco. The lodge is a great place, not too far from the lake and not far to the shop etc. The ensuite bedroom was huge, had the added benefit of a shower and the other bathroom had a bath. the kitchen cupboards were loaded with everything you could wish to find, maybe a bit too much as not a lot of room to put food. We had a problem with the combi boiler which was fixed straight away by a member of staff from Lake district lodge holidays. couldn't have asked for more. will definitely book again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The hot tub i think What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We got a weekly bus pass, cost ?28 each, could go anywhere with it, even as far as Newcastle lol. worth it as parking can get epensive

Damson lodge

We had a great week in the lakes damson lodge was a superb choice for us we had only one complaint and we put it down to house keeping there was quite a large stain on the sheet in the master bedroom apart from that everything was first class the hot tub was a real bonus which we enjoyed immensely we will definitely be back . What did you enjoy most about your stay? The coziness of the lodge and hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A cruise around the lakes

First holiday for our dogs

Had an excellent mid week break accommodation very comfortable. Didn't need to use the car. Walking distance to nice pub restaurant and Brrockhole. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The weather was brilliant What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A visit to Pedro's at the sun

Great stay

We were at the Lakes for on OH Shihtzu meet up. There was a lot staying at Whitecross Bay which was a great location. We loved the location of our lodge and found the lodge excellent and well stocked. We are planning on coming next year. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Meeting all my friends from OH Shihtzu who are from all over the UK. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Ambleside was lovely and dog friendly places.

Lovely lodge

Myself and hubby stayed for our honeymoon for 4 nights, early-mid may. The lodge is situated in a nice area of the park, close to reception and marina. The lodge had all necessary amenities and was very clean, the hot tub was perfect. We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more and will be returning in the future. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Beatrice Potter meseum

Damson Lodge

This was our second stay in Damson Lodge and once again it was excellent. We couldn't have asked for better weather and even our dog found a new lease of life. We also discovered two excellent places to eat which are both dog friendly and the food was superb. Pedros which is about a 10 minute walk from the park and The Mortal Man at Troutbeck. Both are highly recommended. The Lodge itself yet again was a pleasure to stay in and the hot tub an added bonus. Can't wait to visit again next year. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The weather What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A boat trip on Derwent Water

Damson Lodge June 2017

Stayed in Damson Lodge for 7 nights in June 2017, found the accommodation to be of a good standard with everything required for a self catering holiday, room sizes were excellent and good comfortable furniture and beds, the Lodge was situated in a great position in the park close to the reception and shop and an easy stroll down to the lake with the dog. Although the weather was very mixed we had some good dry warm days when we made use of the hot tub and the outside area What did you enjoy most about your stay? being in The Lake District for walking, cruising on the lakes and generally relaxing in pleasant surroundings What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Lake cruises

Samson lodge: white cross bay

Our stay at Damson Lodge was very restful, lodge was the best we've stayed in so far. Very good quality. Only bad thing was speed bumps everywhere, but that wasn't lodges fault. Thanks for a wonderful stay Doreen What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peaceful park What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Keswick is a very nice town

Home from home

We absolutely love this lodge well equipped kitchen very clean well situated very private loved the sunken hot tub was nice to see carpet stains were removed nice touch with new Hoover only downside is the fridge again had someone out told us it was not working properly but this is second year running warm milk from a fridge is awful please fix for next year as I have already booked for next year this cannot happen again loved the new table and chairs but apart from that love love love it What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Anywhere in the lakes

Lovely Lodge on Lovely Park

Damson lodge was beautiful, really clean and well equipped with a fab hot tub on a sunny deck. We have already booked to come back to Damson Lodge again next year. The park is also lovely, with a nice bar and eatery. Lake District Lodge Holiday were brilliant and we will be using them again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge and hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockholes

lakeside break

good lodge in good location. outside decking needs attention. parkdean reception did not seem too keen to help. and ask why I hadn't booked with them. What did you enjoy most about your stay? relaxation and position What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? local area

Very enjoyable

We had a very enjoyable stay at Damson Lodge and would love to come back again one day, the lodge was well equipped for what we wanted and layout was great. The bedroom with ensuite was lovely. We will definately be recommending this lodge to all of our friends and family. Chris, Lin and Sue from Winchester. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Walks around the Lake and the Hot Tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Ferry/Walk Kray Castle

Damson lodge

We enjoyed our stay here and i would stay again We loved the hot tub we had everything we needed cabin was in 1 of the better places What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Beatrix potter

My stay at damson lodge

4 of us recently stayed at damson, great value for money hot tub was great everything catered for home from home Will definitely stay again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Hired a boat on lake windamere

Our First break in the lakes

It was amazing lodge so clean and bright. And very comfortable and plenty of space. And full of everything you needed in the lodge. The jacuzzi was fantastic and so private in that area which I found great. We would definitely come back to your lodges again. There were just a couple of things. The key for front door could do with a key ring on it has I dropped it and went though the decking, and the kitchen tap needs looking at it splashes everywhere. and we couldn What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge and the jacuzzi What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Orrest head Windermere

Weekend break

Very spacious and comfortable lodge, spacious decking area next to the hot tub we would not hesitate to book another break in the lodge What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Keswick market

Great lodge

Stayed here last year too and it was still as nice this time. In a great position, not far from the lake and near to site facilities. Very comfortable and really spacious. Hot tub to die for . What did you enjoy most about your stay? Sat in the hot tub in the snow. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Weekly bus ticket for?28 and leave the car at home

Fantastic lodge!

Absolutely fantastic lodge, spacious but cosy and so well equipped with everything a family may need!! Would highly recommend! What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Watch the sunset by the jetty and have your camera with you!

Damson Lodge

This is our third visit to Damson Lodge and we still love it as much as our first visit. The weather was very kind to us and we had a very relaxing and chilled stay in The Lakes. Already looking forward to our next stay What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location and weather What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A day out in Keswick and Derwent Water

Windemere lake

Loved it here , very spacious lodge with everything you need , 2 minutes walk to the lake would go again What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace and quiet and the lodge was lovely What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The lake

Lovely Holiday

This was our 2nd stay at the Damson Lodge and we weren't disappointed. We were there with our 2 dogs who loved the freedom of the enclosed decking. There has been a few changes with the hot tub now fenced off in the back which is nice and private and mental strip added to decking not sure why but guessing to stop slipping on it if it's wet. The lodge itself is well equipped with everything you would need. It's maybe needing a little fresh up decor wise but this won't ruin your holiday. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location and comfort of Lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Grasmere was a lovely place to visit

80/100

Very impressed with Damson Lodge but disappointed with cleanliness, valance full of dog hair.I appreciate the fact that dogs stay in lodges but expect bedding to be changed after previous visitor vacates lodge. Couple of issues with cooker too but spoke to Chris at the customer service desk and he was very helpful and very efficient, he was excellent in fact. Overall we loved our stay at Damson Lodge and would definetly stay there again if visiting the Lakes. Reception staff very efficient and friendly. Although not much stock or choice in shop. Thank you for a lovely and memorable week. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lovely relaxing week in stunning location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? It was all a wonderful experience, lovely walks in Grassmere and Ambleside and visit th Skelerth Bridge, wonderful

Fantastic

Once Again this is my third time at this lodge I feel like ive come home we adore staying here everything you need is supplied was so happy when I found out fridge had been sorted it was great to have cold drinks the cordless hoover was a major bonus also the fan was a godsend as it was so hot t he. Only problem for us was the metal meshing on decking it was sharp in places and my dog cut his paw this needs removing and replaced with something safer maybe non slip strips hope this will be sorted for my return next year I found the step to the hot tub was not very safe easily tips over and quite slippy a few things need a spruce indoors but overall we love this lodge and will keep coming back my only sadness is that I don What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Keswick Bowness

Beautiful Windermere

Lovely Lodge in a perfect setting. Great outdoor space with Hot Tub. The kitchen needs updating and although reasonably clean it needed a deep clean. Everything else was perfect. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The closeness to the Lake. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Block Holes within easy walking distance. Brilliant for families.

Short break

Could not fault damson lodge cottage it was everything we needed for our base to explore the lakes from.lodge was perfect & well furnished.hot tub was great to relax in after busy day sightseeing. White cross bay was well located & maintained.will have no hesitation in booking in future. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace & quiet after busy day exploring What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Lake buttermere the views are amazing

N/A

ALL WAS GOOD WILL BOOK AGAIN THANKS VERY MUCH... LOVELY LOCATION AND LODGE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :-) 5 STARS What did you enjoy most about your stay? HOT TUB What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? BUTTERMERE

Stay at Damson lodge

Didn What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walking the fells

Weekend Getaway

2nd stay at this lovely lodge. Equipped with everything that we needed for our stay and with the added bonus of the hot tub once we had returned from our adventures for the day. Would not hesitate to book again in the future. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub. Location of the lodge. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Cruise around the lake

A fantastic half term break

The lodge is perfect. It is in a great position, just a short walk from Reception and the Entertainment Complex and an even shorter walk to Lake Windermere. On arrival, we found it clean and warm. It also had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. A dishwasher and washing machine would be a welcome addition. The beds are extremely comfy and the hot tub was fantastic and enjoyed by us all. The park itself is in a great location to explore the Lakes. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We had a couple of minor issues, neither of which spoilt our stay it must be said. The first was that the swimming pool. The water was far too cold. We were told by the staff that the boiler had suddenly broken down, but from reading other reviews it appears the problem has been ongoing for some time. Secondly, we were aware prior to booking that dogs were not allowed inside the bar. Whilst there is plenty of outdoor seating, it is not covered or heated, so it was a bit chilly for us whilst we watched the children play. A covered and heated outdoor area would be a great addition, or perhaps a small area of the bar sectioned off for dog owners. All in all we had a great time and we are looking to book the same lodge again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? All of it! The lodge, park and of course The Lakes were enjoyed by all. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We loved Brockhole. Lots of activities for all ages.

Damson lodge

What a beautiful place to stay. Lovely and clean, plenty of room and a great master bedroom with en-suite. The hot tub is wonderful! Will definitely come back and stay in this lodge. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip on the lake is a must

Xmas stay

The cabin is in a great position in the park and in superb condition. The park itself was well managed and spotless. The only slight negative was that the WiFi on site was poor, which was challenging with two teenagers in tow! Overall I would highly recommend the site and cabin for a short stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace and quiet. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip on the lake.

New years stay

We had stayed at white cross bay before but in a different lodge. The resort is lovely, the lodge this time was ok. A few gripes - the cleanliness could of been better, there was a few cobwebs around. The hot tub was great but there was no lighting at all so was a little dangerous especially this time of year, so that could of been better. Would we stay at the lodge again - probably not What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing in the lovely surroundings What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Elterwater walk

Great stay

Great stay at Damson Lodge in the lakes. Clean, comfortable, everything you needed in lodge and more. The hot tub was great for those cold days and nights. Excellent stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge and surrounding areas What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Close to Bowness-on-Windermere & Ambleside

Long weekend break

Had a lovely 3night stay at Damson Lodge. Couldn What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Take the ferry

Thomas from Cumbria

The Lodge is decorated in very good taste. The setting was beautiful and in a good section of the park. Lovely walks nice scenery also close to the lake and a similar distance to the leisure centre. We had a lovely time and would like to book again. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The club the walks and the scenery What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walking and days out to local places

First family holiday

Couldn't have asked for a better first family holiday at White Cross Bay, Windermere! The lodge had everything that we needed and was well kept. Family friendly, had plenty of games and dvds to keep my toddler occupied before bed. My daughter loved her first family holiday. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A visit to Kendal

Great Lodge, Great Holiday

Do you remember that hot Easter weekend of 2019? Damson Lodge was a delight from start to finish. The layout works really well, with a well proportioned kitchen, eating and social area, but to be honest, the weather was so glorious, we spent most of time on the deck at the rear of the Lodge, surrounded by plants and bushes. The hot tub is screened off for privacy. We booked 3 Lodges for our large group, with 4 generations of family and all agreed that Damson Lodge was the nicest. The little ones could roam around the house and deck, as the small access gate could be closed and locked. The older ones could sit and relax . Decor was tasteful and calming, and a message to the owners, thank you, we appreciated all those little touches you find in a privately owned property, from cutlery and utensils for every occasion, to books, dvds, etc. We were out and about most days, but White Cross Bay is and attractive location, and well worth exploring from the Marina and into the woods at the rear. There's more to this site than we had time to discover. Would we go back, yes. Would we go back to Damson Lodge, definitely, and can recommend it. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The sunshine really helped. the attractiveness of the Lodge, resort and Lake District. All age groups had a lovely time.....and for me, getting out on the water. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? for more gentile sight seeing - Windermere & Bowness and Ferry. For the more active, Grizdale forest with Go Ape, bikes and segways.

Lovely lodge

We had a fantastic time in the damson lodge, it What did you enjoy most about your stay? The kids would say the hot tub! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole

Damson Lodge

This is our 4th time of staying at this Lodge and once again it didn What did you enjoy most about your stay? The fact we always relax and destress. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A walk around Rydal Water and White Moss Woods

Relaxing holiday, lovely stay, really enjoyable, i love the lakes.friendly staff. Clean comfortable.

Lovely comfortable stay. Really enjoyed it.relaxing, home from home.would stay there again.can't wait to return next year.thank you loads What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lakes, fantastic views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Day on lake Windermere,in the sunshine

Fabulous

Once again have been here a number of times this is truly my favourite place to stay can What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything the lodge walking down by the lake What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip across Windermere it was stunning

Great place to see

White cross bay is a great place to stay, I would highly recommend the park. The lodge was comfortable and in a great location within the park What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace of white cross bay What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Muncaster castle

A very enjoyable stay

Our stay at Damson Lodge was very enjoyable. The location of the lodge in the park was good just a short walk to the clubhouse and the marina. I booked the lodge for 4 adults. The main bedroom was excellent but the second bedroom was too small for 2 adults would be ok for children. It slept a family of 4 rather than 4 adults. It was good to have the hot tub after a days walking a real bonus. What did you enjoy most about your stay? We all enjoyed the Lake District and have visited on a number of occasions and always want to return. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We visited The Lakes Distillery it was informative and a good experience.

Perfect retreat for couples or families who love to take their pet on holiday

Lovely lodge, every thing we needed. Man came every day to check levels of the hot tub, this was nice and private. It was very clean and in good condition, ive had dog friendly accomadation before and has been tatty around the edges, but this was well looked after and no doggy smells. If i had any advice for the owner it would be a shoe/boot rack by the front door. We put ours on newspaper, and a towel ready for our dog, but some visitors had obviously not taken care with the beige carpet in the bedroom. Other than that, it was great, good location, nice friendly site. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Close to the lake and lovely lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Cockermouth

Weekend break with friends

We had a lovely weekend at Damson Lodge. Everything we needed in the lodge and very clean. Great location and easy access to Windermere and Ambleside. Would definitely go back there. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Great location

Relaxing Holiday at Damson Lodge

Very enjoyable 5 day break at Damson Lodge. Very close to both the park reception and facilities as well as Lake Windermere. The lodge was clean on our arrival and was very homely. It was warm and comfy and the beds were very comfortable. Although we took our own cleaning kit to keep it tidy during our stay there were cleaning items under the sink as well as spare tea bags and coffee. The large fridge freezer came in handy for the lovely items we purchased during our break. The enclosed decking was safe and secure for the dog and the hot tub was fantastic. We had a great time and hope to return again next year. What did you enjoy most about your stay? the homely feel of the lodge was excellent What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Visiting Windermere and nearby Keswick Market.

Great stay!

Excellent stay at Damson Lodge. Stayed on the site a number of times in the past and this cabin/location was great - Clean, comfortable, and spacious. Would definitely book again! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location perfect! Also dropped on with the weather What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Visits to Bowness, Windemere, Keswick, Ambleside. Amazing walks with my dog

Weekend Stay

I enjoyed every single moment here. It was so comfy and relaxing. Perfect location on site. Only thing on negative side majority of outside lights didn What did you enjoy most about your stay? Just the homely feeling and warmth the lodge gives What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? No one experience, just enjoy your surroundings, there is something for everyone.

Brilliant

Absolutely fantastic the all weekend was fantastic the lodge was brilliant everything you needed also to round it off the hot tub brilliant thank you very much we will be back. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The all place was great to explore walks bowness and pubs.

Best lodge we've stayed in

Beautiful, clean and comfortable lodge, in a great position, midway between the lake and entrance. Hot tub man came around every morning which was great as we've had issues with other hot tubs not being serviced. Can't fault this place, this was our 3rd visit and I hope more to come. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Peace and quiet and a lovely hot tub at the end of the day What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Get a daily or weekly bus pass , they stop just outside the park.

Great little mini break

Beautifully kept lodge in an excellent location,we had the feeling we were in a home from home.we had a problem when the boiler broke but it was swiftly fixed the same day. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Beatrice potter factory for the kids

Home from Home with luxury of a hot tub

Had a lovely 4 night break here. Loved this lodge and will return. Beds are very comfortable. Large master bedroom. Well equipped kitchen with large dining area. Hut tub private and definite highlight of the holiday. Deck gets sun all day/evening. Fully enclosed deck kept dog safe. Had a BBQ one evening and slab provided to place disposable BBQ on. On site White Cross Bay was pretty to walk around. Playpark, football pitch/basket ball hoop which kids enjoyed. Didn't use restaurant -due to Covid had already ordered supermarket delivery to arrive just after we did. Option for takeaway service was given by the receptionist when greeted us on arrival. Enjoyed couple of beers in the beer garden. Close to Ambleside and Windermere with all their tourist attractions as well as many great walks. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Hot tub What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Rydal Water walk and caves

Great to have a holiday

A beautiful spacious lodge. . We were extremely happy with the cleanliness of the lodge especially with the extra work required in these difficult times. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Brockhole Centre. Jenkins crag walk

Lovely location

Great location with the lake not far away from our lodge. There was plenty of choice for somewhere to go and eat on an evening which was unfortunately done in the car as the site was too far away from the town. Many great walks to go on also, would recommend. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Great walks

Spacious lodge

This lodge is quite spacious and is in good condition. It had everything we needed even although they had to remove cushions and other items due to covid. The hot tub is a nice extra which we used a few times. The holiday park is quite quiet which helped us to fully relax. We had a small problem with the boiler and when I reported it, the guy on the phone was very helpful and got it sorted quickly for us. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lovely lodge in a quiet area. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Take the boat from bowness to lakeside it is lovely.

Lovely stay, I will be returning!

Simply Wonderful!! The lodge was extremely comfortable and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay. :) What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge was spacious but cosy. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Hiring a boat at Lake Windermere

Amazing

All the family enjoyed every second of our stay. Everything on site near by,quiet and relaxing especially the hot tub. Getting out and about central to most places.sraff friendly and helpful. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Roman ruins at Ambleside ,lovely walk down river and cointson.