Cartmel Lodge in Allithwaite near Grange-over-Sands | Must-See Yorkshire Dales Hot Tub Cottage

About Cartmel Lodge

Cartmel Lodge is a spacious, modern timber lodge set in a quiet park near the Lake District village of Cartmel. All on one level with two bedrooms, it's perfect for small families or couples wanting countryside calm with easy access to Cumbria's best bits. The lodge sits in a peaceful wildlife-rich setting where you can watch birds and deer from your private deck.

The park offers tranquility just a short walk from Cartmel village - famous for its sticky toffee pudding and racecourse. The private hot tub is perfect for evening soaks with a glass of something cold after exploring the fells. Lake Windermere is just a 15-minute drive away. Fancy a walk? The coastal paths and woodland trails start practically at your doorstep.

This all-ground-floor lodge features a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, plus a twin bedroom and family bathroom. The open-plan living space includes a well-equipped kitchen (dishwasher included - because who wants to wash up on holiday?), dining area and lounge with a woodburning stove for those chilly evenings. The outdoor deck with BBQ and hot tub is where you'll spend most evenings if the weather plays nice.

Visit Cartmel Priory (1 mile, 5 mins), Lake Windermere (7 miles, 15 mins), Holker Hall & Gardens (3 miles, 8 mins) and Grange-over-Sands (4 miles, 10 mins) with its pretty promenade and ornamental gardens.

Cartmel Lodge offers that rare mix of peace and practicality. Dogs welcome too - they'll love the woodland walks as much as you'll love the hot tub!

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with woodburning stove
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Travel cot and highchair on request
✓ Off road parking for 2 cars
✓ Decked patio with furniture, gas BBQ and hot tub
✓ One well-behaved dog welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Note: Although all ground floor, the lodge is accessed via 4 steps

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Cartmel Lodge

Private Hot Tub

The hot tub is maintained daily and sits on a private deck - perfect for evening relaxation after exploring the Lakes.

Peaceful Location

Set in a quiet park with wildlife all around. Guests love watching birds and deer from the deck.

Spacious Layout

All on one level with open-plan living space. Plenty of room for four people without feeling cramped.

Close to Cartmel

Just a short walk to Cartmel village with its famous sticky toffee pudding, priory and racecourse.

Woodburning Stove

Cozy feature for chilly evenings that adds warmth and atmosphere to the open-plan living area.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Full kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and everything needed for self-catering holidays.

Getting To Cartmel Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Cartmel Lodge by car, follow the M6 to junction 36, then take the A590 towards the South Lakes. Turn off for Cartmel and follow signs to the lodge park where the property is located.

By Train

The nearest railway station is at Grange-over-Sands, about 4 miles from the lodge. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to complete your journey to the accommodation.

Off-road parking for two cars

Grange-over-Sands station (4 miles)

Accessible from the A590

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Cartmel Priory

Distance: 1 mile

LA11 6QD

Lake Windermere

Distance: 7 miles

LA23 3DE

Holker Hall & Gardens

Distance: 3 miles

LA11 7PL

Cartmel Village Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA11 6QB

Hampsfell Walk

Distance: 3 miles

LA11 6HB

Grange Promenade

Distance: 4 miles

LA11 7HQ

Cartmel Village Shop

Distance: 1 mile

LA11 6QB

Grange-over-Sands Shops

Distance: 4 miles

LA11 6ED

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 8 miles

LA23 3AP

Cartmel Racecourse

Distance: 1 mile

LA11 6QF

Grange-over-Sands

Distance: 4 miles

LA11 6DP

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 7 miles

LA23 3HQ

Cartmel Priory

Distance: 1 mile

LA11 6QD

Lake Windermere

Distance: 7 miles

LA23 3DE

Holker Hall & Gardens

Distance: 3 miles

LA11 7PL

Cartmel Village Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA11 6QB

Hampsfell Walk

Distance: 3 miles

LA11 6HB

Grange Promenade

Distance: 4 miles

LA11 7HQ

Cartmel Village Shop

Distance: 1 mile

LA11 6QB

Grange-over-Sands Shops

Distance: 4 miles

LA11 6ED

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 8 miles

LA23 3AP

Cartmel Racecourse

Distance: 1 mile

LA11 6QF

Grange-over-Sands

Distance: 4 miles

LA11 6DP

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 7 miles

LA23 3HQ

Is Cartmel Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love spotting wildlife from the lodge deck and splashing in the hot tub. The open grounds provide space to play, while Cartmel village offers sweet treats at the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding shop. Lake Windermere is just 15 minutes away with boat trips and water activities. The lodge provides a travel cot and highchair on request.

For Couples

The king-size bedroom with en-suite gives couples privacy and comfort. Evening soaks in the hot tub under the stars with a glass of wine make for perfect romantic nights. The woodburning stove creates a cozy atmosphere for cuddling up. Cartmel's restaurants offer intimate dining options, including L'Enclume, Simon Rogan's Michelin-starred restaurant.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Cartmel Lodge. The surrounding woodland offers plenty of sniffing opportunities and walking trails right from your doorstep. The Lake District has countless dog-friendly walks, pubs and cafes. The lodge's enclosed deck provides a safe outdoor space, while the ground-floor layout is perfect for older pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cartmel Lodge

L'Enclume

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QD

Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Shop

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QB

The Cavendish Arms

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cartmel Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Cartmel Lodge features a private hot tub on the decked patio area. It's maintained daily and perfect for relaxing after exploring the Lake District.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Cartmel Lodge. The surrounding area offers plenty of woodland walks and outdoor spaces for your dog to enjoy.

How many bedrooms does the lodge have?

The lodge has two bedrooms - one king-size double with an en-suite shower room and one twin bedroom. Both are on the ground floor as this is an all-ground-floor property.

Is there parking available?

There is off-road parking for two cars right by the lodge. This makes unloading luggage easy and provides secure parking throughout your stay.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. All cooking utensils and crockery are provided.

Is there Wi-Fi at the property?

Yes, the lodge has Wi-Fi throughout. There are also two TVs with FreeSat, a DVD player and an iPod dock for entertainment options.

How far is it to the nearest village?

Cartmel village is within walking distance of the lodge. It's about a 15-20 minute walk and offers shops, pubs and the famous Cartmel Priory.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your stay. You might want to bring extra towels for use with the hot tub or for beach trips.

Cartmel Lodge Reviews

We were there during a bad storm and the power went off. I called the number in the lodge and the owner was helpful and considerate. The power was only off a short time and the maintenance team were polite and friendly and helped keep us informed. I feel more confident recommending the lodge since I know if anything happened it would be dealt with well. The lodge was as advertised and comfortable, the heating was good and kept it very warm. The small points that could be improved 1 is to add some hooks in the bathrooms as there was nowhere to hang towels. 2 I did not find a hairdryer so glad I took my own. The design of mirrors and plug sockets meant it was difficult to dry hair stood looking in a mirror but I found an extension cable in the main bedroom so this was ok. Overall a pleasant stay in a good location to explore the local area. We would go again.

The lodge was lovely and comfortable it had everything we needed and more ,hot ... The lodge was lovely and comfortable it had everything we needed and more ,hot tub was fantastic such a peaceful site would definitely recommend

Really lovely lodge, situated in a beautiful location. The property was clean and laid out well in general. Just a few things that could be addressedThe kettle was full of thick gooey limescale so we used a pan to boil our water. The cooker hadnt been cleaned properly and there were some dirty glasses and pots in the cupboard. We do understand that cleaners are paid for these things so dont hold this against the owners, but may be worth monitoring. A welcome pack would have been nice considering the cost of the lodge we paid 1,200 for 1 week I had wanted to vacuum and mop whilst there, however the Hoover pipe had a tear in it and the mop head was black. As stated before, the property really is lovely and comfortable, just a little tired and could benefit from a fresh lick of paint and a few new appliances to reflect the cost of the stay here, as do feel it was overpriced for what we got, had we paid a few hundred less this is what we would expect. All in all we did enjoyed our holiday.

We had a lovely week at Cartmel Lodge. Its very comfortable, spacious, warm and tranquil. A lovely retreat to return to at the end of the day. Access was easy and Gemma answered our queries very quickly. The hot tub was amazing after a day exploring the lakes. I would strongly recommend to the owners as others have done to add hooks to the back of the doors in the bathrooms as there is nowhere at all to hang wet towels. Also, a mirror is needed in the twin room for hair drying purposes also been mentioned previously. These are minor things that did not lessen the enjoyment of our week. We would recommend and hope to return.

Great lodge but having to arrive at 4pm or after then no welcome pack ie coffee tea milk when you pay over a thousand pounds a week is a bit off. No logs wood for the fire nothing. Also should state need a touch as very dark if coming back from the village as you are walking on the main country roads Hottub great massive lodge very quiet very clean and comfortable beds

Location was great. Lodge was a lovely size and well equipped . Disappointed that there was a disgusting smell in the twin bedroom , which was overbearing meaning we slept on the couches .The owners were informed of the smell and the fact we had to sleep on the couches.The carpet was cleaned and the smell remained. We were offered some money back as an apology which we are still to receive 6 days later .This issue spoilt our break .

Just had a really good week in Cartmel Lodge. The hot tub was first class. With a few minor adjustments, it would have been a great week. These are Leak on outside tap reported. Loose deck plank by jacuzzi, worn ledge reported. Bedroom tv, once working, signal kept dropping out not reported. Main tv, followed instructions, never did get it working on live tv. Had to use itv x and iPlayer reported. New plugs in both bathrooms. They wouldnt seat properly. Water drained out. The above are not drips, because we really did have a good week. Yours Harry The following would have been really helpful. Hooks in bedroom for dressing gowns. Rails in bathroom to hang towels. Rail to help access to the bath.

Yvonne

Beautiful lodge in a peaceful location, had everything we needed, thank you for sharing with us

Kelvin

The lodge and all its facilities was impeccable

Adrian

We had a lovely time at Cartmel lodge. The lodge is situated beautifully, surrounded by trees and bushes. It's so quiet and you can enjoy watching the squirrels jumping between trees whilst relaxing in the hot tub. Inside the lodge is big and open and feels very homely, the kitchen has all the utensils you need and a great big fridge freezer too. The central heating is great also and warns the place up in no time! Ensuite shower was brilliant although the bath in the family room is quite small. I marked the lodge down on a few things. When arriving after a long drive and as it was cold we would have liked to use the log burner straight away but we couldn't as there were no logs left for us. There was no information as to where you get the logs so we had to travel out to find some from a supermarket. I thought this was a little poor. Also as we visited during autum the wooden steps and decking area was extremely slippy l and led to a family member slipping down the entrance steps and hurting themselves, luckily nothing too serious but when I messaged the owner I had no reply. The steps could do with some anti slip strips placing on them. The same goes for the decking to the rear, I slipped and one of the decking planks shifted next to the hot tub causing me to land on my knees. Again could be easily rectified. All in all a great week away and we would be happy to return.

Wonderful stay. Such a cosy lovely base in which we were very happy to have a few rainy days in. We would love to visit again.

Gillian

Great lodge, very well insulated so super cosy and warm. Really comfortable and we enjoyed the hot tub at the end of each day. Great location to get out and about in the southern Lake District and we loved Cartmel.

We had an amazing week. Lodge was beautiful and clean. Hot tub maintained evety day. Location was so peaceful and relaxing. Carnt wait to go back

Fantastic lodge and would highly recommend

Fantastic stay at Cartmel Lodge, its soooo spacious and cozy! It has everything and more that you could possibly need, perfect location just a short walk from Cartmel which has pubs, Michelin star restaurants and the Courtyard which was soooo lovely wine,beer,cheese and pizza what more could you want?! Beds are comfy, hot tub lovely touch, bath and walk in shower in en suite! My little girl didnt want to leave our holiday house and wants to stay here forever! Thankyou so much for a lovely stay x

We had a great stay at this property. A quiet lodge with private hot tub at the back. Well kept grounds. Not far from Cartmel which had pubs and cafes. Easy to access. We were also very lucky with some warm weather!

I cannot say how poor the maintenance was on this holiday further more your explanation. That we should have complained at the time to watch a army of cleaner come in and carry out a del clean so stressful we left after three days totally unexceptable and a civil sue will becoming if nothing is done

Christopher

Possible canopy over hot tub, so can be used in all weather.

Pamela

Great lodge on a great site Lodges are nicely spaced out so not looked over as ... Great lodge on a great site Lodges are nicely spaced out so not looked over as on some of the larger more commercial sites Very well kept park loved our stay

Nicolaas

First of all we had a good stay but we experienced a few things. the cottage was probably cleaned a week before, cobwebs en little dusty. We really missed a good coatrack , we had a lot of rain and our wet coats we had to put them over the chairs. Also hooks for clothes in de rooms and bathroom could be easy for us. The vacuumcleaner itself had a lot of doghair from other people. Price quality was not wat we expected

Richard

Feed back was sent by royal mail to skyes on the 13th of october 2022 no acknowledgement or reply has been received to date Very disappointed.

Fabulous lodge everything you needed was provided great location for seeing ... Fabulous lodge everything you needed was provided great location for seeing different places and an extra bonus was the hot tub to relax in after a day of sight seeing would highly recommend

Lodge was in perfect location and in near driving distance to everything we wanted to see. Hot tub was an amazing addition after a long day of walking and you had everything you needed in the lodge and the welcome packs were a lovely little gesture. Enclosed decking area so our dog could be outside with us too was a bonus as other lodges on the park were open. We saw lots of wildlife in the evenings from the lodge and overall it was superb. We will definitely be returning!

Elaine

Absolutely fantastic place. Its a beautiful lodge in a peaceful village but half hr to Windermere & Kendal. Just 10 mins from grange over sands. The hot tub was amazing also. Beds were comfortable. It had everything we needed. Couldnt fault it at all

Cheryl

We absolutely loved our 7 night winter break at Cartmel Lodge. The lodge is lovely and very spacious and has everything you need. It was great to have the wood burning stove and a hot tub. A relaxing break had by us all including our little dog. Thank you.

A lovely lodge! Really enjoyed our stay. Great location and facilities. Would definitely stay here again.

Really lovely lodge with all the facilities you need, great location too. We all had a great holiday including the dog!!

Nicole

We absolutely loved our stay here, the lodge was spotless and so cosy!

Was really disappointed as soon as a walked into the lodge the floor throughout the lodge was thick of dirt and dog hair and for the price we paid for the week I was very disappointed. . the lodge needs a lot of TLC. The bbq was filthy. The on suite toilet leaked the blinds were broken.. the WiFi didnt work at all.. the best part was the hot tub and was checked every morning.. overall my kids had a great week which is all that matters think the owners need to have a word with the cleaners..

Jacqui

Accommodation was tired and WiFi was reported but not fixed throughout stay.

Bethany

We had an absolutely lovely stay at the lodge it was much bigger than expected on arrival and had everything we needed the only thing we thought it needed was salt and pepper provided in the kitchen but this is the most tiny detail, we cant complain! The hot tub was fab and all furniture really comfy, felt just like home! It was spotless too so that was great. Wifi was a bit patchy but it did work more often than not, seemed to work better with the door open? It was the perfect base for some gorgeous walks a short drive away in the lakes!

THE ROOM AROUND THE LODGE. IT WAS QUITE PRIVATE

Lovely Lodge, Nice site, Well kept grounds, Recommended.

A Query was quickly sorted by the owners who came across as being a lovely helpful couple thankyou Gemma, On site Stewart was also very helpful. to nit pick we did have trouble trying to get the dishwasher to start but with a bit of patience it did its job. Would we go again, Yes if we wanted that area but we do like to go to different areas

The lodge is fantastic in all ways. Quiet location, very big, clean, facilities are superb, hot tub, log fire, and even a bbq if you want to use it. No hesitation in booking again at a later date. Thank you.

Another fantastic week at Cartmel Lodge. Our third stay in this wonderful lodge. It is well equipped with everything you would need. The hot tub checked every day by the park warden. The owner is very helpful and responds quickly. Close enough for a lovely walk into village for nice food from the cavendish arms and cartmel wine snug. Was a shame to see Kings Arms and Royal Oak closed down this time. Can't wait to come back again next year.

Sharon

Just back from a week at Cartmel and could have stayed longer . Accommodation spacious and clean and had everything you needed , beds extremely comfortable hot tub checked every day , we noticed we had a wasps nest outside near hot tub on arrival so called the owner and he got it sorted next morning lots to do with children in surrounding areas i.e steam train ride, boat trips ,aquarium , car museum zoo and much more also shopping in Kendal . Had a great time thank you

Patricia

The lodge is in need of some TLC. Examples include damaged bathroom sink, dishwasher and hot tub lid holder. The DVD buzzed annoyingly.Some of the kitchen equipment is in a poor state, particularly the pans. We found it bizarre that there was a washing machine but no airer. Towels were small and thin. There were no hot tub towels or dressing gowns. We wondered whether the owner has ever lived in the lodge. For example there were no hooks to hang towels and no electricity point near a mirror so dryingcurling hair was very difficult. Also the information pack was poor with no information on local facilities, recommendations for dining and walks etc. The visitor book was full and had not been changed since last year. All of this seems a great shame as the lodge is a good size, secluded and in a nice setting. A small amount of effort could make it really nice.

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Cartmel Lodge, Allithwaite near Grange-over-Sands

About Cartmel Lodge

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Private Hot Tub

Peaceful Location

Spacious Layout

Close to Cartmel

Woodburning Stove

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Getting To Cartmel Lodge

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Cartmel Lodge Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

L'Enclume

Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Shop

The Cavendish Arms

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Cartmel Lodge Reviews