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Eden Lodge, Bardsea

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Bardsea
Sleeps 25
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 13

Eden Lodge is a massive Edwardian cottage in Cumbria that sleeps 13 people. Located on the outskirts of Bardsea near Ulverston, this sprawling property offers 13 bedrooms (all with TVs and 12 with en-suites) across multiple floors. It's like someone designed the perfect house for a family reunion where you can actually escape your relatives when needed.

The grounds are something special. Kids go nuts for the small holding of animals - pigs, sheep, peacocks and chickens roam freely. The private patio with hot tub and barrel sauna is perfect for relaxing after exploring the Lake District. There's even a Buddhist temple across the road with a coffee shop that gets rave reviews.

 

About Eden Lodge

Eden Lodge is a massive Edwardian cottage in Cumbria that sleeps 13 people. Located on the outskirts of Bardsea near Ulverston, this sprawling property offers 13 bedrooms (all with TVs and 12 with en-suites) across multiple floors. It's like someone designed the perfect house for a family reunion where you can actually escape your relatives when needed.

The grounds are something special. Kids go nuts for the small holding of animals - pigs, sheep, peacocks and chickens roam freely. The private patio with hot tub and barrel sauna is perfect for relaxing after exploring the Lake District. There's even a Buddhist temple across the road with a coffee shop that gets rave reviews. You're just a mile from the nearest pub too - close enough to stumble home safely.

Accommodation is spread across ground floor, mezzanine, first floor and a separate second-floor apartment. Ground floor features 5 double/king bedrooms with en-suites. The mezzanine has 2 more bedrooms, while the first floor offers 4 additional rooms. The self-contained apartment adds 2 more bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchen and sitting room.

Nearby attractions include the historic market town of Ulverston (3 miles, 10 minutes), Conishead Priory Buddhist Temple (0.5 miles, 2 minutes), the beautiful shores of Morecambe Bay (1 mile, 5 minutes) and South Lakes Safari Zoo (7 miles, 15 minutes).

Eden Lodge is perfect for large family gatherings where everyone gets their own space. The kitchen has 14 gas rings for God's sake! Cook for an army, soak in the hot tub and let the kids tire themselves out with the animals. Just remember - what happens in the sauna stays in the sauna.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Eden Lodge

Ensuite Bedrooms

All 13 bedrooms have TVs and 12 feature private en-suite bathrooms. Guests love the privacy and comfort of their own space.

Animal Encounters

The small holding with friendly pigs, sheep, peacocks and chickens delights guests of all ages. Perfect for children to experience farm animals.

Hot Tub & Sauna

The outdoor hot tub and barrel sauna get mentioned in nearly every review. Guests love relaxing in them after busy days exploring.

Spacious Kitchen

The well-equipped kitchen with 14 gas rings, double ovens and multiple fridges makes cooking for large groups surprisingly easy.

Games Room

The external games room with table tennis provides entertainment for all ages. Great for keeping teenagers happy.

Perfect for Groups

The layout works brilliantly for multi-generational family gatherings with enough space for everyone to spread out.

Getting To Eden Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Eden Lodge by car, take the A5087 coastal road from Ulverston towards Bardsea. The property is located on the outskirts of Bardsea with ample off-road parking available for multiple vehicles.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Ulverston, approximately 3 miles away from the accommodation. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to reach Eden Lodge.

Ample off-road parking available
Ulverston station (3 miles)
Accessible from the A5087 coastal road

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Conishead Priory Buddhist Temple
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 9QQ
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 0LU
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7EF
Morecambe Bay Shoreline
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 9QT
Birkrigg Common
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 9RN
Sea Wood Nature Reserve
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 9QZ
Ulverston Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7LZ
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA12 7LB
Bardsea Village Store
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 9QR
Ulverston Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7LZ
Taxi Services Ulverston
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7LB
Bardsea Beach Car Park
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 9QT
Conishead Priory Buddhist Temple
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 9QQ
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 0LU
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7EF
Morecambe Bay Shoreline
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 9QT
Birkrigg Common
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 9RN
Sea Wood Nature Reserve
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 9QZ
Ulverston Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7LZ
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA12 7LB
Bardsea Village Store
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 9QR
Ulverston Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7LZ
Taxi Services Ulverston
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 7LB
Bardsea Beach Car Park
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 9QT

Is Eden Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Eden Lodge is fantastic for kids. They'll love the on-site farm animals including pigs, sheep, peacocks and chickens that can be petted. The games room with table tennis keeps older children entertained, while the large grounds offer space to run around. Multiple TVs throughout the house, shared lawned gardens and the novelty of staying in such a massive property add to the excitement.
For Couples
While Eden Lodge can accommodate couples, its 13-bedroom size makes it better suited for large groups. Couples seeking privacy might enjoy booking the self-contained second-floor apartment within the property. The hot tub and sauna offer romantic relaxation spots and the coastal location provides lovely walks along Morecambe Bay for quiet time together.
Pet Friendly
Eden Lodge welcomes up to 3 well-behaved dogs. The shared lawned gardens provide space for pets to explore, while the coastal location offers excellent walking opportunities along Morecambe Bay just 1 mile away. The grounds contain farm animals, so dogs must be kept under control. Nearby Sea Wood Nature Reserve provides additional dog-walking routes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Eden Lodge

The Farmers Arms

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 9QT

Manjushri Café at Buddhist Temple

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 9QQ

The Bay Horse Inn

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 9QW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Eden Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Eden Lodge has a private hot tub on the patio. It's unavailable from 12pm on Thursdays for cleaning and maintenance.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Eden Lodge accepts up to 3 well-behaved dogs. The shared lawned gardens and surrounding countryside offer plenty of space for dogs to exercise.
How many people can stay at Eden Lodge?
Eden Lodge sleeps up to 13 people across 13 bedrooms. The property has 12 en-suite bathrooms plus an additional shower room in the second-floor apartment.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen is extremely well-equipped with a double electric oven, gas oven, 14 gas hobs, three fridges, two freezers, two dishwashers and all necessary cooking equipment for large groups.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is ample off-road parking at Eden Lodge. The property has sufficient space for multiple vehicles.
What time is check-in?
Check-in at Eden Lodge is from 4pm. There's a good housekeeping bond of £500 required when booking.
Are there any house rules I should know about?
Eden Lodge has an 11pm curfew to respect neighbors. The property doesn't allow stag or hen parties and charging of electric vehicles including bikes is not permitted.
What's nearby to visit?
The property is just 1 mile from the nearest shop and pub. Nearby attractions include Ulverston (3 miles), Conishead Priory Buddhist Temple (0.5 miles), Morecambe Bay (1 mile) and South Lakes Safari Zoo (7 miles).

Eden Lodge Reviews

The property was spacious and comfortable and warm a great place to unwind. The en suite bedrooms rooms were lovely and the kitchen was very well equipped, cooking for 20 people was so easy. Kids loved the sauna and hot tub. We visited the Buddhist temple across the road and the coffee shop was great. Everyone really enjoyed it and we'll definitely book the property again next year .
Really warm cosy property despite being very large. we found the cleanliness to be of a high standard and it was fantastic that all the rooms were ensuite. we had a young child in our group and it was very enjoyable to see the small holding of animals which were friendly enough to be petted. towels and bed linen were also of a high standard although shampoo and conditioner etc were not provided for the bathrooms. A well stocked kitchen with pots and pans but guests do need to bring their own clingfilm tinfoil dish washer tablets bin liners extra tea towels. A kitchen roll, one dishwasher tablet, a fairy liquid, two scourers and two dishcloths were provided. Good selection of board games for the family to play . We had a multigenerational family get together and the space was superb for everyone
We stayed here with a group of 22 friends, including a toddler, and two dogs for 3 nights. It was ideal for our stay and we had everything we could need. The kitchen has everything you need and ample facilities to cater for the large party. Rooms were comfortable and clean with many rooms with great views. Our main reason for booking was the slightly more secluded apartment which was fantastic for the pregnant parents and their toddler but still close enough to feel part of the party. The grounds are well kept and access to the beach is very easy. The support we received was great as well when we called looking for a few items. Couldnt recommend this property enough!
Robert
The property was ideal for our family gathering with my four children, their spouses and ten grandchildren aged between 5 months and 17 years old. .The kitchen was great for meal prep, There was space for the little ones to play and they loved the animals in the garden. The older ones enjoyed the games room, sauna and jacuzzi. Dining. Was a dream. Walking the dogs from the property was easy. The week was over all too quickly.
We had a fantastic weekend at Eden Lodge celebrating a 60th birthday. All of the bedrooms and bathrooms were clean & very well presented. There was ample living space and the outside area was the same with the hottub & sauna being a nice treat. The BBQ was a good size to feed a large group. The kitchen was well equipped but the only negative was that there wasn't enough trays that fit in the ovens. Alot of them supplied were too big. The surrounding area has nice walks and a beach was very close. Would recommend & would book again.
Richard
An impressive home, with ample space, located in the beautiful Lake District. The host is very accommodating and communication is easy. I highly recommend this home and our group will definitely return.
At first glance on arrival I was impressed with the property and the amount of rooms bathrooms and thought our week with our whole family will be an enjoyable one. I have been to many properties and had large family gatherings and never had to write a poor review but I feel I need to let other potential guests know what they are paying for as it is incredibly expensive. Firstly the garden was not enclosed as stated and our small dogs could get out, we tried to barricade the area so they were able to enjoy the garden but this did not work and when one escaped and we were trying to find her we came across the owner who was rude and told me they should be on a lead at all times, even in the garden. I think it is important to notify future guests that the owner spends 3 days a week near the property and regularly turns up being rude and intrusive. There are cameras everywhere which makes you have feel that you are being watched constantly. The other properties are very close together which is misleading on the website. The animals are all very lovely however the area is rat infested and the young children were mortified when they went to pet a goat and it was covered in blood from fighting the other animals. There is a laundry room which we were told we could use and every time someone went in there the owner turned up so clearly watching on the cameras being rude and saying we should have bought more clothes with us, in our defence we only had to use the washing facilities for swimwear as the hot tub was a swamp and made everything smell horrendous. Speaking of the hot tub on our return from a day out which the kids were all excited for the hot tub we came back to a note on the hot tub saying it was being cleaned and could not be used, yes it desperately needed a clean however it would have been nice if this was done for our arrival instead of during our stay. I would not recommend staying here unless you love being watched, would like a pet rat, enjoy being spoken to rudely and made to feel like you are encroaching on someones property and not wanted there. It is a shame because it could be a lovely place to get together with family, if only the owner actually wanted you there and the site wasnt misleading.
Fabulous property, ideal for large families. A few teething problems, with hot water & hot tub but having the caretaker on site was an absolute godsend, Fabrio sorted any issues we raised immediately. Would recommend this property for those that need to cater for elderly parents and less able members of your family. The games room and large picnic barbecue area was perfect. We will be coming back soon, so much to explore in the area and a great base to do it from. Perfect place thank you for opportunity to rent Eden lodge
Cheryl
Had a lovely relaxing stay with family and 3 well behaved dogs to celebrate our sons 30th birthday. Very spacious accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Would definitely stay there again.
Sophie
Absolutely beautiful property in stunning grounds! We will be back! My only grievance is that the sauna didn't work properly, there was no lighting that worked outside and some of the showers had no hot water. Aside from that, just stunning! The animals now on the property make it even more special!
An amazing property for our parents Golden Wedding celebrations. There was something for everything in the house .. plenty of space, so we could escape one another if we wanted to! The farm, hot tub and games room were a lovely additions. We didnt used the sauna but it liked v clean. The kitchen was brilliant as was the caretaker that walked us through how everything worked. Couple of comments but didnt effect our enjoyability. 1. We rescued two birds from the fire place .. the chimney needs a wire cover. 2. The top floor there was a fly infestation and where it has not been used for a while the kettle had mould in it and the place smelt musty. The shower didnt work properly, needs attention. All other rooms were perfect and there were plenty of them for our group of 20 people. We had a fabulous time and would definitely use the property again.
Katherine
We had a fabulous stay at Eden Lodge with our extended family. The house was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The games room and hot tub were also a huge hit with everyone. We had an issue with the single room in the mezzanine as there was a strong smell of drains, we did alert the housekeeper and followed the advice but unfortunately it didnt resolve. However it wasnt significant enough to spoil our stay. We hope to be back in the future!
Gordon
The games room was disappointing for 20 people , only a half length table tennis table . We would suggest a pool table and dart board for the future The cooking trays did not fit the ovens and there was only 6 teaspoons. Otherwise the facility was excellent
Stephen
Eden lodge is a lovely holiday home. All rooms were clean, kitchen was well stocked. However, as we were a large group we found that most days we were experiencing cold showers .. even when it was early morning and no one had used the hot water. It seems to be the downstairs rooms that suffer . Those in upstairs rooms seemed to have no issues. We also noticed that the hot tub wasnt as clean as it should have been. As we all regularly use hot tubs on holidays we made sure to shower before going in the hot tub , but the water certainly was more merky than it should have been. Because of this we took note of what the maintenance man did on the Thursday and Friday before we left, and were abit disturbed to see that the water wasnt changed but just filled with more chemical. In other accommodation the water has always been drained and replaced with fresh water. If the owners are not aware of this then I suggest they take note as 20 people using a hot tub for a week really warrants a complete water change.
Fantastic accomodation for our family birthday celebration . Online information was spot on house was clean tidy kitchen well organised and equipped it had everything we needed . Bedrooms all spotless and clean Communal areas perfect for family to all be together . Hot tub was a fab extra .the only thing we would recommend is that extra outdoor lighting to be added at the barbecue area . We had amazing weather and would of loved to of stayed outside later but was far too dark . We had an amazing time and would defiantly recommend this house and we also will definitely be returning .
Sylvia
A lovely spacious house with lots of private rooms, and a fantastic big kitchen. Great Hot Tub, Sauna could do with an overall and a temperature gauge. There are a lot of artifacts around the house, which may not be to everyone's liking. However, we found the following issues The floors in some of the rooms had not been swept, bathroom floors had not been mopped, bedding had visible stains, which could not have been missed, showers on the ground floor were cold, some of the rooms did not have hand wash soap, the room at the top of the house only had a lamp on one side of the bed, and the dining tables were sticky even when wiped. I feel more attention to detail is required, as it's these things that count.
Lovely large house in extensive grounds. Bedrooms all ensuite really comfortable and clean. Helpfully numbered guessing previously a hotel which helped with allocating rooms and remembering who was where. Great to have the bedrooms on ground floor extention plus the flat on the top floor, which meant everyone had their own space and sound didn't carry.. The kitchen was well equipped no scissors that we could find, you need to bring all food including salt and pepper. Communal areas could be cleaner, dining room tables sticky and kitchen needed a clean too. Cobwebs to be expected in old house. Loads of comfortable room for being together, to eat in the conservatory dining room or relax in the 2 adjoining sitting rooms. The little bar and reception are cute. Outside areas great! A mini farm, sheep, pigs which were let out to eat the grass, so sweet and friendly sheep and peacocks too. The kids and adults in our family loved them! Lots of sitting areas outside plus the games room with a small table tennis which we used a lot, and hot tub and sauna. The hot tub got a bit dirty in spite of everyone showering pre use, I think with so many people it could do with a mid week clean. We did message Sykes but no response til after we were home. Lovely area with lots to do locally, we loved the Shack, just up the road driving or walking away from Ulverston, for ice cream and food including good vegan options overlooking the beach. The Bardsea llama and Alpaca experience was fab too. We had problems with our Barrow tesco delivery as they couldn't find us, recommend click and collect instead if you're using them. Fabulous family holiday. Everyone really enjoyed the house thank you.
We had a lovely stay and this house is great for a catch up with friends and family. Few negative points the freezer contained food cutlery was not clean 2 bedroom had LOTS of ladybugs inside single bedroom and the top floor some of the matras protectors were heavily stained.
Matthew
Great house for our family getaway. Animals were a welcome surprise and kept the kids entertained pigs, sheep, peacocks and chickens in the garden! Hot tub, sauna and separate games room outside, with well proportioned living spaces inside. Close to several nice walks, the Buddhist temple and beach. Didn't really have to think about booking anything with the kids as they were happy playing in the house garden!
Fantastic break away for a 40th birthday gathering of friends and family. The house was exactly as described and spotless. Amenities were brilliant in the hot tub and the sauna. It's huge plenty of space to be together but also escape each other!
This property exceeded our expectations. The website pictures dont do it justice. Very large comfortable rooms, virtually an ensuite in every bedroom. Great big kitchen for that enabled us to cook for everyone. Lovely grounds with goats, pigs and sheep. Children and adults had an amazing time
Joanne
We had a family break which included 3 sets of OAPs which the ground floor bedrooms accommodated perfectly. The whole ground floor was amazing and the hot tub, sauna and games room were all used and loved. The first floor bedrooms were all lovely and very comfortable. We put a young family in the apartment on the second floor and the only problem we encountered was here. We opened the velux windows to let some air in and were immediately inundated with hundreds of blue bottles. Maybe these just need checking before the next guests come in. Overall an amazing house which we hope to return too.
Great house! The rooms are all of a good size with en suite. Communal living areas were a really good size. Facilities were great hot tub, sauna, table tennis & a cute little farm. Kitchen was large & very well equipped with plenty of storage. We had several small children & did have you move some items as they would have been dangerous with little fingers around. There were a couple of things needing fixing but the maintenance staff were around & fixed them straight away. Overall, a brilliant weekend in a great house!
Kishwer
The rooms were lovely and clean, however the kitchen and dining areas were not as we would have expected. The refrigerators were not cleaned properly with dried milk in the vegetable containers. Table tops and floors were not really clean. We had a cleaner come in to clean all surfaces before we could use them. The owner found us a lady to help out in the kitchen and she made our holiday experience wonderful. Without Caroline, we would have spent most of our time filling and emptying dishwashers! Thank you for finding her. The owner promptly send us a plumber to fix a problem in one of the bathrooms. Bedroom number 1 gets only lukewarm water. I suggest this be looked into for future guests
We had a fabulous week at this house. As a group of 23 it had everything and more for us all to enjoy. Every room is big enough to accommodate a large group and the kitchen was stocked to the highest of standards. The hot tub, sauna and games room were very well utilised and enjoyed by us all. The surrounding area of Bardsea is picturesque with some stunning walks along the coast and in the hills. All in all we had a wonderful stay and we will definitely return.
Sandra
The property was perfect we had 24 Adults staying at the property and never felt on top of each other. It was clean and comfortable. Extremely well equipped, warm and spacious. Would definitely book again.
Well equipt, spotlessly clean, well equipped, warm, comfortable, stylish and spacious. Perfect accomodation for a big party plenty of places for people to have their own space, ensuites in each room, plenty of room for everyone to sit, cook, relax and not get under each others feet. We all really enjoyed our stay!
Vanessa
Fabulous place to stay, we were a large family gathering. It was warm and cosy, well equipped, clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. 22 people in the party and there was plenty of space for us all. We all had a great weekend from the youngest 4 to the oldest 83 and we would definitely recommend the property and would certainly book again.
On of the Nicest place I've been with my family , beautiful spot, amazing landscape also house had excellent design . Shops wasn't so far from place we stay . Massive kitchen with perfect facility. Definitely I would recommend for group of family or friends.
Elizabeth
Beautiful house, spotlessly clean really good equipped. Grounds are gorgeous Fantastic location. Nicola and Kevin are great and manage the house perfectly not that we had any issues on arrival or during our stay but they came and introduced themselves are are really lovely. Can't wait to book again
The cottage was lovely however one of the bedrooms was full of fruit flies and cob webs in the corners of the room showing it clearly hadnt been properly cleaned. Bar that the facilities were lovely in the kitchen and lounge areas.
Yvonne
We went for a family holiday 18 of us both adults, children and 1 infant, Monday Friday. It was one of our best holidays so relaxing and absolutely spotless clean. The kitchen had everything you would need and more
Kathleen
Just returned from a brilliant weekend at Eden Lodge. This accommodation is perfect for a large group. There was plenty of space in the house and the outside space was fantastic too. Beds were so comfortable but rooms can get very warm. Wifi connection isn't the best but wasn't a huge problem for us. Ulverston is a lovely town and about a 2 mile walk away. I would definitely go back again.
Rebecca
We had such a brilliant stay at Eden Lodge, the place has everything you need for the perfect weekend away. This exceeded my expectations hugely & we will 100 be returning next year!
There are a few radiator leaks and cold radiators. The bed in Room 5 needs changing. The light at the top of the stairs on right next to the window flashes all night. Could do with more mugs.There was only one extra key, not three. Otherwise it was great and we will be back again sometime
Kelsey
Facilities and cleanliness
Great stay. Everything was awesome and the house was very clean. One improvement would be the WiFi. Almost nonexistent in most of the property, especially when all guests are connected. Apart from that, its a great place.
Catherine
The bedrooms were very comfortable. The lounge and dining room allowed my family to meet together in comfortable surroundings. The large garden was great for the children to play. The large kitchen made catering for a large number of people very easy.
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