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Wainwright Lodge, Kirkstone 27, Limefitt Park near Windermere

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4.6
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Yorkshire Dales » Kirkstone 27, Limefitt Park Near Windermere
Sleeps up to 5
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

Wainwright Lodge is a modern 3-bedroom holiday lodge in the Lake District's Troutbeck Valley. This all-ground-floor accommodation sits in the Kirkstone area of Limefitt Park, surrounded by spectacular fell views. Recently refurbished to a high standard, this spacious lodge offers comfort with a touch of luxury in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.

The location is bloody brilliant. Set in a peaceful valley with stunning views, you're just 8-12 minutes from Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness. The site has playing fields perfect for letting the kids (or the dog) burn off energy. There's even an on-site pub with pool, darts and Sky Sports when you need a break from all that fresh air.

 

About Wainwright Lodge

Wainwright Lodge is a modern 3-bedroom holiday lodge in the Lake District's Troutbeck Valley. This all-ground-floor accommodation sits in the Kirkstone area of Limefitt Park, surrounded by spectacular fell views. Recently refurbished to a high standard, this spacious lodge offers comfort with a touch of luxury in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.

The location is bloody brilliant. Set in a peaceful valley with stunning views, you're just 8-12 minutes from Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness. The site has playing fields perfect for letting the kids (or the dog) burn off energy. There's even an on-site pub with pool, darts and Sky Sports when you need a break from all that fresh air. Perfect base for exploring the Lakes without the tourist crowds.

The accommodation features three bedrooms - one king, one twin and one single - ideal for families or small groups. The family bathroom includes a jacuzzi bath with overhead shower. The open-plan living area has two leather sofas, a fully-fitted kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Everything you need without having to pack the kitchen sink.

Nearby attractions include Windermere Lake (5 miles), where you can try watersports or take a scenic cruise. Grizedale Forest Park offers excellent walking and cycling trails. Ullswater is perfect for a day trip and Ambleside (5 miles) has shops, restaurants and cinemas. Kendal (8.7 miles) makes a great shopping expedition.

Wainwright Lodge is perfect for anyone wanting to escape without roughing it. After a day of hiking, soak your aching muscles in the private hot tub. Just remember - no electric car charging, but plenty of opportunities to recharge yourself!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Wainwright Lodge

Hot Tub Luxury

Perfect after long walks in the fells. Guests love relaxing in the hot tub while taking in the stunning valley views.

Comfortable Beds

Multiple reviews mention the extremely comfortable beds - essential after active days exploring the Lake District.

Prime Location

Just 8-12 minutes from Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness while still enjoying peaceful valley surroundings.

Modern Interior

Recently refurbished with high-quality fixtures and fittings. Spacious open-plan living area with all modern conveniences.

On-site Pub

The site's pub with pool table, darts and Sky Sports gets excellent reviews from guests looking to unwind.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome at Wainwright Lodge, making it ideal for those who don't want to leave their pets behind.

Getting To Wainwright Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Wainwright Lodge by car, take the A591 towards Windermere, then follow signs for Troutbeck and Limefitt Park. The lodge is located in the Kirkstone area of the park with good access from the main road.

By Train

The nearest train station is Windermere, approximately 4 miles from the lodge. From there, you can take a taxi to Limefitt Park or use the local bus service that runs through Troutbeck.

Off-road parking for two cars
Windermere station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A591

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Windermere Lake
Distance: 5 miles
LA23 3DE
Grizedale Forest Park
Distance: 12 miles
LA22 0QJ
Ullswater
Distance: 10 miles
CA11 0LS
Troutbeck Valley Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 1PG
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 9LB
Kirkstone Pass
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 9LQ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Village
Distance: 4 miles
LA23 1AQ
Kendal Town Centre
Distance: 8.7 miles
LA9 4DL
Limefitt Park Reception
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA23 1PA
Troutbeck Village
Distance: 1 mile
LA23 1PG
Bowness-on-Windermere
Distance: 6 miles
LA23 3HH
Windermere Lake
Distance: 5 miles
LA23 3DE
Grizedale Forest Park
Distance: 12 miles
LA22 0QJ
Ullswater
Distance: 10 miles
CA11 0LS
Troutbeck Valley Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 1PG
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 9LB
Kirkstone Pass
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 9LQ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Village
Distance: 4 miles
LA23 1AQ
Kendal Town Centre
Distance: 8.7 miles
LA9 4DL
Limefitt Park Reception
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA23 1PA
Troutbeck Village
Distance: 1 mile
LA23 1PG
Bowness-on-Windermere
Distance: 6 miles
LA23 3HH

Is Wainwright Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love the playing fields right on the doorstep of Wainwright Lodge. The open spaces are perfect for ball games and running around. Limefitt Park has a small playground and the nearby Brockhole Visitor Centre (4 miles) offers treetop adventures, boat rentals and outdoor activities. Grizedale Forest has excellent family-friendly walking trails with sculptures to discover.
For Couples
The king bedroom and private hot tub make Wainwright Lodge ideal for couples. Enjoy peaceful evenings with a glass of wine on the decking overlooking the fells. The location offers both seclusion and easy access to romantic Lake District spots. Take sunset walks in Troutbeck Valley or visit nearby restaurants in Ambleside for intimate dinners.
Pet Friendly
Wainwright Lodge welcomes up to two dogs, with the Troutbeck Valley offering fantastic walking routes straight from the door. The lodge's enclosed decking area provides a safe space for pets. Limefitt Park has dedicated dog walking areas and many nearby pubs and cafes in Ambleside and Windermere are pet-friendly.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Wainwright Lodge

The Haybarn Pub

Located On-site from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PA

Mortal Man Inn

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PW

Queen's Head

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Wainwright Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Wainwright Lodge has a private hot tub on the decking area. It's available for use between 10am and 10pm daily and is regularly maintained for guest safety.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Wainwright Lodge welcomes up to two pets. The surrounding Limefitt Park has plenty of open spaces and walking routes perfect for exercising dogs.
What bedrooms does the lodge have?
The lodge has three bedrooms: one with a king-size bed, one with twin beds and one single bedroom. All bedrooms are on the ground floor.
Are there any on-site facilities?
Limefitt Park offers several on-site facilities including a pub/bar with pool table and Sky Sports, a small convenience shop, a laundrette and playing fields with views of the surrounding fells.
How far is it from local attractions?
The lodge is approximately 5 miles from Ambleside and Windermere Lake and 8.7 miles from Kendal. Most major Lake District attractions are within a 20-minute drive.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is dedicated parking for two cars directly outside Wainwright Lodge. Additional visitor parking may be available elsewhere on the park.
What's included in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and all essential utensils and cookware. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided.
Can I charge my electric vehicle at the lodge?
No, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this lodge. Public charging points are available in nearby towns like Ambleside and Windermere.

Wainwright Lodge Reviews

Lake District Lodge holidays were borderline impossible to get hold of prior to our stay which caused unnecessary inconvenience. Lodge was great but a few niggles. It was freezing in December and we could only get the heating to come on for a few hours at a time so overnight it went off and our baby woke up cold. No plug sockets near the bed. Only one bath at for two bathrooms. Internet didnt work as advised do we had to call technical support and pay for a connection.
Really comfortable lodge . Beds comfortable. We used jacuzzi. Plenty of utensils. For cooking. Showers good . Heating good when cold . The tea pot needs replacing. The spout was broke when we arrived but has been glued back on .down side pub was not open on site . Even though times said it was .
Debbie
We had a wonderful stay at Wainwright lodge, we have stayed in a few lodges at Limefitt and this is the best, lovely and modern and nice and roomy. We will definitely be back
Had a great week once again at Limefitt Park staying at this fantastic lodge. Not stayed at this particular lodge before Lodge kitted out to a high standard and hot tub was perfect after walking each day. A big thank you to the owners for letting us stay in your amazing lodge. Phil P Wrexham
We had a fantastic week stay at Wainwright Lodge MonFri. The location of the site itself was perfect set in a stunning peaceful valley with incredible views but only a 812 minute drive to Ambleside, Windermere & Bowness. Theres a great pub on site with pool table, darts board & sky sports, plus a small conveince shop at reception. Booths supermarket is only 8 mins away too. The lodge itself was everything we could have asked for clean, spacious, comfortable & ridiculously well equipped! The kitchen is a good size & had every pan & utensil you could need pint glasses & plastic hot tub glasses were a bonus! The hot tub was powerful without being noisy & the views of the fields were bliss plus we enjoyed spotting the occasional sheep! Internet & smart TV in the lounge was spot on & check in and out was seamless. We couldnt have asked for more, the owners have a gem on their hands with this one & were very much hoping to be booking again! 5 all round
Beds and sofas were extremely comfortable. But the lodge wasnt clean. Weird residue on cutlery. Cobwebs everywhere inside and especially outside the lodge. When you open a door from the outside theres colonies of insects living inside the door frames. WiFi never worked, TV wouldnt connect to any type of network, luckily we brought an XBOX down. Honestly if there was a little more effort on cleaning the lodge, it would of easily been 4 stars
Joanne
The lodge was fabulous the pool staff and staff at the pub was amazing however ... The lodge was fabulous the pool staff and staff at the pub was amazing however the facilities were lacking we would use the lodge again but the site facilities are rubbish
Really enjoyed our stay, lovely presented lodge and everything we needed, however, the sofas were covered in dog hair and crumbs as we arrived so had to hoover them ourselves. Not usually an issue as we have a dog ourselves so understand this is likely but looked like they hadnt been cleaned in a while. Other than that our stay was perfect and we would recommend others to stay.
Danielle
Absolutely fantastic lodge very well equipped, had everything we needed, Hot tub came in useful after a busy day of walking and was spotless everywhere! Great Location for great walks. The pub on the site was fantastic great food and Entertainment. We will Definitely be booking again.
Michael
We have stayed here so many times its always been a 5 star cabin but since ... We have stayed here so many times its always been a 5 star cabin but since the recent refurb its definitely a 5 star plus carnt wait to come back again its the best Mick & Julia
Everything was perfect, only recommendation we would make was to have some ... Everything was perfect, only recommendation we would make was to have some outdoor comfy lesiure chairs to take advantage of the stunning location
We've been visiting Wainright Lodge since 2020, this year we loved the new kitchen and hot tub upgrades. ..! Views from the deck are lovely and it was a very peaceful, enjoyable week! We've booked again for April next year, our little boy had a fab time and wanted to return! As did we all!
Spotlessly clean. Had everything you could need. Very comfortable beds. Hot tub was lovely and we used it a great deal.
Stephen
This is our 3rd time at this lodge and we will be coming back for years to come ... This is our 3rd time at this lodge and we will be coming back for years to come The new hot tub was wonderful, spent every evening in it after a long days of walking
We had a lovely relaxing break at the lodge. The views were stunning and the park was so peaceful.Thankyou for having us, we will definitely return
We loved our stay at the lodge. Fluffy towels and the most comfortable beds we have slept in!! The hot tub was a gods send when it rained non stop, and the facilities in the kitchen were great. The showers were hot and powerful, and the heating very efficient. All five of us, plus the dog really enjoyed our stay! The only small thing would be there was only one hand wash in the ensuite, which we moved to the main bathroom, so we didnt use the ensuite toilet as there was nothing to wash our hands with. If we had known in advance we would have brought some extra with us.
Just returned from a lovely Christmas break on arrival was greeted by a beautiful Christmas tree and gifts from the owners which was a lovely welcome and kind. This is our 9th visit to limefitt and this is the nicest lodge we have stayed in especially the location and view from the hot tub. We also brought our dog who had a wonderful time, no washing machine but to be honest a great laundrette on ste. We will definitely be back in 2024 Chris mel & Ernie
This is our second stay here and we love the lodge its spacious and clean and also in a great location, the hot tub is an added bonus and great to relax in after a long day walking. Everything we needed was provided in the lodge and we thoroughly enjoy coming here for a week in December for my Husbands birthday. My only quibble is i was ready to book again when we returned for next December but can see the price has gone up by nearly 150 for the same week we stayed this year, is there a reason for this massive increase in price
Thoroughly enjoyed our week stay in Wainwright this is the second time we have stayed in this lodge. The only comment I would make is regarding cleaning the main living area. The cleaners need to move the two sofas and clean beneath them, we had to move them to find the dogs ball and actually ended up cleaning this area ourselves which was not ideal as the dust was quite thick and full of dog hair which you would expect. This is our only negative comment we look forward to staying at Wainwright again in the near future.
Andrew
Lodge situated in a lovely place with view of the hills, playing field where Roe deer and sheep visit. Hot tub was perfect after long walks around the Lakes. Nice walks around the site into the hills. On site pub also nice to visit, serving food too. Site is very well maintained and clean. Site only a short distance from Windermere and the main road leading to Ambleside and Grasmere so perfect for day trips. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Lovely accommodation in a great location. Fabulous views and very well equipped. The cleaning however was a little disappointing, crisps in the sofa and lots of dustdebris under the beds. Wouldnt stop us returning, but would be good if the level of clean was improved.
Lovely lodge well thought out and cared for. Loved all the small details pictures etc. very comfortable and easy to use. Location super, wonderful views and loved having use of the hot tub. Small bedroom was noisy from electrical humming all night!
Frazer
Thank you for your gesture of goodwill. Had it not been for the following we would have rated top marks.... lodge description inaccurate no private wifi no coffee maker upon arrival thank you for providing mid stay hot tub water level kept dropping and required me to call for service they said they were due to come with engineer during our stay and that we should have been informed which we were not some cooking oil would have made our meals run smoother would have expected this as a basic along side the salt and pepper no instruction on location of DVD player meant we didn't locate it for days given it was in such an obscure location The location was great and the beds comfortable. The availability of a fan and cot made our stay with a 2 year old much better given the heat. Some bug screens or similar for the patio doors would be very useful for your guests given the closeness to treesforest. We were covered in bites by time we left.
Brilliant property! Only issue I had was the hot tub would go into fault mode a few times. I turned it offon and this resolved.
Daniel
What a fantastic lodge! We had a great week's stay at Wainwright Lodge and the view has to be the best on the park! We did have a problem with the hot tub leaking however this was fixed promptly and everyone was extremely friendly and sorted the issue whilst we were out exploring. We would 100 stay here again.
Stephen
Dish washer no working correct, and the fridge door doesn't shut correctly have ... Dish washer no working correct, and the fridge door doesn't shut correctly have to give it a good push to ensure it is closed Holiday was wonderful, have stayed there two times before and will continue to stay in future
Matthew
I really like this property can't wait to stay again I would book today but paying 30 deposit straight after your holiday is too much I will save up over a few months and then hope it isn't booked.
Angela
Fabulous. Comfortable and well stocked. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely lodge nice and clean and modern, beds were very comfortable and the Hot ... Lovely lodge nice and clean and modern, beds were very comfortable and the Hot Tub was great for relaxing after a days walking Will definatly stay here again and the Christmas tree was a lovely touch many thank The Ashtons
Michael
Hi we have stayed at Wainwright Lodge on several occasions. Its got to be one of the most comfortable and relaxing lodges on site, its very clean and well maintained. We will definitely be booking again to stay there.The hot tub is amazing everything about the lodge is brilliant. Thanks Mick & Julia Hick from Wetherby
Darren
We had a fantastic weekend break, the lodge was superb and in a great location. We loved it that much that on our return home, we booked it for a week next year.
Lovely sized comfortable lodge , well equipped with everything you need for a family holiday , loved relaxing in the hot tub & enjoying the views every evening on the decked seating area .
We had an amazing time at the lodge, made lots of memories as we was central to everything ,we even climbed scafell pike,so the hot tub definitely was needed that night lol . The lodge was clean and comfortable,and the bar and food on site was beautiful as were the staff . Thankyou so much Vicki and Shaun
Alison
Wainwright Lodge was just perfect for our weekend to celebrate our daughters 30th birthday. The lodge was very well presented with lovely finishing touches. Exceptionally clean and fresh. Thank you.
We are a family of 5 and this was perfect for us enough room and the dog was able to join us. Everything exceeded our expectations. We will be back.
Stephen
Thank you for a lovely holiday, the lodge was a wonderful base to come back to after a day of walking. Soaking away the aches in the hot tub and looking out over the fantastic views
Great location. Hot tub excellent. Kitchen a little bit tired and could do with some work. Bedrooms and bathrooms all ideal.
Alison
This was a long awaited family holiday! The lodge was a home from home in a perfect, peaceful beautiful setting! Everything was there even a rolling pin!!!! The lodge was pristine! The beds were comfortable and again pristine! The hot tub was fantastic and serviced daily! None of us wanted to leave! So many beautiful walks without having to even get in the car! Lovely on site pub with friendly and helpful staff! The best holiday we have ever, ever had! Thank you so very much! Alison x
Alison
The property was in a good location, very clean and spacious. The hot tub was a good addition and was serviced daily. We would definitely book again.
A lovely place to stay for Christmas with the family, thank you so much for the tree and decorations it made if more special.
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