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Jinnyspinner Lodge, Limefitt Park

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3

Jinnyspinner Lodge is a three-bedroom traditional pine lodge at Limefitt Holiday Park in Troutbeck, Cumbria, sitting directly beside Trout Beck in the Lake District National Park. It holds one of the most sought-after positions on the park private, not overlooked by other lodges, with only sheep in the opposite field for company. The sound of the beck is constant. Guests have rated it 4. 8 out of 5 across 143 reviews.

The lodge sits riverside with wraparound decking featuring toughened glass panels overlooking the beck. Wildlife spotted from the decking includes kingfishers, otters, herons, deer, ducks and large trout. Windermere is 3. 1 miles away. Ambleside is 5 miles.

 

About Jinnyspinner Lodge

Jinnyspinner Lodge is a three-bedroom traditional pine lodge at Limefitt Holiday Park in Troutbeck, Cumbria, sitting directly beside Trout Beck in the Lake District National Park. It holds one of the most sought-after positions on the park private, not overlooked by other lodges, with only sheep in the opposite field for company. The sound of the beck is constant. Guests have rated it 4.8 out of 5 across 143 reviews.

The lodge sits riverside with wraparound decking featuring toughened glass panels overlooking the beck. Wildlife spotted from the decking includes kingfishers, otters, herons, deer, ducks and large trout. Windermere is 3.1 miles away. Ambleside is 5 miles. The on-site pub is 0.1 miles.

The lodge sleeps six across three bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, one double and one twin. There are two bathrooms. Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire. Gas hob, dishwasher and coffee machine included. Please note: this property does not have a hot tub.

World of Beatrix Potter (4.1 miles), Windermere Jetty Museum (3.7 miles), Stock Ghyll Force waterfall (5.2 miles) and Rydal Cave (6.7 miles) are all within easy reach.

Jinnyspinner Lodge suits families, couples and dog owners wanting a quiet Lake District base. Two pets welcome. Multiple guests have returned three, six and seven times.

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Jinnyspinner Lodge Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Jinnyspinner Lodge during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Townend
Distance: 0.9 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 1LB
Orrest Head
Distance: 3.8 miles (12 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Ice house
Distance: 8 miles (15 min drive)
LA22 9LX
Wansfell from Troutbeck Walk, Windermere
Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
Wansfell (Baystones)
Distance: 1.5 miles (4 min drive)
LA22 9LG
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 3.6 miles (9 min drive)
LA23 1LJ
Farm Shop & Butchers
Distance: 4.2 miles (8 min drive)
LA8 9QF
Booths
Distance: 3.5 miles (10 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Quarry Rigg
Distance: 4.2 miles (11 min drive)
LA23 3DU
Windermere Station
Distance: 3.9 miles (8 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 10.1 miles (17 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Brockhole
Distance: 3.6 miles (9 min drive)
LA23 1FF
Townend
Distance: 0.9 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 1LB
Orrest Head
Distance: 3.8 miles (12 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Ice house
Distance: 8 miles (15 min drive)
LA22 9LX
Wansfell from Troutbeck Walk, Windermere
Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
Wansfell (Baystones)
Distance: 1.5 miles (4 min drive)
LA22 9LG
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 3.6 miles (9 min drive)
LA23 1LJ
Farm Shop & Butchers
Distance: 4.2 miles (8 min drive)
LA8 9QF
Booths
Distance: 3.5 miles (10 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Quarry Rigg
Distance: 4.2 miles (11 min drive)
LA23 3DU
Windermere Station
Distance: 3.9 miles (8 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 10.1 miles (17 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Brockhole
Distance: 3.6 miles (9 min drive)
LA23 1FF

Is Jinnyspinner Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The lodge has books, DVDs and toys inside. The park has a children's adventure playground with a zipwire. Trout Beck runs alongside the decking where kids can watch ducks, deer and fish. Windermere, Bowness boat trips and the World of Beatrix Potter are all under 5 miles away.
For Couples
The lodge's private corner position beside Trout Beck makes it genuinely peaceful. Evenings on the decking listening to the beck with a drink are hard to beat. Windermere, Ambleside restaurants and the Drunken Duck pub are all within 15 minutes. The king-size en-suite bedroom adds a touch of comfort.
Pet Friendly
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome. The wraparound decking has toughened glass panels and is described as secure for dogs. The park has designated dog-walking areas. Dogs must stay on leads on the park at all times and cannot be left alone in the lodge.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Jinnyspinner Lodge

The Haybarn Inn, Limefitt Park

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PA

The Queens Head, Troutbeck

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PW

The Mortal Man, Troutbeck

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Jinnyspinner Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Jinnyspinner Lodge does not have a hot tub. The outdoor space centres on a large private wraparound decking area with toughened glass panels directly overlooking Trout Beck.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Jinnyspinner Lodge. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times on the park and must not be left alone in the lodge at any point during the stay.
How many people does the lodge sleep?
The lodge sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. There is one king-size bedroom with en-suite, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom.
What bathrooms does the lodge have?
There are two bathrooms. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. The family bathroom has a bath, shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Is there parking at the lodge?
Yes, there is off-road parking for two cars directly at the lodge. Commercial vehicles, caravans and camper vans are not permitted on the park.
Is WiFi available at the lodge?
Complimentary park WiFi is available but is subject to fair usage guidelines and may be slower or less reliable than guests are used to. It is suitable for browsing and emails but is not intended for gaming, streaming-heavy use or business purposes.
What is the nearest train station?
Windermere train station is 3.3 miles from the lodge. From there a taxi or local bus will get you to Limefitt Holiday Park in Troutbeck.
Are cots and highchairs available?
The lodge does not provide a travel cot or highchair. A travel cot will fit in the master bedroom only and guests must bring their own. Cots and highchairs are available at an additional cost through the park.

Jinnyspinner Lodge Reviews

Another great stay in a fantastic lodge, clean and well presented throughout in an amazingly peaceful location. Kitchen is very well equipped but with a couple of minor points. The bowls are tiny and need deeper ones for cereal and porridge. The cutting knives are all extremely blunt and difficult to cut anything with, needs a knife sharpener. The pans are all scraped to hell and the none stick coating scraped off by people using forks, this can be dangerous to ingest. Id invest in a new set of aluminium pans if I was the owner and ditch all the none stick. Also a lack of large cooking pots for cooking anything of volume. The TV position is also too high on the wall and you need to crick your neck to watch it, Id lower it down. All minor quibbles though the lodge is great and super clean! It would be ideal and idyllic if there was a hot tub on the decking next to the river, plenty of space for one!
Beautiful lodge, all the facilities you need , great location right on the river ... Beautiful lodge, all the facilities you need , great location right on the river , very comfortable, this was our 7th visit and every year the lodge has improvements made to it with new flooring in the living room this year, already booked for next year
Sharon
We have stayed at Jinnyspinner since 2024 so this is our third visit to this fantastic lodge. This year we stayed for 2 wonderful weeks. We have already booked our holiday for next year and are again staying for 2 weeks. The lodge is stunning and the location is perfect! The ducks are there every morning which is a pure joy, we have seen deer crossing the beck and a variety of beautiful birds. The cheeky squirrels also make an appearance every day. The facilities inside the lodge are fantastic and its literally like a home from home. Thank you Jinnyspinner for another amazing holiday we cant wait to come back next year
This is one of our favourite lodges, love the location within Limefitt, right by the river the only one looking over are the sheep. The lodge is very clean and well maintained.
Elizabeth
We have been before to the lodge very nice and comfortable just needs a few tweaks
We Spent many happy times at the old Jinnyspinner so this was our first time in the new upgraded lodge. It is a lot larger and beautifully furnished inside love the position of this right on the beck the weather was kind to us considering it was early March revisited some local walks and generally had a lovely time. Highly recommendeed
Our 3rd time in jinnyspinner after the makeover a few years ago , up to the ... Our 3rd time in jinnyspinner after the makeover a few years ago , up to the usual high standard everything catered for even with not the best of weather the lodge was warm and comfortable cant fault anything really , looking for next year but trying for the summertime
Patricia
Loved staying for the third time. Comfortable well stocked. As Ive said before an extra toilet roll in each bathroom missing, also as it is a family size lodge ,, more dishwasher tablets. Small things but make a difference. Hope to stay again.
Our stay was amazing, everything you have at home, is at the the lodge. It was our 2nd time at The Jinnyspinner. We have also booked twicw again for next year. The lodge was very clean, and tidy, thanks to Kate, who prepares it for the next booking, excellent. We've stayed in many lodges which where to a good standard, but The Jinnyspinner is exceptional. Inside and out. The outside space is huge compared to other lodges. Pictures on the advert don't do it justice. Plus the aspect of the toughened glass on the beck side of the decking is lovely. Watching and hearing it flow by is so tranquil. Wild life in abundance, so many small birds, kingfisher, heron even an otter. We are so looking forward to are next 2 holidays, next year at The Jinnyspinner. Regards Gary.
Beautiful lodge with stunning views. I would highly recommend a week staying here and a visit to the Haybarn is a must
The location and views make this lodge special, even during a very wet week. Problem with washing machine but sorted very quickly.
Sharon
We had another fantastic stay in Jinnyspinner and really didnt want to leave. The lodge is absolutely stunning and the view is breathtaking so much so that were already booked for next year for 2 weeks, were literally going to be counting down the weeks. The weather was perfect too which just topped it off brilliantly for us. The only concern we had was that the carpet is coming away between the living room area and the kitchen which meant the grippers were sharp in some areas and one of our dogs cut their paw. He was absolutely fine and we cant wait to return to our happy place
I paid for a break for my extended family and I they arrived before I did and called me to say how amazing it was. We ventured out during the day but most evenings came back to sit on the decking with a drink whilst listening to the stream, it's such a peaceful location park. The only negative I had was that I could not get wifi at all, even using the paid service, so being awake for hours with only a few tv channels was not great and nothing to do with the lodge, of course, but next time I will take a book! The furniture and beds are all extremely comfortable and the kitchen has every utensil you could think of. Overall, a very lovely, high standard of lodge and we loved every second of our stay!
The property was wonderful We loved it we liked the position the cabin was ... The property was wonderful We loved it we liked the position the cabin was was private as we don't live near any body and the views of country and wild life was lovely Every thing we needed we will definatley come back next year
Pamela
Ye had a lovely stay 3rd time here lovely lodge home from home just one small ... Ye had a lovely stay 3rd time here lovely lodge home from home just one small gripe feel like carpets need cleaning bit grubby
My happy place. Luxurious lodge in the most beautiful setting. Perfect place to recharge
The lodge is beautiful. Really comfortable and homely. The outside area has lovely seating areas. We had a wonderful weekend stay here. My only criticism would be that the decking needs a good clean and it would be useful to have a hose outside to encourage pet owners to wash down the decking after pets. Also the gate did not close properly so this could do with being repaired. Other than that it was wonderful and would definitely return to stay.
2nd stay for us as we absolutely loved the lodge the first time we stayed. Second visit we were a bit disappointed the sofa had a broken leg it had been propped up but as soon as you sat on it, it collapsed. Not great when 5 of us staying there. Cleanliness was definitely not up to standard this year & I agree with another reviewer a hosepipe on outside would be great especially if you have dogs. The decking area needed a good clean & so did the windows. Still love the lodge & the location just felt it was a bit tired this time.
Absolutely perfect. Best lodge I have ever stayed at. Thankyou
Absolutely Beautiful. This is our 2nd time at Jinnyspinner. It's beautiful inside & out.
Gaynor
We love Jinnyspinner have visited several times both before and after the new lodge was installed and have always enjoyed our stay. Our favourite location on Limefitt , thankyou!
Frances
Excellent facilities and the lodge was beautiful
Patricia
Unfortunately the heated towel rail in ensuite bathroom didnt work so it was very cold in there.
Jacquie
I was surprised by how well it was fitted out, the kitchen is really well stocked with everything you could need. It is beautiful and extremely comfortable, I would happily recommend it to anyone and would go back there knowing it would be a magical experience. On our last day looking out over the fields we saw a deer grazing. The site is also well maintained and the staff are very friendly.
Parking is ample, several steps gains access to property, and a very large decking area, which the pictures dont give justice to it , decking floor and structure is excellent, which as a large glass section to view the stream that runs past, outside furniture is excellent. Lodge inside is amazing very clean, modern and everything you would need , just like home. There is also a washerdryer which is not mention in lodge description. I've stayed in many lodges over 15years and this is by far the best. On the 1st day we booked for September 2025, it's that good. Absolute credit to the owners
Lovely lodge, perfect location, we have stayed at Limefitt for a number of years and this lodge has got to be the best one we stayed at. Dogs loved it, 2 Chow Chows, one 6 years old and the other 12 mths old, there was plenty of space for both of them. They loved the decking and the glass fence, saw 2 otters and 2 ducks swimming along of river, it was the baby dog that alerted us of the otters. Would definitely book again.
We had a lovely time again at Limefitt with our best friends from Shropshire , ... We had a lovely time again at Limefitt with our best friends from Shropshire , the accommodation at Lodge was first class , which is down by the stream where we saw many juvenile fish , a whopper of a trout and an otter next door the bird feeder was busy with birds and squirrels ,if god spares us well be back next year
Pamela
Second time weve stayed in the Jinnyspinner this year absolutely amazing right on the beck, couldnt be situated any better, best lodge weve ever stayed in and weve stayed in a few would recommend definitely 5 star. Hope to return in the near future.
Samantha
Lovely clean spacious lodge with gorgeous outdoor area in a quiet location on the park,lovely to relax in after a long days walk. The lodge has everything you need if I had to nit pick one thing if would be shortage of glasses. The lodge also has a washing machine which was an added bonus.i would definitely return to this lodge and also recommend it. 5
Debbie
Wow is all I can say. Stunning property Has everything you need. So well equipped
Wonderful lodge, couldn't fault it in any way. The best lodge we've stayed in!
Sharon
Jinnyspinner is a fantastic lodge in a stunning location, without a doubt the ... Jinnyspinner is a fantastic lodge in a stunning location, without a doubt the best lodge on Limefitt Park its our 6th year there and we have had a wonderful time so much so were already booked for next year, we only come in August as a rule but made an exception this year as we desperately wanted to stay there, were back in August at a different lodge but made sure we secured Jinnyspinner for August 2025 , I hope everyone who has the pleasure of staying there loves her as much as we do
Pamela
Wow! what an amazing lodge everything you need it was absolutely fantastic, best lodge I have ever stayed in, couldnt be situated in a better place on the beck, not over looked, didnt want to leave. Hopefully well return soon 5
Enjoyed our stay and will book again Thank you
Jocelyn
Great location and lovely place to stay, excellent facilities. Would not change anything.
Philip
Third time here. absolutely wonderful lodge in stunning location. sometimes words cannot describe the experience. all round plus,plus,plus !!!
We absolutely loved our stay, the lodge is perfect and we will definitely be back.
Hi, just like to say thank you for a lovely weekend away stay with the family. We have stayed in the old jinnyspinner what we enjoyed but wow the lodge has got to be the best on site now. Very modern with outstanding views of the river and hills. Will be coming back in the summer hopefully for another weekend
The upgrade on the lodge was better than the pictures on line alot of work gone ... The upgrade on the lodge was better than the pictures on line alot of work gone into making it a lodge I would visit again ,looking at booking for summer next year instead of the usual November dates , already recommended to a friend whos used the lodge
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