About Lakeshaven

Lakeshaven is a traditional pine log cabin at White Cross Bay Holiday Park on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. Woodland surrounds three sides of the lodge giving it a secluded treehouse feel with a private deck on two sides. It sits just 0.1 miles from the lake with water and fell views from the park.

White Cross Bay is a well-equipped holiday park with a bar and restaurant (The Boathouse), indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, children's adventure playground and an amusement arcade. A bus stop sits directly outside the park gate with Stagecoach services to Ambleside, Keswick, Coniston and Grasmere.

The lodge sleeps 6 plus an infant. Three bedrooms: a kingsize with ensuite shower room and patio doors onto the deck, a double and a twin. Open plan living and dining area with a semi-divided kitchen featuring a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and filter coffee machine. Full gas central heating and bed linen included.

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre is 500 yards away. Bowness boat landings are 3 miles. Windermere town and train station are 1.9 miles. Ambleside is 5 miles away.

Dog friendly with supplies provided on arrival. Lakeshaven suits families and couples wanting a quiet base with direct access to the best of the Lake District. Book early it fills up fast.

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Need To Know

✓Full gas central heating
✓Gas hob, oven and grill, eye level electric oven, filter coffee machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, tv, dvd, sound bar with bluetooth connectivity
✓The lodge has a travel cot provided
✓Parking for two cars
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent (please bring any leisure towels)
✓Paw and boot cleaning area outside the lodge
✓Please note that the charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this lodge, the nearest charging point can be found at booths supermarket in windermere
✓No bbqs are permitted to be used on the decking or table
✓Sorry no smoking
✓Pub and shop on site 500 yards, village pub and shop two miles
✓Complimentary wifi is provided by the park and subject to fair usage guidelines, quality and reliability of connection will vary based on the number of people using it, prevailing weather conditions and therefore may be limited or slower than you are used to, wifi is for personal use only and is not intended for high data usage, gaming and/or use for business purposes, this is only suitable for page browsing and sending emails, bookings cannot be accepted if they are solely reliant on the provision of uninterrupted and unlimited wi-fi, we are not held responsible or liable for the wifi on the park, if you encounter any issues with the wifi, please contact white cross bay reception
✓Access to the local leisure facilities is complimentary and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty, we as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as it’s subject to third-party provider located off site
✓Note: for use of the onsite facilities, a complex pass is required, these can be purchased from reception

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Lakeshaven Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Lakeshaven 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.

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LJ

Bowness-on-Windermere Boat Landings

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Lake Cruises (Ambleside Pier)

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 0EY

Windermere Lakeshore Path (Brockhole to Waterhead)

Distance: 0.5 miles to start

LA23 1LJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1AQ

Troutbeck Village & Tongue Gill Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1PD

Sainsbury's Local Windermere

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 1AF

Co-op Food Windermere

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 1AQ

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 2AQ

Bus Stop (White Cross Bay Gate)

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LF

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 1EA

White Cross Bay SPAR Shop

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LF

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LJ

Bowness-on-Windermere Boat Landings

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Lake Cruises (Ambleside Pier)

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 0EY

Windermere Lakeshore Path (Brockhole to Waterhead)

Distance: 0.5 miles to start

LA23 1LJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1AQ

Troutbeck Village & Tongue Gill Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1PD

Sainsbury's Local Windermere

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 1AF

Co-op Food Windermere

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 1AQ

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 2AQ

Bus Stop (White Cross Bay Gate)

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LF

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 1.9 miles

LA23 1EA

White Cross Bay SPAR Shop

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LF

Is Lakeshaven Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre is 500 yards away with an adventure playground, Tree Top Trek and boat hire. The park has its own children's playground, amusement arcade, water walkerz and kids' disco. The lodge has a travel cot and highchair plus a board games cupboard.

For Couples

The lodge has a kingsize bedroom with ensuite shower room and patio doors opening onto a private deck surrounded by woodland. The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant is a two-minute walk. Windermere town is 1.9 miles away and Bowness with its lakeside restaurants and boat hire is just 3 miles. Quiet and private.

Pet Friendly

Lakeshaven is dog friendly. Dog bowls, leads, poo bags and treats are provided at the lodge. There is a paw and boot cleaning area outside. Dogs must stay on leads at all times and cannot be left alone in the lodge. No dogs under 6 months old are permitted.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Lakeshaven

The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant (White Cross Bay)

Located On-site (2 min walk) from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LF

Brockhole Café and Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LJ

The Crafty Baa Windermere

Located 1.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Lakeshaven

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Lakeshaven does not have a private hot tub. The park does have a jacuzzi available onsite at White Cross Bay, though a complex pass purchased from reception is required for access.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Lakeshaven. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and cannot be left alone in the lodge no dogs under 6 months old are permitted.

How many does Lakeshaven sleep?

The lodge sleeps up to 6 guests across three bedrooms a kingsize, a double and a twin. There is also space for one infant in a travel cot which fits in the master bedroom only.

What facilities does the park have?

White Cross Bay has an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, bar and restaurant, children's adventure playground, amusement arcade and a multi-sports court. A complex pass from reception is required for most facilities.

Is there parking at the lodge?

Yes, there is off-road parking for two cars directly at the lodge. Electric vehicle charging is not available at the lodge the nearest EV charge point is at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.

How close is Lake Windermere?

The lodge is on the shores of Lake Windermere with the water just 0.1 miles away. Bowness boat landings are 3 miles and Windermere town is 1.9 miles from the park.

Is the lodge accessible?

The lodge is accessed via 7 shallow steps and there is one step up to the kitchen area. The ground immediately around the lodge is steep so caution is advised all main living areas are on a single storey.

Is WiFi available?

Complimentary WiFi is provided by White Cross Bay park. It is suitable for general browsing and emails but is not reliable enough for gaming, streaming or business use. Bookings cannot be accepted from guests solely reliant on uninterrupted internet access.

Lakeshaven Reviews

Stephen

The property was not cleaned properly before we arrived there was dog muck all around deck area which we cleaned up. There was a power cut on Friday when we arrived, in addition I would like to know which light and fixing was broken, as we did a clean sweep of the property before we left and there was no visible damage. If this is the way Parkdean looks after their customer, then I am very disappointed with the way they treat customers. As we booked with Sykes cottages l am also disappointed you would not take my call. If this is the level of service you provide when customers have issues, I would not recommend your company to friends and family

Claire

Lovely spacious clean lodge in a peaceful setting. very well equipped would stay again.

During what was a very warm week the shade provided by total tree cover over the lodge was very welcome. Club bar restaurant appeared under staffed throughout our stay to the point service was poor at best staff struggling to cope with demand. Great base for exploring all the Lakes have to offer and proximity to Windermere and Bowness was great. Would I return Yes

1. Mens undies found in drawer. 2. Ensuite shower tray was blocked and would not drain. 3, Used soap found in shower caddy in EnSuite. 4. WiFi utterly useless, even the TV would not work. 5. When booking the description said there was a coffe machine, there was no such thing and it mysteriously disappeared from the descripton. 6. When booking the description said there was membership for Troutbeck Bridge spa, but this also disappeared after we arrived. Totaly dissapointed with the lodge, its SUPPOSED amenities that were not actually there and the sub standard of cleaning. We even telephoned the cleaning staff as per THEIR notice on the wall on arrival, but they never got beck to us. Would NOT recommend this lodge to anyone, and will not be staying again.

Annabel

What a fantastic lodge visited with my daughter, daughter in law and twin baby granddaughters. Lodge is big enough to accommodate their prams etc. very clean and well appointed lodge. Our visit was during the June heatwave but due to being under a lot of trees the lodge remained cool and comfortable. Would recommend stay here x

It was great spacious, comfy, well equipped. A really great lodge.

Stephanie

We had a lovely short stay at Lakeshaven. The property was lovely and clean and had lovely extra touches. We enjoyed the games from the cupboard which provided lots of fun when the weather wasnt on our side. The property was well equipped and we had everything we needed. The weather wasnt the warmest during our stay and found that perhaps the heating wasnt working as efficiently as it should, but as we were in and out and only staying for a short time this wasnt a big issue. Great location a short walk from Brockholes which was great for the kids.

Whitehaven was a lovely property very warm and cosy, with everything we needed for our stay there, with a nice homely feel to it, I have already recommended it to relations who enjoyed looking at some of the photos we had taken, Thankyou for a lovely holiday, look forward to coming back! !

Deborah

Stunning property surrounded by beautiful trees , will definitely go back .

Mehroonisa

This was in a great location to explore the Lakes and is a bus stop a short walk away of you dont want to drive. Heading into Windermere there is a petrol station with a Spar attached which is a well stocked shop and reasonably priced too. The site is great for families, young couples and older ones too with a lovely walk to the marina. The lodge had little extras that they dont mention, such as A cupboard with games in for those rainy nights Feeding bowels for dogs, a couple of leads and poo bags in case you forgot yours. When we went there was salt, pepper, foil and washing up liquid which was a great help. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, chops, glasses and utensils and pans etc and there is a dishwasher too. This was a great stay which was reasonably priced too. The only downside is its made me want to buy a lodge on the resort.

Claire

We found when we arrived at the lodge that the dishes were unclean and needed to be washed first before use and the bin in the kitchen needs a good wash as it is really smells. The fridge is not cool enough the keep food fresh and the kitchen sink needs fixed as it is leaking all over the worktop. The shower in the e suite needs repaired as not secured on wall. The location of lodge is lovely could do with a side table to ho with the outdoor chairs.

Rebecca

We loved staying at Lakeshaven. We didn't want to go home! Very comfortable and spacious lodge! Highly recommend staying there to anyone! The lake was a short walk to the marina! We will absolutely come back again when we can!

Jennifer

The property was very clean, tidy and well equipped will everything we needed. We really enjoyed playing scrabble thank you that was a lovely surprise. We loved the private position of the cabin and the surrounding trees. We would highly recommend the cabins to all staying at White Cross Bay. For future renters we didnt realise we could catch the bus out the front of the park back into Windermere. We loved the bus trip to Keswick in Stage coaches excellent value at 3 pounds each.

Our stay at Lakeshaven was excellent, we arrived on time and the instructions provided by Sykes via the app was excellent. The property had everything for our stay and we really enjoyed the location high up on the hill looking over the park, it was beautiful. We would highly recommend this and we would definitely stay again if we visit Windermere again because it was a perfect location to visit all the attractions, clean and a very well looked after property, the owner has done an excellent job and thank you so much.

Sharon

This is our 5th stay in the lodge the location is fabulous for exploring the area either on foot, public transport or by car. The accommodation is everything you need, well equipped and clean. The thank you card and bottle of fizz was a nice treat. Looking forward to our next holiday there x

Had a lovely stay at this gorgeous holiday home Catered for our every need , lovely and spacious and thought of everything . All kitchen and bathroom accessories available . I would just mention the toilet flush in the ensuite which isnt the best but the main bathroom toilet was fine . Would definitely recommend, great value for money and would hope to return again ! Thank you for a wonderful stay

Hiromi

We had auch a lovely stay! Was very clean and had everything you need! Would hope to come back again!

Another fantastic stay will be back next year Sharon

Andrew

Great lodge, great park. We took the our dog and they had left treats and poo bags. There was plenty cleaning supplies. The pubrestaurant was a 2 minute walk from the lodge. Great stay, would like to visit again.

Great lodge. Owners have thought of everything. Fully equipped and loved how much they catered for dogs. Included bowls and treats etc. Lodge was lovely and clean when we arrived. Only thing we found was the toilets didnt flush the best but unsure if that is a site thing rather than just the lodge. Would stay again.

Balram

We had a great stay and will definitely come back in future.

Tanya Benita

We would recommend this gorgeous lodge and resort for any family. We truely had a magical time and made lots of beautiful memories. The lodge itself was lovely and relaxing. We were there when it was very sunny so to have decking in the shade was a comfort to us. My only recommendations would be blankets as additional snuggle comfort but that was our preference. There was also no BBQ drum albeit it didnt impact. Overall fantastic

Diljit

The holiday cottage was generally nice the only disappointments were that cleanliness fell quite below standards ie there were dirty seat covers for the dinning table, chairs one bath towel was very dirty and the supply of towels for a family of 5 for four days was very very short indeed and there were quite a few cobb webbs on the lights on the bedrooms ceilings.

First class stay as always will be back soon

Lesley

On suite toilet does not flush properly , we had to fill a bucket of water to pour it down the toilet to flush it . The extractor fan over the oven had no bottom grill on it and was full of spider webs . The good side, when we arrived the lodge was lovely and warm and a nice welcoming light was on . The xmas tree was a lovely touch too .

Such a beautiful lodge, had everything we needed. This was our first time at Lakeshaven and I cant wait to go back. Surrounded one side with trees made it feel so cosy. Inside was very clean and tidy, beautifully decorated.

A good sized, clean, well equipped lodge in a lovely, wooded part of the park. It was warm and there was plenty of hot water. It does smell quite doggy so great for pets but may need to avoid if you have allergies. The toilet in the master ensuite does not flush properly & the shower head keeps slipping down so difficult to shower under. Needs a new tin opener & some sharper knives, had to hack the vegetables apart when cooking

First class will be back soon

Lovely lodge. Felt like you were in a tree house Very clean and cosy, the only thing would be that the two twin beds were not comfy, but everything else was great!

The location was perfect under the canopy of trees, very cosy inside we had a great time. Although the first week of school holidays we were well away from the crowds. Second time at White Cross and are back again At Christmas

The cottage was everything and more than we expected. The location was perfect for our little break, the cleanliness was immaculate the ease of check in and out was seamless and we will definitely be staying again

Philip

Beautiful lodge, location in the park was great couldnt fault the cleanliness and what was provided. Will definitely be returning at sometime in the near future. Only minor point was that the toilet in the on suite bathroom didnt flush great, but even if not fixed it wouldnt stop me from booking again.

Hayley

The home was fine, just a couple of points there was only 2 toilet rolls supplied, the hot tap in the bath wouldnt work unless you had it on really slow took an age to fill the bath. No bags left to put the laundry in when beds stripped etc

Hanadi

Everything was perfect cleaning, well equipped, location and the instructions for check in and out. We really enjoyed The only issue that u may face if you have kids and you are planning to stay more than 3 days, there is no washing machine otherwise the cottage is well prepared for kids under 2 year Of course will book it again thank you

Michael

Lovely holiday property, comfortable and plenty of room for ourselves and our 3 children!

Lodge is lovely and provides everything you could need during your time away. Beds are super comfortable and towels and linens are all provided which is helpful. More attention to detail could be be taken with cleaning as there were lots of cobwebs on the inside of the window frames throughout and the oven definitely needs a deep clean! Shower heads were also bit dirty but overall the bathrooms were clean and bright. Fridge could maybe also be doing with being replaced as it didn't seem to keep things cold. Park feels like a bit of a maze when you first arrive as lodges are tucked away all over the place but once you get your bearings, it's lovely to walk around especially down at the marina.

Vickey

The holiday park did not have the spa which is still advertised. Service in the clubhouse was not great as they were short staffed but all very friendly Cabin was lovely and clean Excellent location to explore the lake Windermere

Carole

We had wonderful time here. Our only comment on the Lodge is it is rather tired looking but still comfortable for a good stay

Andrew

Fantastic long weekend, cabin was great would happily stay here again.

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