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This is a lovely lodge. Very clean with everything you need for a short break. The site is also very good with a pub, shop and launderette. We have a dog and this was the most dog friendly place we've been to. There is a separate dog field and lots of scope for on lead walks. For those with children there is a great playing field and adventure play park. A beautiful relaxing setting and so close to Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside where we found our dog was also welcomed everywhere . We will be returning.
Victoria
Lovely cute lodge very peaceful. Pub onsite just a little walk . Everything you need in lodge like home from home would book again
Elaine
We have had a fantastic week with our 2 dogs. Weather perfect and position of the lodge perfect. Tucked out of the way and we were able to go walking straight from the lodge going up through the trees at the back. The bed was very comfy and the shower was fairly powerful. The downside was that the carpet in the kitchen area was quite heavily marked maybe have Lino down insteadas was the arm on one of the sofas . The freezer door handle needs replacing. But this would not stop me from booking this lodge again as it is in the perfect position.
This property is tiered not up to spec for the price we paid in my opinion is ... This property is tiered not up to spec for the price we paid in my opinion is not fit for purpose and definitely not value for money i suggested before you let property out you check it out your self s
Comfortable accommodation and located in an ideal spot on the park if you have a dog. Very pleased
Samantha
The accommodation is a little worse for wear, needs a little TLC. On arrival we was greeted with a strong smell of dogs. I have stayed at many dog friendly accommodations and they have they have never smelt so strong. Slept okay and it was nice and quiet. Lovely views. Would likely not return due to the smell and dog hairs being everywhere.
Well, arrived to an unclean cabin, once we complained to Sykes cleaners arrived promptly which was good. Second day, electricity went off, Sykes were awful, lied it was wider issue, Park didnt know about it but fixed it next day. Besides Sykes, Cosy cabin, great views, peaceful. Would book Park again but not through Sykes.
A really lovely, cosy lodge in a beautiful setting really close to Windermere. Everyrhing we wanted
Came for a cosy weekend away and wasnt disappointed! It rained heavily on the roof as I sipped my tea by the roaring fire with my partner and my little dog. It was so comfy and homely wouldnt change a thing! Other than the lack of badger appearance! Definitely want to come and stay again, it really was magical.
Fantastic lodge. My only problem i had which was only my preference was the very soft mattress but it was a lovely week we had
Rachael
We had a gorgeous stay in Rowan Lodge, everything was clean and well presented when we arrived. The location on the park was great for us with the woods right on the doorstep allowing us to explore with our dog each day. Lots of useful information was provided in the folders and we enjoyed watching one of the dvds which were available in the property. We loved the cosy feel of the pine cladding and furniture and the beds were super comfy! The only slight issue was the expel air fan in the kitchen ran constantly during our stay, we tried every way we could think of to turn it off. The noise became a bit annoying as we weren't doing much in the way of cooking and the door was open regularly so it didnt need to be on. Not sure if it was faulty?
Had an absolutely lovely holiday with my family. Not the first time Ive stayed at Rowan lodge. Tremendous views and super comfortable. Only thing we could have done with was a fan. Weather was absolutely tremendous last week which made the lodge extremely hot. Overall an absolutely fantastic stay.
Clean & lovely cottage. We had comfortable stay. Highly recommend . However , park has narrow driveways & expensive takeaway . Overall would like to come back .
Great stay in a great location. Easy to get everywhere, lovely log cabin with charm, would stay again
We had a wonderful weekend at Rowan in December. .. It felt like being in the Swiss Alps minus the snow. The only issue we had was the lack of water... We searched everywhere for a switch or stop tap and couldn't find any mention in the welcome pack. It took 3 phonecalls out on different numbers and two calls back to get answer 1 switch looks like a shaver socket in the bathroom... Great !.... But then water only dribbled out of the cold tap. Other phonecalls followed but luckily one of our party found the stopcock very low down in the bathroom cupboard which solved the issue. Ironically an hour later we found the instruction sheet for the water tucked away in the bookshelf. So... A small issue became a little bit of a frustration. Suggest if water is to be turned off each time, maybe pinning the sheet to the wall? The confusion of numbers in the welcome pack didn't help... Lake holidays, Dean something, site team, after hours team, owner... All confusing and passing the issue on although very pleasant and efficient with it... All sorted within an hour and didn't distract from a fabulous trip in a fabulous area.. We even found the second pub which we had no idea existed !
Stephen
Excellent Lodge in a lovely part of the lake district. Everything needed is provided, the Lodge is in a great position on a quiet site. There is plenty of room within the lodge & it was very warm. It is in a good location for travel around the lakes.
Rebecca
We had the most amazing time at rowan lodge. It was so cosy and warm the location was fantastic. Loved the outdoors being right on your doorstep. Very comfy beds! The sofa was also extremely comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
We had a fantastic time here and I would definitely return. Loved the position of the lodge. We seen deer, squirrels birds and badgers. I agree that the outside needs a good clean to dust off the cobwebs. We found the inside clean however. We had a brilliant time.
Sophia
The lodge was nice and clean inside but maybe could do with updating it seemed to be looking quite tired and in need of refurbishment. The shower was very difficult to regulate and the only way to do so was to constantly run the water, which was a waste. The outside of the lodge needed a brush as there were lots of cobwebs, and the chairs and tables were quite dirty.
Absolutely stunning park in an idyllic location, the lodge was perfect, clean, ... Absolutely stunning park in an idyllic location, the lodge was perfect, clean, comfortable and well equipped, would definitely return and recommend
Lesley
Cosy, comfortable lodge in great location. Everything needed for enjoyable stay.
As a family We love Rowan lodge and limefit. Even it the pouring rain the Lake District is a place of true natural beauty and inspiring landscapes. This is my Forth stay at Rowan lodge I look forward to my next stay and next adventure in the lakes.
We really liked our short stay at Rowan lodge, the property is positioned near woodland which was great for short walks with the dogs. Plenty of room for 4 adults, we all found our stay very relaxing. The views from the decking are stunning
Robert
This is the second time we've stopped at Rowen Lodge. This year the decking had been improved and the barbeque slab has been replaced. A few of the pans needed a clean and the sofa could do with a spritz of Febreze but the property was otherwise clean and comfortable. A timelapse video recorded through the window showed the badgers visiting between 12pm and 3am they enjoyed a sprinkling of dog biscuits and the crows finished off the leftovers at dawn Lots of local places to visit makes this a good base for a stay in the Lakes. The only negative was Sykes customer service. I didn't notice the 5 returning customer discount until after I had booked. Sykes were unhelpful and refused to honor the discount.
A lovely little lodge, maybe could do with a bit if a care n attention. Just little things, like grouting needs redoing I'm the bathroom carpets could do with Replacing the boiler scares the life out of you when it kicks in, I thought it was going to blow the cupboard doors off. Just a bit of an update n it would be lovely.
Geraldine
We found Rowan lodge very homely, everything we needed was to hand. Enjoyed the peace and tranquility,the lodge was situated in a lovely private position. Only disappointment not seeing the badgers at dusk! will definitely return.
Rowan Lodge is perfectly placed for a wonderful holiday in the Lakes. The holiday park is within easy reach of Lake Windermere and local towns and amenities, and is definitely the best placed lodge within the site. With a little bit of updating this would be fabulous, such as replacing the broken parasol, perhaps changing the gas oven to electric we couldnt get the gas oven to work properly and much of the outside decking is long overdue replacing, some of the decking boards are rotting away and can cause tripping. Otherwise we had a lovely holiday, even watching the badgers and mouse! visit the decking at night to eat peanut butter sandwiches wed left out for them! Perfect location, wed definitely stay again, just needs a bit of TLC.
The property hadn't been cleaned for some time there was dust under the beds and a previous occupiers scrunchie. Cobwebs from the lights. The decking was very badly maintained and needs replacing. The shower was very odd it kept coming apart and my husband fixed it twice while we were there this also needs replacing. A bit off putting having the owners belongings stored above the bed in the bedroom aswell. It was a lovely spot very private and we enjoyed our stay on the site especially The Haybarn but all in all I'm afraid we wouldn't return or reccomend the lodge.
Fantastic relaxing stay, loved seeing the badgers
Robert
Great location, lovely little cottage. Excellent facilities on the camp, great service in the Haybarn. Cottage is simple but clean and comfy. The in house WiFi is a great result and you genuinely do get to see badgers at dusk!
Robert
We enjoyed our stay here having visited Limefitt every year for around 14 years. Although we've stopped in an identical lodge elsewhere on the park, we liked the location of this one as it was at the back of the park and its raised elevation meant it was very peaceful. A last minute discount attracted our attention, although the discount only reduced the price to what we normally pay privately elsewhere on the park... The lodged was equipped with just about everything we needed for the week and the furniture was comfortable. We didn't see the badgers but we know they visited after dark and ate the sprinkling of dog biscuits we provided. The listing and guidance in the property need some updating. After reading the guidance and bringing a disposable barbeque, we couldn't find anything that might be a barbeque slab and ended up using the stone steps instead. The melamine tableware referred to in the handbook wasn't there not an issue but shows the material needs updating... Would we stop here again? Yes if the price was right!
Jessica
Brilliant time and saw the badgers every night on our doorstep
Lesley
Lovely cosy, comfortable cabin with everything you need for a good stay. Excellent location, especially if you love wildlife. Loved the badgers
Rowan Lodge was exactly as we expected, cosy and with everything we needed. Loved the fact we got to see deer, badgers and all sorts from the lodge too.
Valerie
No, very comfortable and clean and enjoyable to see sheep every morning outside the cabin.
Really nice spot, cabin was well equipped and very comfortable. Well worth leaving some food out as the pose pesky badgers dont miss a trick. Would definitely stay again
We've stayed in Rowan lodge numerous times now, we love the location as tucked away at the back by the woods and get to see the wildlife. We prefer the more traditional log cabin . Limefitt is such a great location and recommend food at The Mortal Man and Queens hotel which both have footpaths from the park so you can walk there in minutes. We will defiantly return as our son loves it there.
The lodge was fantastic. The on site shop and pub were a slight let down as very small and food wasn't brilliant. But the actual park and the views and accommodation were all amazing.
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