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Snuggledown, White Cross Bay

Guest Rating
Rating
4.6
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.6
out of 5
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Snuggledown is a single-storey lodge at White Cross Bay in Troutbeck Bridge. This Lake District property sits within the National Park and offers ground floor accommodation throughout. The lodge sleeps four guests across two bedrooms with two bathrooms. One parking space is provided.

Lake Windermere is just a five-minute walk away. Troutbeck Bridge has a local pub 1. 2 miles from the property. Ambleside lies 5 miles away and Kendal is 8. 7 miles distant. The area offers walking routes and outdoor activities.

The king-size bedroom has an en-suite with walk-in shower. A twin bedroom provides additional sleeping space. The family bathroom includes a bath with shower over.

 

About Snuggledown

Snuggledown is a single-storey lodge at White Cross Bay in Troutbeck Bridge. This Lake District property sits within the National Park and offers ground floor accommodation throughout. The lodge sleeps four guests across two bedrooms with two bathrooms. One parking space is provided.

Lake Windermere is just a five-minute walk away. Troutbeck Bridge has a local pub 1.2 miles from the property. Ambleside lies 5 miles away and Kendal is 8.7 miles distant. The area offers walking routes and outdoor activities.

The king-size bedroom has an en-suite with walk-in shower. A twin bedroom provides additional sleeping space. The family bathroom includes a bath with shower over. The open-plan living space connects to a dining area and fully equipped kitchen with electric oven and gas hob. Central heating and an electric stove-effect fire keep things warm.

World of Beatrix Potter (2.5 miles, 8 minutes), Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre (1.8 miles, 6 minutes), Blackwell and Holehird Gardens (3 miles, 10 minutes) and Kirkstone Pass (7 miles, 18 minutes) are all nearby.

Snuggledown suits families and couples wanting easy access to Windermere. Two pets are welcome. The lodge provides practical accommodation for exploring the Lake District.

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Snuggledown Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Snuggledown 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.

World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LB
Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 1LJ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA23 1LA
Windermere Lakeshore Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 1LF
Troutbeck Valley Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1PG
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA23 1DG
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 2.2 miles
LA23 1LB
Holehird Gardens
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1NP
Lakeland Motor Museum
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 8TA
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LB
Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 1LJ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA23 1LA
Windermere Lakeshore Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 1LF
Troutbeck Valley Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1PG
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA23 1DG
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 2.2 miles
LA23 1LB
Holehird Gardens
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1NP
Lakeland Motor Museum
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 8TA

Is Snuggledown Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The lodge has outdoor play areas available on the White Cross Bay park. Lake Windermere sits five minutes away for water activities and beach fun. World of Beatrix Potter (2.5 miles) entertains younger children with interactive exhibits. Brockhole Visitor Centre offers adventure playgrounds and tree-top treks. The ground floor layout means no stairs for small children to navigate inside the property.
For Couples
The king-size bedroom with en-suite provides privacy and comfort. An electric stove-effect fire creates atmosphere in the open-plan living space. Lake Windermere is a five-minute walk for romantic waterside strolls. The front decking offers outdoor dining space. Nearby Ambleside and Windermere provide restaurants and cafes. The peaceful Troutbeck Bridge location offers countryside views and quiet surroundings for a relaxing break together.
Pet Friendly
Snuggledown welcomes up to two dogs at the property. Front decking provides outdoor space and the park has additional areas for exercise. Lake Windermere walks are five minutes away. Dogs must stay on leads throughout the site and cannot be left alone in the lodge. The ground floor layout means no stairs for older pets. Local walking trails around Troutbeck Bridge offer excellent routes for daily exercise.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Snuggledown

The Mortal Man Inn

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PL

The Queen's Head Troutbeck

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PW

Hooked Windermere

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Snuggledown

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Snuggledown does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on comfortable indoor accommodation with central heating and an electric stove-effect fire instead.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Snuggledown welcomes up to two pets. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and cannot be left alone in the lodge.
How many people does Snuggledown sleep?
The lodge sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. One king-size bedroom has an en-suite and there's a twin bedroom with access to the family bathroom.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. A dishwasher and washing machine are also provided for guest use.
Is there parking at the property?
One off-road parking space is available at Snuggledown. The lodge is easily accessible from the A591 main road through the Lake District.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 10 AM. These times allow the property team to prepare the lodge between guest arrivals.
How far is Lake Windermere from the lodge?
Lake Windermere is a five-minute walk from Snuggledown. This makes it easy to access the water for walks or activities throughout your stay.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, bed linen and towels are included in the rental. The property arrives ready for your stay with all necessary bedding and bathroom linens provided.

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Snuggledown Reviews

Jennifer
Hi loved staying at snuggle down very cosy and neat me and my family fitted in ... Hi loved staying at snuggle down very cosy and neat me and my family fitted in well everything was so stylish and put out brilliant we will deffo be booking Infure wanna the best loaders so far we stayed in
Kimberley
Great stay the mattresses are in need of an upgrade but other than that everything else was wonderful
Sharon
Great week spent in Snuggledown, lodge was clean and cosy and had everything we needed. Couple of issues but reported and were dealt with straight away, it would have been nice for a small welcome pack ! Welcome file was in box needs to be left out.
phyllis
Was not happy with skyes cottages after you book with them you can't get in ... Was not happy with skyes cottages after you book with them you can't get in touch with them either by email or phone or text message after you book with them very disappointed in them the accommodation was lovely to stay in phyllis
Carole
Our fourth time on this site but different accommodations. We have 2 dogs and one is very nervous. On entering the property the dogs welfare and also any hope of a restful holiday for us humans is on our minds and we all agreed Oh wow, floor to ceiling blinds! based on a quieter part of the park. As well as all the expected things like clean, comfortable, dog friendly as in easy to keep clean with a decent vac. We loved our time at snuggledown and have already booked for next year. A couple of things not quite right the freezer had drawers that had frozen closed, but still had some I could use and the bed mattress is getting to the end of its time but still comfortable enough. Any reactive dog owners will understand that if it's perfect for the dogs it's perfect for us. See you next year.
Malcolm
Everything you need in lodge really well stocked with all cutlery cleaning products really good location of the lodge but what was a big let down was the cleanliness of the lodge . Put clothes in draws and cupboards when getting then out there was dust and bits all over clean clothes. Hairs all over the furniture found other guest left belongings in various places throughout the lodge. Carpets were filthy had to clean them ourselves which isn't good. If lodge had been clean it would have been perfect . Very happy with everything else but so unhappy about the cleanliness which has put us off about returning
Pauline
Snuggle down was a brilliant lodge it had everything we needed for our break away, it was lovely and clean we couldnt fault it at all we would definitely recommend it and would definitely stay in the future.
Josephine
Just had a weeks stay, the lodge was very clean, comfortable and cozy, with 3 adults and a dog there was plenty of room. 5 minute walk to the lake, great location to get around the Lake District.
We had a great time. The property had everything you could want. The beds were comfortable and it was a bonus having 2 bathrooms. We just loved the setting, lots of wildlife and just a 5 minute walk to the lake. It was a great base to get to other places. We thoroughly enjoyed our break and will certainly book again but for longer
Snuggledown was clean and comfortable, we throughly enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed, WIFi was poor but it did not spoil the holiday. Snuggledown was a perfect location for exploring the beautiful Lake District.
Nicola
Property was beautiful and was amazing to find things like washing up liquid, tea towels etc already provided. Little touches like this really make the difference. The downside was I dont feel like it had been sufficiently cleaned prior to arrival. There was lots of dog hairs on the furniture and on the floor in the living area.
We had a fantastic week in this lovely lodge. It was clean, comfortable and well furnished. The location is in a peaceful part of the park. The lodge has everything you need for your stay and the kitchen is well equipped. Owners were really helpful when we contacted Sykes with a query. Thanks again
Bought this break as a present for my parents in their 7080s. They absolutely loved it. It was perfect & they can't wait to go back. The setting was beautiful & accommodation spot on. Not a thing to criticise. Even the weather played ball!!
Danielle
The lodge was clean tidy and in a great location
Me and my partner and 2 dogs stayed here for the weekend, our 2 friends came to visit, this lodge is exactly like the photos, so homely had everything you could need, very spacious, the only downfall I had was that the mattresss werent comfortable, and I noticed that there was a lot of flies appearing in the main bathroom, however they are my only issues, would definitely recommend and rebook!
Robert
Wasnt happy that I had to clear the decking of the lodge from dog mess on arrival , sent pictures and reported this and was told basically it wasn't sykes fault so basically tough. My concern is if this is expected what else is being overlooked regarding cleanliness. Rest of holiday was really enjoyable
Kimberley
Lovely stay really comfortable and clean this was one of the best we have stayed in
We really enjoyed our stay at snuggledown, wonderful lodge in a peaceful location within the park, and just a short walk to the edge of lake Windermere! We came up from the midlands to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary with our two dogs, and would definitely recommend to anyone considering visiting the lakes.
Stephen
Real issues with cleanliness in the lodge. Really disappointing to see a similar review in the last month that mirrors our experience. We moved the small sofa so not to get a bad neck due to the height of the TV. All sorts of rubbish and dog hair under there, same behind the large sofa had to use the hoover ourselves to clean up. The windows in the living room are covered in cobwebs on the inside. The oven wasn't clean, very obvious to see how dirty the glass was when the light came on. The blinds in the main bedroom do not work, so are permanently down. The bathroom with the bath in, regularly smells of drains, particularly when it rains. We did experience the 'fridge rattle' looks like lots of previous occupants have tried to fix the issue with kitchen roll stuffed in the frame, we've added our contribution. A real shame other people have commented on these issues but it would appear no action has been taken to fix the issues. Could be a nice lodge if these issues are resolved, but currently many nicer options on this site we've tried many over the last 10 years
Louise
We had a fantastic time in this lovely lodge in the lakes. It was super cosy, comfy and clean. Couldn't fault it for what we needed thank you.
Lovely lodge that was very well equipped
Sheila
Very comfortable only one problem the television high on the wall coursed us to have problems with our neck watching it, although there was a problem with the blind in the main bedroom contacting Sykes was a problem, we did try telephone ,email, and text to no avail, the staff from Parkdene were very helpful and managed to get contact after a long time, with Sykes, and the same day a man arrived and tried to repair it this had been broken on our arrival.
The cabin was very nice indeed. Clean and modern. Contained all kitchen and bedroom facilities required
Portia
Property was beautifully furnishedpresented and location was great for families. Sadly the kitchen is a little lacking of basic items for example there was no potato peeler, and only 3 drinking glasses. All items in kitchen were dirty with dried on food and stains when we arrived, so had to put through several dishwasher loads to clean them. The en suite had a very strong smell of urine. Other than these items that can be easily remedied with better cleaning, the lodge itself was lovely and we would recommend.
Dorothy
We had a lovey stay at Snuggledown We thought the pictures on the advert looked great but when we arrived it look so comfortable and clean. The location is perfect. We know the area quite well But managed to find new places. One slight problem with a blind on the floor when we arrived. I called the maintenance number and they were there within the hour and it was promptly fixed. We would love to stay again.
Loved it wonderful location
Fantastic property faultless, very clean and comfortable, very well equipped with every utensil needed for your stay. This is also in a fantastic location and on a lovely site. 100 recommended this cabin for a peaceful and relaxing break, if returning to the Lake District I would book this cabin again.
Snuggle down is a beautiful lodge,very clean in a lovely setting not only did our 10 year old daughter enjoy her stay but so did our puppy Tilly. Everybody who meet were so welcoming & we would definitely go again.
Just had a lovely stay here, the lodge was clean, modern and cosy. The location is ideal. We already cant wait to come back here, had a fantastic weekend!
Michelle
We absolutely loved our time at Snuggledown. The property had a luxury feel to it and there was everything you needed inside, particularly in terms of kitchen equipment. We loved the electric fire and it really quickly warmed up the living room in the mornings after just a few minutes. The location was perfect, just 3 miles to Ambleside, and again to Bowness in the opposite direction. Booths supermarket is just around the corner by car too. We will definitely be back!
Joanne
Thank you. We have had an amazing time and a lovely first family Christmas away from home. Snuggledown is just lovely. Very cosy, warm, modern and beautifully decorated with everything you could ever need. The kitchen was perfect, fully equipped with everything you could need and the dishwasher, a lovely addition. The cabin is very warm and toasty. Brought loads of jumpers expecting it to be cold but it was quite the opposite even with poor weather. This has been our first Christmas away and definitely wont be our last. Thank you and Kimmi says thank you for the doggy biscuits
Andrea
What a lovely homely lodge. There was everything you would need and more. Very clean and modern. The only positive criticism I have and its only a personal one is maybe a little Christmas tree for this time of year for children staying. Would definitely stay here again.
Robert
Very nice warm property. Everything we needed .Problem with netflix on first day,I walked over to reception and before I got back maintenance had been and got it sorted. We will certainly be back again.Our dog George enjoyed it also.
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