About Squirrels Nook

Squirrels Nook is a single-storey lodge on the shores of Lake Windermere at White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge in Cumbria. This well-presented property features an open-plan interior and a wraparound decking area perfect for outdoor dining.

The location puts you less than five minutes from the lake shore. Ambleside and Windermere town are both 5 miles away. Walking and cycling routes start from your door. Water sports facilities operate nearby.

The lodge sleeps 4 guests across two bedrooms. The double bedroom includes a TV and en-suite walk-in shower. The twin bedroom has its own space. A family bathroom features a bath with shower over. The kitchen contains an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Off-road parking accommodates two cars.

The World of Beatrix Potter sits 5 miles away (12 minutes). Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre is 3 miles distant (8 minutes). Kendal stands 8.7 miles away (18 minutes). Kirkstone Pass offers mountain scenery nearby (15 minutes).

This lodge suits families and dog owners wanting lakeside access with modern facilities. Squirrels Nook provides a comfortable base for exploring the Lakes.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
✓Smart tv, tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Enclosed wraparound decking with furniture
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Two dogs welcome
✓Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles
✓Note: though the property is single-storey, there are steps up to the decking
✓Note: 50 yard walk to on-site leisure facilities including swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, restaurant and more
✓Note: check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
✓Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this lodge, the nearest charging point can be found at booths supermarket in windermere
✓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, note: for use of the onsite facilities, a complex pass is required, these can be purchased from reception

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Squirrels Nook Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Squirrels Nook 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: 5 miles

LA23 1DX

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1BJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 5.5 miles

LA23 1LA

Troutbeck Valley Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1PG

Lake Windermere Shore Path

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1LF

Booths Windermere

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1DG

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1AF

Lakeland Store Windermere

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Ferry

Distance: 4 miles

LA23 3HQ

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 8.7 miles

LA9 4DP

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1DX

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1BJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 5.5 miles

LA23 1LA

Troutbeck Valley Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1PG

Lake Windermere Shore Path

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1LF

Booths Windermere

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1DG

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1AF

Lakeland Store Windermere

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Ferry

Distance: 4 miles

LA23 3HQ

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 8.7 miles

LA9 4DP

Is Squirrels Nook Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

White Cross Bay Holiday Park features an indoor heated swimming pool, games area and outdoor play areas. The lodge sits 50 yards from these facilities. Lake Windermere shore is a five minute walk for paddling and beach activities. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction operates 5 miles away. Brockhole Visitor Centre offers adventure activities and woodland trails. A highchair is available at the property.

For Couples

The enclosed wraparound decking provides private outdoor space for evening drinks. Prosecco awaits on arrival. The double bedroom features an en-suite walk-in shower and TV. Lake Windermere sits less than five minutes away for romantic lakeside walks. The lodge location offers peace and seclusion while remaining close to Ambleside and Windermere restaurants. Gas central heating and a Smart TV create cosy evenings in.

Pet Friendly

Squirrels Nook welcomes up to 2 dogs with thoughtful extras provided. Dog bowls, treats and blankets are supplied for your pets. Woodland walks start directly from the lodge. The lake shore sits less than five minutes away. Dogs must stay on leads throughout the park and cannot be left alone in the lodge. The enclosed decking area provides secure outdoor space.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Squirrels Nook

The Mortal Man Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PL

The Queens Head Troutbeck

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PW

Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Squirrels Nook

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Squirrels Nook does not have a private hot tub. The White Cross Bay Holiday Park has on-site spa facilities including a hot tub located 50 yards from the lodge.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Squirrels Nook welcomes up to 2 dogs. Dogs must remain on leads at all times and cannot be left alone in the lodge.

How many people does Squirrels Nook sleep?

The lodge sleeps 4 guests across two bedrooms. One double bedroom with en-suite and one twin bedroom provide comfortable accommodation.

What facilities are on site?

White Cross Bay offers an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym and games area. A restaurant operates on site and outdoor play areas are available for children.

Is there parking available?

Yes, off-road parking for 2 cars is provided. The parking spaces are conveniently located near the lodge entrance.

What time is check in and check out?

Check in is at 4 PM and check out is at 10 AM. These times are strictly enforced to allow for cleaning between guests.

How far is Lake Windermere?

The shore of Lake Windermere is less than 5 minutes walk from Squirrels Nook. This makes it perfect for water sports and lakeside activities.

What is included in the rental?

Bed linen and towels are included in the rent. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances and WiFi is provided throughout the lodge.

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Squirrels Nook Reviews

Samantha

Absolutely lovely lodge with everything you need. We have stayed at several lodges on white cross and this has to be the nicest one. It was a real home from home and having WIFI was an extra bonus. Very comfortable seating area and beds. Will definitely be returning to squirrels nook.

Alison e

The lodge is truly beautiful. A home from home in every way. The whole place is just amazing and close to many villages. We tried to book for Christmas 2026 but the lodge is already booked

A beautiful comfortable lodge Welcoming as you walk in With everything you need We had a fabulous time Thank you

Steven

A really lovely place to stay. Squirrels Nook was very comfortable, clean and had everything needed for self catering. There is a large decking area for eating outdoors. The Welcome Basket was a nice touch too. Its in a fantastic area for, walking, cycling and water sports.

Kristian

Fantastic stay, lodge was clean and comfortable and great for dogs.

Wonderful holiday lodge, perfectly situated on the park, lovely deck area and lovely personal touches. Will be booking to go back. Thanks for a lovely holiday.

Geoffrey

Great lodge,very well equipped,home from home ,very comfortable,lovely hamper and dog treats and blankets ,great communications when we needed the owners, will highly recommend to family and friends. Thank you for our lovely week

Lovely cabin, which we had already booked for 2026 prior to our July 2025 visit. A real home from home. Our 15th year at WCB in a row, and now with a 2 year old the centre comes in very handy. Very responsive owners to any queries aswell. 5

Louise

Lovely large lodge, great location for exploring Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere. The little squirrel decor pieces were super cute!

Claire

Amazing lodge, going to rebook for next year.

Would totally recommend this lovely lodge. Was so spacious and modern and dog friendly too! Fantastic location

We spent 4 nights at squirrels nook and had the best time. It's close to all the amenities but quiet and peaceful. It's well equipped and and very comfortable. Just a short walk to windermere lake and the views are stunning. I would highly recommend this property for a restful holiday and we will definitely be back.

Lovely lodge, 2nd year on the run and will be back next year. Also first time using spa which is near.

George

The lodge was clean, comfortable and in a good location within the site. Nice touch with dog bowls, treats and blankets also the Prosecco was appreciated.

A lovely place with extra touches that make it a home from home. Great spot on the site and a good base for exploring the Lakes. Can totally recommend it. We will definitely be back.

Jessie-rae

Lovely stay I booked 3 lodges all around the same price and the quality and things available while staying at this one out did the rest we were so lucky and appreciated all the little touches! We really appreciated the highchair as we traveled too far to bring our own and we had a little one and our travel cot fit perfectly at the bottom of the master bed but is snug I am so happy with our lodge and we all slept so well which never happens when we stay away!

We have been going to white cross bay holiday park for a few years now and this is by far one of the best lodges we have stayed in. Everything that we needed was available and the personal touches added, especially for my dogs was very considerate. We had an amazing break and we will definitely be returning in the future. Thanks again

Had a lovely weekend at Squirrels Nook. Had everything that you require and a few extras like milk, coffee and tea, not to mention a lovely bottle of prosecco. Nicely located, and even though it's close to the facilities it wasn't noisy.

Beautiful lodge tucked away. Only downside of the site heavy lorry noise from bins. Location was ideal for us. Lodge was clean and well presented. Bed linen a bit tired along with the pillows

Squirrels Nook was a fabulous lodge. Absolutely spotless, all home comforts you need and some nice extra touches for our dog. Also very well situated for Windermere and Ambleside, and a lovely setting on the lake itself. If travelling this way in future would definitely look to book again.

Darren

We had a very enjoyable stay at Squirrels Nook, our accommodation was perfect. Wouldnt hesitate to stay here again, very clean inside and the bottle of Prosecco on arrival was very gratefully received ! The location was great , just a couple of minutes walk to the waters edge and conveniently situated between Ambleside and Bowness .5

This was our first time to the lakes and so pleased we chose squirrels nook, perfect location and the lodge itself is amazing, i would go as far to say the best weve ever stayed in. It is spotlessley clean and well kept and the little personal touches left by Lisa and Joel make all the difference. We had an amazing weekend and will certainly be recommending squirrels nook to our family and friends. Thanks for a great stay guys

Lovely lodge, fully equipped and very homely. Christmas tree and lights were a lovely addition. Great location on the park. Would highly recommend. Thanks again for a lovely break.

Michael

Beautiful lodge and one of the best holiday homes that we have stated in

Sandra

Had a lovely week and the lodge was perfect for us. Looking forward to returning in the near future

Claire

Another fabulous stay at Squirrels Nook. Our second time this year! We love the cosiness and position of this lodge. Property is clean and well equipped for a relaxing stay. We will be back!

Denise Elizabeth Ann

Fab stay at squirrrls nook woodland to walk time dog easy to launch our canoe and the lodge was perfect for our needs clean as a whistle easy to find and everyone at reception very friendly. We will definitely stay again x

Melanie

Squirrel Nook is a beautiful lodge,well kept,modern, very clean and comfortable. The owners are very approachable and accommodating. Some lovely little touches on arrival. Position of lodge on the park is great quite secluded. I would highly recommend staying here. Dog friendly, and even supplies blankets and bowls and treat jar.

Absolutely fantastic

What a lovely place, great location and helpful owners if needed. Couldn't of asked for more, clean, comfortable and great for kids plus my dog. Will definitely be looking to go back next year for a long weekend away.

Claire

A beautiful lodge in a fabulous location. We loved our short stay at this lodge. So much so we have booked again!

Absolutely loved our holiday here, beautiful holiday home and in a great position on the site. Loved sitting outside on the decking and it was comfortable inside too. Everything you need was there and a bottle of fizz too was a nice touch. Can't wait to return.

William

Exceptionally clean and spacious cabin. Excellent on site facilities. Very enjoyable experience.

A very enjoyable stay, very welcoming especially the supprise bottle of fizz. Very clean especially as it welcomes dogs. Really smart lodge and comfortable sofa's. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Robert

Stunning lodge , absolutely spotless, we had a lovely time and will definitely return . just needs an oven glove and tea towel in kitchen

Spent the week at this gorgeous lodge with my Husband, Mam and 2 dogs Macks & Ludo. It had every thing we needed, really comfortable sofa, well equipment kitchen, full size fridge freezer which is great as our dogs are fed frozen food. The dogs loved watching the world go by from the decking and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. We had some lovely walks around the park and surrounding area, the view of the lake is amazing and just a short walk from lodge. We saw deer in the field near the picnic area and rabbits, we did have rain so Im so glad we took the mud buddy to wash the dogs down as the park was muddy in places. If you walk dogs before bed take a torch as park can be dark in areas. Thank you Lisa and Joel for being great owners! We didnt want to leave

Stephen

We have stayed many times on this site in various lodges. This lodge is up there with the best ones we have stayed in. Great comms from the owners and everything has been thought of. Lovely welcome pack, treats for the dogs, well equipped kitchen, large screen TV, very comfy sofa and lovely bedrooms what else could you want? We will certainly be booking again.

Jordan

Lovely cosy lodge with everything you need to enjoy a quiet break away from busy life. Very easy to find with directions that are on the emails sent prior to arrival. Very close to all entertainment, swimming etc. Extremely good to contact if you do need them, we had an electrical issue with the oven and the owners were extremely quick in replying and very helpful when we contacted the number left in the information pack, I couldnt of asked anymore of them regarding that. We would definitely stay here again as its in a perfect location to explore The Lake District. Many thanks for a lovely stay.

Stuart

We stayed at new year n really enjoyed it, so booked again for long weekend. Loved the welcome pack, good idea for carpet runner and shoe rack as you come in the door, save your carpet. Had power cut on the Saturday for four hours, this was a fault in the area and up to Ambleside, nothing owners could have done about this, we would definitely stay again.

Stuart

Very comfortable lodge, modern, clean. Could do with trays to put food on in oven and leaflets on how to use appliances, but thats just minor issue. Would defiantly stay again. Wish it was my lodge. Also thanx for the fizz that was left for us.

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Squirrels Nook, White Cross Bay

About Squirrels Nook

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Squirrels Nook Attractions & Days Out

Is Squirrels Nook Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Mortal Man Inn

The Queens Head Troutbeck

Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Squirrels Nook Reviews