Waterbird is a three-bedroom lodge at White Cross Bay Holiday Park on the shores of Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District. The decking sits right at the water's edge and guests repeatedly describe the views as among the best on the entire park. The lodge is named after a flying boat built at this location during the Second World War.

White Cross Bay sits between Ambleside and Bowness-on-Windermere. You can walk to Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre in minutes. Buses stop outside the park roughly every 20 minutes. The park itself has a bar, restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and children's play zone. Please note: this lodge does not have a hot tub due to park water pressure restrictions.

The lodge sleeps seven across three bedrooms. The master has a king-size bed with en-suite hydromassage shower. The second is a double. The third has bunk beds plus a pull-out trundle bed for children. A family bathroom serves the second and third bedrooms.

Brockhole Visitor Centre is 500 yards away. Windermere village is 2 miles. Bowness boat landings are 3 miles (8 mins). Ambleside with its walking routes and cafés is also 3 miles (10 mins). The World of Beatrix Potter is 2.6 miles away.

One of the largest decks on the park sits directly on the lake. Waterbird suits families, couples and groups wanting a genuine lakeside base. Book it for the views alone.