Forest Pines Lodge

AVOID THIS LODGE!

!!! Have now been in the Lakes 7 years running for the school October week and this has to be the worst lodge I have been in and at nearly 1k for the week one the most expensive ones So don’t t know where to start but ultimately this lodge is not what you get in the pictures it’s dated, run down and genuinely a lodge that has no attention to detail and any attempts to make this feel homely and warm. In terms of cleanliness this is where is it really really lets its down so just a small ideas but the bathrooms are disgusting mould, yellow stained toilet seats, broken snapped panel’s dusty dirty floors and ACTUAL cobwebs in and around the toilet, stained towels and floors. - the en suite we could not actually use due to the smell ABSOLUTELY NO INE SHOULD HAVE TO ACCEPT THIS ITS NOTICEABLY FEOM THE BEDROOM and as a family of 4 we all had to use the other bathroom due to the disgusting smell in the other one the 1st thing we had to do was go to Tesco and buy cleaning products to help with the smell but actually made it worse.(Nice start to holiday) Cutlery not cleaned and generally not a clean kitchen. The outside decking honestly looks like it had not been cleaned in months it was just mess and rotting leaves everywhere previous occupants left coals lighters BBQ fluid all within touching distance for the kids and again everything outside was covered in cobwebs and on entry the lodge looked like it had honestly been abandoned. White Cross Bay has never let me down with a lodge and everyone has been spotless but who ever owns/lets this out should be ashamed and this property clearly needs another visit to re evaluate any high star grading. We for the 1st ever came home early from our 7 day break. I also noticed there are no options to leave pictures do you not want your next customer seeing this? I also notice you may not post this so I willl keep an eye on it and if not I will be contacting you direst for an explanation and leaving as many PICTURED reviews on as many other sites as possible so the paying public know what to expect. Just feel really let down by you I await your response

I have stayed in this lodge several times now and luv the privacy and location on Beech Hill.

Great balcony and decking all safe. Kitchen been changed and a big difference this gas made. Plates need a cupboard rack as too many stacked in all different sizes. Great walk in wardrobe. En suite shower really great water flow. Overall, I have always enjoyed my stay in this great sized lodge.

Fallbarrow is a great holiday Park!

Spent a week there and had a lovely break. Forest Pines Lodge was comfortable and overall pleasant to stay in but unfortunately is quite tired both inside and out. A new kitchen seemed to have been put in recently which was great but the bathrooms really need an update. I would definitely come back to Fallbarrow but would stay in a different lodge/ static.

We stayed in this property before a few years back.

It needed a refresh and that’s what it has had. New carpets. Kitchen and decking. Very stay.

Lovely property but it needs a bit of tlc.

Bath panel cracked,curtain frill torn,a bit of a touch up on the bathroom decor. The outside decking needs a blow and a good staining as it's very shabby. Also a big branch on the roof. Overall though I will go back this year sometime

Unfortunately this holiday cottage is getting tired and in need of updating.

Not worth the high price we paid to stay there to be honest. Leaking radiators and showers. Cupboard doors with peeling areas etc. As mentioned in a previous review the en-suite bathroom has a drainage smell. Both bathrooms had mould patches on ceilings. Also main bedroom has an old mattress that sags in the middle. As I said, needs a bit of TLC. Just don’t look too closely at anything. On the positive side it is a good sized lodge and has a clothes washer/dryer and dishwasher. Also there is a heated walk in wardrobe area in the main bedroom which is handy. Way to expensive for the quality.

Lovely position with space for two cars.

We had a couple of issues regarding a rusty microwave/bowl and they were replaced very quickly after a phone call. We had to clean a few cupboards as some crumbs had not been cleaned up from previous guests. The lodge was well equipped and spacious. There was water damage on skirting in lounge but didn’t affect our stay. The main bedroom was spacious but the mattress could do with replacing as it wasn’t very comfortable. I would book again as overall it was a pleasant stay.

This is a nice property in a good location.

Now that the Lodge name plate (Forest Pines) is nowhere to be seen - but finding the Lodge is OK if you follow the directions. The Lodge is showing some signs of age - some significant cosmetic damage (heat / water) in kitchen, double mattress needs replacing (it's just about okay the moment), water leaks around shower over bath etc Most significant issue was the ensuite shower drain smells - it needs a really good clean and disinfect. This all sounds a bit negative - but overall it's a nice Lodge - it just needs some money spending on it! Would we rush back - No. Was it okay for the money - Yes.

I luv the location of this lodge, the size, and the secludedness.

You can see some of the lake through the trees. I have stayed here 3 times and booked for next year. I have emailed some things that need looking at. This accommodation is far superior to some that have no character, trees or privacy. I would recommend this property as anything I've mentioned in the past has always been rectified. The decking is safe and well maintained. Walk in wardrobe is great size and you can keep everything tidy in your room.

Lovely spacious property in a fantastic position on the park.

Lodge was clean upon arrival however on closer inspection the lodge needed some tlc to bring it up to standard. The dining room chair was broken (unable to use). The tap in the kitchen was loose and could be moved in every direction(this was fixed during our stay).The bath had clearly leaked or was still leaking as the flooring was marked , the bath panel was broken in several places. The kitchen cupboards had bits missing off it so was down to the bare wood as well as the skirting board in the lounge.The main bedroom was a good size with a Walk in wardrobe, and ensuite but once again little things need looking at (the electric box held shut with a plaster and in the en suite the spotlight was missing from the overhead unit above the sink leaving a wire hanging down.There is only 1 bedroom that allows a travel cot to fit in which was fine and even with it in the 2 twin beds either side were still accessible however it is positioned directly under a skylight which had no window covering so the child was awake early as the light and sun were shining down on them and woke them up. With a few tweeks and some time spent sorting all the little issues out this lodge would be perfect. We just felt a little under whelmed and disappointed as we had booked 2 lodges along from each other as it was a special occasion and the the other was a much better standard and looked after.

A beautiful lodge in a picturesque location.

Had everything we needed.

Excellent facilities provided, and good house keeping ,hope you will find everything left the way we found it ,apart from the bath towels left in the bath room for washing, May be the WiFi could be Improved or upgraded that's the only down side ,thank you .

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We had a lovely stay in the lodge.

The park is the perfect location to enjoy Bowness on Windermere with plenty to do. The lodge itself was spacious, well maintained and had everything we could ask for. I couldn't recommend staying at Fallbarrow park enough!

We had a lovely stay and the lodge is beautiful.

Thank you for letting us stay there.

The Lodge was clean and comfortable.

A couple of the kitchen doors need attention and, from a personal point of view, a curtain on the front door to afford more privacy might be worth considering.This did not stop us having a most enjoyable stay in the Lodge.

This is our second stay at this lodge.

I luv the walk-in wardrobe and the size and windows. The balcony is huge and the accommodation is perfect for us. The lodge is in the perfect area for privacy and character rather than just a lodge with no trees etc., and no character. You can also see the a part of the lake through the trees on part of the balcony. I have already booked this lodge again for next year for the third time.

A very late check in due to the lodge not being ready.

A manager told me that as way of compensation I could eat on them and I would be reimbursed to the value of £50 as long as I showed my receipt. I took my receipt into Sykes office to have it photocopied to be told I had to send it by email, which I did. Sykes then followed up with an email asking for drinks receipt to which I replied, still with the receipt attached, we had take away and supplied our own drinks. Sykes then informed me that as they haven't received my receipt the complaint was now closed, so they didn't honour their offer. As it was less than an hour before we were due to get into the lodge and looking at how much work was still to do before we could get in it was me who contacted Sykes in the first place as I thought my booking had been overlooked. We stay at Fallbarrow Park at least twice a year and is a beautiful place. However, I have always booked through Parkdene and never had any issues. I will stick to Parkdenen in the future and avoid Sykes cottages.

I could not work oven and they were straight out to help thank u lively place and will return

Shower needed attention drain was corroded, no kitchen scissors !

Kitchen cupboards need attention, enjoyed our stay despite a few niggles .

On arrival dishwasher was broken, however this was promptly replaced.

Lodge is very comfortable and spacious. The only issue was there was no empty kitchen cupboard to put holidaymakers food in.

Third time in the lodge, definitely will be back.

Few maintenance issues to sort, some skirting board and kitchen doors need replacing and some areas of decking have rotted and you can put your foot through it.

What a clean cottage we had.

Everything was provided by the host. Easy access to the cottage and almost 5 min walk to the lake. Highly recommended.

The lodge was comfortable.

Good location. There were a few issues that needed some attention. One of the kitchen cupboards was practically falling off when trying to open it. The television was a bit dodgy as well, losing its picture now and again. The blind in the smaller twin bedroom wouldn’t go up. Standard of cleaning wasn’t great, a lot of the surfaces felt sticky, bathrooms were okay and appeared clean.

Great lodge great location

As a previous owner of a lodge on Fallbarrow it did everything we asked for.

It is in need of a few attentions such as a blind on the roof window, some of the kitchen drawers were a bit loose. We did have a leak on the en suite radiator but couldn’t get through on any numbers provided to report this so we ended up going to park reception and it was sorted quickly. But we will go again.

Fantastic Lodge, couldn't have found better and will certainly be booking it again.

Lodge in great location, comfortable and clean but not spotless.

En-suite sink plug broke and radiator leaked. Water very slow in both bathrooms. Think iPod docking stations bit outdated and would have been better to have Bluetooth. Although we expect outside to be a bit messy from all trees the lodge itself was covered in cobwebs which was a shame as it is nicely cladded.

Overall the facilities were fine.

Some of the cupboards in the kitchen needed a tweak (eg the top one near the glasses needed tightening ) but it did not really interfere with our stay

We had a lovely stay in Forest Pines Lodge.

Lake Windermere is just a short walk away and we enjoyed lovely boat rides there. The park and lodge are up a hill from the lake, so please be aware of this when booking if you have members of your party with limited mobility. The lodge was beautiful and clean, and was kept at a nice comfortable temperature so it was lovely to come back to after a chilly day on the lake. I will definitely be booking Forest Pines Lodge again in the future when I visit the lakes. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Lovely property and location but both toilets could do with some TLC to improve the presentation.

The lodge is excellent and the area But there is a few issues regarding maintenance There was a few issues regarding the bath which I reported and was dealt promptly There should be a window blind for the entrance door for privacy Both extractor fans in the bathroom and e suit did not open when switched on.

and there is a crack in the bath panel The kitchen window blind needs repair When paying so much money these problems should be sorted

Prior to our stay a check on light fittings to be carried out, or spare light bulbs.

Also toilet flush not working correctly on one toilet

Perfect lodge for us and all the facilities at the park were superb.

The Lodge is lovely and comfortable enough.

There was two couples and we had plenty of room. Very clean. Nice quiet area of the park. Close to Lake. Nothing to complain about at all. Wildlife was abundant. Will take a bag of bird seed next time. Everything you need in a kitchen was there kettle toaster etc. The only two small criticisms is not having sufficient storage space for food in kitchen. We had to self cater due to pubs only having outdoor space. We took a lot of dried food biscuits crisps tins and had nowhere to store them. There is s dishwasher which in my personal opinion is a waste of space. And we all felt very uncomfortable in the beds. The mattresses did seem a little old and were spring. We are all used to now sleeping on memory foam. So this could be our issue. In no way did these small things spoil our holiday. We would like to say thank you and we will be back at Forest Pines in the future.

We have visited this lodge on a few occasions and following our recent visit we are of the opinion that now is the time for the lodge to receive various renovations by the owners, The kitchen and large kitchen electrical appliances need replacing as the wall cabinets are chipped and one folding wall cupboard is falling off and has to be lifted to close.

Both bathrooms look tired and need replacing. Mold on wall of 2nd bedroom requires attention. Although the dining chairs have been replaced since our last visit the dining table is in a poor condition. The appearance of the exterior of the lodge is looking quite tatty in comparison to neighbouring lodges as the wooden decking areas are without wood stain. Forest Pine is a beautiful lodge in a prime position reaching out for some much needed TLC

A great weekend

A fabulous weekend was had by all. The lodge was very well appointed and very comfortable with a view of the lake. The site is very well situated on the edge of Bowness so very handy for pubs and restaurants. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Situation of site What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A walk to orrest head

Beautiful

This was a lovely lodge. Very clean which was important to us. Bed was very comfortable and good quality bed linen.we enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely come again and recommend. The lodge is under trees which is lovely and kept us cool particularly at night as it was very warm. It is quite private. However on arrival the outside of the lodge was a bit disappointing. There was cobwebs all over the lodge and it hadn't been swept what looked like never. I know it's under a lot of trees but it was really bad and a soft brush to brush them away wouldn't take ten mins and would be better for first impressions. The decking needed attention and als needed a good sweep Parking was excellent. Fallbarrow is a beautiful place and we are planing our next holiday there soon. The views are to die for. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Fallbarrow and how close it is to bowness What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Keswick

Amazing!

Cannot fault this place! It exceeded expectations and I was so amazed at how clean it was! I genuinely can What did you enjoy most about your stay? How clean it was! The lake! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Check out CRAGS adventures!

Forest Pines Lodge

We stayed as a party of 5 ladies and found the lodge clean and comfy. The location is excelllent. We did report a couple of small issues to reception regarding damage to cupboard doors and wash basin. It would also benefit from some kind of handrail in the main bathroom to help in and out of shower.Overall the Lodge was very good and we had a very enjoyable stay. Thankyou x What did you enjoy most about your stay? The peace and quiet. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The tour buses.

Time for a break

Had a wonderful rest, the park is ideally situated for everything you need, there are so many place to eat you are spoilt for choice. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Having time to rest What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Visit the Fizzy Tart

Fantastic Lodge.

An exceptional place to stay . Clean, comfortable and cosy. The lodge has ample room for 6 people to enjoy. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The comfort of the lodge and good location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A visit to the garden bar located near the Belsfield hotel.

A lovely lodge, can't wait to return.

Really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lodge. Very clean, lovely furnishings. We didn't want to leave. Ideal location. Definitely want to return. Thank you. What did you enjoy most about your stay? How lovely and homely the lodge was. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Windermere is just so nice for everything, walking or shopping.

Bowness

The area is very welcoming would recommend the Lake District to all ages ,the amenities available on Fallbarrow Park are very good for kids and parents What did you enjoy most about your stay? It?s location to all amenities in the area What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trips and various walks around the lake and various restaurants

Enjoyable mini break!

My friends and I enjoyed a very comfortable mini break in this delightful lodge - glimpses of the lake through the trees, home from home comforts, SO near to Bowness and all the beauty that holds. Would recommend this to anyone - fab! What did you enjoy most about your stay? Light, airy, very comfortable lodge. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk into Bowness - lunch at Baha and then a glass of fizz at the Belsfield - why not treat yourself!

Lovely lodge

Stayed for Easter weekend wish I What did you enjoy most about your stay? The space in the lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walls and restaurants

Forest Pines Lodge at Fallbarrow Park

Lovely lodge in a fab location a short walk into Bowness. Brilliant friendly staff who went over and above. A lovely stay and look forward to going again soon. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The lodge itself and location. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip. Steam Train. Added bonus of Leisure facilities a short drive away.

Great lodge

Really enjoyed are stay in the forest pine lodge would highly recomend fallbarrow park we have holiday at fallbarrow quite a few times and always enjoyed our stay What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lake What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk near the lake

Very relaxing atmosphere and plenty of room for a full family break

As a young boy we used to come here every year when it was more a traditional caravan park. This is my first visit in 25 years and it has obviously changed a lot but still had a good chilled out feeling to it and it was as nice as I had remembered it all those years ago. The cabins are very nice and provide quite a homely feel to allow me to spend some time with my family (I only come back tot he UK once every year or two). The area is still beautiful although there is a huge amount of tourism now even after the schools had returned. We never go the chance to eat in the restaurant in the park although the food did look very nice. Will definitely come back again at some point in the near future. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Family time innice peaceful surroundings. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip to Ambleside.

Somethings need updating

We had a great time but felt a few little things could be better: a few light bulbs out, pots and pans need renewing and showers a bit more powerful. Other than that, lovely stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Spending chill out time with friends. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Bus experience with cheap go anywhere tickets.

Week in the Lakes

Lounge not very comfortable but rest of the lodge was good. Cutlery and glasses dirty. Park on a good position for Grasmere and Windermere. Not too good if you have mobility problems. Squirrels a bonus. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Proximity to Bowness amenities. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Fizzy Tarte at happy hour

Lovely relaxing break

Lodge clean and comfortable, nice touch with a Christmas tree too. Location ideal. Would definitely return. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Relaxing What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Nice walks

Excellent 3 nights

Lodge was very clean, the location is excellent, town is about 5 minutes away. The park is well kept and there is access to the lake. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location is excellent, the park is beautiful. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A walk in the town and plenty of lake activities

Excellent Lodge - very roomy and comfortable and in a great location close to the centre of Bowness

An excellent holiday spot for the family, including an infant of 18 months. Very clean and spacious lodge with very good facilities - cosy and warm throughout our stay with a large decking area which we were able to use on several occasions. We would come again!! What did you enjoy most about your stay? The cosiness of the Lodge - it had a lovely atmosphere and in a terrific spot. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Grizedale - excellent for walking and a decent play area for the children.

Faults in Lodge

Dampness(foist) on ceiling of small twin bedroom, Kitchen blind does not work properly,En-suite shower was going hot and cold, had to use the shower in the Main bathroom, Main bathroom bath was cracked here and there, the fire in the lounge did not work properly ( No Flame effect), Parts of kitchen units were in need of repair. Had to replace a lamp in the kitchen hood myself. Wi fi was non existent, TV channels were very limited to access. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Walking into Bowness What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walking in to Bowness

Cost lodge

We What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? All lakes

September 2020

The lodge was a bit tired but we were spoilt as we had been in one of your prestige ones in the Glade last year. The bedding was stained but not cleaners fault just how it came from laundry. Bath panel and bottom of shower tray ingrained dirt which I couldn What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location peace and quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip but due to Covid not same experience as usual

Welcome break

Ideal setting so close to the town. Because of current restrictions we were happy with the 3 bedrooms for our bubble of 2 as we each had our own facilities. Very cosy at night after a day out doing what we could. Very enjoyable stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Cosiness. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Trip on the lake.

Lovely lodge in a perfect location

Wonderful lodge in a fantastic location. Really enjoyed our stay (even though it rained most of the week!) the lodge was more than adequate, very clean and in a quiet spot. 3 minute walk into Bowness centre, plenty of good restaurants. The location is perfect for exploring the lakes. The outside area of the lodge is also very nice, we didn What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lodge and location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? If you don?t want a big hike, there is a nice walk around Rydal water, which is positioned between Ambleside and Grasmere.

First stay of the year

This lodge is in one of the best areas of the park. If you like wildlife it's great. Other reviews say the lodge is tired but don't agree with that We thought it was excellent Have already re booked What did you enjoy most about your stay? Quiet location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Trip on Lake