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"Lovely lodge really enjoyed our stay , we have already booked for next year on our return home."
only couple of minor things , hoover didn't work well , no tea towels (normally supplied with towels ,could have brought some from home if known) had to go buy some. no chopping board or baking tray in the kitchen which made cooking slow for the family , hopefully better equipped for our next stay, overall great holiday. Thank you.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2026
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"I have mixed feelings about Tranquil Waters."
First impressions were not good, unlike the lodges around it, Tranquil Waters had cobwebs everywhere, on the steps, railings, walls, which were particularly bad, and under the eaves. The outdoor furniture had splits in it and moss growing on the chairs. The glass on the folding doors was smudged and smeared and looked as if it hasn't been cleaned for quite a while. The inside was much better, clean, tidy and welcoming. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped, although it was lacking a chopping board. The oven, as mentioned in previous reviews, didn't have oven trays, although there was a small grill pan which must have belonged to a much smaller oven at some stage. Having said all that, we enjoyed our first visit to the Lake District and our stay at Tranquil Waters, with it's wonderful view. I feel the first impressions let the lodge down as it looks neglected and uncared for, and in need of some refurbishment.
Reviewed by Rena4.0★Aug 2026
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"A fabulous stay right on the lake for our family of 4 and niece."
We love white cross bay and tranquil waters made our stay all that more special with the bifold doors and the view out on the the lake. The lodge was absolutely spotless for our arrival and having 5 paddle boards was no issue due to the size of the outside deck area. We had everything we needed for The perfect week to start the summer holidays.
Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Jul 2026
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"Great lodge amazing location very hot weather the lodge has great shade from the sun ."
2 minutes walk from the lake to the lodge.easy access to the lodge
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2026
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"What a great property."
Tranquil Waters has a fantastic view of the lake yet remains private as it cant be easily seen from the marina so it's perfect. We were there during the heatwave and the huge acorn tree provided much needed shade so we spent hours on the decking looking at that fantastic view. Really clean and so well equipped. My only suggestion would be a visitor information pack as we had to find out where the bins were etc. No issue just would have made it a bit easier to know where things were located. Also we were trying to find cushions for the outside chairs/loungers as they were a bit uncomfortable without them but we couldn't find them. We assumed they were in the store on the decking area however there was no key for the box.
Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jun 2026
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"I don't normally leave reviews, but this was such a fantastic experience that it needed highlighting."
The Lodge is beautifully presented and in an excellent location, communication with Sykes Cottages has been great and no issues. The whole weekend had been brilliant.
Reviewed by Dave5.0★May 2026
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"A wonderful family stay that more than lived up to its name."
Tranquil Waters is brilliantly located for exploring Windermere and the wider Lake District, with everything you need close at hand while still feeling peaceful and removed from the crowds.
The property itself is cosy and immediately welcoming - the kind of place where you settle in within minutes. It's well-equipped throughout and the standard of accommodation is high. Nothing felt tired or overlooked. The showers were excellent, and on the warm sunny days we enjoyed, the doors opening directly onto the decking were a real highlight — a lovely touch that made the most of the setting.
A couple of minor points worth noting for the owners: the double socket in the single bedroom appeared faulty - it produced an odd smell when in use, so we stopped using it and would recommend it's checked and replaced as a precaution. The TV remote was also a little sluggish, possibly just in need of new batteries.
One small note on the layout: the en suite is on the narrow side, though the showers themselves were great.
None of these detracted significantly from what was a brilliant stay. We'd return without hesitation and would recommend Tranquil Waters to anyone looking for a quality family base in the Lake District.
Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★May 2026
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"Amazing lodge in a perfect location."
Has everything you need and more. We will definitely return!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the lodge and its location, and that it had everything you needed for your stay. It means a lot to us that you’d choose to return we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sharron5.0★Apr 2026
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"Tranquil Waters is a clean , comfortable lodge such a beautiful property to relax in and watch the wildlife around you."
What a beautiful view of the lake we had too, loved every minute . We will be back hopefully soon.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you found Tranquil Waters clean, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax. The wildlife and lake views really do make it special, so it’s great to know you enjoyed every minute of your stay.
We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2026
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"A lovely lodge in a great spot- lake view in front and a lovely stream running down the side."
Property was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the lodge, especially the lake views and the stream — it’s such a special spot.
It’s great to know you found everything clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for your stay. We really appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back again in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Mar 2026
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"The property is even better than portrayed in the pictures ."
Extremely comfortable and a great outdoor space too . Would definitely return !
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Sep 2025
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"Great location, very comfortable and well equipped."
Really clean lovely property.We needed to call maintenance as we had an issue with heating/hot water they arrived quickly and sorted it out,. We would definitely stay there again. Just a couple of minor issues - front door handle lock quite hard to open/lock, bathroom door lock very hard to lock and the en suite bathroom shower very hard to turn to cool down. Overall we had a lovely holiday.
Reviewed by Jill5.0★Sep 2025
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"Great lodge in a wonderful position."
Ideal for our 5 year old granddaughter to mess about in the stream and the lake. Ideally placed between Bowness and Ambleside. We had great weather so overall a lovely 5 days.
Thanks so much for your lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed the lodge, the location, and the good weather too! Wonderful to hear your granddaughter had such fun—hope to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2025
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"Not enough basic kitchen gadgets and cutlery."
The access door is really tight to open. The bedroom with twin beds is very tight
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that certain aspects of the lodge didn’t meet your expectations.
We’ve taken note of your comments regarding the kitchen equipment, the tight door access, and the space in the twin bedroom. While the lodge layout is as advertised, we understand that comfort and practicality are important, and we’ll review these areas to see where improvements can be made.
Your input is helpful, and we appreciate you bringing these points to our attention.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Neesha1.0★Jun 2025
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"Fantastic accommodation in a stunning setting."
Great location with easy access to surrounding amenities and places of interest. Would reccomend without any hesitation.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the accommodation and the beautiful surroundings. It’s great to know the location worked well for exploring the area too. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by David5.0★May 2025
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"We absolutely loved our stay at Tranquil waters and hope to be back in the future."
It was a real home from home. Location by the lake was wonderful and we captured some beautiful sunsets. It was a perfect base for us when we were attending a wedding locally. We didn't use the onsite facilities but they looked good.
We were surprised at how large the kitchen was which was such a bonus as we love cooking. We even cooked a roast dinner! There was nothing to note that was negative but we do want to bring up a few things for the owner to consider adding to the kitchen utensils. One shelf in the oven was not enough when wanting to use it for cooking multiple items for example we struggled to cook more than one pizza at a time. A pair of scissors would have been helpful along with a cullender to drain pasta or potatoes.
My mother was desperate to have a bath but the water was Luke warm and we couldn't get it very hot at all. Luckily the showers were a good temperature.
Hooks on the back of doors to hang dressing gowns/coats would also have been useful.
All in all we had lovely stay and would recommend this property to others.
Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Tranquil Waters and that it felt like a home from home. The sunsets over the lake truly are something special, and we’re glad you had the chance to capture them.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your suggestions as well. Your feedback is incredibly helpful, and we’ll certainly take it on board. We understand how useful an extra oven shelf, kitchen scissors, and a colander would be for guests who enjoy cooking, and we’ll look into adding these items. We’ll also investigate the bath water temperature and see what might be causing the issue there, as well as consider installing hooks for added convenience.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for your thoughtful review. We’d love to welcome you back in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Keira5.0★Mar 2025
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"This place exceeded our expectations."
The lodge is in a great location with incredible views of the lake and scenery that can be viewed from a large decking area. The actual lodge itself was spotless, the sofa was so comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. It is also decorated to a high standard with lovely soft furnishings. We would love to come back!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beauty and tranquility of our lodge and its surroundings. It was a pleasure having you, and we would love to welcome you back to Tranquil Waters again soon. Safe travels until then
Property Owner
Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Mar 2025
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"Great position and a huge decking."
The lodge was very clean, the only down side was the settee, which does need replacing rather than a seat support placing under the cushions.
The decking needed a good clean, but there are brushes in the lodge, and a bit of exercise lather it was all cleaned. (Due to the Oak tree above the decking, so cant be avoided).
Recommend mentioning the coffee machine is Tassimo so people can bring the pods. Also some decking lighting might be useful.. There is one outside light. Overall for the price, was a great weekend at the Lodge, thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to review.
Tranquil waters lodge, being in a beautiful spot so close to the lake, surrounding by the woodland unfortunately in the autumn it’s unavoidable that fall of leaves on to the decking will happen, but this does add to its charm with its beautiful oak tree.
It appears the sofa bed you took to be seated on, of the two differing sofas plus arm chair, unfortunately hadn’t been put back correctly by the previous guest so we do apologies. We have now made note of this to ‘lakeside lovers’ who manage the lodge and have instructed that the cleaners check that the sofa bed is put back securely after each rental. We have also installed additional lighting onto the decking in the form of festival lighting.
We were so pleased to hear how much you had enjoyed your time at our lodge and you’re right for proximity to the lake, the quality of the property and it’s setting the price is exceptional.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2024
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