Walker's Retreat Lodge

37 Customer Reviews

• "What a beautiful Lodge, a home from home."

  You should be proud of yourselves for providing one of the best lodges that we have stayed in. Everything that was needed was there and the views were to die for. None of us wanted to come home. I don't know when, but we will be back. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your Lodge.

  Thank you for your lovely comments, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victor5.0★Apr 2024

• "Great lodge in fab location but……."

  Take note of the information regarding the steps to the lodge, they are VERY steep and definitely not suitable for anybody with mobility issues.

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very impressed all we could’ve wished for only down point was when all the ..."

  Very impressed all we could’ve wished for only down point was when all the power went out on Wednesday but that was not your fault all the valley was out but had a very nice time thank you mr D lees

  Reviewed by Danny5.0★Sep 2023

• "My family and I had a great time using the Walkers Retreat as our base."

  I have a 4 and 2 year old who absolutely loved the lodge and felt completely at home. The only thing we missed was a washing machine but it wasn't the end of the world! We are looking forward to coming back and staying at this property again x

  Reviewed by Yasmin5.0★Sep 2023

• "Walker's Retreat is a lovely, well maintained lodge in an idyllic setting."

  The price was spot on. We wouldn't hesitate booking again in future.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Aug 2023

• "We were really pleased with the lodge."

  Great location and nice and clean. It was super easy to get in with keys in the key box. We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay there again. Thanks

  Thank you for your kind comments. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachelle5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lodge was spotless and facilities were excellent."

  No WiFi but I’m glad. I didn’t go there to look at my phone. Area beautiful and lodge situated in an awesome spot.

  Thank you for you kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Walker's Retreat. We were sorry to hear that you were unable to access the WIFI. The WIFI is complimentary, provided by the park. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2022

• "We stayed at this lodge as a family of 5, two adults and 3 young children."

  The lodge is located in a nice quiet location with lovely views over the valley. The lodge has all the facilities you need for a comfortable stay. The decking area is a good size and I can imagine would be used frequently during the warmer weather. Be careful during wet weather as it becomes very slippy. The details stated the lodge had room for a travel cot. Only way we squeezed the cot in was pushing the twin beds together which wasn't ideal. The bathroom had a damp smell which wasn't pleasant.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a comfortable stay. We will pass on your comments regarding the decking on to our Maintenance team to look into, and will ask them to look into the damp smell. We hope to welcome you back to the Lake District again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kristian3.4★Oct 2022

• "An excellent lodge, decor and facilities first rate."

  Located in a quiet area of the park with views across to the fells. Would highly recommend.

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely stay at Walker's Retreat. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Aug 2022

• "My family loved the lodge."

  It was the perfect base for our stay in the Lake District. It’s location in the park also suited us down to the ground - at the top, backing onto the wood, with a great view from the decking area. It was clean, tidy, and comfortable and we’d definitely book to stay here again in the future. One suggestion we have would be for the lodge have some kind of welcome booklet containing instructions for the appliances, local recommendations, suggested walks and the like. Whilst the cooking appliances by and large were pretty straightforward to use, we had issues with the DVD player. The TVs were fine, only one evening, we wanted to watch a dvd and for some reason we couldn’t get a picture from the player to the screen. We were probably missing something straightforward, but some instructions wouldn’t have gone amiss as there’s always some idiosyncrasies no matter how au fait one might be with such equipment. A couple of nice touches might be a welcome pint of milk, teabags and coffee for that cuppa one might need when you’ve first arrived. Also some small “welcome” bars of soap in the bathrooms. Finally a guest book would also be a nice touch. These have been things that we have had, when staying at other Lake District Lodge Holidays lodges in the past. Please understand that these are just minor suggestions and not criticisms!! As I say, we really enjoyed our stay and would gladly recommend this lodge.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Walker’s Retreat, and that you found the lodge clean and comfortable. The lodge binders were removed during Covid but are being put back in soon. We will ask our Maintenance team to have a look into the issue with the DVD player. We will pass on your recommendations to the owners regarding the guest book and welcome hamper. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karl4.7★Aug 2022

• "The property was in a lovely location on Limefitt Park."

  It had all the basic amenities for our stay. We have stayed in lots of lodges in Limefitt Park in the past so have lots to compare. Walkers Retreat is the most basic of all the lodges we have stayed in - aside from 2 X-box games there was no other form of entertainment: a couple of family board games or jigsaws would be a nice addition. Also, there was a hanky & discarded tissue down the side of the bed in the main bedroom on arrival. We did have a lovely stay and I’m glad I was over prepared by bringing little extras like oil, condiments, extra toilet rolls and games & toys for the children. Other lodges have had these extras and these little touches have made our stay more enjoyable in the past. One other ‘extra’ things we’ve experienced in other lodges have been leaflets of things to do in the area and a guestbook.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed the location of the lodge. We requested that the owners took small items out of the lodges due to Covid but are starting to put them back. We have also passed the cleaning issue to the cleaning manager. We apologise for any inconvenience these issues may have caused you. We look forwards to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amy3.4★Oct 2021

• "The actual lodge was great only problem beds were very uncomfortable had a dreadful back pain and my partner otherwise could not fault it."

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the lodge. Bed comfort is a personal preference. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We look forward to welcoming you back Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ruth3.8★Oct 2021

• "Lovely accommodation."

  Cosy. Good facilities. Perfectly located.

  Reviewed by Almaz5.0★Aug 2021

• "The accommodation was as advertised and there were no unwelcome surprises."

  The view at Walker's Retreat is spectacular and the convenience of the location and on-site facilities was excellent. As a family of 4 on our summer holiday, it was perfect. I would highly recommend Walker's Retreat to others.

  Reviewed by Amity5.0★Aug 2021

• "Nice and relaxing stay in a modern lodge, We have visited limefitt park in the past and we like the peacefulness after having a day out in the busy Lake District ."

  We look forward to visiting again in the future.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear of how much you enjoyed your stay and the park. Walker's Retreat is a great lodge and perfect to use as a base to explore the local area or relax in for a much needed break! It would be our pleasure to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Aug 2021

• "The lodge was great."

  Very comfy and clean with everything we needed for a great stay. Views were stunning, location brilliant. Facilities great. Staff friendly. Only one issue: the fridge wasn’t working properly as it froze everything in it from milk to cucumbers! We turned the setting down to the lowest possible but everything still came out like ice lollies!

  Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear that you had a problem with the fridge/freezer. Please accept our apologies and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We can confirm we are working on getting this issue resolved to ensure it does not happen again. We hope to welcome you back so you can enjoy our lodge to its fullest. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz4.4★Apr 2021

• "We have stayed on this site many times over the years in different areas off the site but this has to be one off the best locations for a lodge looking straight across the valley and up to wansfell pike We love walking but what a joy to come back to this lodge and views it provides ."

  It What did you enjoy most about your stay? Views and peaceful location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Great walking from lodge

  Mr Brian LeighOct 2020

• "Loved the lodge well situated in the park and amazing views,will book again."

  Lodge spotlessly clean and well mentained. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Just the peace and quiet What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Going out on the lake .

  Mr John SteedOct 2020

• "Lovely cabin great views from the kitchen and amazing balcony area."

  The children loved the park and stream. The location is great as its quiet and out of the way but in a short matter of time you can get to most places, good walks nearby. Beautrix Potter museum was a hit with the kids (4 and 9) on a wet day and I was impressed with their covid measures. Beds were comfortable,kitchen very well stocked. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Wildlife What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Ambleside canoing experience

  Mrs Joanne ThompsonAug 2020

• "This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Walker's Retreat."

  It's a beautiful well kept lodge in a very good position on the site, it has good views and the decking is a sun trap (when it's out). It's close to the Hay Barn Inn (5 mins through the woods at the rear). The Hay Barn was open when we were here and was following all the Covid 19 rules. It's a great location for exploring the fells. You can access the Ill Bell ridge from here and go on to High Street. There is also wildlife to be seen if you're lucky. We saw deer and badgers in the woods behind the lodge. It's also a great location for exploring the Lakes. Windermere is not far away. What did you enjoy most about your stay? We enjoy the fell walking but the wildlife was a highlight too. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? I would recommend walking up to High Street over Yoke and Ill Bell and then back down through the Troutbeck valley. You can do this straight from the lodge, the path is behind the Haybarn Inn.

  Mrs Carole StaceyAug 2020

• "Myself and my partner recently stayed in walkers retreat for 4 nights, and it was absolutely wonderful and provided everything you could possibly need."

  The condition of the lodge was impeccable and the location faultless, especially the resident rabbits and squirrels we were greeted by every morning, we even caught a glimpse of the deer! Absolutely could not recommend enough and we What did you enjoy most about your stay? Everything! What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Boat trip on Windermere

  Miss Lois HoggJul 2020

• "Last time we stayed here I gave it a deserved 5 star review."

  Even though we have marked it down slightly this time it is still really a 5 star lodge and I would certainly stay here again and thoroughly recommend it. The reason we have marked it down slightly this time is because we had a few problems. The first problem we had was that we could not get the gas cooker hobs to light. This was on a Sunday. We reported this but were told they couldn't come out on a Sunday and to use a match to light the hobs. This didn't work. We then left the day. When we returned we found the heating wasn't working. We did not report this until the Monday morning when we were leaving. In hindsight we should have done so on Sunday, the reason we didn't was because when we had reported the Hob we had been told they couldn't come out on Sunday. We therefore thought the same would apply to the heating. Finally when we got up on Monday morning we found there was no hot water so could not have a shower. I have since been told they checked the Hob after we left and it was working perfectly. So it's a mystery why it wouldn't work on Sunday or Monday morning. (We had used it on Saturday). They also told us the heating needed a simple reset and if we had told them they would have fixed it. I acknowledge that we should have reported it on Sunday but I have explained why we didn't. In conclusion I would still recommend this lodge. I am sure these problems will be ironed out for us, if we stayed there again, and for any future guests. (Maybe a note regarding the reset of the heating & hot water for guests) What did you enjoy most about your stay? It's a really comfortable lodge in a great location for sightseeing or walking. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We are walkers so there are many fells out there. The Lake District is a beautiful place.

  Mrs Carole StaceyMar 2020

• "Our second visit to this cabin."

  Lovely and clean. Location was great. Will be coming back. Booking was easy and brilliant price. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Clean cabin and relaxing location What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Our 2 toddlers loved the Peter rabbit attraction. Windermere to Ambleside ferry cruise.

  Mr Daniel WilsonMar 2020

• "The cabin was lovely inside and beautifully located for the most amazing view!"

  Would definitely stay again. Just one thing to mention was on our last day there was no hot water or heating, but other than that a great stay. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The location and views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? A walk up Nanny Lane was challenging but amazing views

  Mrs Louisa SibcyOct 2019

• "We unfortunately had a lot of rain when we stayed so we were not able to take advantage of the decking which had incredible views."

  However, as the lodge was very comfortable we had a very restful break and it was not a hardship to end our days early go back and curl up with a book. Watching the fells opposite appear and disappear at regular intervals. It was very private and we would go back again but hope to be able to relax on the deck next time. What did you enjoy most about your stay? views when they appeared. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk around Tarn Hows easy and pretty even in drizzle

  Mr Chris WhurSep 2019

• "We had a wonderful midweek break at this lodge."

  Right from the initial booking to checking out. The Lodge & park has to be be one of the best we've stayed in with my husband and two children. We will definitely be returning. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Location & Cleanliness of park & lodge. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Rydel Caves

  Mrs Elyssa ThompsonAug 2019

• "We were really impressed with Walkers Retreat lodge."

  It is a well set out lodge on a slight hill so it overlooks all the other lodges giving clear views of the hills. It is not overlooked. Behind it there is a wooded area. There is ample space to park a car next to the lodge. In fact although it states one car per lodge the parking bay at Walkers Retreat would accommodate two cars. The lounge area is spacious, both bedrooms are more compact but are adequate with plenty of storage space. There is one shower room with toilet that has two doors, one into the master bedroom creating an ensuite effect and one into the hall. There is also a separate toilet. The best part of the lodge though is the decking area. It wraps around the front and one side with access through the front door or patio doors from the lounge and dining area. We were lucky to have good weather when we were there and the decking area was a pleasant place to sit during the evenings facing the sun. The kitchen was well kept and clean. There is a pub, The Haybarn Inn, about 2 minutes away via a small path through the woods at the back of the lodge. The food there is passable, it has a patio area and a beer garden. The location of the park and lodge is very good. We stayed for a weekend on a walking trip but if you stayed longer it is a good base to explore the Lakes. The customer service was also excellent. The instructions to access the lodge were clear and precise and the booking experience as a whole was excellent .The receptionist at Limefitt Holiday Park was also very helpful. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Sitting outside on the decking area in the evening. Peaceful and relaxing. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? We stayed here because we had planned walking up Scafell Pike. We did this from Great Langdale. Our route started at the Old Dungeon Ghyll. The route took us over The Band, Bow Fell, Esk Pike passed Great End and over Broad Crag to Scafell Pike. We decended via the path passed Tongue Head, Angle Tarn and Mickleden. This was a long walk, 8 hours. However I if you don't want to to do the whole walk I would recommend going as far as Bowfell and Esk Pike. A really nice walk and fantastic views. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the Old Dungeon Ghyll from Walkers Retreat.

  Mrs Carole StaceyJul 2019

• "A fantastic, cosy lodge for a first family holiday."

  The staff on reception were helpful when we arrived and an issue with a missing travel cot was quickly rectified when calling Lake District Lodge Holidays. The lodge is immaculately presented in a great position in a small holiday park. The pub and children What did you enjoy most about your stay? Views in the area What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Driving up to Ullswater and getting the boat to Aria Force

  Mr Matthew PageJul 2019

• "Perfect venue with fantastic views."

  Will definitely stay again. Food in the site restaurant not really exciting though. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Mountain views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Just sit on the balcony and enjoy the view

  Mr David ThomasJul 2019

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at walkers retreat lodge."

  The lodge was well equipped for our needs and spacious. The lodge was in a lovely location and we were able to see some wild life from our lodge window. The location of the lodge is about 10 minutes drive from Bowness-on-Windermere, which is also a lovely place to visit. Would highly recommend this place to anyone. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Lovely views of the lake district What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Beatrix Potter experience

  Mr Robert Baker-shermanJun 2019

• "Amazing little lodge, views of the Cumbrian mountains in the morning and evening with the sunset just sitting on the Veranda."

  The lodge is situated in what I think is the best place in Limefitt Park for views , it What did you enjoy most about your stay? The veranda views What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Try the ship Inn Pub on Windermere lake has cracking fish chips and mushy peas

  Mr Gary HamblettMay 2019

• "It was our first experience renting lodge and it was great."

  This sprcfic lodge was in great condition . Extra clean and it looks someone has put their heart in putting together. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Condition of lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Walk out

  Mr Bilal AhmadMar 2019

• "Had a fantastic stay here."

  The lodge is in a great location with fantastic views and not really overlooked. Lodge was lovely and clean, very spacious and everything we needed was provided. Our boys loved the games/ dvd and xbox which was provided which kept them amused while we were in the lodge. Site was a lovely a little more out the way than we thought it would be but wasn't a problem Some lovely walks. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Couldn't really pinpoint one thing What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Bowness in general. (Lots to do boat trips, feeding ducks, nice restaurants, walks)

  Mrs Leanne StephensSep 2018

• "Walkers Retreat Lodge is a modern, spacious, well appointed lodge in an excellent raised position on the park, not overlooked by any other lodges, (except the adjacent lodge on the same elevation, but there is a dense screen of vegetation between)."

  The interior was modern and clean, with board-games, TV, DVD, (and films to watch) and an Xbox. The kitchen had everything you could need when staying away from home. The spacious fully enclosed decking area to the front and side of the lodge is a boon to families with young children. We were able to enjoy many evening meals on the outside table, safe in the knowledge that the children, (aged 1 & 2), were perfectly safe and unable to run off. What did you enjoy most about your stay? We loved the calmness and serenity of the park, sitting on the deck in the sunshine, with no traffic noise, enjoying the uninterrupted views across the valley. What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The children particularly enjoyed our visit to the South Lakes Safari Park in Dalton on Furness.

  Mr Stewart BrownAug 2018

• "I think our 8th or 9th stop at Limefitt, superb lodge again from Lake District Lodges."

  Ideal spot higher up on the fell side. Would fully recommend. What did you enjoy most about your stay? Kids tried horse riding from the back of the park and loved every minute What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Ideal location for mouting biking down to the Tongue or high up on Garburn pass.

  Mr Jonathan SmithJun 2018

• "Excellent lodge with all the essentials required when away from home."

  The lodge was to a high standard. Great location for walks and days out and the lodge has a detailed folder with information we found very useful. The park has a great adventure playground and football pitch for the children. Great riding school located on site. Would highly recommend. What did you enjoy most about your stay? The comfort of the lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? Lake Windermere Cruises

  Mrs Helen BradyApr 2018

• "The lodge is beautifully situated with amazing views across Windermere."

  It What did you enjoy most about your stay? The views from the lodge What one experience (e.g attraction, walk, day out) would you recommend for our future guests? The local pub - the mortal man - gorgeous pub grub and a big open fire! Very cosy!

  Miss Laura HallJan 2018

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