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Cedar Lodge, White Cross Bay

Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Cumbria » White Cross Bay
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

Cedar Lodge is a large modern lodge at White Cross Bay in the Lake District. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Langdale area, it's perfectly positioned close to the clubhouse facilities while maintaining privacy. Just under 5 miles from Ambleside and 8. 7 miles from Kendal, this spacious retreat gives you Lake District luxury without the Lake District prices.

The Lake District National Park surrounds you with its famous fells and waters. Fancy a pint? The pub's less than a mile away - close enough to walk home after a few too many. Bring your walking boots because the hiking here is spectacular. After a day exploring, you'll appreciate sinking into your private hot tub with a favourite drink.

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About Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge is a large modern lodge at White Cross Bay in the Lake District. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Langdale area, it's perfectly positioned close to the clubhouse facilities while maintaining privacy. Just under 5 miles from Ambleside and 8.7 miles from Kendal, this spacious retreat gives you Lake District luxury without the Lake District prices.

The Lake District National Park surrounds you with its famous fells and waters. Fancy a pint? The pub's less than a mile away - close enough to walk home after a few too many. Bring your walking boots because the hiking here is spectacular. After a day exploring, you'll appreciate sinking into your private hot tub with a favourite drink. Nothing beats watching the sunset with bubbles in both your glass and around your tired legs.

The lodge sleeps 6 people across three bedrooms, each with their own TV/DVD player for when you need space from your in-laws. There's a family bathroom plus an en-suite (though reviews mention a funky smell there). The fully equipped kitchen has everything including an induction hob, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and even cooking oils and tin foil. The large decking area offers outdoor seating perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks.

Nearby attractions include Windermere Lake Cruises (3 miles, 10 mins), World of Beatrix Potter (3.5 miles, 12 mins), Ambleside Roman Fort (5 miles, 15 mins) and Grizedale Forest with its sculpture trail (7 miles, 20 mins). Dog owners will love the countless walking routes directly from the doorstep.

Cedar Lodge welcomes two dogs and has off-road parking for two cars. The private hot tub is the star attraction according to reviews - available from 10am to 10pm for your bubbling pleasure. Perfect for families, couples or friends who want to experience the Lakes without remortgaging their house.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Cedar Lodge

Hot Tub Luxury

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the Lakes, it's available from 10am to 10pm.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Guests love the fully stocked kitchen with everything from oils to tin foil. Plenty of glasses, utensils and even extra chopping boards.

Perfect Location

Positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac yet close to clubhouse facilities. Less than a mile to the nearest pub.

Modern Entertainment

Smart TV with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime in the living area, plus TV/DVD players in all bedrooms.

Spacious Layout

The lodge offers plenty of room for six guests across three bedrooms with a large decking area for outdoor relaxation.

Dog-Friendly

Two dogs welcome, with fantastic walking routes directly from the doorstep throughout the beautiful Lake District.

Getting To Cedar Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Cedar Lodge by car, take the A591 toward Windermere and follow signs for White Cross Bay Holiday Park. The lodge is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Langdale area of the park with convenient off-road parking for two cars.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 3 miles from White Cross Bay. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to the holiday park where Cedar Lodge is located.

Off-road parking for two cars
Windermere station (3 miles)
Easily accessible from the A591

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3BX
Ambleside Roman Fort
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 0DL
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Wray Castle Grounds
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0JA
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0QJ
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1AQ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Hayes Garden World
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA22 9DH
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Bay
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3HQ
White Cross Bay Clubhouse
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA23 1LF
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3BX
Ambleside Roman Fort
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 0DL
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Wray Castle Grounds
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0JA
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0QJ
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1AQ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Hayes Garden World
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA22 9DH
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Bay
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3HQ
White Cross Bay Clubhouse
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA23 1LF

Is Cedar Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love White Cross Bay's facilities and the lodge's entertainment options with TVs in all bedrooms. The Lake District offers family-friendly attractions like the World of Beatrix Potter (3.5 miles away) and Brockhole Visitor Centre with treetop adventures. Windermere Lake is perfect for boat trips, paddling and wildlife spotting. The travel cot makes it suitable for families with infants too.
For Couples
Cedar Lodge offers couples a spacious retreat with the luxury of a private hot tub - perfect for stargazing with a glass of wine. The quiet cul-de-sac location provides privacy, while the Lake District setting creates a naturally romantic backdrop. After days exploring, you can cook together in the well-equipped kitchen or walk to the nearby pub. The Smart TV with streaming services is ideal for cozy movie nights.
Pet Friendly
Cedar Lodge welcomes two dogs, making it perfect for pet owners. The Lake District location offers countless walking routes directly from your doorstep. The enclosed decking area provides a safe space for pets to relax outdoors. White Cross Bay has designated dog walking areas and many nearby pubs and cafes are dog-friendly. The spacious lodge layout gives pets plenty of room.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cedar Lodge

The Watermill Inn & Brewery

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LW

Lazy Daisy's Café

Located 2.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AS

The Angel Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cedar Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Cedar Lodge features a private hot tub on the decking area. It's available for guest use between 10am and 10pm daily, perfect for relaxing after exploring the Lake District.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Cedar Lodge welcomes up to two dogs. The Lake District location offers countless walking routes directly from your doorstep, making it ideal for four-legged visitors.
How many people does Cedar Lodge sleep?
Cedar Lodge sleeps up to 6 people in three bedrooms. There's also space for an infant in a travel cot if needed.
What facilities are available in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction hob, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Guests frequently comment on how well-stocked it is with utensils, crockery and even cooking basics like oil.
Is there parking available?
Yes, Cedar Lodge has off-road parking for two cars. Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
What's the nearest town and how far away is it?
Ambleside is the nearest town, approximately 5 miles away. Kendal is slightly further at 8.7 miles from the property.
Are there any onsite facilities at White Cross Bay?
Yes, the lodge is located close to the White Cross Bay clubhouse facilities. Guests need to purchase a complex pass to access these onsite amenities.
What entertainment options are available in the lodge?
Cedar Lodge features a Smart TV with access to streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime in the living area. Each bedroom also has its own TV/DVD player (guests need to bring their own DVDs).

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Cedar Lodge Reviews

Deborah
Whilst most of the lodge was good my only complaint but most annoying one is that it was impossible to have a normal shower as the water pressure was ridiculous along with the fact most if the time the water was cold. I coukd if had a better shower outside in the rain or by using the hosepipe outside. Struggled to remove shampoo from our hair especially if you have long hair. It was that bad that two of our guests went home after two days they had had enough.
We had a great time at Cedar Lodge . It was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. The site is a great location for everything the lakes has to offer. We would defo visit again.
Mathew
Absolutely fantastic. Such a nice, homely lodge that has literally everything you will need. The hot tub was great although not all the jets worked. Not a complaint, just something that may need looking at. We will definitely be booking again.
Darren
Cedar lodge was amazing we had a fabulous 3 night stay everything you could need and more was provided in the lodge. Hot tub was great to relax in. An absolutely brilliant time and will definitely be returning
Unfortunately we had an issue during our stay with a low to non existent water pressure. I spent the whole 4 days trying to sort this. The owner, Sykes and Parkdean couldnt have cared less. I spent 45 minutes running every bath. Some of our party had to leave early due to the inconvenience. The lodge is clearly dog friendly and the smell reflects that. On a positive note, its a generally nice lodge with everything youd need for a stay. Aside from proper flowing water sadly.
Rachel
Loved our recent trip to Cedar lodge. The accommodation is extremely welcoming and the facilities are lovely and clean.
George
Nice lodge in a wonderful location, although there is a little bit of maintenance required to keep the lodge in good condition. We had a great family holiday and really enjoyed the hot tub.
Tommie
Lodge is really beautiful and the location is perfect. The park itself is so well maintained and you couldn't be closer to all the popular towns in the lake district. Hot tub is also lovely and clean. Loads of towels and bed linen is a bonus too. Only issue was the dishwasher wasnt working when we stayed so some of the kitchen items weren't as clean as they could have been but not a major concern. Everything else was spot on and would love to stay again.
We had a lovely stay at Cedar Lodge all the home comforts that you need. Lovely and clean hot tub was fab. Only downside was the lack of worktop space however the kitchen was well equipped with everything you may need.
Lovely location, easy to access all areas of the lake, our lodge was fantastic, ... Lovely location, easy to access all areas of the lake, our lodge was fantastic, clean, tidy, well equipped, the hot tub was a god send for relaxing after daily activities, surrounding villages are beautiful, would highly recommend and we are looking at booking again ourselves already
Chelsea
Very comfortable stay, hot tub was wonderful and everything was clean! Only one small issue was some moisture had got into the bathroom door frame at the bottom which caused the wood to swell so we werent able to close the bathroom door completely. Otherwise everything else was perfect!
We had a fabulous holiday. The accommodation was very clean and well equipped. The site was peaceful. Had meals in the bar which were enjoyable.
Accommodation is brilliant. Everything you need from towels for the hot tub to utensils in the kitchen. We visit every year and the property always has small upgrades. This year the USB plugs were a great enhancement especially for mobile phone charging. We were able to log onto wifi this year which isnt important but certainly helps when planning walksday trips. The cleanliness of the property we have scored slightly lower as there was a balloon left down the side of the couch and the floor underneath the couch needed a brush from the previous visitors. Other than that, another great stay. Would be good to negotiate pool passes with Park Dean, as again this year, we paid over 40 for weekly swim passes and only managed to book into swimming on one session. Very expensive for one session and disappointing for the children.
John Brian
Great lodge, clean and tidy and great hot tub. We were very impressed with the utensils and condiments, it seemed to have everything including tin foil, oils, extra chopping boards, loads of glasses etc. There was nothing it didn't have. There were a few chipped cups, but plenty to choose from. We did notice that the hot and cold taps were connected the wrong was round so the hot was the cold etc, but no dramas. The beds were comfy and the tv had access to amazon prime and Netflix etc and even had small tvs in the bedrooms. Al in all very good. I had seem some mention of mould in the bathrooms on other reviews, but they were great during our stay. Would recommend
Lovely lodge, stayed in this lodge a few times now and its always clean and well equipped. The only issue this time is there is a gap in one of the bedroom windows causing a bit of a draft. I would definitely recommend staying in this lodge
Really great lodge, looks like its been modernised, kitchen well equipped, good location. The thing letting this down is the smell looking at previous reviews from as far back as 2017 this has been an issue and lies within the main bedroom ensuite. This lodge would be absolutely fantastic if that issue was sorted.
We had a great holiday, the only downside was the mouldy smell in the onsuite bathroom and main bedroom, there is mould on the ceiling in a lot of areas and bathroom had a very bad smell probably from drainage. This isn't a criticism just an observation as the chalet was perfect apart from that, bigger than expected, well stocked with plates, glasses etc. The ironing board was broken and no mop and bucket to clean the floors especially when it rained. We would certainly book again and would recommend to family and friends.
Elizabeth
Cedar Lodge was spacious and clean. Kitchen is well equipped and really appreciated the added touch of clean oven glove, teatowel, scourer and cloth left for us
Katherine
Thank you for a great stay at Cedar lodge. The lodge was clean and very comfortable. It is in a quiet area in the park at the end of a cul de sac which was great for the children to play. The hot tub is a great feature and it felt very private due to the location of the lodge. Good sized bedrooms and a very comfortable lounge and dining area. Only slight niggle, is that the bar which holds the shower in the main bathroom is broken at the bottom and comes out when changing height of the shower. It could do with getting fixed so it doesnt come out and potentially hurt someone. I would recommend this lodge to anyone looking to stay at Whitecross bay. Access to the pool at Troutbeck was a great bonus.
The accommodation was very good. Aside from some minor maintenance issues like broken freezer handle, broken freezer drawers small drip from bath tap, the property is very well maintained. Facilities such a dishwasher, excellent oven and full size fridgefreezer make the stay more relaxing and was very much appreciated. The hot tub was excellent and checked every morning by maintenance. The double bed was extremely comfortable and the singles were comfortable. The 3 steps at the front of the property were larger than expectedsuggested which made it difficult for our disabled guest however upon getting over that everything was easily accessible. It is very clear that a lot has been put into this property and it was very comfortable to stay in. I would recommend this to others however the cost for 3 days could be reviewed as it seems slightly overpriced.
Michael
Decking was freshly varnished with no warning our dog slipped and crashed into the furniture and our daughter slipped, smashing her face against the decking and spending most of her holiday with a fat lip and bruised forehead. We also felt as though we were then treading varnish through the property as the bottom of our feet felt tacky. The top step of the decking was loose and another trip hazard. The carpet divider between the door bedroom and it's en suite wasn't screwed down properly, meaning screws would pop up and the door wouldn't shut properly. The freezer needed deicing as a build up of ice was preventing the door from shutting properly, and the handle on the freezer was broken. We only saw the hot tub maintenance man once, early in our stay and by the end of the week the water level was so low, the water was so cloudy and there was a build up of grime meaning we were unable to use the hot tub for the last two days of our stay. We were also disappointed to find no hand soap, which is quite a basic thing we've always been left on other lodge holidays. In addition, Parkdean did very little to manage kids running riot late at night passed 11pm chasing eachother and dogs with sticks, screaming and swearing as they did so. A real shame as the lodge was otherwise very homely and has a lot of potential if looked after properly. White Cross Bay is a great location, with decent access to the lake, as well as nearby towns. Would be happy to be contacted regarding our issues with the property and can provide photographic evidence if required.
Beautiful lodge! The hot tub was spectacular! Would definitely book again. The place was throughly clean and had all the main necessities
Sukhvir
Great place to stay , very clean and modern and the location was absolutely amazing everything close by
Suzanne
Radiator in one of small bedrooms wasnt working and aerial wouldnt allow us to watch tv as no service. Other than that a lovely clean lodge and very comfortable
Lovely lodge and very well equipped, will definitely book again
Beautiful lodge , very clean and everything we needed . perfect location thankyou
The lodge was really nice and cosy, bedrooms were adequate size and comfortable. Kitchen and living space was really nice, enjoyed the fire in the living room which made the space cosy. Kitchen facilities were spot on, everthing we needed was available.
Tracey
Some mould in the ensuite and double bedroom beading around the ceiling. . Water dripping out of the fan above the toilet in ensuite. Kitchen taps loose. Otherwise Cedar lodge was lovely. Excellent hot tub which we all enjoyed. Club house and pool where excellent on site .
Fantastic stay in this beautiful lodge. Will definitely book again.
Excellent cabin had everythink you could need for a nice relaxing stay. .the cabin was spottless and very comfortable. We unfortunatly picked a week when the tree cutters were out in force so it was very noisey but other than that cannot complain about anythink with the cabin.great value for money. Ps.A knife sharpener would be a great addition to help with cooking.
This was our second visit to Cedar Lodge and the WiFi is now great last year it did not work at all. The lodge is in a great spot, quiet and peaceful. The ensuite bathroom has a smell which doesn't leave which could do with some attention. Everything else great .
Ceddar Lodge was the perfect lodge for us. It was situated in a culdesac on the park so that meant alot more privacy. The property had everything you needed from cutlery,plates,pans,bedding,towels. It felt cosy the moment you walked in.
Danielle
Really enjoyed our stay. The 3 bedrooms are of a good size and all the beds have toppers which mean they are super comfy. The en suite to the master was a bonus. The kitchenliving area is large enough to accommodate 6 people...just. All the items provided worked well and the hot tub was maintained daily. The site itself has a barrestaurantswimming pool and entertainment which was okay but wasn't well advised as to what the acts actually did and staff didn't seem to have a clue either. The kids clubs are not well advertised either and they need booking and paying for, which isn't clear. The only downside I found was that doing a private booking meant I couldn't prebook the activities on site which I would have liked to have done.
We had a great stay at the lodge. Great location if you want to go exploring or a nice park and lovely lodge to simply relax. Would certainly recommend and intend to re book in a year or two for another stay. I left some clothes at the lodge but the aftercare in posting them on was a really nice touch. If we were to highlight anything for future improvement it would be renewall of the mattress. But certainly clean, cosy and everything you need is there.
Leonard
Work space when cooking is a little short .
Samantha
Had another fantastic stay in cedar lodge for Christmas,the lodge is even nicer since the kitchendining refurbishment. The kitchen has more than enough equipment for our needs,even had plastic jugs which were great to make cocktails
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