Fern Lodge in Allithwaite near Cartmel | Must-See Cumbria Hot Tub Cottage

About Fern Lodge

Fern Lodge is a modern, single-storey holiday lodge on the outskirts of Allithwaite in Cumbria. This spacious retreat sits just 0.9 miles from the foodie village of Cartmel, making it perfect for exploring the southern Lake District without the tourist crowds. The lodge is spotlessly maintained by owners Helen and Mark, who've created a proper home-from-home that guests rave about.

Set in a peaceful location with stunning countryside views, this lodge gives you the best of both worlds. You're a 15-minute stroll from Cartmel's famous sticky toffee pudding and racing events, while Grange-over-Sands (the locals' secret gem) is just minutes away. The quiet setting lets you properly unwind after days out exploring Holker Hall, Grizedale Forest or the Arnside & Silverdale AONB.

The accommodation features two bedrooms - a king-size with en-suite walk-in shower and a twin serviced by the main bathroom. The open-plan living space includes a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, dining area seating six and a comfortable sitting area with Smart TV and WiFi. Everything's on one level, making it accessible for everyone.

Cartmel village (0.9 miles, 3-minute drive) offers award-winning restaurants, traditional pubs and the famous Cartmel Racecourse. Holker Hall & Gardens (3.5 miles, 10 minutes) showcases stunning historic architecture. Grizedale Forest (12 miles, 25 minutes) provides excellent walking trails. Windermere (14 miles, 30 minutes) offers boating and water activities on England's largest lake.

Fern Lodge truly shines with its outdoor spaces. The enclosed back garden houses that all-important hot tub - perfect for soaking with a glass of prosecco after a day's hiking. Or as one guest put it, "ideal for washing away your sins from the sticky toffee pudding factory."

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓ Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
✓ Smart TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking
✓ Enclosed back garden with patio, decking, furniture and hot tub
✓ Front decking also available with new furniture to capture the evening sun
✓ Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 0.9 miles
✓ Please note that there is no Electric Vehicle Charging permitted at Fern Lodge
✓ Note: There are steps leading up to the entrance, please take care
✓ Note: Check-in at 4pm, check-out at 10am

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Fern Lodge

Spotlessly Clean

Guests repeatedly praise the exceptional cleanliness of Fern Lodge. The owners maintain it to the highest standards inside and out.

Friendly Hosts

Helen and Mark are attentive, helpful hosts who provide local tips and ensure the hot tub is perfectly maintained throughout your stay.

Perfect Location

Just 15 minutes' walk to Cartmel with its restaurants and shops, yet peaceful enough for complete relaxation.

Spacious Layout

The open-plan design offers plenty of room, even for families with travel cots and baby equipment.

Hot Tub Experience

The well-maintained hot tub in the private enclosed garden is a highlight for many guests after days exploring.

Home Comforts

Fully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, from kitchen appliances to smart TV and reliable WiFi.

Getting To Fern Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Fern Lodge by car, follow the B5277 to Allithwaite near Cartmel. The lodge is located on the outskirts of Allithwaite with convenient off-road parking available directly at the property.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest station is Grange-over-Sands, approximately 2 miles from the lodge. From there, a short taxi ride will take you to Fern Lodge in Allithwaite.

Off-road parking at the property

Grange-over-Sands station (2 miles)

Accessible from the B5277

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Cartmel Racecourse

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA11 6QF

Holker Hall & Gardens

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA11 7PL

Lakeland Motor Museum

Distance: 8.7 miles

LA12 8TA

Cartmel Village Trail

Distance: 0.9 miles

LA11 6QB

Hampsfell Hospice Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA11 6DT

Grange Promenade

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA11 7HQ

Cartmel Village Shop

Distance: 0.9 miles

LA11 6QB

Grange-over-Sands High Street

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA11 6AB

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 6.5 miles

LA11 7EH

Cartmel Bus Stop

Distance: 0.9 miles

LA11 6QB

Grange-over-Sands Train Station

Distance: 2 miles

LA11 6EH

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 14 miles

LA23 3HQ

Cartmel Racecourse

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA11 6QF

Holker Hall & Gardens

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA11 7PL

Lakeland Motor Museum

Distance: 8.7 miles

LA12 8TA

Cartmel Village Trail

Distance: 0.9 miles

LA11 6QB

Hampsfell Hospice Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA11 6DT

Grange Promenade

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA11 7HQ

Cartmel Village Shop

Distance: 0.9 miles

LA11 6QB

Grange-over-Sands High Street

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA11 6AB

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 6.5 miles

LA11 7EH

Cartmel Bus Stop

Distance: 0.9 miles

LA11 6QB

Grange-over-Sands Train Station

Distance: 2 miles

LA11 6EH

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 14 miles

LA23 3HQ

Is Fern Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Fern Lodge works well for families with kids. The enclosed back garden provides safe outdoor play space. The open-plan layout gives plenty of room for travel cots and baby equipment. Smart TV with WiFi keeps older kids entertained. Nearby attractions include Lakeland Motor Museum (8.7 miles) with interactive displays and Grizedale Forest (12 miles) with woodland trails and adventure playground.

For Couples

Fern Lodge offers couples a perfect romantic retreat. The king-size bedroom with en-suite provides luxury and privacy. The private hot tub under the stars is ideal for evening relaxation with a glass of wine. Walking distance to Cartmel's excellent restaurants makes date nights easy. The peaceful setting and beautiful countryside views create an intimate atmosphere away from tourist crowds.

Pet Friendly

Fern Lodge does not accept pets. The property maintains high standards of cleanliness and is kept pet-free, making it suitable for guests with allergies. Those wanting to bring dogs should look at alternative accommodation in the area, as there are many pet-friendly options nearby that can accommodate four-legged visitors.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Fern Lodge

L'Enclume

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QD

Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Shop

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QB

The Cavendish Arms

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Fern Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Fern Lodge features a private hot tub in the enclosed back garden. The owners maintain it daily to ensure it's always in perfect condition for guests.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Fern Lodge does not allow pets. The property maintains high cleanliness standards and is suitable for guests with allergies.

How far is Cartmel village from the lodge?

Cartmel village is approximately 0.9 miles from Fern Lodge, which is about a 15-minute walk. You can easily access the village's restaurants, shops and attractions without needing to drive.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. The owners are often flexible if you need to arrange something different, just ask in advance.

Is the property suitable for people with mobility issues?

Fern Lodge is single-storey with ground floor accommodation throughout, making it accessible. There are some steps to the entrance, so guests should take care when arriving.

Can I charge an electric vehicle at the property?

No, charging electric vehicles is not permitted at Fern Lodge. There are public charging points available in nearby towns and villages.

What outdoor space does the lodge have?

The lodge has an enclosed back garden with patio, decking, furniture and hot tub. There's also a front decked area with new furniture that catches the evening sun perfectly.

What's available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.

Fern Lodge Reviews

Fern lodge is a spacious comfortable lodge super clean with everything we needed ... Fern lodge is a spacious comfortable lodge super clean with everything we needed the outside space with hot tub and seating was a lovley private space to relax and the area at the front was a wonderful spot to sit and take in the evening sun the owners Helen and mark we very friendly and informative making sure we had everything we neededthanks for the fan during the hot spell Helen very much appreciatedwe have stayed in quite a few lodges over the years and we would say this is the best by far would highly recommend ten out of ten on your amazing lodge Helen and mark

Darren

Wow what an absolute lovely place to stay, facilities and cleanliness was perfect, we decided not to out due to it being perfect, I shall definatly return soon! !

Joanne

This is a beautiful lodge, spacious, modern and extremely clean. The outdoor decking area is fantastic, not over looked, so very private. Helen & Mark were exceptional hosts, really went out their way for us.

Stephen

If you looking for a peaceful chilled out stay then this is the place. The lodge is very spacious and clean. The outdoor decking area at rear is not overlooked by any other lodge and the hot tub is a great bonus. Owners very friendly and helpful. Didnt want to leave! Would definitely recommend this oasis

A great holiday home to spend some time relaxing in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The owners popped in to show us how Hot Tub worked and to check everything was as expected, which it was. Great location to walk into Cartmel to visit the many pubs and restaurants.

William

Beautiful lodge in a beautiful location Lodge clean and well equipped Hot ... Beautiful lodge in a beautiful location Lodge clean and well equipped Hot tub very clean and relaxing Helen and Mark were great hosts Would 100 recommend

Portia

We were very well looked after throughout by Helen and Mark. Excellent lodge and great recommendations. No wonder the guest book was so full of praise! Would totally come back.

Wonderful property & hosts. Beautiful location with a 15 minute walk into Cartmel. The lodge was lovely and really clean, with easily accessible amenities and the hosts kindly showed us how to operate the hot tub. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully stay again in the future!

Ashley

Beautiful lodge! Thankyou

Daniel

Absolutely fantastic location, nice and quiet. The Lodge was stunning and clean, has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The hosts were really friendly and helpful.

The stay was incredible could not fault a single thing

Melissa

We stayed at fern lodge with 2 young children 15 months & 5 months and we were so pleased. The lodge is a great size even with all our travel cots etc. The outdoor area that comes with the lodge was great, including the enclosed garden at the back with the hot tub in. Helen and her husband were friendly and answered any questions we had. The caravan site was quiet and clean. We will definitely be back.

Fantastic lodge and hot tub. Will definitely go back.

We had a great time staying at Fern Lodge. It was an excellent space for our family of 4 to base ourselves whilst exploring the Lake District. The lodge is well designed and furnished to a high standard. There are lots of spaces outside the lodge to relax in comfy chairs to soak up the sun. It was spotlessly clean too. A good soak in the hot tub in the private garden was the perfect end to each day. We would highly recommend Fern Lodge!

Such a lovely home from home lodge. Had a lovely holiday here, Helen and Mark gave us lots of info on where we were staying, places to eat and visit, lovely hosts. The hot tub was amazing and very private, the little extras that were left for us , especially the cartmel sticky toffee pudding was delicious. We would definitely recommend to friends and family and would love to come back in the future.

Very helpful, friendly owners. Beautiful lodge well equipped and cared for. The privacy of the hot is the icing on the cake.

Very clean and well maintained, would definitely go back for another chilled break, Helen showed us round and told us some nice restaurants to visit.

Absolutely wonderful accomodation. Perfectly clean, well maintained and had everything you could ask for. A wonderful location and couldn't ask for better. Helen and Mark were lovely and very helpful too. Provided all information we needed and got back to us quickly when we had a question. 1010 would recommend staying here!

Just had our stay at Fern Lodge and I can see why so many people have given it a 5 star rating! Its such a lovely place, super clean inside and out, cant fault the lodge in any way at all, the hosts Helen and mark are amazing too, very knowledable and made our stay all the more better, will definitely be returning!

The lodge was even better than it looked in the advertisement. Spotless, beautifully furnished. Hot tub was spotless and maintained daily. Site was quiet. Hosts were lovely would highly recommended.

Lyndsay

We all had an absolutely wonderful stay in this beautiful lodge. It was the perfect setting for our girly weekend and we cant thank Helen & Mark enough for their warm welcome!

We had an an amazing holiday we would highly recommend this cabin

Debbie

A very lovely and clean spacious lodge. Mark and Helen were always on hand if you needed anything. Hot tub was very clean and well maintained. Will definitely return and recommend to our friends

Robert

Fantastic property, great hosts, amazing location and lots of memories made. Fully recommend to anyone wishing to explore the south lakes and the charm of cartmel, we will be back.

Really nice lodge very spacious and clean throughout helen & mike were really helpful . Would recommend to anyone

Fantastic lodge , one of the very best we have stayed in ,hot tub was extremely ... Fantastic lodge , one of the very best we have stayed in ,hot tub was extremely well maintained by mark , and amenities in the lodge were outstanding, would highly recommend this lodge to friends and family

Richie

Im reluctant to give a good review as I dont want more competition to book this fabulous lodge in the future! The lodge is spacious, very clean and tastefully decorated and designed. The exterior is in our view better than the pictures suggest with the location of the lodge perfect for evening sun and very private. The hot tub is an excellent addition. The lodge location is spot on a quiet location on the outskirts of Cartmel which has so much to it including a great breakfast and cheese shop!. Helen and Mark are friendly, welcoming and accommodating. On top of all this, the sun shone all week! If youre looking for somewhere to stay for a family of four in the south part of the Lakes, youll struggle to find a better lodge than this.

Rebecca

Had a wonderfully relaxing stay at fern, Helen and Mark have done a great job, lodge is clean, bright and comfortable. Friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend, thanks again!

Graham

I cant praise the accommodation highly enough. Modern and spacious with everything needed for a comfortable relaxed stay.

A well maintained Lodge In a lovely peaceful setting. The Lodge has everything that you need, the added bonus was the hot tub Owners Mark and Helen were so very welcoming on arrival day . Would highly recommend and look forward to returning.

Stewart

A fabulous lodge looked after with care and pride

Beautiful lodge in a brilliant location. Well maintained and very clean. Helen and Mark were brilliant hosts.

Ellynicole

We had a wonderful long weekend at Fern Lodge. Helen and Mark are lovely, attentive hosts who keep the lodge in fantastic condition. The site was quiet and the lodge well equipped. I would recommend this to anyone! Helen and Mark went out of their way to make our stay memorable and easy.

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Fern Lodge, Allithwaite

About Fern Lodge

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spotlessly Clean

Friendly Hosts

Perfect Location

Spacious Layout

Hot Tub Experience

Home Comforts

Getting To Fern Lodge

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Fern Lodge Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

L'Enclume

Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Shop

The Cavendish Arms

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Fern Lodge Reviews