Hill Top Lodge in Bowness 65, White Cross Bay | Must-See Cumbria Hot Tub Cottage

About Hill Top Lodge

Hill Top Lodge is a modern two-bedroom holiday home in White Cross Bay Caravan Park, Cumbria. This single-storey lodge sits right on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Just a 2-minute walk to the lake where you can feed the ducks and only 2 miles from Windermere town. Perfect spot for exploring without constantly jumping in the car.

The Lake District offers everything from gentle lakeside strolls to challenging mountain hikes. White Cross Bay puts you between Windermere and Ambleside - ideal for exploring both towns. The on-site pub means no designated driver needed (though maybe a designated hot tub supervisor). Brockhole Visitor Centre and boat trips are minutes away for those days when walking seems like too much effort.

This well-equipped lodge features an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire. There's a double bedroom with TV, DVD player and en-suite shower room, plus a twin bedroom with TV. The main bathroom has a corner bath with shower over. The enclosed decked veranda with hot tub (new in 2023) provides privacy for those inevitable prune-finger soaking sessions.

Nearby attractions include Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre (1 mile), World of Beatrix Potter (3 miles) and endless walking routes. Windermere town is 2 miles away, Bowness and Ambleside both 3 miles. The park itself offers a swimming pool and sauna for those rainy days when the mountains disappear into clouds.

Hill Top Lodge is perfect for couples or small families wanting comfort after outdoor adventures. The hot tub soothes tired muscles while you plan tomorrow's expedition with a favourite drink.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
✓3 x tv, dvd player, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot available
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Enclosed decked veranda with furniture and hot tub (new in 2023)
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.5 miles, pub on-site, lake windermere 0.3 miles
✓Note: there are steps to the exterior of the home
✓Note: the hot tub is only available between 10am-10pm
✓Note: wifi is available through the park and may be intermittent at times; personal browsing only
✓Access to the local leisure facilities is complimentary and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty we as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as it’s subject to third-party provider located off site
✓Note: for use of the on-site facilities, such as the indoor swimming pool, a complex pass is required; these can be purchased from reception
✓Note: check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Hill Top Lodge

Spotless Accommodation

Guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness of this lodge. Immaculate presentation makes for a stress-free holiday from the moment you arrive.

Private Hot Tub

The secluded hot tub gets top marks from visitors. Perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the Lakes.

Fantastic Location

Just minutes from the lake and perfectly positioned between Windermere and Ambleside. Easy access to everything the Lake District offers.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything you need for self-catering. Guests love not having to pack extra utensils or equipment.

Thoughtful Touches

Many reviews mention the extra little touches that make stays special, from Christmas decorations to welcome packs.

On-Site Facilities

The park's swimming pool and sauna provide additional entertainment options without leaving the site.

Getting To Hill Top Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hill Top Lodge by car, take the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside. Turn off at the signposted entrance for White Cross Bay Holiday Park, where the lodge is located within the park grounds.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 2 miles from White Cross Bay. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to the holiday park.

Off-road parking for two cars

Windermere station (2 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LJ

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LQ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1LW

Wansfell Pike Trail

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA22 0EQ

Jenkin Crag Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 0LP

Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AF

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9BS

Hayes Garden World

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9DH

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AF

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AE

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AF

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LJ

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LQ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1LW

Wansfell Pike Trail

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA22 0EQ

Jenkin Crag Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 0LP

Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AF

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9BS

Hayes Garden World

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9DH

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AF

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AE

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 1AF

Is Hill Top Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the on-site swimming pool at White Cross Bay. The lodge is just minutes from the lake where they can feed ducks and watch boats. Brockhole Visitor Centre (1 mile away) offers adventure playground, treetop nets and boat hire. The twin bedroom with TV gives them their own space after busy days exploring.

For Couples

The private hot tub on the enclosed veranda offers romantic evenings under the stars. The double bedroom with en-suite provides privacy and comfort. The on-site pub means date nights without driving, while Lake Windermere's shoreline (0.3 miles away) offers sunset strolls. Perfect base for quiet escapes with luxury touches.

Pet Friendly

Hill Top Lodge does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy to ensure high standards of cleanliness and comfort for all guests. If you're looking to bring your dog, you'll need to consider alternative accommodation in the Lake District area that welcomes four-legged visitors.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hill Top Lodge

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant

Located On-site from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LF

The Angel Inn

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LP

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hill Top Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Hill Top Lodge features a private hot tub on the enclosed decked veranda. It was newly installed in 2023 and offers a secluded spot to relax after exploring the Lake District.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Hill Top Lodge does not allow pets. The property has a strict no pets and no smoking policy to maintain its high standards of cleanliness.

What facilities are available on the White Cross Bay holiday park?

The holiday park offers a swimming pool, sauna and an on-site pub/restaurant. There's also a shop within 0.5 miles of the property for essentials.

How far is Lake Windermere from the lodge?

Lake Windermere is just 0.3 miles from the property, about a 2-minute walk. The lodge is perfectly positioned on the shores of the lake between Windermere and Ambleside.

How many people can the lodge accommodate?

Hill Top Lodge sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. There's one double bedroom with en-suite and one twin bedroom, making it ideal for small families or couples.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, the lodge provides off-road parking for 2 cars. This makes it convenient for guests arriving by car and those planning to explore the wider Lake District area.

What entertainment options are available in the lodge?

The lodge features 3 TVs (in the living area and both bedrooms), a DVD player and WiFi. There's also an electric fire in the sitting area for cosy evenings.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are provided at no extra cost. Fuel and power are also included in the rental price, so there are no hidden extras.

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Hill Top Lodge Reviews

We felt the accommodation exceeded expectations enjoyed the peaceful location ! Very cosy everything we needed did enjoy the Hot Tub extra bonus. Felt the location was good set between Windermere and Ambleside which we know very well used the local buses which stopped outside White Cross Bay no need to use your car for getting to visit other Towns and Villages.

Amazing Christmas break had by all. Fantastic surroundings, beautiful lodge, nice and cosy. Thank you for an amazing Christmas at Hill Top Lodge x

We have been visiting Hill Top Lodge for a number of years now, we love the location of the Lodge. It's always nice to know you're going to arrive and everything is going to be perfect. Looking forward to returning in September when we will have a mum travelling with us.

We had a great time at Hill Top Lodge. Our auntie stayed in the one next to us. We fed the ducks by the lake and played football with each other at the football pitch. It was great I highly recommend this lodge.

We've had a lovely stay the hot tub was incredible we loved the site and the views from the lake the couches and beds were very comfortable.

Weve been staying at white cross bay since 2016 and at the same lodge our happy place until 2023 but unfortunately the lodge we loved so much ceased being a holiday let in 2024. So last year we stayed at a different lodge at white cross bay but that wasnt quite for us. Then we search and found hill top which on paper sounded just what we wanted for our mid week break secluded hot tub, clean and homely and it lived up to the write up. So hopefully this will be our future forever lodge at white cross bay. Thanks Mikes

Phillipa

The lodge was very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. Good wifi was a bonus. A lodge with a hot tub was the best choice we made. We found the park very quiet and the location was excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Beautiful Lodge, very comfortable, hot tub fantastic, loved the welcoming extras tea, coffee milk. Ideally situated on the site. Will definitely book to return.

Maureen

Very comfortable, bright, welcoming accommodation. Just a battery required for the clock!

Another fantastic week in our happy place. Hill Top was immaculately clean on arrival as always equip with everything we could need. Thank you so much for the wine and chocolate on arrival, so kind of you x See you next year weve already booked ha ha X

Colette

Really enjoyed our stay, lovely comfortable lodge. Would love to stay again. Hot tub great too. Thank you!

Jonathan

Over all the lodge was good, comfortable and clean Hot tub good Main problem ... Over all the lodge was good, comfortable and clean Hot tub good Main problem was the internet connection it affected the tv reception couldnt get the main channels

Another fantastic week at our favourite lodge. Immaculately clean on arrival as always. Equip with everything we could possible need and the most comfortable beds. The hot tub was fantastic and maintained every morning. See you at the end of August and we have already booked for next year. Thank you x

Really nice lodge and well looked after, hot tub was really nice, I would definitely book again.

Siobhan

Absolutely beautiful lodge. Will definitely book up again. My mam, dad and brother stayed in the lodge whilst I stayed in another with my family. And they absolutely loved it.

Fantastic lodge with everything you need and more! Cozy and comfortable. Hot tub is an amazing bonus. We will definitely be back!

This was our third year at Hill Top as we love it so much, unfortunately the boiler decided to play up, a phone call to Kate from Property Maintenance who was absolutely brilliant and she did her utmost to sort things. Reluctantly we had to make a decision to cut our holiday short due to time scale on getting the part for the boiler, however, Kate and the owners have gone above and beyond for us with regards to compensating us for the inconvenience and disruption to our holiday. Needless to say we have just rebooked for next year and can't wait!!

Stephen

First class property. Will definitely be back.

We had a wonderful Easter holiday,thankyou to the owners for the beautifully presented and equipped lodge and for the special treats on arrival,so kind. The weather was amazing so we were able to have full days out and about exploring the local areas and the hot tub here is just perfect too. We thoroughly enjoyed our week here,we loved the walks to Brockhole in the evening too. Thankyou, Kind Regards, Barry, Janet and Erin Browning

Andria

A brilliant lodge, very comfortable & clean, hot tub was great. Would definitely recommend this lodge, central location. Andria

Lauren

Many thanks for a wonderful break away in your beautifully clean and well equipped lodge. We have stayed in many places and I must say its rare to arrive and see exactly what you see on the advertised photos. It was a real home from home, everything we needed and more. Lovely and warm, comfortable seating and beds! The lodge is perfectly placed to enjoy the local area whether you stay close or go further afield. We thoroughly enjoyed Windermere , so much to see and do. Amazing shops and beautiful coffee shops with lovely food and friendly people. Recommend taking a boat trip. Ambleside and Grassmere are wonderful to visit and so much on offer. The scenery is a delight and theres walks aplenty! The apple pie bakery must be a stop off in Ambleside you wont be disappointed despite the long queue to wait for a table. Make the most of the hot tub especially looking up to the unspoilt sky after a day of walking. The on site facilities are tired and in need of a refurb especially the barrestaurant which wasnt somewhere we would return however that said you have so many lovely places on the doorstep to eat out in, its not a deal breaker! We will certainly recommend this gem to our friends and family.

Elaine

Very nice property clean and the hot tub was great. Had a great 4 days . We will be back

Fantastic lodge,beautifully updated with extra little touches making our time there even more special. Thankyou to the owners,we had an amazing week exploring the local areas,this is a perfect base and we have booked to return next Easter time. We are looking forward to it already.

What a fantastic, well equip, immaculate lodge! Absolutely spotless! This lodge was lacking nothing. So comfortable and homely. We loved it so much we have booked two weeks next year and cant wait for our second week this summer. Thank you so much for an amazing stay x

The Property is well maintained, and had everything you need provided in the property, including an outside brush to sweep any debris away from the decking. When we arrived the onsuite bathroom floor was very wet due to the main shower not turned off properly and the shower doors open, but was easily sorted. The location was very central and just caught buses around the surrounding area as the stops were just outside the entrance.

Excellent comfortable accommodation, beautiful setting and a great park with friendly,helpful staff. Loved the hot tub.

This is our second year at Hill Top Lodge, it is situated in an ideal spot on the park, a couple of minutes walk to The Lake where you can feed the ducks. The lodge is clean and well equipped with everything you may need. The hot tub is amazing and has been updated this year, it is maintained daily. We will be returning again soon. Thank you so much to the owners of this wonderful lodge in a gorgeous setting.

The lodge was lovely ,everything you could think you need was there , the hot tub was secluded which was brilliant for us . We loved everything about it . Excellent location outside park there's a bus stop that will take you anywhere you want to go we used this all the time so we didn't need the car tickets good price .

Absolutely beautiful lodge. Very spacious, great location. The hot tub was amazing. The holiday park is great, lots of amenities such as barrestaurant, swimming pool, play area for children & onsite shop. Would highly recommend

Joanne

Our holiday with family didn't work out so we booked this last minute. It was an absolutely fabulous stay. The lodge is clean, comfortable, furnished beautifully and has many additional homely features. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We used the onsight facilities, the health club in troutbridge which were all great. We walked, took the boat across the lake, visited Beatrix Potter and the Aquarium. All in all we has a fabulous time. My 7 year old daughter is already begging us to rebook. Thank you so much.

We had a great week in the lodge. It was really clean, cosy, spacious, and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. The beds were very comfortable, the hot tub was a bonus and serviced twice a day by a company on site. We used the on site swimming pool and clubhouse a few times, and got out and about exploring the local area. All in all, it was exactly what we needed after a very busy few weeks in work. Thank you.

We arrived and was wowed by the little but big homely touches, the Christmas ... We arrived and was wowed by the little but big homely touches, the Christmas tree and the warmness of the lodge was lovely and the hot tub was great, we stayed all over white cross bay and up and down the lake and this is in top 10, thanks for having us and see you again soon

The lodge is spacious and very comfortable. The efficient central heating made our week there in November really cosy. We also enjoyed our frequent escapes into the large hot tub. The lodge is ideally placed on a quiet side road yet only a short stroll from the the lakeside.

We loved our stay here! It had everything we needed, great location and the hot tub was a lovely addition! Our only slight niggle was that the TV cant connect to the internet so we couldnt watch Netflix etc in the evenings which was a shame, in the end we bought a HDMI cable so we could connect our laptop to the screen instead. But other than this, the lodge was clean and extremely comfortable, wed definitely come back!

Katrina

Lovely property with the added bonus of the hotub with a great location when you have children to entertain.

Stephen

Great lodge and super location just a stones throw to the lake. The park always looks great, just wish theyd have more entertainment space and also early breakfasts.

Serhiy

We enjoyed our stay very much. Great place and lots of space for a family. Location is great property is away from the main road and the lake front is less than 100yards away good for water sports. Jacuzzi is a great addition to the property and helps a lot during the rainy days or after the long day walk. Lots of small personal touches throughout the property makes it look like home. Two bathrooms is also advantage. The down side is the the basin a shower waste are not working well and takes time to drain while you using it. And probably as result causing smell of dumbness and mouldiness in the ensuite bathroom that spreads to the bedroom. If this issues are resolved this property otherwise makes a great holiday retreat with great location for the Windermere and The Lakes.

Caroline

Lodge was well equipped but maybe too well equipped as left little space to store food! Listing didnt mention a washing machine which id liked to have known about before we went. Only found airer on last day

Would have scored this lodge as 4 on every aspect, however hottub is getting a little tired and requires new contols etc. other wise an excellently maintained and equiped place to stay.

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Hill Top Lodge, White Cross Bay

About Hill Top Lodge

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spotless Accommodation

Private Hot Tub

Fantastic Location

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Thoughtful Touches

On-Site Facilities

Getting To Hill Top Lodge

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Hill Top Lodge Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

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Hill Top Lodge Reviews