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Ridgway Lodge, White Cross Bay

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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

Ridgway Lodge is a spacious three-bedroom holiday lodge at White Cross Bay in the Lake District. Located in a quieter area of the park, this modern retreat sits just a short walk from the clubhouse and facilities. Perfect for families or friends seeking lakeside relaxation without sacrificing comfort.

The Lake District location puts you right in the heart of England's most stunning national park. Just 500 yards away is Brockhole Visitor Centre with its gardens and adventure playground. Fancy a bit more? Windermere town is only 2 miles away, while Bowness (3 miles) offers boat trips and restaurants.

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About Ridgway Lodge

Ridgway Lodge is a spacious three-bedroom holiday lodge at White Cross Bay in the Lake District. Located in a quieter area of the park, this modern retreat sits just a short walk from the clubhouse and facilities. Perfect for families or friends seeking lakeside relaxation without sacrificing comfort.

The Lake District location puts you right in the heart of England's most stunning national park. Just 500 yards away is Brockhole Visitor Centre with its gardens and adventure playground. Fancy a bit more? Windermere town is only 2 miles away, while Bowness (3 miles) offers boat trips and restaurants. The outdoor hot tub is available from 10am-10pm - plenty of time to soak after a day of hiking!

The accommodation features a master bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower, plus two twin bedrooms. The open-plan living area includes a fully-equipped kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Entertainment comes via a massive 55" TV and DVD player. Complimentary WiFi means you can still post those hot tub selfies (we won't judge).

Nearby attractions include Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre (500 yards) with its Tree Top Trek, Windermere's shops and cafes (2 miles), Bowness with the World of Beatrix Potter (3 miles) and Ambleside's pubs and shops (3 miles).

Ridgway Lodge offers the perfect base for exploring the Lakes. With parking for two cars, outdoor patio furniture and that glorious hot tub waiting for you after a day of adventures, what's not to love?

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Ridgway Lodge

Hot Tub Heaven

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Available 10am-10pm daily, it's perfect for relaxing after exploring the Lakes.

Fantastic Location

Just 500 yards from Brockhole Visitor Centre and 2-3 miles from Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside.

Fully Equipped

Kitchen has everything needed for self-catering with dishwasher, full-size fridge/freezer and all cooking essentials.

Spacious Layout

Three good-sized bedrooms, open-plan living area and outdoor deck provide plenty of space for six guests.

Modern Entertainment

The massive 55" TV and complimentary WiFi keep everyone entertained during downtime.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome to join the family holiday, with plenty of walks directly from the lodge.

Getting To Ridgway Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Ridgway Lodge by car, head toward White Cross Bay holiday park between Windermere and Ambleside on the A591. The lodge is located in a quieter area of the park with parking for two cars available directly outside.

By Train

The nearest train station is Windermere, approximately 2 miles from the lodge. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to White Cross Bay holiday park where Ridgway Lodge is situated.

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: 500 yards
LA23 1LJ
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 9BB
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA22 9HG
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 9BS
Hayes Garden World
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA22 9DH
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Bay
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
Ambleside Tourist Information
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 9BS
Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre
Distance: 500 yards
LA23 1LJ
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 9BB
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA22 9HG
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 9BS
Hayes Garden World
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA22 9DH
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Bay
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
Ambleside Tourist Information
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 9BS

Is Ridgway Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love the adventure playground at Brockhole Visitor Centre, just 500 yards away. The Tree Top Trek there offers exciting high ropes fun. White Cross Bay park has its own facilities and the 55" TV in the lodge is perfect for movie nights. Bowness (3 miles) features the World of Beatrix Potter attraction. Lake Windermere offers boat trips and water activities.
For Couples
The hot tub makes Ridgway Lodge perfect for couples wanting relaxation time. Though designed for six, couples can enjoy the spacious master bedroom with en-suite. The Lake District setting offers romantic walks, cosy pubs and stunning views. Evening boat trips on Lake Windermere (3 miles away) provide sunset views, while Ambleside and Bowness offer intimate dining options.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Ridgway Lodge. The gated deck provides a secure outdoor space. The Lake District offers countless walking routes directly from White Cross Bay. Brockhole Visitor Centre (500 yards away) has dog-friendly gardens. Many pubs and cafes in nearby Windermere, Ambleside and Bowness welcome four-legged visitors.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ridgway Lodge

The Waterhead Bar & Grill

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0EZ

The Old John Peel Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DE

Brockhole Cafe

Located 500 yards from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ridgway Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Ridgway Lodge features a private hot tub on the outdoor gated deck. It's available for use between 10am and 10pm daily.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome at Ridgway Lodge. The Lake District offers countless walking opportunities directly from your doorstep.
How many bedrooms does the lodge have?
The lodge has three bedrooms - one master bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower, plus two twin bedrooms. A travel cot is also provided for infants.
What facilities are available in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.
Is there WiFi available?
Yes, complimentary WiFi is provided at the lodge. It's subject to fair usage guidelines and may not be suitable for high data usage activities.
How far is it to local amenities?
The clubhouse and park facilities are a short walk away. Windermere is 2 miles away, while Bowness and Ambleside are both approximately 3 miles from the lodge.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is parking for two cars at the lodge. Electric vehicle charging is not permitted on the site.
Is the property accessible for people with mobility issues?
The lodge is accessed at the rear by an external ramp with a small lip. However, it's not fully adapted for wheelchair use and may present challenges for those with significant mobility issues.

Ridgway Lodge Reviews

There two issues. One set of patio doors would not shut. Still unresolved. Also, there was a wasps nest in the guttering above the seating area. This meant for the first half of the holiday we were unable to sit outside. The pest controller visited on Tuesday wasps then started coming inside through the light fitting. These were taped over by the maintenance and the pest controller applied another treatment on Thursday. Please remind maintenance to remove the tape if not already done so. We note from previous revues there was mention of a wasps issue and the door issue before in May. These issues greatly impacted our enjoyment of the property.
Lovely place as shown in pictures. Comfortable & Clean for large family Hot Tub for 4 people which was OK for us. Nice little table out on decking but still needs repaintedfreshen up. Included all cleaning and kitchen essentials foil etc nice touch. Pub on site food nice and quick service. Very small shop on site for essentials. SPAR 10 min walk on main road for any extra stuff needed. Things to Note also a June review about a wasps nest in the gutter near side to hot tub its still there we went Aug 4 Also the living room double doors the right hand door handle doesnt lock not ideal if you have young children, I didnt feel safe leaving items when out and about because its quite a busy site. Lodges are close together. They do have Smart TV for Netflix but WiFi is shared with the neighbours and the signal is not good enough to watch it here. May be better if they had their own WiFi set up. We had some DVDS and watched couple of films. They do have DVD player.
Cheryl
The location is nice a quite and the Lodge itself was clean and modern, decking was scruffy but ok, Did make Sykes aware there is a wasps nest in the guttering next to the outdoor seating area, these fly around while you are sat outside or in hot tub and frequently make there way into the lodge. No response to that issue as yet. Also 2 handles one on the right hand set of doors and one on left side set of doors are missing external handles and the right side one is missing a key and therefore cannot be locked but also cannot be entered from outside lodge due to the missing handle. Hot tub water was also cloudy, think it may need cleaned? Overall lovely Lodge, spacious and clean.
Great property and very clean. Could maybe do with a freshen up of paint especially the decking area, other than that great stay.
Lovely stay at Ridgway Lodge which was as per the pictures presented. Really enjoyed our stay. The lodge itself was very clean and with everything we needed. The hot tub was great and in good working order. White Cross Bay was great after not being there for a few years. Perfect location near Windermere. Only point for improvement would be the outside furniture which looked a little tatty. Decking could also do with some tlc ahead of the summer. Minor points for the owners.
Excellent cabin with everythink we needed for a chilled weekend. my only issue which didnt affect our stay but for us was the size of the hot tub..we had 5 of us that couldnt really chill in the tub as we hoped due to it was really small compaired to others we have used before but everythink else was great..would defo stay hear again and would recomend this cabin but more than 3 people and the hot tub at any time and it is to small.
Fantastic lodge, great facilities hot tub was amazing, some parts need a refresh
Tracey
Property was fabulous clean and kitchen fully stocked with utensils xmas trees were marvellous and the hot tub amazing. Property was lovely and warm when we arrived.
Tracie
Property was fabulous clean and kitchen fully stocked with utensils xmas trees were marvellous and the hot tub amazing. Property was lovely and warm when we arrived.
The cabin is warm and cosy but a few things needs changing and proper attention. The deck needs proper cleaning and moss is falling from the roof. The carpet needs deep cleaning or changing. The dinner table is wobbly. The ensuite bathroom was dusty and mouldy which made me sneeze a lot. The main bedroom blinds needs changing to a more friendly and brighter blinds. Otherwise it's a nice cabin if given 100 attention.
Olivia
Really lovely property for a short stay. Made good use of all facilities and lodge itself was well equipped
Darren
The family and me absolutely loved our stay and we would definitely recommend
Second time at white cross bay and second cabin we stayed in , Cabin was well furnished and clean and everything worked fine. Couple of little bits could do with a touch up but nothing which affects the stay in the cabin . Would book here again no hesitation . As prevoius experience at WCB the internet is pretty poor and can be frustating at times , think this down to the site but anyway were on holiday not here for surfing the net. Overall very pleasant stay and would recommend
Joanne
Lovely lodge very clean and comfortable hot tub was a big hit would definitely stay again
Everything was excellent inside the lodge ,the only thing we all were a bit ... Everything was excellent inside the lodge ,the only thing we all were a bit disappointed with was the outside lack of furniture, we all are over 60 there was only 4 chairs 6 stayed at the lodge that was the only thing
Easy booking process and keeping track of booking and payments. Lake District lodge holidays are great at keeping you informed in the lead up to the holiday. Will definitely use again
Fantastic stay with a lodge fully equipped with everything we could ask for ! No issues at all and would stay again tomorrow Only thing we would say is that on the hot tub rules outside next to the hot tub it says hot tub can be used 8am 10pm but on the welcome book indoors it says only use between 10am and 10pm
The lodge was clean, modern and spacious enough for our party of 5. Kitchen well equipt. I would say however that the outdoor furniture could benefit from an upgrade. The table and chairs can only comfortably seat 4 people and was frayed and rusty in places. The hot tub was clean and warm but can only accomodate 3 or 4 people.
Alison
The lodge was brilliant! Really clean, matched description perfectly, had everything we needed. We had a fabulous stay here and would definitely come back and recommend!!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous lodge.
This is the 5th time we've stayed at Ridgeway and it is definitely a home from home. We will certainly be back again.
Cassie
Lovely time away for new year. Clean and perfect. Everything we needed.
Paintwork could do with refreshing white walls decking area and rails ... Paintwork could do with refreshing white walls decking area and rails surrounding need refreshing also ,otherwise lodge was nice and spacious ,hot tub was fab ,really enjoyed our stay ,we would return to this lodge x
Victoria
Lovely lodge which is well located in a beautiful area and well established site. The lodge had everything you need for a fab holiday and was comfortable. Little home away from home. Hot tub is a massive bonus. Internet is minimal but nice to get away from electronics and relax for a week.
The property was lovely. We did have a couple of issues, but these were dealt with quickly by Sykes very satisfactory. We would be happy to stay there again.
A lovely lodge. Well appointed, clean and tidy. The hot tub was a lovely temperature and really well maintained. Just want to stress that the wifi is incredibly poor. This is no fault of the lodge and they're clear they have no responsibility for this but be aware if this is something you would require when booking. When the complimentary wifi popped up which was rarely the connection was non existent. Again no criticism to the owners just a heads up. The restaurant on site was incredibly busy. Fine if you're family wanting a contained space where kids could run around but not great if you're an older party. Food was average.
Elizabeth
We chose this property predominantly for the hot tub and the location on a small holiday park right on Lake Windermere. The lodge was well cared for, and well stocked decorated and did not disappoint. We also really enjoyed the free membership of the local private healthclub, as the onsite pool was too busy to lane swim during half term. Didn't use the onsite restaurant so can't comment on that. The only hitch was with the heating which Sykes resolved within the hour by sending an engineer.
Our stay was great thank you! We did have an issue with one of the trees falling on our way and smashing the back window through however understand this is out of your control. I have left a pair of slippers in one of the draws in the master bedroom, would it be possible to have them posted to me? Thanks so much, Lisa
We stayed here for a weekend and had a lovely time. The lodge was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The hot tub was checked daily and the site is well maintained. Our children used the swimming pool and we found the facilities clean and staff helpful and friendly. We would definitely return.
Great location ot tub lovely hoover didnt work stiff brush for the leaves ... Great location ot tub lovely hoover didnt work stiff brush for the leaves needed in autumn wifi non existent other than that was a lovely break
The lodge could do with a lick of paint as lots of marks all round the ... The lodge could do with a lick of paint as lots of marks all round the lodge Signs of mould in the ensuite bathroom Nobody came throughout our stay to check on the hot tub We had a problem with the electrics, which when reported was sorted out very quickly, within 2 hours The lodge was very well equipped with every thing you needed in the kitchen, more serving bowls would be good Overall a good holiday and would certainly stay in this lodge again
Sharon
I have stayed in this lodge 3 times now since 2017. On the whole an excellent lodge. Some signs of being well used but it is to be expected. However, the mattress on the double bed is a joke. It is in urgent need of replacing to a decent mattress. If that had been okay it would have been 10 across the board.
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