Notes from the host
29 Dukes Meadow
The lodge is positioned in a tranquil setting between Keswick and Penrith, within a small group of similar lodges. It is four miles from the village of Greystoke with a traditional country pub and shop. This wood-built Scandinavian style lodge has floor-to-ceiling windows providing extensive open views over the countryside with Blencathra in the distance. The lounge /dining area is large, modern and recently furnished with a high vaulted ceiling and a wood burning stove for which some logs are provided. The dining table comfortably seats six people. Additionally, there is an outside decking area with seating, perfect for enjoying summer evenings and admiring the often beautiful sunsets! For your entrainment there is a CD/radio together with a TV/DVD player and through the Roku box it is possible to access Freeview or log into your own streaming services, if you have a subscription. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The squirrel feeder positioned just outside the window allows guests to observe, from close range, the antics of red squirrels, which are frequent visitors helping themselves to nuts. Also, a variety of birds can often be seen feeding from the stations provided for them.
There are three bedrooms, a double, twin and a single. All are spacious and enjoy varied views of the local environment. All bedding is provided and built-in wardrobes along with chests of drawers, provide storage for personal items. If required a travel cot, bed guards and a high chair are also available.
There is a recently modernised shower room, which has a generous shower cubicle with a powerful electric shower, in addition to a toilet, washbasin and vanity unit.
The Lake District offers many quality pubs and restaurants, but if you choose to eat in, the large kitchen is fully equipped for family catering including oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and toaster. Ample space is available in cupboards for storing provisions.
Outside there is a large garden area bordered on one side by an extensive meadow and on another by a small unfenced stream, Newsom Syke, which can be dry or flowing dependant upon weather conditions. There is parking space for 2 cars, with possible additional space in the visitors parking area near the entrance to the site.
With bustling Keswick its shops, galleries, pubs restaurants and street markets and beautiful Ullswater all within 30 minutes drive there's plenty to do within easy reach. The surrounding countryside, including nearby Greystoke forest, is all easily accessible and there are plenty of opportunities for walks from the relaxing to the more energetic. Enjoy mountain biking, fell walking and kayaking and sailing, or for a more leisurely exploration of the Lakes enjoy a cruise on one of the much-loved Lakes steamers and launches.
Just a 15 minute drive is Penrith, a thriving ancient market town with its supermarkets, castle and railway station. Nearby are the charming villages of Greystoke, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Hesketh Newmarket, with their own pubs and local shops. Sitting between Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Ullswater, this lodge offers an ideal base for exploring the northern Lake District, Cumbria and also Hadrian's Wall. Easy access to the M6 from junction 41 is an added bonus! Many guests have found this rural retreat is an ideal base for family holidays, away from the crowds, but within easy reach of the many activities that Cumbria has to offer.
Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome.
No smoking is allowed in the lodge.
Please note this property does not support the charging of electric vehicles, but there are a number of charging points in Penrith or Keswick.
