Tarn Lodge

44 Customer Reviews

• "Several issues with property, once emailed to the office all were rectified the next day."

  thanks go to Martin & Sarah. nice quiet site saw plenty of wildllife, including Deer, Ducks, pheasants, squirrels, we had a nice time and the hot tub was very pleasant as well

  Reviewed by Iain4.1★Sep 2024

• "Tarn Lodge is a fabulous place to stay & in such a quiet location, we were all impressed."

  It had everything we needed. Only 1 slight quibble, the en-suite shower hasn't got a variable shower head & the water wasn't very hot despite going over the "scald" feature to test it. That was all. We would love to stay again.

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Sep 2024

• "Tarn Lodge is beautiful, it’s well furnished and homely."

  Everything you can think of is provided and it’s in the most peaceful and well maintained setting. We would highly recommended.

  Dear Kira, Many thanks for your positive feedback on Tarn Lodge, the grounds and setting. We hope to see you again in future, Warm regards The Oaks team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kira5.0★Aug 2024

• "An amazing property."

  Perfect for our family. We used the hot tub a lot come rain or shine!

  Dear Sarah, Thank you for your feedback, and great to hear your family enjoyed the property and hot tub so much. Please come again, Warm wishes, The Oaks team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2024

• "Fantastic place to stay every thing you would ever need they supply."

  Beautiful surroundings full of wildlife saw deer pass by and the ducks were so friendly. Could do with more comfortable sofas but that usually wouldn't bother us as if the weather was better we would have been out exploring the area.

  Dear Julie, We are very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay in Tarn Lodge, including the wonderful wildlife, deer and ducks on your doorstep! We pride ourselves on our customer service and aim to provide all we can for our guests, thank you for your helpful feedback. Kind regards, The Oaks team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2024

• "What an amazing experience to stay at Tarn Lodge (we stayed for 3 nights on Easter bank holiday)."

  Building was big enough for our family of five, very clean and tidy. The facilities in the lodge were very good and it was much more than we expected - it includes every little thing that a family needs for a few days of holidays - unbelievable. Private car park for Tarn Lodge was really big and spacious. Kitchen includes every thing for cooking and washing. Bedrooms are nice and comfortable. Bathroom, shower room and toilets are very clean. Hot tub was very relaxing and the kids enjoyed it so much. Wi-fi is also very good (our experience - most of the lodges in other areas do not have wi-fi, or have wi-fi only in reception area). The scenes around the Tarn Lodge were amazing - including the small lake at the back. There was quite a lot of sense of nature - ducks, birds and rabbits around the house, and the kids were so happy to see them. Staying in Tarn lodge was way better than staying in a good hotel, and the charge was worth paying. 100% recommended.

  Dear Dr Oo We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay in Tarn Lodge, the grounds and backdrop are a haven for wildlife; we hope you’ll return to enjoy the area again in future. Warm reagards, The Oaks Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Win4.7★Mar 2024

• "This is a fantastic property ."

  Spacious, clean, well thought out with windows and doors everywhere to take in the great view of the tarn . It is well maintained and there is even a very friendly member of staff who came to check the hot tub was ok . Plenty of logs for the wood burner too . We had a pair of visiting ducks and saw pheasant, deer, and birds of prey during our stay . Easy access to Bowness and Windermere . A great place to unwind and explore the surrounding countryside. Highly recommended.

  Dear Naomi, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed staying in Tarn Lodge and enjoyed the surrounding area. We hope you can come again in future. Kind regards, The Oaks Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Naomi5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fabulous hideaway."

  Just had a weeks stay at tarn lodge and would recommend to anyone. Beautiful surroundings, peaceful and relaxing. The lodge itself is spotlessly clean, modern and extremely well equipped. The jacuzzi is an absolute bonus especially after a days walking , hidden away at the side of the lodge, giving total privacy. My only criticism would be the bed in the double room which can be made into 2 singles is quite uncomfortable. We look forward to staying again and would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you

  Reviewed by David4.7★Mar 2024

• "Absolutely 5*."

  A little hidden gem. The property is comfortable, clean, well equipped and in a beautiful setting just a few minutes drive away from Bowness. Gorgeous views over the Tarn, and daily visits from the ducks! Sarah is very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Would recommend 100%.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to send your feedback. The Oaks Team really appreciates seeing these comments and that you have had such a great stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Dec 2023

• "Perfect location for the family we will be definitely coming back ."

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Oct 2023

• "Fantastic property with exceptional facilities."

  Thank you for taking the time to send this and The Oaks Team really appreciates hearing that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us and hope to see you return in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Iain5.0★Sep 2023

• "The Lodge was just what I hoped for."

  Good location, comfortable, clean, well equipped

  Thank you so much for taking the time to send this and we aim to make your stay as comfortable as we can. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deirdre5.0★Sep 2023

• "The advert is misleading."

  This isn't a private, quiet, holiday location. It's overlooked by four other properties. We had to listen to drunken idiots most evenings (it felt like a budget holiday park). The people who carry out the daily checks on the hot tub don't access it from the rear of the property (??!!), they bimble directly across the front, looking straight into the living room. A guy on a tractor turned up to mow our lawn, whilst we were trying to grab some sun and get a baby to sleep at lunchtime on our last day. The rear of the property is an absolute mess of metal fencing, as they're clearly building something. The garden furniture on the decking is very old/shoddy. One of the chairs stained my wife's t-shirt with rust. Despite the fact they have Sky at the property, they don't subscribe to any channels. As a result, on the days we were housebound, due to the weather, we couldn't even watch TV. The single beds are absolutely TINY. They're meant for children, so don't make the same mistake as us and assume that adults could sleep in them. I was insulted that after the week we had, and amount it cost, they had the audacity to leave a note instructing us to strip all the beds on the way out. I could go on, but I've made my point. I was not at all impressed considering I paid £2500 to stay at the property. It wasn't private, it wasn't relaxing, it wasn't worth the money. The owners need to be HONEST in their advertising and charge a lot less for what felt like a Butlins at times. We wouldn't stay there again if it was free.

  Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We take real pride in offering our guests a great service and we are always here to assist with any concerns. Had you notified us of these points during your stay, one of our team would have been very happy to address them for you. Sadly, we weren’t given the opportunity to assist on this occasion. Tarn Lodge is set back on a hill, with trees and shrubs providing privacy from neighbouring properties, which are 20m away. Our Site Manager checks all the hot tubs daily for health and safety purposes, including the surrounding areas, which includes decking on some properties, and staff are always mindful of guest’s privacy. Our lovely grounds are well maintained, and we always try to complete any tasks with minimal disruption to our guests. Garden furniture and decking is open to the elements, but we do check them regularly and re-treat where needed. No building work has taken place and we have nothing planned. The lodge isn’t advertised as having Sky, but we do have a smart TV with access to regular TV channels plus Netflix, Amazon Prime etc, if you have subscribed to these, which is usual practice for self-catering accommodation. The bed mentioned has a zip and link mattress which splits to 2 singles from a king size; this is a standard adult size. The removal of the bed linen on departure is a request to enable the housekeeping team to focus on keeping the properties spotlessly clean, but it is just a polite request and not at all compulsory. We’re delighted that previous guests at Tarn Lodge have awarded us a score of 4.8 and rated us as ‘Outstanding’. We take great pride in our customer care and service to our guests and would have been more than happy to have discussed any concerns that you had during your stay. We do hope these points didn’t impact your stay and that you had a great holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joseph2.5★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful lodge in a lovely setting."

  However, we were concerned that the Plug in Air Freshener in the hall had been left switched on, it was completely empty and on removal very hot. As reported in the press these air fresheners are fire hazards when left switched on when empty !!!!! After unplugging it we removed the refills so hopefully it will not get used until new refills have been added.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to send this. The Oaks Team really appreciates hearing that our guests have had such a great stay and thank you for mentioning the plug in and switching it off. We usually do check these and we have replaced this refill. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2023

• "We had the most wonderful stay this is our second year staying in this property and we just can't fault it."

  The garden is amazing and the children spent so much time playing on it the lodge is so well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a week away and it's in a great location too not far from Bowness. It's lovely to sit in the hot tub in the evenings. We will definitely be back again.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to send this. The Oaks Team really appreciates hearing that our guests have had such a great time and to hear you had such an enjoyable holiday at the Lodge. We try to think of all useful equipment and supplies to help you relax and enjoy your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2023

• "The lodge was spotless and had everything we needed for a week long stay."

  Beautiful and peaceful location but still an easy walk in to Bowness. Will definitely be coming back!

  Thank you so much for taking the time to send this. The Oaks Team really appreciates hearing that our guests have had such a great time and to hear you how much you enjoyed staying at the Lodge. We look forward to seeing you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fantastic place and location."

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Feb 2023

• "Very impressive location and accommodation."

  Well equipped kitchen and loved the log burning fire. Clean and was perfect for our holiday.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Jan 2023

• "We absolutely loved the lodge and thought it comfortable and well stocked."

  As the weather was cold the log fire was an absolute bonus. We saw plenty of wild life including deer in front of the lodge, rabbits, bird of prey and numerous pheasants. Whilst it is not completely isolated we were not disturbed by neighbouring properties at all. Whilst the walk into Bowness was doable, not all our party could manage the uphill walk back. That might be worth a mention ( or I could have just missed it !). We would love to go back.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Nov 2022

• "Had a great stay at Tarn Lodge."

  It had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Great to listen to the birds in the morning. The only thing I can mention as a negative is we were there for a week and on the Friday to Monday there were groups in the cottages at the side. On two of the nights it sounded like they were having a rave. This is more inconsiderate people than the owners fault.

  Reviewed by Kimberley4.4★Nov 2022

• "Fab lodge , every thing you might need , great quality bedding , well equipped kitchen and fantastic hot tub."

  Only minor moans really , couldn’t get Netflix etc to work , kept telling us no internet connection . Pictures don’t show the row of cottages and view of their hot tubs to the left of the property , should imagine quite noisy when fully booked as we could clearly hear people when sat on our terrace. The final thing which prevented us booking again for next year is what looks like future building above and behind the lodge , such a shame .

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Sep 2022

• "Superb lodge in beautiful surroundings and lovely quiet setting."

  We loved the daily visits from the ducks! Really well equipped, clean and comfortable. Things were provided which we wouldn’t have expected such as soap, dishwasher tablets, tea bags and coffee. It was a nice touch that Grasmere gingerbread had been left for us on our arrival. Hot tub was amazing, really relaxing and enjoyable after a day spent walking. Great location for exploring the Lake District. Couldn’t fault it in any way.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Aug 2022

• "A delightfully located modern holiday lodge that is very well equipped for five people sharing."

  The main kitchen/diner/sitting area is comfortable and well laid out, which makes catering easy. The bedrooms were spacious with plenty of storage. The bath and shower rooms were modern and clean. Plenty of birdlife around for those interested in nature and we were able to watch the tribulations of the mother ducks trying to raise their families of very cute ducklings, despite the depredations of the local buzzards. Overall, one of the nicest lodges we have ever rented.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2022

• "Excellent holiday, lodge is top notch."

  However, if I had a criticism the Wi-Fi could be improved. At times it was painfully slow - I’m guessing the Wi-Fi was being shared with the other accommodations adjacent to the lodge.

  Reviewed by dianne5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had an excellent stay at Tarn Lodge and have recommended to family and friends."

  Martin was brilliant and couldn't do enough for us - and always with a smile and a nod. This lodge was honestly amazing and everything within it was done to such a high standard - no skimping took place with this property! Due to the hot weather, two small things did occur to us as possible additions for next summer. One would be an overhead light above the dining table and the other would be to add an awning across some of the decking area to allow some shade on the hot days. Many many thanks for this lodge. It was absolutely wonderful.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2022

• "An excellent holiday and a great lodge."

  Will definitely return

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Jul 2022

• "A very clean, well located and spacious property."

  Everything you need is there plus a hot tub!

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a brilliant stay in tarn lodge."

  The accomodation is beautiful and well kept. We loved the garden lots of space for the kids to run around and nice and close to local amenities in bowness. We have already booked for the same time next year!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2022

• "An exceptional lodge to stay in - had everything we need for a weekend away."

  Definitely looking to return!

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Apr 2022

• "The lodge was immaculately clean and was in a beautiful location."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Jan 2022

• "Absolute gem of a property."

  Perfectly positioned for visiting the lakes but away from the hustle and bustle. Beautiful, comfortable and well equipped lodge in stunning surroundings. Couldn’t ask for more. Can’t wait to return.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Dec 2021

• "This is our second visit to Tarn Lodge after an amazing visit in 2020."

  It's fair to say 2021 was just as amazing! We love this place, a real home from home that allows you to completely relax. Your close enough to Bowness to enjoy the hustle and bustle yet far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet in the fabulous grounds of The Oaks estate. Our daily morning visit from the local ducks was a real treat and my daughter loved feeding them. We are already looking at returning for 2022! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

  Reviewed by Brett5.0★Sep 2021

• "The lodge it was very clean and raily nice i will be going back its a lovely lodge"

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Aug 2021

• "A very High end Lodge, in a peaceful setting."

  Beautifully furnished and decorated. Very comfortable beds. Lovely hot tub overlooking a small duck pond.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2021

• "We have just come back from our break in the Lake District and it was perfect!"

  Tarn Lodge is absolutely stunning in a fantastic location. We had everything we needed and more. Very helpful instructions, easy check in and out. The lodge was spotless and fantastically laid out. We will 100% be booking again for another lovely Lake District holiday for our family.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Jul 2021

• "We booked this holiday for a restful chilled break, it did not disappoint."

  The lodge is close enough to Bowness to walk into but far enough out of the town to feel like we were away from everything! Beautiful setting in peaceful surroundings. The lodge was very comfortable and spotlessly clean with particular attention to covid guidelines. The arrival pack was very welcome. We will definitely book again

  Reviewed by Dianne5.0★Apr 2021

• "Beautiful tranquil location close to many lovely walks and places to visit."

  Reviewed by Susie5.0★Apr 2021

• "I booked this lodge after my wife found it online searching for a 'staycation' given everything that's going on at the moment and what a find this was!"

  A truly stunning lodge that has everything you need to create a home from home. The hot tub was certainly an added bonus allowing us to relax after a day in Bowness or experiencing some of the local walks and attractions. The lodge has gorgeous views over looking the pond and a fabulous decking area to enjoy the sunsets. We had an amazing week and shed a few tears when we had to leave! We willl be back :)

  Reviewed by Brett5.0★Sep 2020

• "I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Tarn Lodge."

  The property was well equipped and even contained items that were not listed to be included, so it exceeded our expectations. We were provided with a Guest Information Book prior to our stay and this was very useful to us throughout our stay - it had information about the local amenities as well as walking trails, taxi numbers with discount codes and recommendations. The property itself was very clean and the view over the lake was beautiful. I would highly recommend the Lodge for family and friends to stay in and I would also visit again!

  Reviewed by Aaran5.0★Sep 2020

• "We were kept waiting for details of voucher/refund due to Covid."

  Not acceptable. Our original holiday date was in June but we had to move to September which we weren't very pleased about. After first use of hot tub my adult daughter developed a severe rash. This concerned us very much. Disappointingly we did not use the hot tub again ? because of the use of certain chemicals. This had never happened before to her having used one many many times. The rash has still not disappeared completely a week later. However, lodge (except hot tub) was lovely and very comfortable. All very modern and exceptionally clean with Covid instructions etc. It was in a very nice position near a pond but you do need a car to get around.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Sep 2020

• "Fabulous property and really enjoyed our week there ."

  Very relaxing , couple of wishes would be a television in master bedroom , a parasol for the decking area and an awning for the hot tub , other than that it’s perfect!

  Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Aug 2020

• "Lovely lodge."

  Really nicely designed and built lodge with tasteful decor throughout. Pleasing view of pond, but watch out for the hotel guests (next door) who row boats on the pond - they can see directly into your property. Ducks come and visit, but don't stay to annoy. Quality hot-tub, neatly hidden out of view of other guests; watch shooting stars and milk way on a clear night. Great appliances; of special note is the oven - it's big and fast and accurate cooking; kettle also very fast. Some utensils that the lodge could have benefited from include, Pizza slicer, Ice cream scoop, sieve; but otherwise well equipped. Comfortable beds, but if you / your kids wake with daylight, be ware that the daylight gets in due to the curtains position - bring your own black-out blinds or use a towel to cover the window(s). Also be aware that the other guest lodges (which are perpendicular to this lodge) look directly on to your decking and outdoor table & chairs - and as a consequence of their position relative to yours, the sound from them carries straight to your lodge; we found this a little more intrusive than it should be, which might be mitigated by putting up trees to break the sound carrying. Other things to note is that there is no outdoor storage attached to your lodge for things like bikes - it would have benefited from secure bike storage. Finally note that there is building (construction) taking place of an additional four lodges immediately above this one - the construction was dormant whilst we were there, but presumably the owners will construct the addition lodges, and that will generate significant noise and disruption. Other than these things, we had a great stay - it is a genuinely lovely place.

  Reviewed by Melville3.4★Aug 2020

• "We loved this lodge and found it completely amazing thank you - the views are amazing very relaxing especially after lots of walking the lodge is fully equipped to meet all your needs perfectly - beautiful place."

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2020

• "Other than the living area when we had the wood burner on, the building was very cold for the 2 days we stayed."

  when we arrived the radiators were warm but the building was cold so we turned them to the max setting. that was the last time they came on. towels were still wet the next morning and the building was cold.

  Reviewed by Peter3.4★Mar 2020

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