Self-Catering at Striding Edge | Holiday Cottages in Kendal

Holiday home
Striding Edge is a Scandinavian style lodge, situated on White Cross Bay Park on the shores of Lake Windermere. The lodge is all ground floor and sleeps six people in three bedrooms - one double, one room with adult bunks and one twin with 2'6" beds. There is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. The open plan living area has a fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire and patio door to the outdoor decked terrace with furniture. Off road parking is available for two cars. With use of on-site facilities, lovely lakeside walks to enjoy, not to mention water sports and boat trips on the lake itself, and with a wealth of towns and villages to explore nearby, Striding Edge makes a great base for a lakeside family break in the Lake District.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire and patio door to decked terrace.

Area
Bowness and Windermere are two towns very close to each other in the Lake District, and offer amenities such as shops, pubs and restaurants. Take a boat trip out on Lake Windermere, perhaps stopping off at Ambleside or visit the Lakeside Aquarium. Enjoy scenic walks, water sports, the World Of Beatrix Potter, 'Go Ape' adventure park or several National Trust properties. Within easy reach are Grasmere, Kendal and Keswick.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Electric heating with gas fire in sitting area. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared on-site laundry facilities (coin operated), TV with Freeview and 2 Sky Sports channels, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Large enclosed decked terrace with furniture. Shared use of leisure facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, play park and multi-use games area. Two well-behaved dogs welcome - there is a £10 per pet supplement. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Note: Although all ground floor, this property is approached by 5 steps. Note: Due to lakeside location, children should be supervised at all times. Note: At check-in guests will be provided with a barrier pass number to use in the barrier key pad providing vehicular access to the park. Note: There is a charge for any guests wishing to use the on-site leisure facilities at £7.50 per adult and £5.50 per child.Please contact reception to arrange this. Note: Due to the location, WiFi can be intermittent. Note: No stag/hen, or similar. Note : Charging Electric cars is not permitted, due to the holiday park infrastructure. The nearest charging point can be found at Booth's car park in Windermere

Mr Austin

September 2020

We had a really good break the lodge was excellent we will def book another time when visiting the lakes

Mr Austin, September 2020

Cottage was more than we expected, great location and facilities.. The owners can be proud of there cottage and provided us with everything we wanted and more.

Mr Carine, September 2020

August 2020

The view over the decking was breathtaking.. Looked right out over the trees. Felt like we were in a tree house. The lodge itself had a really homely feel to it. Had everything you could need. Owners were really helpful when we contacted them. The park itself was lovely. Great views over the lake. Just lovely. Would definitely return. Thank you for a lovely break.

Miss Newsome, August 2020

The park was great and the accommodation was really fantastic.. The dog walking area could be better sihn posted.

Mr Goodman, August 2020

March 2020

Had a great stay at striding edge lodge .. Loved the private location and views felt like you were up in the tree tops . Lodge very well equipped plenty of cooking items so making meals excellent . Comfy beds and plenty of hot water for all to shower etc ... loved the bird feeder outside easy to sit and watch woodland birds . Even got a small deer last morning . Very dog friendly too . Will definitely be back soon to this lovely place .

mikemI3293CQ

January 2020

What a fabulous homely lodge. Hosts had taken the trouble to leave us a Christmas gift and had decorated the lodge to make it festive. Everything you could need was provided. The facilities on site are great and there is plenty to see and do in the Lakes. We had a fantastic time. Thanks so much. Only minor irritation was the neighbouring lodge blocked out parking a couple of times due to the number of vehicles they had. Other than that it was perfect!

Mr Helm, March 2020

Our 2nd visit this year so that says it all, such a cosy lodge to relax at the .... Our 2nd visit this year so that says it all, such a cosy lodge to relax at the end of a day after walking the beautiful lakes and countryside, spent my 50th here and to me the best place to spend it, and my dog loved it to, we shall return

Mrs Walker

April 2019

We were impressed with Sykes Holiday cottages as a company, providing information and prompt response to queries.. The lodge was ideally located to explore the lakes and the facilities on site were excellent. The lodge did provide everything to make our stay comfortable. However, we felt let down on the cleanliness in the lodge. oven trays were dirty and greasy as if they had been put back after being used without being washed. Under the sofa's were wrappers, straws cob webs and lots of dust. Down the sides of the single beds were lots of cob webs one containing a dead spider. We were very lucky with the weather during our stay, sitting outside was a little spoilt by the cobwebs hanging from the roof. It was pleasant watching a variety of birds feeding from the bird feeder on the decking. The feeder did appear to be in the wrong place, being in the middle left the area covered in bird poo. It was not pleasant to sit and look at. ( I do have photographs if required) We do run our own business and always welcome feedback as ways to improve. I hope you find our comments useful.

Mrs Smith

March 2019

Had a fabulous week at striding edge, such a cosy and comfortable lodge, fab base for exploring the lakes

Mrs Edwards

December 2018

We had a great time.. The lodge was very warm and cosy. The bedrooms were spacious and has had comfortable beds. The shower was very good. The kitchen was well stocked with all you would need while away e.g. cups, glasses, plates etc. The site is centrally situated for Ambleside and Bowness.

Miss Lockett

November 2018

Lovely homely cottage with all the finishing touches we could have dreamt of! We really enjoyed it and will be going back.

Mrs Halliwell

We think the cabin numbers could be made more clearer to see as you approach .... We think the cabin numbers could be made more clearer to see as you approach each one, perhaps the number and name of the lane on the side of the cabin especially if you arrive in the dark it took us ages, but it didn't help when reception told us to go right when we should have kept left from the barriers, but we found it eventually, we all had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend to friends Thankyou

jimbobhel

October 2018

I cannot recommend Striding Edge Lodge highly enough. My partner I and our baby have had the best time staying here. The lodge is so lovely, clean, very homely and has such a cosy feel to it. The owners Jan and Rod have really taken care of their guests by providing everything you need to really feel at home. Including a bookshelf packed full of books, DVDs and board games for typical Lake District rainy days. We've loved sitting watching the birds from the living room window on the bird feeder. It's in the heart of the Lakes so has been easy to get to and from various nearby spots such as Ambleside and Windermere where we've had some lovely days out. The site it's based on has some fab facilities such as a swimming pool and bar/ restaurant that does lovely reasonably priced food. Oh and if you fancy a takeaway pizza we got one delivered from the local Sourdough pizza in Ambleside which was delicious! Also recommend Daisy's Cafe in Ambleside Town centre for a really good breakfast. We will definitely be back.

Really enjoyed the holiday, the location is fantastic and really dog friendly, .... Really enjoyed the holiday, the location is fantastic and really dog friendly, the cabin in really warm, just found a few cobwebs and spiders inside near windows but u r in woods so that could be why, would deff recommend

Mrs Jones

August 2018

Had a lovely holiday at Striding Edge in White Cross Bay Park.. The Lodge was comfortable, homely, well equipped and well looked after by the owners. With White Cross Bay, location in the Park itself is crucial and Striding Edge is very well located, being high up with the verandah facing away from the road, towards the tops of the trees. We took 2 dogs and it was perfect for them, with an enclosed verandah and woods where we could walk them just across from the lodge. There’s a bird feeder on the verandah that attracts a wide variety of small birds. We filled it up and found it very relaxing just sitting watching the birds either from the verandah or through the lodge windows from the sitting room area. There is ample parking and it is a good base from which to enjoy the Lake District, with many attractions nearby. We would definitely book this lodge again. The booking process through Sykes was easy and everything went very smoothly, so we wouldn’t hesitate to book again with Sykes.

Miss Gartside

June 2018

Rid , the owner dropped off a new outside table during our stay & was very friendly & helpful.. He was really helpful when I had left my kindle after we had left & it was sorted quickly!

Mrs Shepherd

Needs a little TLC, quite dated.. Had everything we needed but a little upgrade would be appreciated. Really enjoyed the bird feeder on the patio. The birds were fascinating Could do with a good clean as quite a few cobwebs about - might be being picky. The sink in the kitchen needs sorting as the draining board drain was blocked and beginning to smell. If we had been there longer we would have sorted. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay. Thanks very much for a great few days.

Mr Burrows

May 2018

This was our first visit to the Lakes and we loved it.. The staff at the site were so helpful and friendly. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you

Mrs Scott

March 2018

Lodge was so cozy.. Bitter cold and snow when we were there but to come back to a lovely warm lodge which had everything you needed in it. Also catered so well for children with games/books/pens etc. So much thought put in by the owners. Would definitely recommend. Unfortunately for us our dog was poorly and couldn't take her and then my granddaughter was poorly so the family couldn't come either. Ended up just myself and my husband and I was so upset things didn't go to plan. We came home Sunday so one day early with them being poorly too. But cannot take anything away from the cottage. Only thing I would mention of the entertainment complex is that its not that big. I wouldn't like to see how busy it would be in school holidays but staff are lovely.

Mrs Gordon

June 2017

We booked that very place last year and did again this year so evidence that we like it

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Mrs Lane

June 2016

The location was fantastic and the lodge was the best equipped property I have ever stayed in. The owner has thought of everything! Its a real home from home.

Mr White

April 2016

The lodge we booked was ideal for our purposes, it was in a great location and well maintained. White Cross Bay is a good venue with lots of facilities.

Mrs Wood

April 2015

The lodge felt like a home from home. There was everything there that we needed and more (though a family argument did ensue when we attempted to play Pictionary!). The lodge was privately situated with decking that would have formed an excellent sun trap had we had a bit more sun. We would highly recommend to others.

Ms Martin

March 2015

We had a fantastic stay at Striding Edge. It was relaxing and had all the conveniences needed for a cottage holiday. The owners were very accommodating and provided a travel cot as needed for our 4 month old. The actual site facilities were great for families.

Dr Bryans

December 2014

Striding Edge was homely and welcoming and in an ideal location to explore the Lake District.

michb26

Just back from an amazing week away in this cottage and had the best time. Ideally situated to explore the Lake District with lots to do on site also such as a swimming pool, games area, play parks, forest and lake areas and a bar. The cottage was very cosy, warm, welcoming and well equipped with lots of lovely personal touches like toys and games, children's drawing stuff and low lighting. Loved it, well equipped kitchen and rooms, cosy beds and couches. We had 2 dogs with us who also loved it immediately. I can't wait to go again. Had to contact owner by email and they could not have been nicer or more helpful. I would absolutely recommend this cottage for a fantastic family holiday

Mrs Beech

November 2014

Everything was perfect, only down side was that we had to leave, really wish we had stayed longer.

Mrs Davies

October 2014

Very relaxing holiday - everyone enjoyed it and we look forward to coming to White Cross Bay again.

Mr Goldthorpe

September 2014

The lodge was absolutely perfect. It had everything we needed as a family with young children. Striding Edge had plenty of equipment, enough to make anything; we even baked a cake! The games and books for children were also a lovely touch; it made us feel that our children were welcome and could relax as much as us.

meannieb

We stayed at Striding Edge for a week in September. The lodge was perfect, it was well maintained in a lovely, peaceful location. Previously we have found that some self catering accommodation has the bare minimum when it comes to kitchen equipment, this wasn't the case with Striding Edge, the kitchen had everything you could need for a perfect self catering stay, this is especially important with a toddler and baby in tow. The lodge was spacious with good sized rooms. The extra little touches like games, colouring and books meant that our daughter always had something to do. The location was great as a base for exploring the Lake District but with a decent swimming pool, gym and park we weren't short of things to do if we stayed 'home' for the day. All in all we would highly recommend this lodge and hopefully will be visiting again soon.

Mrs Roddy

August 2014

The lodge was so warm and welcoming. We all felt at home straight away. Great size for us all to feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Mrs Perkin

December 2013

It was a lovely cabin with good views, comfortable and well maintained.

Guest

June 2013

We had a lovely stay in this clean and cosy cottage. Liked the location, very central for southern lakes

Mrs Still

May 2013

The place was lovely. The lodge was very well equipped, it had everything we needed and in a good location also, not too far from Ambleside/Windermere. We couldn't fault it, it was like a home-from-home!

Miss Lister

March 2013

The accommodation was like home-from-home which is what we needed with a 14 month old baby with us. There were excellent facilities on the holiday site providing good food and drink. The swimming pool and play area is also great for keeping kids entertained!

Mr Roberts

October 2012

I would not hesitate in telling my friends and family about this great family based location in the Lakes. Plenty to see and do, great fun for all at the leisure complex. Fantastic warm helpful staff, full of knowledge and helpful tips to ease your holiday.

September 2012

The staff were friendly and helpful from the very start. We loved our log cabin, which was very spacious and had a lovely view from the porch. Bird feeders attracted a wonderful assortment of birds, to watch as we sat outside. We had our puppy, Lucille, with us and the balcony was great for her. There were other dog lovers there, which was fun. We used the pool, the takeaway, the shop and the bar: all good. Too wet to use the tennis or football outdoor facilities, but good to know they were there. It was a good place to explore The Lakes from and we travelled each day. Saw a fabulous production of "Great Expectations" at the Theatre on the Lake in Keswick. Explored the visitors' centre at Brokole, which is almost next door and had many things to do.

Ms Gough

July 2012

We loved the peaceful setting, looking out over the trees. Staff on site were so helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for travelling. Would go again.

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Striding Edge in Kendal, Cumbria