Orchard Hideaways, Penrith, The Lake District

The setting, in an apple orchard, is delightful. Accommodation and common areas are simple but appropriate to the place. Rooms have a kettle and a microwave. Bring your own bedding! Washing facilities are clean and more than adequate. If travelling in company, the braai stands would allow agreeable dining. There are plenty of outdoor tables.

My principal recommendation is that the lodge should have someone on site: to look after the place (esp. noise) and to answer questions. There is a telephone number, but somewhat Orwellian circulars by 'phone enjoining silence beyond a certain hour are a poor substitute for someone actually addressing the problem. Penrith railway station is walkable, albeit not a very pleasant walk, certainly not in the rain or with luggage. It is difficult to persuade a taxi to collect from the lodge. A simple shop selling basics would be useful. This is a lodge that probably works better for motorists.

It was warm and pretty easy to find

Lovely little cabin for us n the dog Perfect for paddleboarding at ulliwater

The pods were spotless and the mini kitchen was perfect. Location was great and facilities were clean. Loved having the fence around the pod to keep our toddler safe. Really spacious site, perfect for our trip with friends. Loads to do nearby and surprisingly quiet considering the proximity to the road and train track. We cant wait to go back!

The only negative we had was that the toilet roll in the ladies had run out by night 2.

It was in a good location for easy travel to Lake District. Separate toilets and showers.

Close to major road and railway line so was noisy. The pod was too small for 3 and a dog. The beds were really uncomfortable and we even left a day early as we were so tired.

Absolutely brillant place. Great place for getting about. Was lovely and peaceful as well.

Nothing

Beautiful setting Facilities were stunning (other than the shower doesnt stay warm long enough )

We like the BBQ designated area. The pods were nice and warm. Close to shop and main town, not far to travel to tourist locations. Very easy to find.

The only thing that bothered us was not being able to sit in the communal area and listen to music at night,.due to a large family/friend gathering, we only had chance on our last night and in the day. My partner noticed the men's toilet floors were very slippery due to children messing in them.

Good location for visiting places in the Lakes. Great quiet site. Great extra facilities that you can hire at an extra cost like the Chill Out. What a great place that is. Owner has put a lot of thought into the outside space with heated outside area and fairy lights and Alexa.

Bigger fridge in the pod.