Otter Lodge - Guest Comments
"Lovely, well-equipped lodge. Kids loved the PS2 and books and games. Lodge was cosy, clean and met all our needs. Despite the rain all week we had a lovely time. Would return again " - April 2010
"We really enjoyed our stay here at Otter Lodge! Everything about the lodge has been great, clean, warm and cosy. We would love to come again. Thank you!!" - March 2010
"John and Linda, thank you so much for sharing this with us. Our stay truly has been magical. We want to recommend the Coniston Boating Centre as we took out a motorboat for four hours and had a barbecue on a jetty it was heaven! Also the Italian restaurant, Dobbs, in Ambleside was lovely. Having our dinner on the balcony at night listening to the river has definitely been a highlight, which is why we hope to see you again soon. We don't want to leave!" - March 2010
"Just to say thank you for the lovely weekend. The weather was perfect and the lodge itself is first class and everything you need is available. Most of all the dogs loved it." - March 2010
"What a great location, both Sarah and I couldn't find fault with anything. Especially liked the resident "pet" duck, a joy to feed morning, noon and night. Would love to come again!" - March 2010
"We have had a fab time. Dogs the most! Lodge is great, lovely location and had everything we could possibly need. Really relaxing break - definitely come back. See you soon!" - March 2010
"May we say this has been a fantastic stay. Lodge is absolutely perfect. Thanks to John. The fire didn't work properly when we arrived but when John called to see if we had made it safely, we told him and within a few hours he had it fixed. Fab service. Everything was provided so it was exactly like going round a mate's house. We will be back sometime. Thank you. Really enjoyed it here." - January 2010
"Otter Lodge is in a great location. We would recommend the food at the Queens Head (Mortal Man was closed) and we had a great walk on snow to get there" - January 2010
"Friendly Lodge. Clean and warm. Had a great break with our two dogs. Thanks a lot." - January 2010
"Christmas Day! We couldn't have asked for more, waking up to a white Christmas. We took great pleasure in decorating the dining table where we had all the trimmings on a Christmas lunch, with help from the fantastic lodge facilities. However, best news came when a proposal took place between myself and my now fiance . Of course I accepted within the picturesque surroundings!! A big thanks to John and Linda for the best Christmas ever." - December 2009
"Firstly we would like to say we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Otter Lodge. The view with the snow has been absolutely stunning - like a Christmas card scene. the lodge itself was extremely clean and was kitted out with all the necessities and more. We took a walk to the Mortal Man and enjoyed a well deserved drink! We found the staff to be very polite and welcoming as we sat defrosting by the log fires. Also the Lighthouse restaurant in the town served good quality food. It's very apparent staying here that the lodge is well cared for by its owners. I was surprised with just the amount of "stuff" we had at our disposal.We stayed during some heavy snow and the lodge is well located. We did walks to Ambleside and Windermere -- although we feel very tired for it! We would recommend the lodge to family and friends without reservation. - December 2009 "
"We had a fantastic weekend at the lodge! Beautiful setting and a lovely cosy Lodge. We would like to say big thank you to John, Linda and Gary for all your help! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back next year." - November 2009
"To everybody, especially Mr Hobson, the owner! Thank you very much for accommodation. The lodge had everything we need. In fact we were a bit surprised at all the equipment we found here! Though the weather was typically Cumbrian (rained all the stay), we enjoyed it very much! Thanks again! In case any of us will be travelling nearby, we will try to make a stay again. (Sorry for my English, it is not perfect)" (note from John - it's rather better than my Czechoslovakian though!) - November 2009
"Well what can I say? From the moment we arrived we felt that Otter Lodge was a magical story trail with the most amazing view. I would recommend to all our friends and family and am sure we will be back very soon." - November 2009
"What a fantastic place to stay - Lodge is lovely and the scenery is fantastic. Molly, loved the dog field - very useful! Josh loved the fantastic play area. Thanks for a very relaxing break - I think we will be back...! - November 2009
"A lovely place to stay. Lodge is excellent - nice and clean with everything you could need for a nice relaxing carefree stay!! Nice to find a dog friend site. Thank you very much, we look forward to coming back !!" - October 2009
"We have had an amazing weekend here at Otter Lodge. The lodge is amazing - so cosy and warm with beautiful views. Our 6 month old puppy loved his 1st holiday. We will definitely be back" - October 2009
"We both had a great break away from the "norm" - The lodge has everything we needed.. especially the warm fire for the cold evening! Location is great - we are not strangers to the Lakes, but we have not stayed on this side before - lovely. Thanks to owners for a very well turned out lodge - we especially like the view out from the balcony - even a kingfisher or two!" (note from John- you were in the wrong lodge - you are only supposed to see Otters from this one :-)) - October 2009
"What a "magical" stay we have had here at "Otter Lodge". The lodge stands in one of the best positions in the park. The brochure photos don't do it justice. The amenities on the site are superb. We must comment on the contents in the lodge. Talk about "home from home". NOTHING has been missed out at all, and it was all spotless and clean. It really is a credit to the owners, John & Linda, - two really lovely people. 10/10 We shall be back." - October 2009
