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Reviews of The Lodge In The Vale 4 stars

Thirlmere, Thirlmere, CA12 4TQ, United Kingdom

#6 of 8 hotels in Thirlmere

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1651 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Disappointing, could be improved with little effort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar only open till 9pm Asked for earl grey tea at breakfast, told only serve breakfast tea at breakfast but they could sell us earl grey. Very disappointing when staying at the lodge & paying for breakfast, at the end of the day we are only asking for a teabag! Radiator/heater rusty on front. Shower screen rusty. No glass in bathroom or sanity bags.

    Convenient for what we needed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Lodge in the Vale
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room felt it was in need of a revamp, being 14 years old was looking it. Bathroom was small an addition of a bath with a rejig of the room would have been great. The addition of cooked meals within the hotel would've been welcome as we had to go elsewhere, which wasn't far at all but an inconvenience none the less.

    The location was excellent, the views are as described again excellent. the hotel or lodge itself was reasonably modern, and had a cosy feel to it and felt welcome.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant or hot meals on site, which means one has to bring their own food from town or travel somewhere else. It isn't a lively place, hardly any people in the cafe or in the garden, very deserted and a little too quiet. The furniture and flooring are a little tired, bed very firm.

    Very friendly, polite and helpful staff. Dog friendly. Beautiful location. Clean. Free parking. Close to main road, bus stops and other towns and villages. Basic accommodation at reasonable price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, friendly staff, would go there again 100%
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that I could think of to be honest.

    The staff were very friendly and supportive of anything you needed. The location of the property was great and within 15-30 mins of other great locations by car. Free parking also

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Room with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, but if you wanted a cooked breakfast that was an extra £3pp at the pub down the road. The continental breakfast was great and had everything you would expect.

    Friendly staff, clean, lovely continental breakfast, rooms had nice views over the fields and hills opposite

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Staff very friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The laminated flooring in the room . It wasn’t cosy

    The continental breakfast was superb Lovely flat white coffee

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Room quite small but the place is affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some broken hangers, the soap dispenser did not work.

    Affordable accomodation. I liked white bed sheets. The room was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Great cheap stay in the middle of the lakes to get to everything, but nothing extraordinary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was so uncomfortable, and low. I didn’t sleep well at all. Also, the shower is tiny. I hardly fit in and I am petite.

    The location was brilliant. Perfect location to get to everything around Lake District. Beautiful sights infront. The room was also a decent size, and had everything you will need. Staff was very kind too, and helped with anything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, comfy rooms, competitive price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, comfy rooms and a very competitive rate. Rooms were clean and well equipped (kettle, extra pillows, power shower, etc). Staff were very helpful with local knowledge and advice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Gem in the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Lodge and the room was modern clean bright and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. The Lodge is in a peaceful location surrounded by hills and countryside. Coffee shop on site for drinks cake and continental breakfast or a pay a supplement for a cooked breakfast at the kings head pub a few minutes down the lane. Highly recommend a stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No English Breakfast on site

    It’s position and general open appearance

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, would go again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the breakfast was quite expensive for the choice and the quality, but good overall.

    the location was great. We will certainly take our dog next time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff at reception on check-in wasn't welcoming at all. However, checkout was smooth.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Calm, comfortable and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cooked breakfast at the hotel.

    Super friendly, helpful staff. Great location, nice size rooms. We could bring our dog too!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall, a good stay with not much to complain. Good staff, hotel and excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room seems really small. No proper window. Mattress seems bit old.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, beautiful location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    We’ve had a lovely 5 day stay, will return on our next Scafell hike.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good, we have enjoyed the stay here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely location, great room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all was great.

    Great location. Nice big room with great tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast in the on site cafe was excellent. The licensed bar was good too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    very enjoyable, I will book again next time I am staying in that area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the pillows were rather hard and flat, next time I might bring my own, that was the only issue and only a minor one

    Perfect , very welcoming, friendly easy going place to stay. Easy to get to and also good location for visiting Keswick and the surrounding area, parking good. I liked the bar cafe area and that it was open till late

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    As a place to stay for a few nights, it was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lack of the breakfast included was a negative. I thought being a visitor staying at the hotel that the coffee and food would have been discounted at least

    I like the solitude of the hotel. Staff were friendly. Having Netflix available without prior was a nice bonus when resting. Great view from the cafe area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very nice loved every second of the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Very nice place lovely location and views

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location, paths onto the mountains right behind the lodge, staff absolutely amazing and beyond helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was absolutely fine, didn’t go the coffee/lounge area

    Excellent location, very remote with amazing views

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of cars passing throughout the night and early morning.

    Lovely staff and the cafe was a bonus!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Clean modern accommodation in quiet setting. Short car drive to Keswick.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not an accommodation problem but a Booking.com hiccup. I searched for dog friendly accommodation for 2 people but somehow only booked breakfasts for 1 person. Receptionist said that it was a problem they often encounter when visitors booked through Booking.com.

    Location Dog friendly Clean & secure

    Stayed in March 2024

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