Luxury Lodges in the Lake District by Ben Holloway

Holiday parks are increasingly becoming a popular way of owning a holiday lodge and are ideal if you are looking for a hassle free escape with five star facilities on your doorstep. Finding the right park just a short drive or rail journey away can offer you this escape without the hassle and fuss of airports and flying.
The Lake District in Cumbria is one of the most popular destinations with its laid back way of life and gorgeous scenery. This spectacular National Park is home to some of the best countryside in the world and has over 16 great lakes, 200 mountains and hundreds of things to see and do for every age.
Owning a luxury lodge hideaway is a much cheaper option than buying bricks and mortar. If you want this lifestyle but you don't want to break the bank lodge ownership offers you outstanding value for money. You can snap up a lodge for a fraction of the price meaning you will have access to your own place in the Lakes for unlimited weekend breaks, summer holidays and even Christmas!
When deciding where to buy in the Lakes many people choose South Lakeland Parks which is one of the biggest holiday companies in the area. They have spent millions of pounds upgrading its superb parks in the last year.
It offers three family-friendly five star holiday parks in this most prized corner of England - two of them sit on the spectacular banks of Lake Windermere - England's longest lake - Fallbarrow Park and White Cross Bay Leisure Park, and the other, Limefitt Park, in the picturesque Troutbeck Valley which has its own tranquil river and is surrounded by soaring fells.
Each holiday park provides the freedom of choice in selecting a holiday home to suit your needs with space for all the family offering a home-from-home. These revolutionary luxury lodges come fully furnished to the highest standards with luxurious open plan lounges. Complete with free standing furniture, carpets, curtains, soft furnishings and optional extras such as wall mounted TVs. Kitchens are fully fitted with a host of state of the art appliances. A choice of two or three bedrooms, some even complete with en-suite. All the holiday lodges are double glazed with central heating and have large decking areas, perfect for that summer BBQ plus much, much more.
Costing from as little as £72,250 and having a maximum price tag of £350,000, these high-spec lodges which are full fitted with everything you need, are a far more affordable way to own a holiday lodge. What's more, unlike an empty property, the lodges and sites are constantly maintained and secure by park staff. You can also sublet your holiday lodge to help cover your running costs and with the UK holiday market going from strength to strength this is a great time to buy.
White Cross Bay - perfectly placed between the attractive towns of Bowness and Ambleside, is a superb choice - a fully-serviced park but tranquil enough to feel you are in the wilderness yet sufficiently near the buzz of the Lakes. Try out the attractions, eat out, enjoy a lakeside drink or soak up the awesome scenery. Rated five stars, the national tourism authority Visit Britain describes the wooded White Cross Bay as being in: "An area of outstanding beauty," directly on the lake shore, with resident deer, squirrels and rabbits and the water's edge there to explore. On-park facilities include a sumptuous a-la-carte restaurant, beer garden, a modern cocktail and lounge bar, a spacious indoor-heated swimming pool and sauna, tennis courts, gym, children's play area, picnic area and charming woodland and lakeside walks.
Fallbarrow Park is on the doorstep to the bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere but secluded enough to offer peace, quiet and relaxation. Offering some of the best views of Lake Windermere it is the perfect place to discover the Lake District being close to the Windermere ferries, tourist attractions and bars and clubs. Facilities include an onsite bar, café, deli, shop, outdoor children's play area, games room and facilities to launch boats.
Limefitt, with its own traditional Lakeland pub, truly has to be seen to be appreciated. Surrounded by mountains and set in its own grounds, it is the perfect place for you and the family to unwind with its own river skirting the park. Limefitt is close enough for days out in Windermere, Ullswater and Bowness offering a great base for relaxation. The site also offers great opportunities for fell walking, pony trekking and fishing nearby.
Make no mistake, whether it is Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter, there's always a good reason to own a place in the Lakes. The area is spectacular all year round with its soaring mountains, crystal-clear water and dozens of things to see and do. Owning a holiday lodge will certainly enhance your families' leisure time.

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South Lakeland Parks has a wide range of luxury holiday lodges that have been exquisitely designed for customers who have the most exacting standards.