Located in Ulverston, Cumbria, Ash Lodge is a one-bedroom lodge that can accommodate up to two people. The lodge features an open-plan layout with a compact kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. The comfortable double bedroom includes a TV and an en-suite shower room. Outside, there is ample off-road parking and a decked area with a private hot tub offering scenic countryside views, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District National Park.
The lodge is equipped with amenities such as electric panel heating, an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, WiFi, TVs with Freeview, DVD player, radio, and Bluetooth speaker. Fuel and power are included in the rent, along with bed linen and towels. Guests can enjoy the hot tub on the decked area, but pets and smoking are not allowed on the property. The nearby town of Ulverston offers a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a street market held every Thursday and Saturday.
The Lake District region offers impressive mountains, open fells, and clear-water lakes, providing a range of outdoor activities such as walking, watersports, and yacht cruises. Pennington, a scattered hamlet near Ulverston, is surrounded by gentle hills and unspoiled countryside, with footpaths and pubs nearby. Ulverston itself is known for its festivals and as the birthplace of Stan Laurel, home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world. Attractions in the area include the Furness Coast, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, South Lakes Wild Animal Park, and Muncaster Castle.
For those staying at Ash Lodge, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the surrounding area, such as Lake Cruises, Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing, South Lakes Safari Zoo, The Dock Museum, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, and Lakes Aquarium. Guests can also partake in water adventures like fishing, or explore the outdoors through hiking, horse riding, and cycling. With its convenient location and comfortable amenities, Ash Lodge provides a relaxing and enjoyable stay for visitors looking to experience the beauty of the Lake District.
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