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laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Welcome to this fabulous holiday lodge complete with hot tub. Laughing Duck is a beautifully presented and delightful holiday retreat. Our Dog Friendly White Cross Bay Hot Tub Lodge has three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a spacious and cosy living area. The lodge has everything you will need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. It is
popular with families and couples looking for superb accommodation in the heart of the Lake District.

Perfect for those guests that hate to leave their four legged family members at home. The Laughing Duck, Dog Friendly White Cross Bay Hot Tub Lodge can accommodate two dogs, up to 6 guests and an infant in a travel cot.

White Cross Bay is ideally situated on the banks of Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District. Perfectly located close to all the attractions the central lakes has to offer along with the multiple spectacular walks suitable for all levels of experience and fitness levels. You would be hard pushed to find a better Dog Friendly White Cross Bay Hot Tub Lodge.

LIVING AND OPEN PLAN DINING AREA...
Bright and spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area
A two and three seater sofa plus one 'tub' chair
Flat screen TV with integrated DVD player
Electric feature fire
Dining area with full size dining table and six chairs
Fully fitted and well equipped kitchen includes a built in double electric oven and gas hob, under counter fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, toaster and kettle

MASTER BEDROOM (with ensuite)
Carpeted throughout bedroom
King sized bed
TV
Bedside drawers
Walk through recess with mirrored fitted wardrobes leading to ensuite
Ensuite with shower, wash basin, toilet and vanity unit

SECOND BEDROOM (twin)
Carpeted throughout bedroom
With two full size single beds
TV
Fitted mirrored wardrobes and bedside table

THIRD BEDROOM (twin)
Carpeted throughout bedroom
With two full size single beds
TV
Fitted cupboards

FAMILY BATHROOM
Full size bath
Shower over bath with screen
Wash basin, toilet and fitted furniture

ON THE OUTSIDE...
Spacious decking area
Secluded 6 person Hot tub
Rattan table with 6 chairs and parasol
Slab for use with disposable BBQ
Parking for two cars

INCLUDED FOR YOUR STAY...
All gas and electricity used
Travel cot and Highchair are provided in the lodge (please bring own bedding)
A fully equipped kitchen with crockery, cutlery and utensils
Hairdryer
Bedding and towels for use in lodge
Starter toilet roll and tissues

THINGS TO NOTE...
Arrival is from 4pm. Departure by 10am.
Hot Tub to be used between 10am and 10pm only
Laughing Duck is accessed by 4 wooden steps. The lodge is then on the same ground floor level
Please bring own towels for use of hot tub
Please bring own bedding for travel cot
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted at this lodge or on the Park
A security deposit is required at this property for all single sex groups under the age of 25 and for a group booking of 3 or more under the age of 21

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Windermere is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • The vast expanse of Lake Windermere shown from above the village of Ambleside in the British Lake District.
    Lake Windermere
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Treetop Trek
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Low Wood Bay Marina
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Holehird Gardens
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Westmorland Inn
    6 min drive
  • Joey's Cafe
    13 min drive
  • Brown Sugar
    5 min drive
  • Toast
    5 min drive
  • The Crafty Baa
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated in Windermere, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Treetop Trek and Lake Windermere. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Holehird Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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laughing Duck - a holiday lodge that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

New Year Family Break

Cleanliness upon arrival wasn’t great and we spent the first hour cleaning and hoovering. That would be the only negative during our stay to be fair. The lodge itself was ideally located for exploring Windermere and Ambleside with great walks on the doorstep. A nice warm comfy lodge and The hot tub was great too. Would definitely go back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place for a weekend

The lodge is situated in a lovely quiet area, very clean and everything you need. Hot tub was immaculate and very warm.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

I’ll be returning!

I booked this lodge with Lakes Cottages & Lodges Ltd as they never fail to impress with great customer service! The lodge was excellent, very comfortable, very clean and spotless. Beautiful furniture and the comfort of the beds were “wow”! I would definitely return again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely stay at laughing duck lodge

Our stay was lovely in laughing duck Lodge, really good location tucked away which was good for us as we have an anxious dog. The lodge itself was spacious, clean and tidy, would definitely stay here again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lorraine p.

Fabulous

We absolutely loved our stay in the lodge, it was cosy and very comfortable. It's in a brilliant location and we would love to return for another stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Laughing duck lodge was excellent it is well situated on white cross bay site. You are not overlooked and the hot tub was brilliant. We did not take a dog but the lodge is dog friendly would definitely stay there again. Communication with the lodge owners was also very good.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lodge

Our lodge was fabulous, so clean, so roomy and the hot tub was fab.we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, only downside was weather and bibody can control that .
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at laughing duck

Overall we had a lovely stay, first night hot tub was broken but we couldnt faultthe repairmen stayed well past his hours to fix it, there was also an issue with the boiler and heating first night but maintenence on the park came and sorted thatfor us, other than that a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 day break

2 of us stayed here Friday to Monday and loved it ! It was the first place we have stayed where we haven't had to clean ourselves before we unpacked. Very large lounge area and an en suite master bedroom. The hot tub was excellent and we loved the location and the park itself. The restaurant was clean and staff very well mannered and helpful. Thank you ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Lodge

Absolutely beautiful lodge. Would 100% recommend. Lovely location!, We've stopped at White Cross Bay many a time in different lodges but we think this was our favourite so far due to its location (almost private) and beautiful interior. The only issue we had was in the ensuite bathroom, one of the shower doors were off its hinges and therefore unusable however the family bathroom was big enough for us all (family of 4).
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anniversary week away

Really nice lodge in lovely location on the park. Just needs a bit of tlc to freshen it up. New sofa is needed, some bulbs needed replacing. Dishwasher panel didn’t fit properly so came off when opening door. Address these little issues and would be a perfect lodge. Really nice touches with dog blankets and ample kitchen accessories. Would happily go back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New Years Break

We had a fabulous time at the laughing duck for our new years break. The lodge is lovely as is the site it is on. A couple of minor things that need some attention i.e. lighting around the hot tub, could do with more of it. But this didn’t impact our stay what’s so ever. We had the best time with our family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Fantastic location and beautiful views. The lodge was lovely and everything works as it should. Only thing I would mention which isn’t a massive problem. The hot tub and table is located under a tree which was constantly dropping cotton like fibres into the hot tub and onto the table full of drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

3rd time here and still love it

The lodge is still our favourite aspect of coming to the Lake District. This is our 3rd time at this lodge over a 4 year period. Apart from a few small cosmetic issues, most likely just through wear and tear, the lodge is still lovely. Great supply of kitchen ware and the hot tub is absolutely awesome - although with the canopy that used to be there, makes it unusable when it rains. But it's warm, the beds are comfy and its slightly more isolated than a lot of the other lodges on the site, which is perfect for privacy and great when using the Hot Tub. We will be back for sure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

We had a great time at Laughing Duck Lodge! It was so much bigger and even nicer than we ever expected. We felt very lucky to have found this fabulous lodge and would 100% stay again. The only downside was the lighting near the hot tub. It was very dark in the corner where the hot tub was with no lights which made it difficult to get in and out of once it went dark. Otherwise a wonderful place to stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The lodge is lovley and good location

This is our second time staying at the laughing duck lodge. The lodge and park is ideal for families and pets! Overall, the lodge is great, however, the cleanliness of the lodge was not up to expectations. On arrival the lodge did not smell great, it was almost as if a pet had urinated somewhere. After having windows and doors opened this did resolve that issue. Also, there was a battery missing out of a remote and with having very young kids we searched around incase they would pick it up. We never did find the battery and needed to do a hospital run incase the young one had picked it up (sounds excessive but you can’t be too cautious in those situations - all was fine). Whilst looking for the battery we did come across old socks under the sofa, and in the bedroom our little boy found what looked like an old cake bar that must of been under the bed. Other than the cleanliness and the battery incident (which can be easily resolved) we had a lovely time at the lodge and we would recommend staying there. Also a little tip, maybe keep all cleaning amenities that are under the sink in a higher cupboard for guests with young kids, we always check and move them but not everyone may do that.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laughing Duck Lodge

Lovely spaceous clean lodge. Clean & comfortable and in a great secluded and private location. On site facilities were very good. Hot tub was a bonus! Would definately visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely lodge

Lovely, comfortable lodge nestled in a lovely quite part of the park. Spotlessly clean, beds very comfortable, plenty kitchen accessories, fab hot tub. The only thing to me requiring a little TLC is the shower in the en suite. Would happily go back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Getaway

Overall the lodge was decent. Very private and lovely hot tube. Only issues we had was a number of the patio door blinds were missing and no bottom chains also a leaking ubend in kitchen witch we had to clean on arrival and the master bedroom shower was very poor. I little tlc would have this lodge looking amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Chalet was lovely. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laughing duck

Dishwasher wasn’t working blinds at front kept falling down and the oven door didn’t stay open kept springing up. The outside of the lodge needed a bit of tlc. Apart from this a lovely lodge !
From a partner site

8/10 Good

allan s.

laughing duck

overall good stay blinds in living room poor condition tv in lounge to small main bathroom shower slight water leak decking very slippery dish washer nor working
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great holiday at the lake's. The lodge was lovely, but somethings could be better, the freezer compartment was tiny, and iced over, so the door sometimes wouldn’t close properly, The beds were so comfy, hot tub was lush. We visited coniston lake for the first time, it was the hottest day, my daughter would have loved to have gone in the lake, but we never took costumes or towels, so they went on the self drive boats instead. We had 2 very rainy days, can’t book the weather, so had to put the heating on just to help dry the clothes, lodge heated up very quickly, and turned it back off, as it was too hot, but most days both doors were open as 5 day s of lovely weather, meant it was warm in the lodge, without any heating on. Even though the lodges are quite close to each other, our hot tub was positioned out of view, and quite private. The only thing I missed was no barbecue on the decking, as we would love to have had one. But I did like the fact you could lock the gate, so it was very secure for dogs. Park Dean resort is actually right on Lake Windermere, so you can access a section of the lake, for paddle boarding, canoeing etc. great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Okay...

Lodge was clean however a few issues. Blinds in lounge leading out to decking were stuck and would not move hence why they were all snapped and broken as had to walk through them. Blind in bedroom broken. Also we discovered there were no frying pans. Contacted them on our first full day and was told they had ordered some but would not be delivered until next day. No pan arrived next day, Contacted again and told they had forgot to Bring it so arrived on our last full day...finally to make a full breakfast!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Laughing Duck Lodge White Cross Bay May 24

This was our second visit to this lodge and very disappointed with the standards of cleaning. The lodge needs a refurbishment. bathrooms, both showers broken, the en-suite water runs from various pipe joints making it impossible to use. Main bathroom temperature valve broken. We did report weren’t fixed during our stay. There is no freezer only an ice box which was very iced up and if no use whatsoever for self catering. One fridge has no holder on the door, the oven door springs back when you open it which is quite dangerous when checking hot foods. There was limited outdoor furniture only one side of decking had seating. You physically had to move chairs from one area to the other. We requested a parasol which did arrive . The parasol that was in situ over the hot tub had been removed , not great as overhanging trees and brushes so lots of debris could fall into the tub. Overall very disappointed and not worth the money we paid. We certainly won’t be returning to this lodge.