B&B Accommodation

The Lodge is a very popular venue for couples wanting a romantic break and for families with children looking for plenty to do in the area. Walkers and cyclists are of course in their element here. Please see our days out page and eating out page for places you may like to visit.

With easy access from the A6 (follow the brown tourist signs) and M6 the Lodge is a perfect overnight stop on a journey to Scotland.

Cooked breakfasts are served at 9am unless otherwise arranged at the time of booking. At weekends you may prefer to be served at 10am (or even later). It is possible to have an early breakfast at any time, these breakfasts will be buffet style. Please advise us at the time of booking if you would like a vegetarian or vegan breakfast.

Bed and breakfast for individuals, couples and couples with children cost from £35 to £55 pppn.

There is a £10 key deposit per room, payable on arrival in cash. On your departure please hand in your key for the refund.

The bar is open for B&B guests only with prior arrangement. Please enquire about our wireless internet access if you would like to use this facility.

Some activities are only suitable or cost effective for groups. Activities that suit individuals or couples include:

Clay Pigeon Shooting, Bracken Bank Lodge

Massages, Pamela visits the Lodge to provide relaxing massages, there is a £5 fee for her travel:
Hands and feet, 20 minutes £5.50
Back, neck and shoulders, 30 minutes £8
Back, 45 minutes £12
Full body, 60 minutes £16
Reiki, Full treatment, 45 minutes £12
Tel: 01768 896490

Hire of the private swimming pool, Ainstable Tel : 016974 72229

Boat Hire: luxury motor boats, rowing boats, canoes, sailing boats and fishing boats from Lakeland Boat Hire, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater.
Tel: 01768486800. www.lakelandboathire.co.uk

Horse Riding, Parkfoot Trekking Centre Ullswater.
This trekking centre is situated directly on the fell side overlooking lake Ullswater. No road work is involved. Sure footed, well mannered horses and ponies. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders.Tel: 017684 86696. www.parkfootponytrekking.co.uk

Victorian Turkish Baths, Carlisle. Tel : 01228 625777

Cycle Hire, ATK Lakeland, bikes delivered to Bracken Bank Lodge. £17.50 per day. Tel : 016973 52283

Cycle Hire. Arragon's Cycle Centre Penrith. A fleet of bikes for hire . Hire by the day. All bikes are given a full service before they leave the shop. Helmets, locks and spares free of charge. Tel :01768 890344

Fishing at Blencarn Lake Tel : 01768 88284

Flying Lessons, Carlisle. Tel : 01228 573490

Penrith Golf Club, Near Bracken Bank Lodge. 18 hole course. A favourite course for many golfers. The views of the North Lakes mountains are stunning. The members and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The clubhouse is superb. Tel : 01768 891919

Penrith Driving Range. It is hard to imagine a more attractive setting to practice your golf in than here with the spectacular Pennine views and manicured driving range to hit across. On the Penrith Driving Range you can enjoy hitting full compression golf balls off high quality simulated " turf" mats to make all year round practice as realistic as possible. Other practice features include:

  • 16 Floodlit Bays to allow for all year round practice
  • Outdoor raised teeing area to practice tee shots
  • Practice Putting Green
  • Bunker & Pitching area
  • Grassed area to practice iron shots
  • 300 yard driving range with ponds & yardage targets

Tel : 01768 892167 www.penrithgolf.co.uk

Keswick Golf Club. In the heart of the Lake District, the golf club is renowned for its outstanding Lakeland views and superb facilities.The course has scenic panoramic views of Blencathra - one of England's highest mountains - Skiddaw, Clough Head and other North Lakeland fells.There is a superb bar and restaurant serving excellent local food and drink, which has an outstanding outlook across the fells. There are changing rooms and a comprehensive practice area.The club has its own professional, Gary Watson, who can provide you with lessons if need be and there is a fully equipped golf shop.They welcome visitors to the Lakes who want a great day of golf .Tel : 017687 79324 www.keswickgolfclub.com

Penrith Gun Club Tel: 01697 342062

Pamper Days, Penrith. The North Lakes Hotel Spa. Tel : 01768 868111. www.shirehotels.co.uk

Pamper Days, Carlisle. Boyd Hair And Beauty. Day course includes aromatic facial, full body exfoliation, back, neck and shoulder massage, manicure, pedicure, brow shape, make up, cut and blow dry, including lunch. Tel : 01228 537575

Pilates Classes, Lazonby. One to one tuition or join in a group class. Tel : 01768 870707

Quad Bike Treks at Rookin House, Penrith. 300cc and 360cc bikes. Twenty minute, forty minute and one hour treks at Rookin House, Penrith. Tel :017684 83561. www.rookinhouse.co.uk

Penrith Leisure Centre. Fabulous newly refurbished leisure centre with 25 meter pool, luxury fitness suite, climbing wall, indoor bowls, aerobic classes, sauna and solarium. Tel : 01768 863450. www.leisure-centre.com

Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Sailing, Kayaking, Boat Hire and Climbing Wall, Windermere. Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre. Tel : 015394 39441. www.elh.co.uk/watersports

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