The Lodge In The Vale - Premium Accommodation in Thirlmere, Cumbria

The Lodge In The Vale sits beside fields where sheep and cattle graze, with Helvellyn walking trails starting directly from the property. Thirlmere reservoir is a 10-minute walk away, and the Thirlmere reservoir loop takes about 20 minutes on foot. Keswick and Derwentwater are a 5-minute drive, Grasmere is 15 minutes by car, and Castlerigg Stone Circle is another nearby attraction.

The hotel's all-day coffee shop serves a continental breakfast with fresh fruit, boiled eggs, roast ham, cereals, and yogurts. The coffee shop has a fully licensed bar and stays open until 9 pm for drinks and light snacks. Guests can order a cooked breakfast at the King's Head Inn, a 2-minute drive or 10-minute walk away, for a £3 supplement.

All 14 rooms at The Lodge In The Vale include en suite bathrooms with powerful showers and toiletries. Wood floors stand up to muddy boots and paws, and family rooms have space for a cot and a dog bed. Open-plan living spaces are available for relaxation and social gatherings, and complimentary room upgrades are offered during stays.

The hotel is dog-friendly and places dog-friendly rooms in a separate wing from non-dog rooms. A tap outside allows guests to rinse muddy dogs before entering, and the coffee shop is dog-friendly. The hotel charges £10 per dog per night for a one-night stay.

Free parking and accessible parking are available, and facilities for disabled guests include an emergency cord in the bathroom, a lower bathroom sink, and toilet grab rails. The hotel offers luggage storage, meeting and banquet facilities, packed lunches, and custom packing services for hikers. CCTV operates in common areas and outside, with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers on site.

Location: Direct access to Helvellyn walking trails and Thirlmere reservoir loop

Dining: All-day coffee shop with fully licensed bar

Activities: Custom packing services for hikers

Rooms: Open-plan living spaces and complimentary room upgrades

Pet Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms in a separate wing and tap outside

Services: Meeting and banquet facilities and packed lunches