As White Cross Bay is a lake side site it has it’s own Marina – and although launching charges are applicable to the yachts and boats it doesn’t stop you taking kayaks or dinghys on for your own entertainment, if safe to do so – (would always advise life jackets and stay close to the edge for novices!) 

It’s great to go down there for a picnic too (picnic benches are provided) as you can just watch the world go by and admire the sailing skills of all those lucky enough to have their own boats!  The dogs love it too … great for cooling down on a hot day!

The views across the lake are clear and undisturbed and you can spend your time feeding the ducks, waving to the passing lake cruisers or just soaking up the environment! 

There’s no need to take the car if it’s great views and beautiful scenery you’re after – you can walk straight out of White Cross Bay and turn left towards Ambleside – a few hundred feet along the pathway is a foot path on the other side of the road – follow it up and it takes you out at Troutbeck Village!  Keep going along the pathway for a few more hundred yards and you’re at the Brockhole Visitor Centre!  It couldn’t be easier and is good for the environment to leave the car at home once in a while    You can of course follow the foot path all the way to Ambleside – or turning right out White Cross Bay you can walk directly into Windermere or Bowness on Windermere! 

Gill and Ian have 2 gorgeous spaniels who love visiting their dog friendly lodge on White Cross Bay – as you can see they have a lot of fun while they’re there and always have something new to do – be it walking on the fells, exploring in the lanes and countryside, or splashing around in the Lake – all of which are very accessible from White Cross Bay.

Dogs are welcome in all of our lodges as we believe that a holiday isn’t a holiday unless all the family are there to enjoy it!  There are so many places that are dog friendly in the Lake District – we really notice the difference up there as the pubs around our local area aren’t as welcoming, or you have to sit out in the beer garden – no matter what the weather is like!  But around Windermere and Ambleside (and particularly around Limefitt Park) most pubs understand that the Lake District is a dog lovers paradise and welcome them in – they might even have biscuits and always have a bowl of water!   

Check on the website ‘dog friendly in the lake district’ for some more information about taking your dog to our holiday lodges, around Windermere, Ambleside and the Lake District in general!  Feel free to e-mail or comment with any new places to take your dog or any good walks that you come across – the more information the better – and your photos of you and your dog in the Lake District or at the lodges!!  :-) 

This holiday lodge provides self catering accommodation comprising of lounge area, dining area, kitchen, bathroom (with overhead shower) one double bedroom, one twin bedroom (the single beds are not full size) and one single bedroom – the spacious decking area provides a great al fresco dining room accessible directly from the indoor dining area!  So you can enjoy outdoor living at every opportunity in one of the nicest spots on White Cross Bay!  

There is an outdoor shed which has bikes and games in for you to enjoy free of charge during your stay – and indoors there is a good selection of books, DVDs and games!

Being new to the windermerelogcabin.com Glen Auldyn Lodge offers lots of availability in the coming weeks and months and can be booked for full weeks, midweek breaks or long weekend breaks - check the availability calendar now!  

Offering self catering accommodation for up to 4 people with a double ensuite bedroom and a twin bedroom with an additional bathroom, Calgarth Lodge 14 is fully kitted with everything you need to give this a real home from home feeling.

White Cross Bay is midway between Windermere and Ambleside and has excellent facilities on site – including the marina and dog walking area – the lodge is dog friendly and there is no additional charge for you to bring your dog with you to Calgarth Lodges. 

Sunday morning saw us venturing from Calgarth Lodge on White Cross Bay through Windermere taking the ferry over the Lake towards Hawkshead.  If you take the first right turn off the ferry (it’s signposted for the National Trust Car Park) – you can walk through Claiffe Estate (Claiffe Heights) – towars Far Sawrey, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead – it’s also a fantastic spot to splash around in the Lake itself as there’s some nice stretches of ‘beach’  and is a really nice spot for a picnic!  (National Trust car parks are free to members but you have to pay otherwise) 

The walks themselves start a bit steep but once up top there are fantastic views of Lake Windermere. Windermere and Bowness-on Windermere – we would have walked directly from the lodge if we’d realised it was so easy (50p for foot passenger – £3.50 per car … each way) and will definitely get back over there to do some more exploring next chance we get.