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Review score

Based on 98 apartment reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    We had the most wonderful time, as the lodge had everything we needed for the most perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe there would be room or improvement to install a small oven in the future but this really wasn’t an issue!

    It was a lovely little place to call ‘home’ whilst we explored parts of the lake district. It was super clean and lovely to come back too after a long walk or day out!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and cozy place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like.

    Couldn't fault it. Hidden gem.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    La'al Lodge Kendal - 15th to 17th May 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighbour singing along to "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was a bit flat.

    Very compact but had everything I needed. Loved the roof windows. Great location, close to town and walks. Well thought out and put together

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    It had everything we needed. Immaculate accommodation. Comfortable bed, scrumptious towels and peace and quiet. Fantastic skylight windows.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Faultless. Stunning. Expertly designed with each and every home comfort provided for you. The furnishings are all with l
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked it all! I was nervous about going out to watch a movie at the Brewery Arts but was conscious as to what was considered too late, given there’s a Ring doorbell on the front door which you pass to come into the property. I could have asked though - my bad! Otherwise loved it.

    Wow. It’s seldom often the property outdoes or even resembles the images. This place is stunningly designed; every detail well thought out. To the point I thought (if I could live here, I would!)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didn't like was having to go home. We truly had a lovely time

    It was clean, comfortable with every mod con needed in a great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Magical
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional place. Truly magical! The attention to detail from the owners makes the stay special. Would highly highly recommend!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Compact but really high quality accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The unit is compact - we're used to staying places with just a couple of small bags, but there's not a lot of space left for storage if you were to turn up with loads of stuff. We did end up keeping our box of food and most of our stuff in our bags on the floor. There's no room either side of the bed, as you can see from the photos on the listing, so you have to clamber onto it, but this was fine for us. We acquired the technique for closing the ceiling blinds with the pole after a few failed attempts.

    Compact unit at the bottom of the garden of a semi-detached house in an estate, an easy walk to the centre of Buxton, and to the Brewery Arts which was the main reason we were there. Parking on driveway. Clear instructions for how to locate and get into the property, plenty of lights down the garden to help you get there at night (we arrived late), good information folder inside. Compact, but everything we needed was there, it's been incredibly well thought out, and constructed and furnished to a very high standard. Light switches, sockets and USB charging points all in the places where you want them, it's all been thought through carefully. Clear panels in ceiling with blinds to close at night. And immaculately clean. It was quiet at night. We were there on a ridiculously chilly late-April weekend, but the unit was lovely and warm when we entered, and the heater / aircon is easily adjustable. The chilly weather meant we didn't get to use the outdoor space though, it would be nice to sit out in warmer weather, and this would give you more space. There are walks from Buxton, we did a lovely 10 mile circuit, and didn't use our car during our short stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing I didn't like 😁

    Excellent location, quiet comfortable everything you need for short or long stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    💯
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing !!!

    The lovely finishing touches, it was a credit to the hosts , very well thought out property

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely lodge. Great location to the town.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful and comfortable lodge which is well equipped for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower pressure was poor A mirror in the lounge area would be beneficial Steep access down to the lodge, but was very well lit, just not for anyone with mobility issues

    The lodge was so peaceful and comfortable. I really loved the roof windows which made it so light and welcoming and you can watch the moon and stars on a clear night and birds flying over in the daytime. Lovely toiletries supplied in the bathroom and lovely fluffy towels. Well equipped kitchen with some little welcome treats. TV is on a wall bracket which enables you to watch TV in bed or on the comfortable sofa. A really well designed lodge with good quality fittings.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Ideal for short break and easy walk into Kendal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything we needed and the lodge was lovely and to a high standard. Especially enjoyed the shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, for a short stay, I was visiting a friend it was perfect for me.

    The owners have done fabulous job. High spec fittings and beautifully clean with nice touches such as milk in fridge and hot drinks available. An excellent location close to Kendal town. An helpful booklet provided all the information necessary for a relaxed stay. An added bonus was a smart speaker and smart TV.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    Lovely, well equipped lodge. Very clean and in a great location for a stroll into town.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Can't wait to visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We forgot to write in the guest book, how amazing it was.

    We loved how quiet and cosy it was. Everything we needed was there Only a short distance to walk into town, which was a beautiful delight to walk around.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was weak and difficult to get to the right temperature.

    The location is perfect as it's a short walk into Kendal town centre, which is very handy because parking in Kendal is a challenge! The lodge was spotlessly clean, warm, cosy and surprisingly well equipped for a small space.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    This is a wonderful lodge with everything you need, immaculately clean and tidy. A 10 minute walk into the town centre which caters for all tastes. Some wonderful bars and eateries all close by

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    10
    Lovely lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all.

    Immaculate lodge with everything you could possibly need, and very comfy bed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Great value for money a little gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like

    Great location and perfect for a few days. Amazing what they have created.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Great hosts and the lodge is amazing. Everything you need is in the lodge. Spotlessly clean we could not fault it perfec
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic location and well equipped lodge great value for money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    It was such a treat to stay at La'al lodge and I would highly recommend this property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only one slight snag of frozen water pipe in extremely cold weather, but this was sorted out with out delay and measures taken to prevent further issues. Thankyou. There was nothing to dislike. The property was a perfect get away.

    Great location and only 5 minute walk from town centre. The property was spotlessly clean, warm and cosy in the cold weather (it snowed). Attention had been paid to every detail, from milk and chocolate in the fridge to Google Home! The bed was so comfortable too. The local area was lovely and quiet and not overlooked.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    Amazing little find in Kendal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't think we really found anything we disliked other than it freezing but hey you guys cannot control the weather. The only thing is that it's a little steep in the garden but more than manageable!

    We liked how cosy the lodge was. We loved how close a walk to town it was as well.

    Stayed in November 2023

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