Buck Yeats Lodge Park, Cumbria

Holiday Park (find out more here)

Description

Buck Yeats Lodge Park is located on the western shores of lake Windermere, in UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District National Park. With 20 acres of private woodland, Buck Yeats prides itself on being a premier spot for exclusive luxury holiday homes. With only a small number of lodges, residents are offered a peaceful, luxury Lake District retreat. 

Part of Lake District Estates, Buck Yeats is a family-owned, non-residential lodge park exclusively for owners. Holiday letting is not permitted.

Life at Buck Yeats Lodge Park

Buck Yeats offers contemporary lodges in a tranquil location, ensuring only approved residents or visitors can access the park through gated access. Situated in the world-renowned Lake District, it provides a peaceful retreat away from the bustling tourist atmosphere found in other parks nearby. Enjoy the beauty of the Lake District in your own home away from home.

The lodges are each served by private parking and there are private jetties, boat storage and launching facilities on the park's private pier.  With the park's exclusive location, it's a great spot for admiring the unrivalled lake views, whether from land or from a vessel on the lake itself.  The private piers are perfect for spending a lazy day yachting on the lake, soaking up the sun with a companion, or why not dock at one of the other resorts further along the lake?  

Life at Buck Yeats can be as involved with the local area as you like. The pre-built luxury lodges are well-fitted and modern, offering an open-plan living arrangement including a full kitchen and comfortable lounge area, with fibre broadband access in case access to the outside world is needed! Read on to find out more about what there is to do around this beautiful lakeside retreat.

Eating out

For those who prefer to dine out over cooking at home, there are so many options in the area surrounding Buck Yeats. On the park's doorstep is the Lakeside Hotel and Spa, which offers dining, tasting menus and afternoon tea. The nearby village of Newby Bridge, which is only a mile away from the park, plays host to the Swan Hotel.  Here you will find more relaxed dining options with a variety of cuisines available A culinary county known for its outstanding food and drink (with plenty of awards and Michelin stars to prove it!), you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. 

Spa days

A stay at Buck Yeats is perfectly complemented by a relaxing spa day at one of the nearby spas. The Lakeside Spa, which is located only a short five-minute walk from Buck Yeats Lodge Park boasts wonderful views of Windermere, a spa lounge including a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, a swimming pool and access to a garden where you can enjoy the fresh air of the Lake District. Treatments are tailored to guests, and lunch and afternoon tea are also available. The best part is that after all the pampering and tranquillity you can be back at your lodge in just minutes!

The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge also features health club facilities, including a pool, thermal rooms, spa treatments and a gym.  

Attractions and the wider area

The area around Buck Yeats offers a variety of options for days out. Within the area lies the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, a heritage site. Step aboard the steam locomotives and travel between Lakeside and Haverthwaite to the south. The licensed Station Tea Room is open seven days a week and serves home-cooked breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas, with a special ‘Winter Warmer’ menu served during the winter months. The tearoom takes pride in supporting local businesses, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers.  

Windermere Lake Cruises departs from Lakeside. Their pier is right next to the Lakeside Hotel and Spa. Spanning the entire length of the lake, destinations include Bowness, Fell Foot and Ambleside. The ferry ride itself is worth the journey, as you get to enjoy beautiful views of lake Windermere and its islands. 

Bowness is a traditional Lakeland town situated about halfway up the lake's eastern shore with attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter and the Windermere Jetty (Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories). In a stunning setting, with a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, this town is the perfect sample of the Lake District at its best, with excellent views of the northern fells. The bars and nightlife are also well worth checking out if you fancy sampling a more vibrant atmosphere.

Ambleside, at the opposite end of the lake to Buck Yeats, is also jam-packed with attractions, dining and shopping options. Bridge House is Ambleside's iconic 17th-century building that stands over the Stock Beck and remains a firm tourist favourite for photographs. Rydal Mount and Gardens is another must-see, with glorious views of Windermere, Rydal Water and the surrounding fells. It was the home of William Wordsworth for nearly forty years, an English poet, pioneer of Romanticism and Poet Laureate, and famed for his love of the Lake District. Many of his works pay tribute to the idyllic scenery of the region.

Walking

The Lake District National Park is known for its stunning walking trails that attract people from all over the world, offering some of the best and most popular walks in the UK. 

With breathtaking views of Windermere and the fells at the northern end of the lake, Fell Foot is a National Trust park located a ten-minute ferry ride from Lakeside (seasonal). There’s a network of accessible footpaths to explore, plus rowing boats, kayaks and paddleboards to hire. The park also holds outdoor fitness classes as well as many social events. For more of an uphill leg stretch, nearby Gummers How is a lovely little hill that offers the perfect vantage point for taking in the panoramas of Windermere, the steam from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, and the River Leven which flows into the southern end of the lake from Newby Bridge and beyond.

The walk to High Dam begins opposite the Lakeside Hotel and doesn't require any uphill climbing. It's a lovely route that passes through woodlands, making it an ideal choice for a brief walk. Furthermore, it isn't too far from Buck Yeats.

Orrest Head is located on the northeastern side of Windermere lake. The starting point is near the Windermere Hotel and is approximately 25 minutes by car from the park. Although it’s slightly further away, the fell is particularly rewarding once at the summit. In good weather, the views of Windermere and the surrounding fells are remarkable! It is also recommended to watch the sunset from the summit of Orrest Head.

For experienced walkers, there are several firm favourites in the mountaineering community that are worth exploring. Among these are Scafell Pike, which is England's tallest peak, and the thrilling Helvellyn and Striding Edge. 

Many thanks to Ben Barden Photography.

Address

Buck Yeats Lodge Park
Newby Bridge
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8AT