Tarka Holt Super Lodges | The Lake District

Lee-Antony Bennett | 30th July 2017

Just over an hour and a half away from Manchester City Centre lies a hidden gem; Tarka Holt is a brand new super lodge development which truly is a home away from home. Located in the Lake District, it’s stunning views and surroundings are a picturesque setting which once you’ve visited for the first time, will leave you wanting more.

The perfect escape from the cities bustling lifestyle, Tarka Holt Lodge’s are the ideal retreat from city life that we all need. This beautifully presented, self contained village boasts 6 luxury super lodges, set on a stunning private lake with direct access to the water from the decking around each lodge.

The lodges have a fantastic open-plan layout, with high ceilings, plenty of large floor to ceiling windows, and French doors to give an airy, welcoming feel. Each rooms décor is contemporary, with a neutral colour scheme and is furnished to a very high standard, creating a relaxing ambience.

The kitchen really is the focal point of the living area, with it’s uber modern glossy cream units, high spec energy efficient integrated kitchen appliances, plus a skylight offering even more natural light in. And, there’s a handy breakfast bar on one side of the kitchen island, as well as a dining area with a table and chairs.

The lodges come in both 2 or three bedrooms, each two-bedroom lodge boasts two double rooms, and you’ll find a further twin bedroom in the 3 bedroom lodges. All of the bedrooms have a very relaxed feel, and also off the master bedroom is an en-suite shower room equipped with a monsoon walk-in shower and lots of storage space. Each lodge boasts a large double drive way, perfect for when family and friends want to come and visit, set on beautifully landscaped gardens.

Tarka Holt also has a range of on-site facilities suitable for all lifestyle needs, whether you’re looking to explore, or relax and unwind. Lodge owners benefit from unrestricted access to these facilities, which include:

  • A magnificent lake that’s great for water sports
  • An exclusive Owners’ Lounge bar and restaurant overlooking the lake
  • 200 acres of private space to explore with scenic adventure trails
  • Restaurants serving local favourites
  • A 9-hole golf course
  • Indoor and outdoor heated pools, along with a private owners-only pool
  • spa facilities
  • A fully equipped gym
  • And many other leisure activities

The perfect purchase for families looking to spend their weekends and time off work relaxing and having fun, there really is something for the whole family here, with dozens of activities for both adults and children to enjoy, Tarka Holt is a place you can return to again and again and experience something new with every visit. There is a very strong sense of community on site, and after spending several days here, and meeting lots of owners and workers, it is clear that this leisure park is one with a lot of heart.

All of the staff on site are extremely friendly and helpful, and we were lucky enough to have Benji from the sales team showing us around the site during our visit. There are limited super lodges still available at Tarka Holt, and the photographs really don’t do them justice, I’d highly recommend arranging a viewing for yourself to fully appreciate what they have to offer. For further information you can visit: www.lodge-retreats.co.uk/tarka-holt/ or call the sales office on: 01539559005

Lodges at Tarka Holt start from £196,300 and go up to £270,000. New owners need to pay a deposit of 30% of the lodge value upfront. Finance options are then available. After that, site fees are from £6,662 per year for 2017 which covers security on the park, park maintenance, landscaping, refuse collection, grass cutting, use of the parks great facilities and activities and annual reinvestment. Other annual running costs, in addition to the site fees, include rates, water, gas, electricity, insurance and maintaining any security alarm.