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The Tranquil Otter

The Tranquil Otter
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The Lough, Thurstonfield, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6HB
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About

Beautiful private nature reserve around a stream fed lake teeming with wildlife; The Tranquil Otter is an ideal place in which to take a relaxing break, for families and couples. We have eight lodges, each with breath-taking views across the lake.

Each lodge has been designed to provide 5-star-comfort for families and couples. You'll find fully equipped kitchen, lounge and bedroom with fabulous views of the lake, a private deck with its own hot-tub and overlooking the lake - which means that you can simply relax and unwind whilst watching ducks, moorhens and swans frolic on the water.

Alder Lodge is on two floors, the downstairs has an accessible bedroom and a wheel in shower. All other lodges are on one level and accessed via a gentle ramp from a dedicated parking space. Each lodge has a well equipped kitchen, log fire, Smart TV, with DVD player, high speed internet, hot tub and boat.

There is much to do onsite, with a circular path around the lake and through private woodlands, it's time to let the kids explore. A bird hide is available to all our guests as is a boat or canoe to explore the lake - buoyancy jackets are available on request. Use our high speed internet to share your photos with family and friends. Our guest handbook provides information about things to do locally.

Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
The Tranquil Otter woodland walk is wheelchair accessible.
Single sex couples and families welcome. We do not cater for hen or stag parties.

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Number of Rooms / Units
8
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Alder LodgePrices from £1,062.64 to £2,028.08 per unit per week
BuzzardPrices from £850.11 to £1,618.00 per unit per week
ChiffchaffPrices from £806.14 to £1,580.00 per unit per week
DunnockPrices from £850.11 to £2,080.00 per unit per week
EgretPrices from £916.07 to £2,190.00 per unit per week
FieldfarePrices from £806.14 to £1,630.00 per unit per week
GadwallPrices from £806.14 to £1,630.00 per unit per week
HeronPrices from £1,099.29 to £1,950.00 per unit per week

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

  • Barbecue

Children

  • Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
  • Children's outdoor play area
  • High chairs available

Cooking Facilities

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave cooker

Heating Facilities

  • Central heating
  • Real log/coal fires

Languages

  • Staff fluent in Hindustani

Laundry Facilities

  • Drying facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Leisure Facilities

  • Golf available (onsite or nearby)
  • Health/beauty facilities onsite
  • Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
  • Sauna onsite

Linen & Bedding

  • Linen for hire
  • Linen provided

Parking

  • Private parking

Property Facilities

  • Cleaning service
  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Radio
  • Television

Site Features

  • Garden

Property Facilities: Alder Lodge

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower

Property Facilities: Buzzard

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Elderly and less mobile
  • Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Chiffchaff

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Dunnock

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Elderly and less mobile
  • Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Egret

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Elderly and less mobile
  • Independent wheelchair users
  • Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Fieldfare

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Elderly and less mobile
  • Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Gadwall

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Elderly and less mobile
  • Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Heron

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • King-sized bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Assisted wheelchair users
  • Assisted wheelchair users Exceptional
  • Elderly and less mobile
  • Independent wheelchair users
  • Part-time wheelchair users

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  • Travelers Choice 2020
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
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    560
  • Very Good
    32
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    4
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    Gradings

    • 5 Visit England Stars Self-catering
    5 Visit England Stars Self-catering

    Awards

    • Visit EnglandGolfers Welcome Golfers Welcome 2019
    • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
    • Visit EnglandOlder and less mobile Older and less mobile 2019
    • Visit EnglandPart-time wheelchair users Part-time wheelchair users 2020
    • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    Directions

    From the South or East:

    Leave M6 @ junction 43 and take the first exit A69 road into Carlisle passing a Land Rover dealership on your left.
    Go straight for about a mile and take the first right at some traffic lights soon after Carlisle United football ground (right hand side) and just after "The Beehive" pub (left hand side). The road is signed A595 West and is just after some carparking signs but the sign is easy to miss! Follow the road around a left hand bend and you will then pass Carlisle College on your right. You will shortly come to a T junction at a set of traffic lights and here you should turn right to go down a hill on a short stretch of dual carriage way. Get into the left hand lane as you approach the Hardwick Circus roundabout.
    At the roundabout (you will see DFS, a Wickes and a Shell Garage on your right) bear left which will take you on a dual carriage way passing the castle on your right and city centre on your left. Get into the right hand lane.
    Keep straight through a set of traffic lights until you reach another roundabout which is adjacent to the McVities biscuit factory. Bear right along the B5307 at this roundabout. This is Newtown Road. Follow this road for about 5 miles passing through Moorhouse Village.
    Approx ¾ mile after Moorhouse you will pass the Thurstonfield Village sign as you go around a right hand bend. Start indicating left as you go around this bend. We are the first drive you come to on the left, discreetly signed "The Lough", with white stones up the side. This is about 50 metres before the 30 mph speed limit sign going into Thurstonfield village.
    Go straight up the lane, ignoring the right hand fork and park at the top of the lane. You will see a notice board on your right, please press bell.
    The main telephone number is 01228 576661. Please note that we are located in an area with poor mobile reception.
    From the North:

    Exit the M6 at junction 44 and follow the signs for Carlisle passing a Mcdonalds on your right then a Morrisons on your left.
    Keep going until you reach Hardwick Circus roundabout (you will see the Sands Leisure Centre and DFS on your left and a Shell Garage straight ahead). Take the last exit (right-hand turn).
    Follow the dual carriageway. The castle will be on your right.
    From here join the directions "from the South and East" at point 4.

    From the West:

    You will find us on B5307 on the Carlisle side of Thurstonfield Village. We are the last drive on the right as you leave the village and head for Carlisle.

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