Welcome
Welcome to the Dickenslodge website
Dickens Lodge sleeps 6 adults comfortably, in three bedrooms,
one double en-suite and two, twin rooms.
We are family and dog friendly too!
The Lake District has been for many years, a favourite for walkers, dog-walkers, climbers and anyone who just wants to have peace and quiet in amongst the majestic fells.
The Lake District has been for many years, a favourite for walkers, dog-walkers, climbers and anyone who just wants to have peace and quiet in amongst the majestic fells.
There are many walks commencing either from Limefitt or Jesus Church Troutbeck, so once you have your provisions, your car can take a break too!
Don’t forget to pack a large beach/bath towel if you plan on using the hot tub!
We are very much “dog-friendly” and we cater for mid week, weekend, and full weeks breaks, just ask and we will endeavor to fulfill your request. The only specification is we cannot do Sunday changeovers. Our changeover days are Mondays and Fridays. The lodge will usually be available from 16.00 hours to start your holiday and we request that you leave by 10 am on the day of departure.
From mid September, there is going to be a security barrier installed . This is due to enhanced security measures put in place after many of the lodges were burgled last January.
Bookings being taken for 2011 now, book early to secure your next years holiday at this years prices!
The living room and hall floor of the lodge, are laminated for ease of keeping clean. 
Hall
The bedrooms are carpeted and we respectfully request that guests keep dogs out of the bedrooms.
The price shown on the availability page, is inclusive of the professional clean, bed linen and fuel.
There is no extra payment for dogs, but, we do ask that guests clean up, particularly pet hairs, after their pet for the comfort of non-pet owners.
The lodge is “No Smoking” and the best mobile signal is either Vodaphone or Asda Mobile
The lodge is open for bookings from 1st March until 14th January each year. This includes Christmas and new year.
Christmas is booked for 2010 but, New Year is still available to book!
The beautiful summer months inspire beautiful poetry:-
Butterflies like velvet remnants bounce
On and off the purple fangs of the buddleia.
Blackberries plump up and slowly puff by puff
Flies squat on them buzzing blackly
Of an electric life that burns through nature
Shivering the hocks of the bay pony,
Swishing the rasp of his catchy tail.
His soft black nostrils
Skimming over the water,
Sucking and blowing over the bucket.
All afternoon the combine harvesters
Rumble and drone,
Filling the air with dry, gold, dust.
Cutting the shine off the corn fields,
Brushing the pile back and forth,
Racing before the harvest moon.
Until she rises, late, apricot hot,
A giant pearl unhooked from the sea,
Rolling above indigo hedges
And the stars behind her,
Like a necklace thrown
Over the back of a sleeping woman.
Jehane Markham
Autumn is considered by many to be one of the most colourful seasons.
If you fancy seeing the beautiful lakes in one of the most colourful seasons of the year,
with the trees gently changing colour, why not book yourself a break? The weather
less predictable, but, you will find sights just as beautiful! Such as a pair of deer
grazing behind the lodge, If you are very lucky,or a family of badgers eating behind the lodge!
The trees, as autumn unfolds become more beautiful as the days pass and the shorter evenings draw in. The curls of smoke from the Haybarn chimney promising a warm friendly welcome.
Autumn has so much to recommend it!
I must admit, that the autumnal months are our personal favourite time to be in the lake district!
The cheeky squirrels bravely rob the bird feeder and then bury their “spoils”
”A host of golden daffodils” In the church yard of Jesus Church Troutbeck
Deer seen behind the lodge 21st April 2010