Billy Boo Lakestead, a 5 star Lake District Luxury Lodge
Exclusive self catering accommodation Near Cartmel
Billy Boo is one of six exclusive architect designed Lakesteads, or Lake District holiday lodges, situated in tranquil surroundings in the Lake District National Park. These luxury holiday lodges are approximately 3 miles from the historic village of Cartmel, a popular tourist attraction famous for its sticky toffee pudding, medieval Priory and local race course. It has several high quality cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops. Cartmel also regularly pays host to a local Antiques Fair.
Otter Tarn is just 3 miles from Newby Bridge at the foot of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, and the perfection location from which to explore the southern and central Lake District. You can also enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, the nearest departure point is Lakeside where you can also take a ride on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway.
Billy Boo is set higher than the other lodges and backs onto the open fells where Otter Tarn's belted Galloways graze all year round. In the winter months you will often see John or Kath driving past in the tractor to feed the cows. Because of its proximity to the cows, Billy Boo's specially commissioned painting was chosen to depict a belted Galloway cow.
To the front the property is south facing and looks out onto the park lawns with a maturing rockery straight ahead. On a sunny day you can sit out on the decking and enjoy the sunshine at any time of the day. If you are looking to catch a tan, this is the place to do it.
The hot tub is situated to the rear of the lodge at the base of a natural rock face and built into a dry stone wall, where there is also a small lawned area.