Gardener’s Bothy

We had a wonderful stay in the Kestrel Lodge. The accommodation was in a great location and had everything we needed, truly making it a home from home. Mike was incredibly kind, friendly and helpful whenever we had any questions.

A fantastic cabin in an absolutely stunning location. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and wished we had booked a longer stay - we’ll definitely be back in 2026. To paraphrase my daughter, “Exceeded expectations!”

Love it here and have stayed 3 times now. It's a great base for our hiking. Chalets are fully equipped with everything you need. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

It's unusual for me to give a 5 star rating to a place that's... when all said and done, pretty basic but I just love the place! It's so beautiful and peaceful away from the traditional tourist areas of the Lakes and the kids can play in total safety and freedom.