Shackleton Lodge

New purpose-built accommodation for up to 30 people in a stunning location in Central Lake District with free parking.

Shackleton Lodge is our residential facility that offers self-catering accommodation to organised youth and outdoor recreation groups/organisations, schools and universities etc.  Be right where it matters in the heart of the Lake District!  Accommodating up to 30 people in this recently built lodge, it is situated in a superb woodland setting. There is a separate kitchen and dining block which also has a purpose-built BBQ nearby.

Located on the northern shore of Windermere, the combination of sweeping farmland, lake views, a backdrop of mountains and a comfortable, friendly environment ensure the best conditions for a memorable experience. The Lake District National Park is famous for its stunning scenery, superb hill-walking, climbing and mountain biking, as well as its wildlife and cultural heritage.

Main block

Recently refurbished and carpeted, the main accommodation block features:

• 5 rooms with 4 bunk beds, 2 rooms with 2 bunk beds, for  a total of 24 guests*
• additional 6 mattresses for use in upstairs meeting room*
• segregated washing facilities and toilets
• specially designed facilities for disabled users
• fully equipped drying room
• large meeting room downstairs (27.5' x 22.5')
• small meeting room upstairs (21.5' x 11')
• central heating
• double glazing
• fire alarm and safety equipment

*bedding is not provided so you will need to bring sleeping bags and pillows

Dining Room/Kitchen (or meeting room)

This separate building can be used as another meeting room and comes with the following facilities:

• large gas oven and rings
• central heating
• gas water heater
• large fridge
• small fridge/freezer
• kettles & microwave
• tables & chairs
• cutlery, crockery & pans

Local Services

The nearest shops (Co-op and Spar) are in Ambleside and there is a good supermarket (Booths) near the railway station in Windermere. The local tourist information centre (015394 32582) can provide further information including train and bus times.

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How to book:

Please make your enquiry with the office on +44 (0) 15394 33942 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Shackleton Lodge is best suited for organised youth and outdoor recreation groups/organisations, schools, universities etc - groups who generally match the Brathay Exploration Group’s ethos and especially support for young people.