This five star luxury lodge is spacious and has an en-suite master bedroom, a logburning stove and a dishwasher. It has solid oak floors and is furnished to a very high standard. Lodge 7 has three bedrooms. Outside the Luxury Lodge is a sizable area of decking with quality furniture, a BBQ and its own boat. The lodge has a sauna and whirlpool bath, as well as a DVD and Video player and a free view set top box.

The luxury lodge enjoys a lakeside position with superb lake views.


The Tranquil Otter is a peaceful off the beaten track beauty spot with seven lakeshore lodges, each with their own waterside decking and rowing boat.

The Tranquil Otter is an ideal choice for a "forget the world" kind of holiday with past visitors falling for the idyllic setting, the wonderful nature and the peace and quiet. It also makes an ideal base for exploring the Lake District, historic Carlisle and the Settle to Carlisle railway, Southern Scotland (esp. Dumfries and Galloway), Hadrians Wall, the Eden Valley and the Solway Firth.

Our 20 acre lake forms the heart of The Tranquil Otter private nature reserve and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna including otters, swans, kingfishers and numerous species of ducks. Surrounding the lake is private woodland with pathways around the perimeter giving access to a wetland board walk and a bird screen and hide. Observant walkers stand a good chance of seeing red squirrels, deer, woodpeckers, owls and a wide variety of other animal & bird life.

Over 70% of business is repeat or from recommendation.

Things To Do

The Tranquil Otter is an ideal place to indulge yourself in relaxing pastimes such as fly fishing, rowing, reading, painting, photography, bird watching and nature walks to name but a few. It also makes an excellent base for exploring the local area which includes the Solway Firth, the Northern Lake District, the Eden Valley, Hadrian's Wall, historic Carlisle, the Settle to Carlisle railway and parts of Northumbria and Southern Scotland.

For the more energetic there the private paths around the lake, rowing, cycling and sailing (bikes and sailing dingy available to hire).There is also superb walking in the nearby Northern Lakes and other areas locally. Richard and Wendy would also be delighted to help you plan your stay.