Waterside Hambleton Lakeside Lodges in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, offer a lakeside retreat with private hot tubs, positioned for exploring the Fylde Coast and the popular town of Lytham. The site is about an hour's drive from Manchester, providing an alternative to the usual Lake District or Blackpool trips for a short break.
Lodges with lakeside views and private hot tubs
The lodges are wrapped around small lakes, each with its own hot tub and a private terrace with seating. Inside the Lakeside View VIP lodge, there is a double bedroom with en suite, another double, and a separate twin, plus a large living area with two sofas, a dining table, and a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. A utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, and a sink for cleaning boots is also included.
The tranquil setting, comfy beds, and hot tub helped set a relaxing tone for the weekend, with ducks providing a natural alarm clock.
Exploring Lytham's shops and landmarks
A short 30-minute trip takes guests to Lytham, part of the Lytham St Annes area that regularly ranks among the best places to visit in the UK. Lytham offers a mix of cafes, pubs, independent shops, and larger names, including Stringers Department Store and the independent shop Heart of the Home.
A walk along the front passes Lytham's landmark windmill, which serves as a tourist information point during busier seasons and houses exhibits on the history of mills and milling.
Dining and booking details
Guests can visit The Shovels Inn, a village pub a few minutes' drive from the site, serving classic home-cooked dishes such as chicken balti curry. Customers of Waterside Hambleton Lakeside Lodges receive 10% off the bill.
The trip ended with a sunset over the site, described as a perfect ending. Prices for the three-bedroom Lakeside View VIP lodge start from £399 for 3 or 4 nights and from £549 for 7 nights, bookable on the Hoseasons website.
