The Tranquil Otter, located on the lakeside of the Thurstonfield Lough, has eight, five-star luxury lodges with hot tubs. Each lodge is pet-friendly and is truly a home-from-home.

A lakeside favourite for honeymooners – great base to explore the Lake District Gadwall Lodge is popular with couples who like plenty of space. The Lodge has a lakeside position, and a private deck, with a hot tub and boat. Wood-burner and high-speed Internet. Five Star Gold (one level throughout) Hot-tub (two pump) – Arctic Spa Coyote Lakeside Position Superking size bed which can be split into singles (upon request) in a spacious room (Superfast fibre to the lodge) WiFi Log Burner Boat moored by deck Spacious private gated deck Brick Built BBQ area (optional extra) Smart TV DVD Player Walk-in shower Full-size bath Central heating Coffee Machine Tassimo Microwave, Oven & Gas hob Full-size fridge freezer Dishwasher Washing Machine

Gadwall Lodge at The Tranquil Otter (Postcode CA5 6HB) is one of our handful of holiday lodges by the lake on our private, but nationally recognised, a nature reserve known as Thurstonfield Lough. We’re located on the B5307 between the ancient city of Carlisle and the village of Kirkbride along the Solway Coast, the border between England and Scotland. It has been a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1964.