Christmas lodge breaks beside the lake
where Christmas slows downSelf-catering festive lodge breaks in Lancashire, with winter water outside, space to slow down and the people you love around you.
Three ways to spend the season by the lake
Choose the part of the festive season that suits you best, then see which lodges are still available. Booked lodges are shown clearly so you can see what has already gone.
Christmas
Arrive, close the door and let Christmas slow down. Selected Christmas lodges are now offered for three nights, arriving Christmas Eve and departing 27 December.
Light House Harbour
24–27 Dec · 3 nights£1,035Sleeps 4 · hot tub · no dogsSearch stayThe Tree House
24–27 Dec · 3 nights£1,197Distinctive woodland lodge · no dogsSearch stayOtters Harbour
24–27 Dec · 3 nights£1,200Sleeps 6 · family lodge · no dogsSearch stayBadgers Harbour
24–27 Dec · 3 nights£1,200Sleeps 6 · dog friendly · larger lodgeSearch stayPrices shown are based on the latest festive availability check. Availability can change quickly, and final pricing, guest charges and extras are confirmed at checkout.
Twixmas
A short reset after the main day: slow walks, leftovers, fresh air and a little more time by the water. Twixmas starts from 27 December this year, with a two-night hot tub stay at Light House Harbour or three-night breaks in Otters, Badgers and Fins.
Otters Harbour
27–30 Dec · 3 nightsFrom £695Family lodge · no dogs.Search stayBadgers Harbour
27–30 Dec · 3 nightsFrom £695Dog friendly · larger lodge.Search stayFins Log Cabin
27–30 Dec · 3 nightsFrom £695Three nights together by the lake.Search stayLight House Harbour
27–29 Dec · 2 nightsFrom £550Lakeside hot tub lodge · no dogsSearch stayTwixmas prices are from the amount shown, based on 2 guests. Additional guests are charged at £30 per person, per night, up to each lodge’s maximum occupancy. Availability and final pricing are confirmed at checkout.
New Year
All eight lodges are now booked for New Year, 30 December–2 January. If you have your heart set on seeing in the year by the lake, join our cancellation list below. We’ll be in touch if a suitable lodge becomes available.
Select your preferred lodge below to email us a cancellation request. If your dates are flexible, you’re welcome to mention other lodges too.
Give them time by the lake
a gift to look forward toA simple Christmas gift for someone who would rather choose their own dates. Send them a future lodge stay by the lake — for a birthday, anniversary, thank-you, stocking filler or a quiet few days when they need a proper reset.
- Delivered by email after purchase.
- Choose a voucher value from £100.
- They pick their lodge and dates later.
Christmas and New Year questions
good to know before you comeDo you offer Christmas lodge breaks in Lancashire?
Yes. Cleveleymere offers self-catering Christmas lodge breaks near Garstang in Lancashire, subject to lodge availability and seasonal minimum stays.
What is Twixmas?
Twixmas is the quieter period between Christmas and New Year. At Cleveleymere, it usually works best as a 2-night break from 28–30 December, although some gaps may be shaped differently where that makes a better stay.
Which festive lodges are dog friendly?
Dog-friendly lodges include Boat House, Huntsman’s Harbour, Herons Harbour, Badgers Harbour and Fins Log Cabin. Tree House, Light House Harbour and Otters Harbour are not dog-friendly.
Which lodges have hot tubs?
Boat House has an electric hot tub, Light House Harbour has an electric hot tub, and Huntsman’s Harbour has a wood-fired hot tub available as an add-on. Availability and pricing should be checked before booking.
Can we fish during a festive stay?
Fishing is currently included for lodge-staying guests, but all anglers must follow the lake rules and hold a valid rod licence. Winter fishing depends on weather, safety and lake conditions.
Do the lodges come decorated for Christmas?
Seasonal touches can vary by lodge and year. If decorations are important to your stay, ask before booking so we can confirm what is planned for your dates.
Spend the season by the lake
Christmas, Twixmas or New YearChoose the festive stay that suits you, then let the lake do the rest. Slow mornings, dark evenings, winter walks, firepit air and your own lodge to come back to.
