Christmas lodge breaks beside the lake
where Christmas slows downA quieter kind of Christmas in Lancashire: your own self-catering lodge, winter water outside, space to cook, rest, walk, fish, sit by the firepit and do the season your own way. No busy hotel corridors, no fixed dinner sittings, no rush — just the people you love and the lake doing what it always does.
Christmas, Twixmas or New Year?
same lake, different kind of escapeSome guests want Christmas Day tucked away by the water. Some want the quiet few days after. Some just want to see in the New Year somewhere calm. Pick the break that feels right, then choose the lodge around the people you love.
A Christmas that feels like yours
slow mornings, winter waterThere is no timetable here. No dress code. No sitting down because someone says dinner is served. You arrive, close the door, and make the festive break your own.
Bring the food you actually want to eat, the people you want around you, the dog if you have chosen a dog-friendly lodge, and enough time to do very little. The lake, the trees, the firepits and the winter stillness do the rest.
- Self-catering festive stays near Garstang, Lancashire.
- Clear Christmas, Twixmas and New Year date options without the usual festive booking confusion.
- Dog-friendly lodges include Boat House, Huntsman’s, Herons, Badgers and Fins.
- Hot tub options include Boat House, Light House Harbour and Huntsman’s Harbour add-on.
Choose the lodge that fits your Christmas
cosy couples, families, dogs and hot tubsWhether you want a small hideaway for two, space for family, a dog-friendly base or a hot tub in the cold air, start with the lodge that feels right for the way you want Christmas to unfold.
Boat House
A cosy choice for two: lake views, dog-friendly stays and an electric hot tub for cold winter evenings.
Huntsman’s Harbour
A quiet couples’ lodge with dog-friendly stays, direct fishing access and the option of a wood-fired hot tub. This year, the Christmas stay works as 23–27 Dec.
Light House Harbour
For guests who want winter water views and a hot tub to sink into when the air turns cold.
The Tree House
A distinctive woodland lodge for guests who want Christmas to feel a little different, tucked away among the trees.
Badgers Harbour
A larger dog-friendly lodge for families or groups who want space to spread out over Christmas, Twixmas or New Year.
Fins Log Cabin
The largest lodge option, made for bigger families or groups who want room to gather, eat, play games and properly switch off.
Give them time by the lake
something to look forward toSome people do not need more things. They need a date in the diary, a slower morning, a lodge door closing behind them and a few days where the phone can stay face down.
A Cleveleymere gift voucher is a thoughtful Christmas present for couples, families, anglers, dog owners and anyone who already knows they would rather have fresh air, water and time together than another box under the tree.
- Useful for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas presents and “you need a break” gifts.
- Lets them choose their own lodge, dates and the kind of lake break that suits them.
- Easy to buy online through our secure booking system.
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, depending on the lodge.
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.