The Tranquil Otter

The Tranquil Otter Luxury Lakeside Lodges with the option of hot tubs on a private nature reserve | 20 min to J44 M6. Watch the stars at night, and explore the lake on a boat.

The Tranquil Otter is a nature reserve with the Lough at its heart. We have eight log cabins on the edge of the Lough and all south-facing to take advantage of the Cumbria sun. Each lodge is private, fully furnished with log burner, a boat and the option of a private hot tub. Picnic on the lake any day (except when windy). A great birthday, wedding, Christmas or any day of year gift. Why not treat

yourself to a tranquil break near the Lake District and explore the beautiful English Countryside. Please visit our website www.thetranquilotter.co.uk
and follow us on Twitter & Instagram . We look forward to welcoming you to the Tranquil Otter. Kind Regards,

The Tranquil Otter Team

Just ONE more photo… 📸😂You: “I’ll just grab a quick photo of the lake.”Also you, 10 minutes later… 👀📸 47 photos📸 12 diff...
12/09/2026

Just ONE more photo… 📸😂

You: “I’ll just grab a quick photo of the lake.”

Also you, 10 minutes later… 👀

📸 47 photos
📸 12 different angles
📸 8 zoomed-in wildlife shots

“Right… I think I’ve got the perfect one!” 😂

Spoiler alert: you don’t. 🌿
You’ll be back out with your camera tomorrow taking another 20! 😂

📸 Why not share your favourite holiday photo with us?
We’d love to see The Tranquil Otter through your eyes! 🦦❤️

11/09/2026

☀️ Beautiful day here! 💛

We’ve got a full changeover day today, so it’s busy, busy, busy! 🧹✨ Lots to get done behind the scenes to make everything lovely and ready for our next guests.

We’re making the most of this gorgeous weather while we crack on! 🌸🌿

Hope you’re all having a beautiful day wherever you are! 💕

10/09/2026

Not every guest arrives with a suitcase… 🦆💛

This lovely mother duck and her three young came waddling right up to say hello - such a beautiful, peaceful moment to witness. 🥰🌿

This is what it feels like to stay somewhere peaceful enough for wildlife to wander right up to you.

🦆🌿 Wildlife Wednesday at The Tranquil Otter! 🌿🦦One of the best things about staying with us? You never know who might ma...
09/09/2026

🦆🌿 Wildlife Wednesday at The Tranquil Otter! 🌿🦦

One of the best things about staying with us? You never know who might make an appearance! 👀📸

From birds gliding across the lake to wildlife wandering through the surrounding woodland, there’s always something to spot. 🐦🦢🦌🌳

📸 Today’s beautiful wildlife photos was taken by Kenny Wharton - thank you for capturing and sharing this wonderful moment with us! 💚

Grab your morning coffee ☕, find a comfy spot and see what you can discover!

💚 Have you captured any wildlife during your stay with us?
We’d love to see your favourite photos! 📸👇

🐾❤️ DOGS ARE WELCOME AT THE TRANQUIL OTTER! ❤️🐾Because a getaway just isn't the same without your four-legged friend! 🐶B...
08/09/2026

🐾❤️ DOGS ARE WELCOME AT THE TRANQUIL OTTER! ❤️🐾

Because a getaway just isn't the same without your four-legged friend! 🐶

Bring your dog along and enjoy:
🌿 Beautiful walks and fresh country air
🦆 Wildlife and lakeside views
🐾 Plenty of outdoor space to explore
🛁 Relaxing evenings back at your lodge

No need to find a dog sitter - your best friend gets a holiday too! 🥰🐕

Who would you bring along? 🐾👇

🌿💚 Monday Thoughts from The Tranquil Otter 🦦A new week begins…, and maybe it’s a good reminder to slow down and enjoy th...
07/09/2026

🌿💚 Monday Thoughts from The Tranquil Otter 🦦

A new week begins…, and maybe it’s a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things. ✨

A quiet morning ☕
The sound of birdsong 🐦
A walk by the lake 🌊
A few moments with nowhere to be. 🌿

You don’t always need to do more. Sometimes, doing a little less is exactly what you need. 💚

Happy Monday! 🦦✨

Holiday confession time 😂This is what a lot of our guests say…Be honest… 👀Have you ever booked a holiday with plans to:🥾...
06/09/2026

Holiday confession time 😂

This is what a lot of our guests say…

Be honest… 👀

Have you ever booked a holiday with plans to:

🥾 Go walking
🚣 Try something new
🗺️ Explore everywhere nearby

…and then spent most of the time sitting exactly where you arrived? 😂🛋️

No judgement here… in fact, we totally understand! 😍

Sometimes the best holiday plan is having no plans at all. 🌿🦦

Confess below 👇😂

🎄✨ Christmas & New Year at The Tranquil Otter ✨🎄Imagine waking up on Christmas morning beside a peaceful lake, enjoying ...
05/09/2026

🎄✨ Christmas & New Year at The Tranquil Otter ✨🎄

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning beside a peaceful lake, enjoying a slow breakfast, heading out for a winter wander and ending the day in your own private hot tub beneath the stars. 🌟

This Christmas, swap the usual rush for cosy lodges, beautiful countryside and time together.

🔥 Curl up beside your wood-burning stove
🛁 Relax in your private lakeside hot tub
🚣 Take your own rowing boat out on the water
🌿 Enjoy peaceful winter walks and beautiful surroundings
🐾 Selected lodges are also pet-friendly

🎄 Christmas availability - from 24th December

🏡 Chiffchaff Lodge - sleeps 2 | pet-friendly | 6 nights
🏡 Heron Lodge - sleeps 6 | 6 nights

✨ New Year availability

🏡 Egret Lodge - sleeps 4 | 30th Dec–3rd Jan
🏡 Fieldfare Lodge - sleeps 2 | 30th Dec–3rd Jan
🏡 Gadwall Lodge - 6 nights from 28th Dec
🏡 Heron Lodge - sleeps 6 | 6 nights from 28th Dec
🏡 Kingfisher Lodge - our beautiful new lodge | sleeps 4 | 6 nights from 28th Dec

Whether it's a romantic Christmas for two, a family celebration or a festive escape with friends, there's something rather special about spending Christmas beside the lake. ❤️

📩 Message us today for prices and availability.

✨ Limited festive availability remains - once these dates are gone, they're gone.

🚨 LAST-MINUTE AVAILABILITY! 🚨🏡 EGRET LODGE IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER! 🏡Due to the weather, we’ve had to...
04/09/2026

🚨 LAST-MINUTE AVAILABILITY! 🚨

🏡 EGRET LODGE IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER! 🏡

Due to the weather, we’ve had to cancel the painters scheduled to paint the outside of Egret Lodge, so you can now grab a last-minute stay! 🎉

✨ 2 NIGHTS – £450
✨ 4 NIGHTS – £768

Perfect for a relaxing last-minute getaway! 🌿🥂

📅 Available from Monday
📩 Message us NOW to book!

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The Lough
Carlisle
CA56HB

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+441228576661

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