We've stayed at the Tranquil Otter many times and always loved it. This time was no exception.
Great to stay in the new Kingfisher lodge,with all the usual amazing TO touches. Fantastic lakeside setting and views,peaceful,perfect, with a chance see Swans up close.A great addition to the Lodges.
We had a lovely stay and hope to return soon.
Elaine from Keighley stayed at Kingfisher Lodge (Hot Tub) for 3 nights in February 2026
Amazing location, fantastic lodge, everything you need for a relaxing getaway!
Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jan 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
If you want a peaceful getaway, in a beautiful lodge with all the amenities you could ask for this is the place for you! Our stay was the perfect recharge after a hectic Xmas and we loved our stay. The lodge was stocked with everything you could ask for, along with plentiful supplies of logs to keep the stove burning. It was cleaned and maintained to a very high standard and everything worked beautifully from check in to check out. I only struggled at first to get the induction hob to work (due to lack of familiarity) but a quick look up on ChatGPT and it was sorted. I even managed to get some amazing shots on my camera given the natural surroundings and low light pollution for the night sky. One small suggestion would be to provide dog waste bins on the trails surrounding the lough but this is a minor gripe. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an 'escape'!
Jason from Stockton-on-Tees stayed at Kingfisher Lodge (Hot Tub) for 4 nights in January 2026
Guestcare replied 20 days ago
Hi
Thank you for your lovely review. We would love to see some of your photos.
With regards to a bin in the woods, we are limited to what we can do as we are a sssi site.
We do take onboard all points raised by guests.
Fiona
Worth waiting for!
Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jan 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Our New Year break was booked during a previous stay in May. The Tranquil Otter is a very special place anyway and when we saw Kingfisher (unfinished at the time) we absolutely knew it would be worth the wait!
I could wax lyrical about Kingfisher’s impressive appearance and external and internal styling. I find it stunningly fascinating and beautifully built. Similar in style to the Alder lodge, which is also fab!
Internally it is extremely comfortable and cosy and a real Christmas tree added a lovely touch. The location on the wildlife lake is just perfect, the glass balustrades on the deck allow for an unbroken view.
You can check the pics on website to see all of this for yourself.
What is more difficult to get across in a review is the feeling of privacy, relaxation and calmness in the lodges and at the location of Kingfisher and Tranquil Otter overall. You want to tell people all about it, yet keep it all to yourself too!
The Otter team are wonderful, on hand and very approachable and nothing feels like any bother - even at New Year!
Kingfisher is designed for and accommodates 4 people very comfortably but we enjoyed it as a couple - more space in the hot tub!
Really looking forward to our next stay at Tranquil Otter.
Janice from Leyland stayed at Kingfisher Lodge (Hot Tub) for 4 nights in December 2025
Fiona replied 18 days ago
Thank you for the lovely review. We hope to see you soon.
short stay
Review submitted on Sat, 13 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
our third time here lovely peaceful location quit central to the lakes lodges are really lovely and service very good
james from stockton on tees stayed at Kingfisher Lodge (Hot Tub) for 2 nights in December 2025
