CoolMeets
Stay somewhere extraordinary & share the experience with others
A social holiday for adults, inspired by the traditional ‘alpine way to stay’
Breathtaking & ‘wow’ factor properties in stunning locations
Meet other like-minded people & enjoy a unique travel experience
The Omaze Lake District House
Post Knott Lodge is the ultimate ‘wow’ factor dream home. Situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, it’s a short walk to the lakeshore & nestles under Brant Fell with unrivalled panoramic views over Lake Windermere.
Boasting luxurious facilities including a stunningly designed open-plan kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows & extensive patio & BBQ area. The cinema room, lounge, sauna, steam room & gym give plenty of options to relax & rejuvenate, and the high-end furnishings & décor give it a wonderful cosy feel.
Won in the 2022 Omaze draw by Catherine & her family from Telford, they are offering luxury stays at Post Knott Lodge until May 2025. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy this extraordinary place.
Southview Spa
Boasting a rich history since 1840, Southview Spa has been recently refurbished to an impeccable, high-spec standard.
Situated in Windermere, less than 2 minutes from the train station, it’s a perfect base to explore all the Lake District has to offer.
Unwind and relax in the private sauna, oxygen-treated hot tub and indoor pool. Kick back with a movie in your state-of-the-art indoor cinema, play pool in the games room or keep things simple with a cold drink on the terrace.
Watch their TikTok films here.
The 'Alpine' Experience in the Lake District
- A social holiday with people with a similar mindset
- Locally designed, flexible & tailor-made itineraries
- A perfect mix between catered & self-catered.
- Celebrating local Cumbrian producers & suppliers
- A wonderful friendly & cosy atmosphere that you can’t get in an apartment or hotel
How it Works
- Places are booked in two’s. There are lots of great solo adventure holidays out there, and although this is a social holiday we also want to give you time to explore the area yourselves. All rooms are twins or doubles, and to make these dream properties accessible & at the best possible price, we will only go ahead if all 12 places are booked – so please help us to spread the word! Deposits will only be requested when we have sufficient demand.
- Adults are defined as 18 & over. Many travel companies set age-ranges, but our experience running Kendal Dinner Club has ben that it’s fantastic having a mix of ages. Ross’s parents go to more gigs than us, so age is just a number!
- This chalet-inspired holiday, is perfect for people who want to enjoy the outdoors & meet others. We value diversity & equality and ask all our guests to do the same, to come open minded & be ready for an adventure.
- As we gain your feedback & test demand, we may expand this offering, so please let me know if you have any requests or suggestions.
The Lightbulb Moment
In 2022, my family & friends all entered the Omaze draw for the £3.4 million Lake District house, a ‘wow factor’ dream property with stunning views of Lake Windermere, which was won by a lovely family in Telford.
I was so excited to see Post Knott Lodge & then Southview Spa pop up on social media, with the opportunity to stay in these incredible places, then the bubble was burst when I realised that due to their size & luxury, the price points wouldn’t be achievable.
At the same time, my husband Ross set up Kendal Dinner Club, inviting 12 people for a meal in our apartment once a month. We discovered that there are a lot of people, who like us, would value the opportunity to meet others.
For us, we don’t have children (see my blog @dinktime), and as you get older, it can sometimes be harder to meet new people. We’d love to meet people from around the UK & world, to share travel adventures & different perspectives, and I wondered if others would enjoy this too.
It got me thinking about when my sister worked as a chalet host in the Alps – could we do something similar in the Lake District, splitting the cost of a luxury property and creating a unique holiday experience? Could we bring together the best of the worlds – a stunning location, extraordinary property, local knowledge to create exciting & tailor-made itineraries, and the opportunity to meet like-minded people?
There wasn’t anything to lose, so I contacted the owners and they were both really interested – the idea was born.
I promote my glamping business via Coolstays & Cool Places, different independent companies showcasing some of the most extraordinary places to stay across the UK & beyond. So became the idea of CoolMeets, a way to enjoy these properties together in a social environment.
In this economic climate, I’m really sensitive to prices & understand the price points may still be above travel budgets, so I’m looking at offering a selection of properties going forward to give the biggest range of choice.
It’s a new & evolving idea, starting in the Lake District as we know this area so well & would love to share it’s incredible places with you. I’d love to hear your ideas, so please send me your honest feedback, requests & suggestions at adele@kelkerwell.com.