Loved the welcome pack of home made cakes, biscuits and eggs laid by their hens. Would strongly recommend it!
The location is superb, with fantastic views over the valley in front of Skiddaw. The roads near the cottage are single track but extremely quiet so we only once met a car on them. We could walk into Bassenthwaite village from the cottage to go and have a meal at the excellent Sun Inn, and the roads were good for cycling but hilly. There were also walks across the fields from the cottage. There was a bird feeder outside the window visited regularly by a woodpecker and the owner provided nuts in a squirrel feeder on the window sill for the red squirrels, who would sit on the living room window sill eating the nuts. The towels in the cottage were thick and fluffy and our bed was very comfortable with a nice duvet. The kitchen was very well equipped with pans etc but I was surprised there was no salt and pepper.
The cooker hob was a bit difficult to use, but we sort of got the hang of it after a while. There were wild rabbits, birds, sheep, dogs and goat, a horse and red squirrels to watch. Plenty of fun, books, games, videos and DVDs in the games room. The kids are dleighted with surprise sweets in the games room too! The lovely cake and biscuits, milk and cold juice (hot weather!) waiting for us on arrival were all very much appreciated! Fab local Bassenthwaite pub and lovely cycle /run/walk routes all nearby. Enjoyed as much as we could in the area while we were there for the week. More for next time though! Great fish and chips in Keswick too. We had a really relaxing time. Thank you.
Setting exceeded what we were expecting & view was lovely and so quiet.. Cottage was lovely & we were provided with everything from hairdryer to a sewing kit - owners had thought of everything and had even left homemade cake & cookies which was a lovely greeting after our long drive. Perfect location only 10 minutes to Keswick & 30 mins to Windermere. Would definitely recommend this cottage - we loved it.
A few nice touches to welcome us including a home made cake, tea, coffee and milk. This was our first holiday of this type as we previously caravanned in the Lakes every year at this time but due to illness I am unable to drive at present and my wife does not tow. Thoroughly enjoyed this holiday and will now look further afield for other holidays as it appears driving/towing will not be possible for me in the next 6-12 months or longer.
Very cosy and homely, decorated with antique furniture, the cottage is nestled at the foot of skiddaw mountain with dramatic views of the mountain from the back of the cottage. To the front are fields of sheep with their lambs and tree lined hills beyond. The nearby town of Keswick has all the shops and amenities you require while the cottage feels away from it all. The bed was extremely comfortable and the open plan living area downstairs means quality time with your party if you are cooking or just relaxing.
This charming terraced Grade II listed cottage enjoys views down the valley to Bassenthwaite Lake with the backdrop of Skiddaw and Ullock Pike, perfect for catching the sunset.
This cottage has an open plan living area, which includes an upright piano, and both bedrooms have pretty lake views.
An ideal location for families or friends all year round.
Note: This property is next to Refs. 17443, 17845, 17847 and 17848, together they sleep 21.
An attractive village in the Northern Lakes, Bassenthwaite lies just a short distance to the north east of Bassenthwaite Lake, and retains its traditional rural feel, with a stream flowing gently on the outskirts, whitewashed Lakeland cottages, a pleasant vllage green and a real ale inn full of character! Bassenthwaite Lake itself, while boasting gentler scenery than others in the region, is still one of the most picturesque places in England. Places of interest nearby include Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Lake with small open-air theatre (reputedly frequented by poets such as Tennyson and Wordsworth), LAke District Wildlife Park, and Dodd Wood. Most of the attractions of the Lake District are within easy reach and the quieter Northern Fells are almost on the doorstep. The nearby towns of Cockermouth and Keswick, both have weekly markets and offer a good range of amenities. The scenery of the Yorkshire Dales is within touring distance, as is the city of Carlisle and Hadrians Wall country.