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2 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bassenthwaite, near Keswick
  • Bassenthwaite Lake
    3 min drive
  • Lake District Wildlife Park
    4 min drive
  • Mirehouse & Gardens
    4 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    52 min drive

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About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Bassenthwaite Lake and Lake District Wildlife Park. .This cottage is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Lodore Falls and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Church Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bassenthwaite Lake - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Skiddaw - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lodore Falls - 15 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakeland Spice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lakes Distillery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

For those who are looking to unwind in simple village life, Lealholme offers you just that and a little bit more.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Telephone. . Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Prominently looking over the village green, and within touching distance of the Skiddaw massif, this link detached property is in the perfect location to explore the north western fells of the Lake District. Located in the heart of the village, with the village farm adjacent, the property offers access onto miles of quiet footpaths and local fells including little-known routes up Skiddaw and the back of the Blencathra massif. The beautiful beck, with its resident ducks, flows through the village and provides a great place for kids and dogs to cool off on warm days. The property is also only a few miles away from the historic market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, which can both be easily accessed by bus, and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Lealholme provides spacious and comfortable, single-storey accommodation, and has the added benefit of level access and wide doors. Tastefully decorated throughout, and with an enclosed garden, with double wrought iron gates, which provides parking and makes the perfect sun trap to sit and relax, perhaps whilst enjoying a purchase from the Lakes Distillery just down the road! The well-equipped, contemporary kitchen has slate tiled floors, Denby crockery, quality cutlery and utensils and an alcove, complete with a large electric range cooker. This fully central heated home from home, offers a large comfortable living/dining room with original pitch pine panelling, stone mullioned and sash windows offers a cosy and welcoming environment, complete with a wood burner. Lealholme also boasts a large walk-in shower with a Softstone base and a double shower head.
The village is situated in the north of the Lake District National Park, and is also just a short drive to Carlisle and the Scottish borders - it couldn’t be easier to explore the area. Bassenthwaite is a real community village which hosts an annual duck race, frequent pub quizzes and a vibrant, active local church arranging village fates, sports days and even Morris dancing. This beautiful cottage is just over a mile away from Bassenthwaite Lake, where fishing and sailing are available, or for nature lovers a walk up to the osprey viewpoints is well worth the effort. The property is ideally located for cyclists, with rides including the C2C and Cumbria Way routes, along with off-road trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest. However you choose to spend your stay, this is a perfect location to make the most of the Lake District. There is a dog-friendly, village pub serving food, just a short walk away, whilst Armathwaite Hall hotel and spa, Ravenstone lodge and Castle Inn all provide alternatives within 2 miles. Beach 18 miles. Shop ½ mile (seasonal) or 7 miles (open all year), pub 200 yards, restaurant 1¾ miles.
Free WiFi
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a dishwasher.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 4 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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2 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite, near Keswick Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shirt break to lakes
Pretty little cottage. Very good kitchen facilities. Location excellent. Warm and dry. Furnishings clean but jaded. Some attention to detail would make such a difference. Unlikely to return because of this
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely village, lovely area
Good, comfortable cottage in a great part of the Lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023