Self catering holiday in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Accommodation details

Escape with your loved one or a friend to the shores of Lake Bassenthwaite and enjoy the comfort of this delightful Lake District cottage. Sleeping just two guests, but welcoming canine companions too, the one-bedroom bolthole offers single-storey accommodation within a beautiful stone retreat where other holiday homes are also located.

Enjoying its privacy, it is set in grounds with views out towards towards Skiddaw and Lake Bassenthwaite and comes with its own seating area. It is 1.5 miles from Bassenthwaite and 6 miles from Keswick. Step into the hallway and on into the kitchen/diner to unpack the fresh Cumberland sausages and vegetables you have bought.

Prepare a delicious meal for two then dine together at the table. Glass doors from the dining area open into the lounge, where you can settle back on the sofa after your days out. Watch TV or a DVD, read your books and discuss the adventures of the day. When you are ready to enjoy a perfect night's sleep, amble through to your super-king-size bedroom, which can also be arranged as twins by prior request.

There is a modern shower room where you can wash away any muscle ache after long walks. Take morning coffee out into the seating area on warm days. Soak up the serenity and make plans for the day. Lace up your walking boots and stroll 1.5 miles to Dodd Fell. Follow footpaths up to Dodd Fell, with its incredible views.

Discover routes that take you beside Bassenthwaite Lake as well. Head to Mirehouse and Gardens, less than 2 miles away, where there are many walks, including through its colourful gardens and woodland. Venture into Keswick to browse in its independent shops and choose between an array of eateries. Book seats for a show at the Theatre by the Lake.