Holiday Cottages In Bassenthwaite

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Rebecca - Verified booking

  I have just returned from a week long break at The Lodge in Greystoke, Lake District, with my husband and dog.

  We had a fantastic stay and I wouldn't hesitate to book again. From the moment we walked in we felt at home, the property was spotless and a lovely hamper was left for us. The property itself is well worth the money and rating. It is excellently appointed, spacious yet homely. There is no excess clutter and each room is tastefully decorated in keeping with the property. The gardens are lovely and the house backs onto a forest area that is part of the Greystoke Castle estate. The property sits at the edge of the 'village', a 2 minute walk along the road and had a shop/post office, swimming pool and pub serving home cooked meals. The house is comfortable enough to stay in without needing to go out, however we like to visit the area. Penrith is a 10 minute drive and is full of local amenities and some nice restaurants, we can recommend 'La Casita' (Spanish tapas) and Four and Twenty (contemporary British) as well as Chapter 12 tearooms for a great scone! Things to visit nearby: - outdoor swimming pool (1 minute from the cottage in walking distance) - Alpaca Walk from Base Camp North Lakes (18 minutes from the cottage) - Boat cruise from Pooley Bridge pier (20 minutes from cottage) - Breakfast by the river in Pooley Bridge at Granny Dowbekin's (20 minutes away) - Keswick town centre (25 minutes away) - Lake District Wildlife Park (30 minutes away) - Abbots Jersey Ice Cream park (18 minutes away) - Aira Force waterfall walk and tearoom (15 minutes away) We had a wonderful holiday, the best in a long time, I'd wholeheartedly recommend this cottage for it's comfort, luxury and cleanliness - the cottage was spotless! If you're looking for a peaceful, relaxing stay with the option of short journeys for activities. Look no further. I couldn't have asked for anymore! Thank you to the owners for having us.

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• Nicholas - Verified booking

  The barn is furnished to a reasonable standard and is adequately equipped.

  The bedroom a little less spacious but the bed is comfortable. The accommodation is well heated. The upstairs bathroom is well set out, although it was problematic getting hot water to come through. The internet connection is totally unreliable and kept falling out throughout our stay. In 2025 it is expected when renting property to have full reliable internet connection. This impacts on communication and has a negative impact on the holiday as a whole. The TV is also a necessity, the only connection is an Apple TV box, which without an apple subscription is useless. At the very least Freeview should be provided. The TV is only a smart to when connected to the internet, this one needed an Ethernet wired connection, which sadly wasn’t present. There was no wheelie bin or information regarding the disposal of rubbish. A little more information about the facilities in the property would have been helpful, for example, the hob has no visible settings and no manual available, difficult to know high or low heat. There is a manual for the oven. Thank you for the welcome pack, much appreciated.

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• Simon - Verified booking

  This was the first time we've used this website and as a result, we were a little worried about what to expect when we arrived.

  Firstly, although the location is a little far out, with a 20 mins drive you are in the heart of the lakes. We preferred this in the end because we still had everything on our door step in Wigton, but with out the like minded tourists. The location itself is lovely and Jo and Martin are a lovely family. The cottage was well-equipped for families and all the finer touches were provided. Even a small amount of toys, DVD's and board games for rainy days. Outside is a play area with football nets for the kids etc. Totally safe for the kids and us to walk off around the site. 3 farm dogs on site which my children adored. So much so, we got a dog the day we returned home. Jo and Martin also allowed my young lads to feed the cows on site. For what I paid, it exceeded my expectations massively and I would recommend this location to anyone.

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• Steffanie - Verified booking

  We stayed here for a short break Friday till Monday, the property it's self was great!

  Better than described! It was super clean and fresh probably the cleanest property I have visited. The views from the bedroom and lounge are beautiful. The owners Tim and Andrea are so welcoming, friendly and approachable, nothing was too much! When we arrived it was snowing so the journey was a little rough on the lanes however, when we arrived Tim came out in the snow to make sure we were okay, They also had the Annex pre heated which was lovely to walk into with the cold snowy weather outside. I would also recommend this property if you are wanting to relax and recharge but also if you love walking there are some beautiful areas to explore. We will 100% be staying again and are already looking for dates :) Thank you so much Tim & Andrea! We look forward to coming back.

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• Penny - Verified booking

  Very warm and comfortable cottage.

  Thoughtful welcome pack well above average…thank you! Plenty of hot water after a day on the fells and plenty of space. A massive hallway to put boots, kit and wet gear. Also, a large lounge with comfortable couch and full dining table. Kitchen compact but with everything you’d need and unusually plenty of storage space. There was no freezer. Internet flaky and didn’t work more than it did work. Telly didn’t work at all and radio only tuned to radio 4! I went for peace and quiet anyway, and had books to read. Surroundings very quiet and a comfy bed so slept well. Parking okay for one car but tight parking generally in the village. Garden doesn’t belong to the annex but there was an open green area 2 minutes away to walk the dogs. I had a brilliant week!

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