About this property
A spacious terraced Grade II listed barn conversion with many original features, including a dramatic doorway, originally the main entrance to the barn. The first floor living area has stunning views across to Skiddaw and surrounding mountains. This cottage has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a useful utility, ideal for storing boots and jackets. A great base with ample room for friends and families. Note: This property is next to Refs. 17845, 17846, 17847 and 17848, together they sleep 21.
Situated just a short distance to the north east of Bassenthwaite Lake is the attractive village of Bassenthwaite itself. This charming settlement retains its traditional, rural feel and boasts a stream which winds through the outskirts of the village in addition to whitewashed Lakeland cottages, a well-maintained green and a real ale inn, full of character. Bassenthwaite Lake offers rolling hillside scenery and remains one of the most picturesque places in England. Points of interest nearby include Mirehouse - a grand home and gardens on the shores of the Lake - Trotters Farm, and Dodd Wood. Most of the attractions of the wider region are within easy driving distance whilst the quieter Northern Fells are almost on the doorstep. The towns of Cockermouth and Keswick and close by and both host weekly markets and a good range of other amenities.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor four poster double, 1 x ground floor family room with 3 singles.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with living flame electric fire.
Utility.
Shared games room with pool table, table tennis and table football.
Electric central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Shared lawns and gardens, including furniture, BBQ and children's play area.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Private water and drainage supply.
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (44)
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Deirdre
We loved the quirky decor, which has been thoughtfully curated and coordinated. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, with an efficient dishwasher and good supplies of soaps, cloths, dishwasher tabs etc. (not always the case in holiday cottages in our experience). We enjoyed watching the sunsets across the valley from the little communal garden and some of our party climbed Skiddaw almost from the back door. The cottage was very clean and yes, the sofa covers could do with a wash but appreciate this would be difficult to achieve between lets. We would definitely come and stay again - itâs a lovely, quiet location.
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Eric
Very spacious and great location.could do with WiFi. Beds were very comfortable.
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Anita
! I donât think Iâve ever stayed anywhere so grubby in my life. On arrival when you first enter the hall you could smell dogs/dog urine which wasnât inviting at all and everywhere had cobwebs and spiders so not being cleaned very well considering check in isnât until 5pm but previous guests have to be out by 10am! Itâs really is in serious need of redecorating and the overall cleanliness was that appalling we ended up with 3 poorly children with diarrhoea and vomiting. When we stripped the beds on our last day I was absolutely disgusted to find old dried faeces on the bottom of the mattress protector and on one of the quilts in the room with the 3 single bedsâ¦.no wonder the children were poorly sleeping in that! Another of the quilts off the beds in that room was all stained and grubby and both bedrooms downstairs smelt foisty, had paint flaking off the walls, grubby skirting boards/walls and threadbare carpet. We had to go out and buy air fresheners and antibacterial wipes just to try and make it smell better. Onto the living areasâ¦.the kitchen cupboards are so cluttered with unnecessary bric a brac which no one in a month of Sundays would ever useâ¦.we had one tiny single cupboard for a family of 7 to store food in. The sofas are practically brokenâ¦one of them you sit on and nearly touch the floor in the middle and one the cushions and covers donât seem to be able to stay on it as if they donât fit it anymore! Not sure what was happening with the bins as they didnât get empty at all that week so we struggled to dispose of our rubbish and they were full from the previous guests! It was a perfect location but unfortunately for us nowhere near a perfect cottage! I have only left 1 star but this was only because it wouldnât allow me not to leave any! I will be speaking directly to Sykes and sending them photos.