Bassenthwaite Cottages

Escape to the tranquil beauty of Bassenthwaite, a gem nestled in the Lake District that beckons with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Surrounded by rolling hills and the majestic Bassenthwaite Lake, this idyllic holiday destination offers a perfect retreat for those seeking serenity. Imagine leisurely walks along the lakeshore, the gentle rustle of leaves in the nearby forests, and the breathtaking views of Skiddaw, the region's fourth-highest mountain. Our charming and cosy Bassenthwaite cottages are ideal whatever the season. From dog-friendly to family-friendly, cottages with hot tubs or a romantic break for two, we've got you covered. Bassenthwaite provides a laid-back setting for unwinding and embracing the unhurried pace of life. Whether you're exploring the nearby wildlife at the Lake District Wildlife Park, enjoying water activities on the lake, or simply basking in the natural beauty that surrounds you, Bassenthwaite promises a rejuvenating escape for those seeking a peaceful and relaxed getaway.

Bassenwaite countryside

Popular holiday cottages in Bassenthwaite

Exterior | Herdwick View - Herdwick Croft Holidays, Bassenthwaite

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Herdwick View

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,410
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Exterior | Holly Bank, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Holly Bank

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Beautifully, presented traditional Lakeland property | Apple Tree Cottage, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Apple Tree Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Living room | Jemima’s Cottage, Bassenthwaite
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Welcoming living room with wood burner | Riverholme, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Riverholme

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Wonderful views from the property | Watches - Highmoss Farm, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick
Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | Osprey Cottage, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Osprey Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Patio | Rosedale - Daleside, Near Keswick

Near Keswick, Cumbria

Daleside - Rosedale

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Lovely views from property | The Beeches, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

The Beeches

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
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Comfortable living room | The Old Stables - Laundry Cottage & The Old Stables, High Ireby

High Ireby, Cumbria

The Old Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£399
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Living area | Rebecca Puddle Duck Cottage, Bassenthwaite
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Exterior | Overwater Lodge, Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria

Overwater Lodge

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Dog friendly holiday cottages in Bassenthwaite

Exterior | Holly Bank, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Holly Bank

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Living room | Jemima’s Cottage, Bassenthwaite
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | Osprey Cottage, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Osprey Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Lovely views from property | The Beeches, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

The Beeches

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
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Comfortable living room | The Old Stables - Laundry Cottage & The Old Stables, High Ireby

High Ireby, Cumbria

The Old Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£399
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Living area | Rebecca Puddle Duck Cottage, Bassenthwaite
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Exterior | Croft Head - Barkbeth Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick
Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Traditional Lakeland cottage | Garries Cottage, near Bassenthwaite

near Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Garries Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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Exterior | Laundry Cottage, High Ireby

High Ireby, Cumbria

Laundry Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Outdoor area | The Granary - Irton House Farm, Isel near Cockermouth, Lake District

Isel near Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria

Irton House Farm - The Granary

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Exterior | Fell Foot - Barkbeth Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick

Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria

Barkbeth Farm - Fell Foot

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£735
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Romantic holiday cottages in Bassenthwaite

Exterior | Herdwick View - Herdwick Croft Holidays, Bassenthwaite

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Herdwick View

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,410
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Exterior | Holly Bank, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Holly Bank

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
View
Living room | Jemima’s Cottage, Bassenthwaite
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Welcoming living room with wood burner | Riverholme, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Riverholme

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Exterior | Osprey Cottage, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

Osprey Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Patio | Rosedale - Daleside, Near Keswick

Near Keswick, Cumbria

Daleside - Rosedale

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
View
Lovely views from property | The Beeches, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria

The Beeches

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
View
Exterior | Overwater Lodge, Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria

Overwater Lodge

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | Old Saddlers Cottage, Ireby, Bassenthwaite

Ireby, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Old Saddlers Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Sitting-out-area | Daleside - Rose Cottage, Nr. Keswick

Near Keswick, Cumbria

Daleside - Rose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Traditional Lakeland cottage | Garries Cottage, near Bassenthwaite

near Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Garries Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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Beautifully presented, two bedroom end of terrace barn conversion | Swallow Barn, Torpenhow, near Wigton

Torpenhow, near Wigton, Cumbria

Swallow Barn

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Bassenthwaite

This tranquil area in the Lake District National Park, offers a serene escape with a mix of natural beauty and outdoor activities. For an authentic Lake Distrcit holiday, this area delivers. With the largest collection of Cumbrian cottages, we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Bassenthwaite:

Explore Mirehouse & Gardens

Explore the enchanting Mirehouse, a historic mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens. Discover the Poetry Walk, where verses are hidden throughout the grounds, adding a poetic touch to your stroll.

Experience Bassenthwaite Lake

Experience the unusual by taking a boat tour on Bassenthwaite Lake. Discover the mysterious stories and legends associated with the lake while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.

The Pheasant Inn's Forest Walk

Embark on a forest walk starting from The Pheasant Inn. This woodland trail is adorned with sculptures and artworks, creating a whimsical and artistic outdoor experience.

Head to the Bassenthwaite Osprey Watch

Head to the Lake District Wildlife Park for the Bassenthwaite Osprey Watch. Witness these magnificent birds of prey in their natural habitat, adding a touch of wildlife excitement to your visit.

Peter Rabbit & Friends Treasure Trail

Delight in a family-friendly adventure with the Peter Rabbit & Friends Treasure Trail. Follow the trail inspired by Beatrix Potter's beloved characters, combining outdoor exploration with a touch of literary charm.

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