The popular Lake District market town of Keswick, on the shores of Derwentwater, and Cockermouth, the town of William Wordsworth's family home, are only 15 minutes away.  Click here to go to restaurants in Cockermouth.

Nearby is the famous Osprey viewpoint and also Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens with adventure playground, and Trotters' World of Animals.

Bassenthwaite is an ideal location for exploring all of the Lake District and the Cumbrian countryside including the Solway Coast, the historic border city of Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall and the lovely Eden Valley.