Bassenthwaite village, near Keswick, The Lake District, Cumbria

The cottages nestle by a stream with ducks and a wooden bridge in the heart of the small village of Bassenthwaite, in the quieter northern Lake District, 15 mins' drive from Keswick and Cockermouth.

Bassenthwaite is two miles from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake (an ideal walk to the only official 'Lake' in the Lake District!) and two miles from the foot of Skiddaw, the 4th highest mountain in the Lake District.

Many guests enjoy collecting the puddle duck eggs in the morning or sitting on the benches by the stream.

Children enjoy playing in the stream, on the swings by the cottages and on the village green - ideal for a game of football or cricket!

There are excellent walks for all abilities straight from the cottage door or after a short drive. A series of local walks is available with proceeds to cancer research.

Bassenthwaite has several working farms and throughout the year animals can be seen in the fields around the village.

The Sun Inn pub serving bar meals is located in the heart of the village. A short walk or drive away is a small shop on a caravan park selling general supplies (open April to October).

There are regular bus services to Keswick, Cockermouth and Penrith (nearest train station) and occasional services to Carlisle.