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Brook House Cottages
lie in the delightful village of Bassenthwaite, nestling
at the foot of Skiddaw. Our cottages lie in this idylic
"sleepy hollow" beside a beautiful stream
with ducks and a wooden footbridge.
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The various sized 17th century properties have a homely
atmosphere, are clean and well cared for and personally
supervised. Choose from a cosy "Nest"
for two, a cottage for 4, 8 or an olde worlde farmhouse
with 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 10.
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gentle stroll further up the riverside takes you to the
17th century inn where good food is served every day.
Bassenthwaite Lake is a pleasant 2 miles walk away.
9 reasons to stay with us:
• Rural yet not remote - village location yet only 15 mins from market town of Keswick
• Village pub - serving food within easy walking distance
• Personally managed by local family - on hand to assist and offer recommendations
• Save money - by booking with the owner directly you will save up to 25% compared to booking equivalent accommodation with an agency
• Walks from the door for all ages and abilities - short strolls to mountain climbs
• Ideal for animal lovers - watch the puddle ducks waddle past, feed the hens, see the cows on the farm next door
• Experience real country life - perhaps chat to locals in the pub, play football on the village green, attend a community fund-raiser, see animals in the field.
And don’t just listen to us, our guests say:
• “Great location for all ages and activities” - Liz and family
• “Bassenthwaite is a real gem!” - Stuart and Pelah
Brook House Cottage Holidays is a well-established family
run business located by a farm in the heart of Bassenthwaite
village, a small village in the quieter Northern Lake
District with easy access to all the well-known lakes
and mountains.
Our Amenities
• Laundry facilities with washing machines and tumble
dryers (small charge applies) and a drying room for walkers'
outdoor clothing. "
• We recommend children bring wellington boots as
they often play in the stream and small open woodland.
• Off road parking is available for most cars.
• Cots, high chairs and stair gates are available
free of charge but please request in advance of arrival.
 Our Location
The small village of Bassenthwaite is 2 miles from the
shores of Bassenthwaite Lake (the only official 'Lake'
in the Lake District!) and 2 miles from the foot of Skiddaw,
the 4th highest mountain in the Lake District.
Many guests enjoy collecting the Puddle Ducks eggs in
the morning or sitting on the benches by the stream watching
the Puddle Ducks.
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 infrequent services
to Carlisle.
The Local Area
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.
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.
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