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Broadness Cottage

Bassenthwaite, Lake District
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
3
star
Open fire / wood burner
Family friendly
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stone cottage with warm and welcoming atmosphere, just metres from Bassenthwaite lake shore
  • Settled in a quiet rural position, with the town of Keswick and its amenities within 6 miles
  • A mix of bedroom configurations makes it adaptable and welcoming for both couples and families
Property code: SZ105

Located off a leafy lane, young and old will spend many a happy hour exploring the majestic Skiddaw mountain range and the quiet shores of Bassenthwaite Lake right on the doorstep.

Wonderfully placed to explore the great outdoors, take a walk in nearby Dodd Wood and find waymarked forest walks, spectacular panoramic views and maybe even spot an osprey. For a more challenging climb head up Ullock Pike above the cottage, and continue to the mighty Skiddaw, England's fourth-highest mountain, with epic views to the coast, Scotland and southwards towards the central Lake District. At 11 miles away, outdoor enthusiasts will love Whinlatter Forest Park for its array of mountain biking tracks, a café and a high ropes course with zip wires at Go Ape! Those looking for a slower pace can explore Mirehouse (2 miles) and its rambling gardens, adventure playgrounds, a wildflower meadow, a heather maze, and woodland walks. Just 3 miles away find the Lake District Wildlife Park for a great family day out or for a spot of grown-up pampering treat yourself to a spa day at nearby Armathwaite Hall, 2.5 miles away. The thriving market town of Keswick has shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, several galleries and museums and a thriving theatre.

A reverse-level cottage, this property makes the most of its lakeside location. Seven external steps lead up to the conservatory which has an outside step and tiled floor. With dual aspect windows and a large dining table, the conservatory is a great palace to enjoy a family meal. The kitchen is equipped with an eye-level double oven, electric hob and microwave, and the breakfast bar is great for grabbing a quick snack. A washing machine and freezer are available for use in the owner's garage. The cosy lounge has wonderful panoramic views of Skiddaw and the surrounding fells. On chilly evenings, settle on the sofa with a film on the TV and warm your toes against the roaring wood burner. The cottage has three spacious bedrooms enjoying views of Skiddaw, all furnished with chests of drawers and wardrobes for storage. The king-size bedroom is on the first floor as is the family bathroom which has a separate shower. A family bedroom with a double and single bed and a twin bedroom are on the ground floor.

Outside, this cottage is surrounded by farmland and has lake access just 150 yards away. There is a pleasant garden which attracts the local wildlife.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 family room with a double and single bed
  • 1 upstairs bathroom with bath and separate shower and a WC
  • 1 downstairs shower room with WC
  • Double oven, electric hob and microwave
  • Washing machine and freezer in owner’s garage
  • Wood burner (logs provided)
  • TV and DVD
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Storage shed available
  • Parking for several cars in front of the cottage
  • Please note that there are 7 steps up to the front door and a steep internal staircase
  • Pub 2 miles, shop and restaurant 6 miles
  • Short breaks available from a Friday or a Monday during November – March
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joan, 23rd September 2024

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Our first visit - thoroughly enjoyed it,. Lovely cottage with log burner. Ideal location for walking.

Reviewed by John, 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Mark, 17th August 2024

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Lovely setting down by the lake, very peaceful and beautiful. Cosy cottage with good views. Friendly owner who made us very welcome. We had a great week here.

Reviewed by Duncan, 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Matthew, 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by E, 23rd March 2024

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A beautiful location, quiet yet very convenient for exploring north lakes/ Keswick. Good space in the property for a family and plenty of storage space for belongings. Furnishings are functional, but not modern. Stairs to lower bedrooms are relatively steep.

Reviewed by Cherie, 15th March 2024

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Very grateful to John for the clear instructions to the property, which is not labeled properly on Google. The cottage was cozy with the added bonus of a wood burning stove. Lots of space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is rare to find a holiday let that is more quiet and peaceful at this price range. Would definitely visit again.Read more Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 2nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Gavriel, 16th November 2023

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Reviewed by Terry, 6th November 2023

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Fabulous & spcious holiday home, well equiped with amazing views, local walks and good access to the Lake district. Will definately be back.

Reviewed by Debbie, 2nd October 2023

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Lovely location with views of Carl Side from the cottage and a very short walk across a field to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. Gorgeous! Also very close to Dodd Wood which is a great spot for sheltered walks (nicely signposted by the Forestry Commission). The woodburning stove was appreciated by us as it was autumnally rainy whilst we were therRead moree. The downstairs nicely accommodated our family in the two bedrooms, and there were safety gates for the stairs. Thanks for a lovely holiday :) Hide

Reviewed by Lisa, 19th August 2023

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Lovely cottage with plenty of room for our group size. Perfect location for us as we based our plans around where we were staying. Lovely touch on arrival the tea coffee and biscuits were more than welcome and appreciated. Thank you for a lovely stay

Reviewed by Duncan, 1st July 2023

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Great location, very quiet, excellent walking base

Reviewed by Kevin, 25th March 2023

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