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Old Apple Tree Cottage

Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
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Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Characterful cottage perfect for couples and small families
  • Spectacular views of the Skiddaw range from the first-floor lounge
  • Located between Keswick and Cockermouth, just 1 mile from Bassenthwaite Lake shore and walking distance to the local pub
Overview
Property code: SZ042

A lovely home from which to explore, whether you prefer a hike or a cycle, there is something for everyone. Approach Skiddaw (6 miles) from the north, a quieter route than the busier southern track, and summit England’s fourth highest mountain for panoramic views. Treat your climb with a meal in the local pub which lies a mile from your door and is a great place to enjoy a night off from the kitchen, or travel 7 miles to the vibrant market town of Keswick where plenty of eateries and rainy day activities await. Hop on your bike and cycle 8.5 miles to Whinlatter Forest where you can ride along a host of tracks and trails or entertain little ones at the Lake District Wildlife Park (1 mile).

Step inside this charming 18th-century cottage and make yourselves right at home. Head into the spacious kitchen/diner where you can sit at the table with a cup of tea and find all you need to rustle up well-deserved feasts after adventurous days. The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave - there is also a washing machine. After dining at the table, climb stairs to the first floor where the inviting lounge and its stunning views welcome you to melt into one of the sofas and relax in front of the TV. Great for family film nights, switch on the Smart TV and stack the coffee table high with treats. When it’s time to rest weary heads, make your way back downstairs where the pair of bedrooms are found. The double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with WC and shower over the bath. Decorated in calming tones, the twin is also a lovely place to switch off for the night and the family shower room with WC and double shower cubicle offers somewhere to enjoy a refreshing rinse.

Take your morning tea or coffee outside into the garden. This enclosed, lawned space is great for children to play and the outdoor furniture makes it a comfortable place to bask in the sun and sip a tipple of an evening. If you need somewhere to store bikes, the owner can make some space available in their lockable garage. There is off-road parking.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Bike storage available in owner’s garage on request
  • Pub within 0.2 miles, Supermarkets within 8 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robin, 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Janet, 20th September 2024

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Cottage was fabulous, perfect for our needs. Clean and welcoming, with a stunning view of Skiddaw from the upstairs lounge. Theresa, the host, was lovely, very warm and friendly! Even introduced us to her chickens! The cottage location is great for visiting the beautiful countryside and towns. Lovely walks to Bassenthwaite Lake, to the nearby hotelRead more/bar, and to the local wildlife park meant we didn't always use the car. Would definitely return! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by John Richard, 8th September 2024

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A cosy comfortable cottage in a quiet location, served by regular buses giving access to places of interest locally and further afield. The property owners were extremely helpful and a fund of information.

Reviewed by Baljeet, 23rd August 2024

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Beautiful cottage with lovely views and garden. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Julie, 13th August 2024

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Everything we needed, good size rooms, 2 bathrooms, pleasant decor - all good! Nice touches - coffee, tea, milk, biscuits, chocs. Friendly and welcoming owners.

Reviewed by Jill, 26th July 2024

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Lovely well equipped cottage in beautiful peaceful surroundings! Amazing views from the upstairs lounge over Skiddaw. Lovely homely kitchen! Peaceful garden to relax in and hang out your washing when the weather is nice. Would recommend!

Reviewed by Patricia, 21st June 2024

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A well equipped and cosy cottage. Nice garden area to use. We enjoyed the area as less commercialised than the more popular locations.

Reviewed by Noreen, 10th June 2024

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Well equipped, clean and comfy cottage. Easy access for many good walks and restaurants . Thank you for a lovely short break

Reviewed by Beverley, 17th May 2024

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Lovely location view seen by one seat in the lounge but the place is so ideally situated we fell in love with it. Note double bed if you are used to king size We will look to return. Loved it

Reviewed by Rebecca, 1st March 2024

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We had a lovely few days. The cottage had everything we needed. It was warm and cosy even though the weather outside was cold and snowy. The view from the cottage was fantastic especially with the snow. It would be lovely to return in the summer and make the most of the garden. It was a great spot to explore - lots of walks close by. Thank you TherRead moreasa for looking after us. Hide

Reviewed by Laura, 17th November 2023

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Perfect cottage with everything you could need! Wonderful location with amazing views! Very friendly owners, nothing was too much trouble. Perfect for families and children! Lake District Wildlife park is 3 minutes car journey and well worth a visit! Thank you thank you *****

Reviewed by Rebecca, 8th September 2023

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Old Apple Tree Cottage was a lovely spot to stay. Great to have a garden to sit out in. Cottage was homely and well equipped. Theresa is very welcoming and brought us fresh eggs from her chickens.

Reviewed by Debbie, 25th August 2023

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The cottage is lovely and really well equipped so you can cook if you want. There was a great selection of games in the lounge to play on an evening or wet afternoon. The showers were great too with plenty of hot water.

Reviewed by Matias, 9th June 2023

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Excellent cottage with great access to Bassenthwaite and Keswick! Lovely place. Everything was super clean. Excellent view of the mountain! Bedroom were really comfy. Well equipped! I truly recommend!

Reviewed by Beverley, 2nd June 2023

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The cottage is very nice but very old & cold it doesnt get any sun we had to have the heating on in June. If you want peace and quite this a good place to go its very quite but does have a bus service passing very close by. There are no pavements to walk on so its not easy to walk anywhere even downto the lake can br tricky. It was a little to remoRead morete and quite for us, we would book nearer the town if we went again Hide

Reviewed by Parakrama, 11th April 2023

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Reviewed by Ann, 24th March 2023

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Amazing little cottage. Everything you need and more. Great price and location. The owners were incredibly helpful, the chickens were beautiful. Highly enjoyed xxx

Reviewed by Peter, 3rd March 2023

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We found the cottage comfortable and well equipped. The efficient heating system was much appreciated as our stay encompassed a couple of the coldest nights of the year so far. There is a dedicated parking space included with the let which is easily accessible. Bedrooms are comfortable 1 with en-suite bathroom and 1 with adjacent shower room. ThereRead mores a cosy lounge which is situated upstairs and has a view out in the direction of Skiddaw. All in all a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Steven, 13th February 2023

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A clean, warm and comfortable farm house style room are amazing. We've had a fabulous holiday and would recommend the cottage as a perfect base to tour the Northern Lakes. The owners were very friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding fells. We enjoyed it so much we've booked again .

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