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Stanley House

Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A spacious family property perfect for exploring the northern Lake District
  • The property makes a tranquil getaway with a country-style kitchen and an open fire
  • Within 500m of Bassenthwaite Lake shore
Property code: SZ592

Offering tasteful and cosy accommodation for five guests, this impressive Victorian mid-terrace house enjoys a fantastic, elevated position within easy reach of the northern bank of Bassenthwaite Lake.

There are some wonderful walks in this spellbinding area, with the northern edge of Bassenthwaite Lake, Setmurthy Woods and Sale Fell all within a couple of miles. Fantastic attractions close to the lake include the Lake District Wildlife Park (2 miles) and The Lakes Distillery (1 mile), along with plenty of opportunities for activities including sailing, golfing and nature spotting. The Bassenthwaite Lake station, a café inside an old train carriage on the former railway line, is only 0.2 miles. In the historic town of Cockermouth (5.5 miles), you can visit the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth, and the town has a lovely selection of great places to eat and drink too. At the other end of Bassenthwaite Lake, the bustling town of Keswick (8 miles) is home to Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Keswick Adventure Centre.

An inviting hallway leads you into this bright and airy house, and through to the tastefully decorated lounge. Featuring a TV, open fire, plenty of seating and a lovely large bay window with beautiful scenery, this is an ideal spot for relaxing in at the end of a great day out. Exploring further, the attractive dining room is perfect for gathering together to enjoy a delicious meal which you can rustle up in the spacious modern kitchen, equipped with an electric oven, separate electric hob, fridge, dishwasher and a useful breakfast table. The freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer can all be found in the handy utility room also on the ground floor you will find a WC. Heading up the stairs to the half landing you will find the main family bathroom and a wet room. The bathroom features a bath, a shower cubicle and a WC, while the wet room has a shower and WC. A few more steps lead up to the first floor where there are three light and tastefully decorated bedrooms: the super-king-size room has stunning views out towards Sale Fell. The twin room and the single room each have plenty of storage space and delightful views. Please note, the bedrooms on the second floor are not available for guests.

Stepping outside, the back garden features a lawn with a patio area and outdoor furniture, offering a lovely spot to unwind on a lazy afternoon. Off-road parking is available for two cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and WC, 1 wet room with shower and WC, 1 downstairs WC
  • Electric oven, separate electric hob, fridge, dishwasher
  • Freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room
  • Open fire - Initial supply of logs provided
  • Oil-fired central heating
  • Smart TV
  • Towels not included
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pub less than 1 mile, shop 5.5 miles, Bassenthwaite Lake within 500 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

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 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Hazel, 27th September 2024

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We thought the house was in Bassenthwaite village but it is in fact on the other side of the lake. Just off the A66. It was very quiet. We couldnt hear the traffic on the busy A66. We are used to stairs but the two BIG steps up to the bathrooms were a challenge. The house is comfortable and the big bed is very comfortable. The garden is not large bRead moreut is secure for a dog . The utility room is useful for drying wet dogs. A family would be happy here. Hide

Reviewed by brian, 2nd August 2024

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This is a great holiday cottage experience, in terms of location, comfort and facilities.

Reviewed by Lorna, 12th July 2024

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Easy to find, quality, spacious , comfortable, well equipped accommodation. In an ideal location for ease of access to the north and west lakes and various towns and villages . Several restaurants close by with plenty of choice for food.

Reviewed by Samantha, 28th June 2024

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Really lovely, spacious house. Appreciated how well equipped it was, especially the kitchen. It felt very homely. The location also worked really well for us.

Reviewed by William, 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Simon, 26th May 2024

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Very pleasant location, close to the A66 but limited noise from it. A few minutes walk to the lake with a sheltered off road walk north of the lake to a bridge over the river and a walk through the campsite to Armathwaite Hall - and beyond. About mid way between Keswick and Cockermouth. Easy walking to the Station for excellent food. Many other locRead moreal walks, both fairly level and with limited/easy climbs. Sheltered garden with seating on sunny days and a lawned, cool area when its seriously hot. Hide

Reviewed by Jane, 17th May 2024

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Super property. It was our second stay and loved it. Location so handy for getting around the northern Lakes.

Reviewed by Kay, 10th May 2024

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We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is very comfortable and having a good quality SK bed (as is the case here) makes all the difference. The house is well set back from the A66 so traffic noise is not a problem, although a fair number of goods vehicles use the Embleton road to reach Caterite. Refuse collection seemed to be an issue for StanleyRead more House and the next door holiday home, although we followed the rules to the letter. Hopefully this has been resolved now. Hide

Reviewed by Jean, 3rd May 2024

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Was a lovely big house, home from home comforts and very clean, was lovely to have the fire lite at night cosy

Reviewed by Paul, 21st April 2024

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Lovely, comfortable property that is well decorated and well equipped. Quiet location, yet only meters off the A66 for access to North Lakes, Cockermouth, and Maryport on the west coast. Also conveniently located for Keswick and Derwent Water. No nearby shops, so requires planning ahead re food; we arranged a provisions delivery. We (4 adults, 1 chRead moreild, 2 small dags) had a relaxing stay. Impressed with the house. Lovely garden, but be aware, the fence is not 100% secure for small dogs. Great stay Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 16th February 2024

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Second stay in this cottage. It is so comfortable and welcoming. Very well stocked. No complaints at all. Will be back

Reviewed by Kathleen, 21st December 2023

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We stayed at Stanley House for a short break just before Christmas and very much enjoyed ourselves. We were 4 adults and two dogs. The house is extremely comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The back garden was fenced off and useful for the dogs. Good walks abound nearby. We enjoyed the Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe and also the Pheasant Inn Read moreboth of these are just a short stroll from the house Hide

Reviewed by David, 27th October 2023

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Comfortable, warm and welcoming house with lots of space. This part of the Lakes is underrated for walkers; the giants of the NE ranges are all within half an hours drive. The property is spacious and very well equipped- we loved our stay (between two named storms, we had four great days on the fells. The house is mid-modernisations, but is good vaRead morelue and recommended as it is. Hide

Reviewed by Linda, 1st September 2023

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Stanley house was ideal for us, 2 couples and two dogs. It was very spacious and met all our needs. We were so happy to have 2 parking spaces at the front of the property and two separate bathrooms inside. The enclosed garden at the rear of the property was ideal for the dogs to exercise and there was a nature trail just 5 minutes away where we couRead moreld walk the dogs. The house was exceptionally clean and the kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Hide

Reviewed by Belinda, 4th August 2023

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We loved our stay at Stanley House and would happily stay again. Short walk to a nature reserve and Station cafe (takeaway icecreams). Very handy for Bassenthwaite lake, Cockermouth and Keswick- both very attractive towns . The house is well equipped and roomy with comfortable beds. Some traffic sounds with windows open but not a big issue. EnjoyedRead more the views. The steps between bedrooms and loo/bathrooms might not be ideal for people with mobility issues. Overall a great house in a fab location Hide

Reviewed by Drew, 23rd June 2023

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Lovely spacious comfortable home in beautiful surroundings. Will definitely be back. Enclosed garden was a bonus for pooches too. Plenty of good local eateries within a few miles. Highly recommend coffee & cake at Lakeside Station, lunch at Lakes Distillery, The Pheasant (very busy but good food) & Castle Inn Hotel (very dog friendly). Lovely walksRead more at Whinlatter Forest & Ullswater Trail. Keswick is a lovely town with interesting markets on Saturday & Thursday. Lakeland Gifts shop worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqui, 16th June 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay in Stanley House. It is a lovely, comfortable, well equipped house. The only negative comment is that it could have been cleaner. Locally, Bassenwaite Lake Station has great food as does The Pheasant Inn. A must visit is Lingholm Estate for great walks and a lovely walled garden and cafe. We spent a lovely day visiting alRead morel the nearby places on the coast as well as a day in Keswick. It was a good from which to explore parts of The Lakes we hadnt visited before. Hide

Reviewed by Jane, 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Alison, 12th May 2023

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We enjoyed our stay at Stanley House. It's well equipped, spacious for 4 adults, with comfy beds and lovely outdoor spaces. Plenty of pots, pans, glasses, guide books, maps, even binoculars. The garden areas are great and all enclosed for our little dog which was great. Location is very good. Worth visiting Bassenthwaite Lake Station and Lakes DistRead moreillery (both on doorstep) and the Sun Inn (short drive) served good, inexpensive food. Weather was mostly kind to us. We would return. Hide

Reviewed by Susan, 5th May 2023

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Great location just off A66! The house has everything you need for a home from home stay. It is spacious and comfortable. I particularly liked the wet room but my favourite spot was sitting by the window watching the world go by with a view of Sale Fell in the background. The house is within 10 minute walk from a dog friendly pub with good food andRead more a spacious outside seating area. The nature reserve is good for a dog walk too. We'd definitely stay again and it's a paws up from Shep too! Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 21st April 2023

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Fantastic property. Other cottage owners could learn a lot from this place. The most important things when you're on a walking holiday are great showers, comfortable sofas/chairs and comfortable beds. This property has them all! Would definitely return. A shame the previous occupiers with a dog didn't think it necessary to clear the four lots of meRead moress from the garden when then left! Disgusting behaviour. Perhaps a stern email from holiday cottages wouldn't go amiss. Hide

Reviewed by Lynne, 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Harry, 21st October 2022

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Fantastic location really convenient for both Cockermouth and Keswick. We had a lovely relaxing time.

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