Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges, Bassenthwaite, Keswick
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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria
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Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

Part of theWanderWoodCollection

4.6

out of 5

Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges is part of our Wanderwood Lodge Holidays Collection, nestling on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake at the foot of dramatic Skiddaw Mountain.

Totally get away from it all and truly get back to nature in one of the Lake District’s most tranquil and unspoilt beauty spots. You’ll soon see why it’s a heavenly haven for wildlife…

Wander from your doorstep into Dodds Woods for a spot of osprey watching. Enjoy sharing your walk with red squirrels and your waterside with wildfowl, or simply pull on your boots, grab your gear and get stuck in to some serious bug-hunting!

Challenge yourself with canoeing, conquer fells, jump on a bike and follow a trail – or just relax with a gentle horseback ride or serene sail as you watch the sky travel the surface of the water…

You’ll come home to all the luxury you’ll want after a hard day’s exploring, from contemporary comforts to sinking into your own outdoor hot tub. There’s fishing (license required Mar–Nov), private sailing (Mar–Oct), Wi-Fi, a small kids’ play area, DVD lending library and launderette too.

Keep up with the keeper displays at the Wildlife Park just down the road, but don’t forget the many historic houses, castles, gardens and crafts within 30 minutes’ drive.

Keswick, just 6 miles away, is a must – check out its climbing wall, Pencil and Puzzling Place museums, lakeside theatre, distillery, shops, galleries, cafés and breathtaking views.

Awards

    David Bellamy Gold

    Visit England 5 Stars

Features

Fishing Nearby - Within 3 miles
Fishing Onsite
Golf Nearby - Within 3 miles

Overall holiday experience

Based on 236 reviews

4.6

out of 5

Value for money

4.4

Location and surroundings

4.8

Helpfulness of staff

4.7

Facilities

4.2

Overall rating

4.6

Verified Customer Review

4

out of 5

Lodge was really comfy, maybe a little tired. Location was amazing being right on the lake. Only challenge was finding the right lodge in the dark when arriving. Had a brilliant weekend though..

19 Mar 2025

Colin

  • Scotland

3

out of 5

This is maybe our 10th visit to a Hoseasons park. This is quite remote - maybe 2 miles down a narrow single track road. There are NO facilities on site - no shop, no bar, no restaurant. There are a lot of lodges and I get the feeling the majority are privately owned. Ours was nice - it was designed for 6 persons although we were only 2 with 2 dogs. The lodge has plenty room but in our opinion, basic. Some touches like table lamps and wall hangings would make it more homely - it felt “cold” and blunt. The lodge seriously lacks storage for food - for only 2 of us, we struggled. How 6 folk would manage is beyond me. Much more cupboard space is required - we ended up having to store food in a bedroom. It’s a comfy enough lodge and very quiet, however…………..There are 2 maybe 3 properties adjacent to the park which are being renovated. This meant we were woke at 0700 every morning, Including weekend, to the sound of banging, sawing, cutting - you name it. This co ti he’d throughout each day until around 5pm. A real shame as you don’t get to enjoy the tranquil peace and quiet. They also light large fires daily - this resulted in ash landing all over our decking and the hot tub, which required us to wash this area down before use.Staff - we only saw one member of staff on check in (even then, I had to wait 10 minutes, wander through into the staff area and shout to get her attention). Apart from that, we did t see any other members of staff all week. Dogs are welcome but the park seriously lacks bin, dog bins, and lighting at night. My wife didn’t go out after dark as she felt a bit frightened - more lights and better lights definitely required on the roadways. A good place to base yourself (15 minutes drive to Keswick) but we wouldn’t return here. It just didn’t feel relaxing enough.

19 Mar 2025

Andrew

5

out of 5

17 Mar 2025

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