Herdwick Croft, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick
Herdwick Croft, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick
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Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria
HCCC

Herdwick Croft

4.4

out of 5

The park is located in Bassenthwaite, Keswick, which is a small Lakeland village that has been voted the most peaceful place in the UK for staycations. The park boasts breath-taking views of Skiddaw, Sale Fell and Binsey that are all within a few miles. We are exceptionally lucky to be discretely nestled on the north shores of the beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake, the ’only lake in the Lake District.’ The Lake is perfect for water sport enthusiasts to go paddle boarding or kayaking, while those fishing fanatics won’t be disappointed. Cold water swimming has also become very popular too. If those sports are not your thing, don’t worry the views will simply mesmerise you.

Herdwick Willy’s Bar & Bistro is our new addition to the park, with its modern rustic interior making it a great place to eat and drink. The south facing patio with a view of Sale Fell is perfect for summer evenings. Armathwaite Hall & Spa next door is a spectacular hotel offering an impressive spa, dining options and a perfect place for hosting weddings. The Lakes Distillery, of which has produced the award-winning single malt whiskey, is just a few minutes walk away. They have a very insightful whiskey tour, a bistro, and a shop for you to buy their whiskey, gin and vodka. The lakes wildlife park is set behind us which makes us lucky enough to often hear the monkeys exercising their vocal cords. A perfect day out for children and animal lovers.

Due to our great location, we are within 10 minutes of the beautiful market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth that offer lots of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. If you prefer not to drive the local bus stops at the park gates and will take you to both towns. If you have spare time after visiting the immediate attractions, then 8 miles away we have Crummock Water that is fed by Scale Force, the highest waterfall in the Lake District. 12 miles and you will reach Ennerdale the most westerly of the lakes and the most remote. Buttermere Valley is only 14 miles away and will offer exhilarating and challenging walks. For those thrill seekers, Whinlatter Forest Park is just 5 miles with a range of activities including, Go Ape, Mountain bike trails, horse riding and many more.

  • Restaurant and Bar (Opening times vary)

Awards

    Diamond Awards - Finalist 2024

Features

New in for 2022
Restaurant

Overall holiday experience

Based on 125 reviews

4.4

out of 5

Value for money

4.4

Location and surroundings

4.7

Helpfulness of staff

4.1

Facilities

4

Overall rating

4.4

  • Other

4

out of 5

Beautiful location in the Lake District with views of the lakes and fells in the distance. Lodge was spotless and beautiful inside. Very modern interior, with large widescreen tv and en-suite bathrooms. Would not recommend staying if have young children, lots of glass, pottery and cream sofa, which if damaged would lose your £150 deposit. No little welcoming products which would you would sometimes get in cabins such as small bottles of washing up liquid, shower gel, shampoo etc. Hottub was great, spacious and clean. Was put slightly off by the reception received when arriving. The young man booking us in wasn’t remotely pleasant or welcoming, which is fair enough, everyone has bad days, but surely as a business you should want to seem atleast somewhat happy with your customers. If you’re looking for peace and tranquillity as a couple I would definitely recommend but as a young family I wouldn’t be sure to return.

16 Feb 2025

  • Other

3

out of 5

Overall, it is a very nice, spacious comfortable lodge with a hot tub and large deck area looking into some amazing wildlife.Staff members were very friendly and welcoming and even offered some local knowledge for exploring. However, attention to detail would enable a much higher ratings, cobwebs on light fixtures, large shower head not connected, free standing bath hot water not great, as needed to top up from kettle, gas cooker not brilliant and no microwave, which would have been helpful as on site Bistro was not open for 5 of the 7 days we were there, despite website stating it was. No reception area, everything was managed mainly by text.

12 Feb 2025

Thomas

  • Northumberland

  • Other

3

out of 5

No staff around on arriving or leaving ,café shut all the time we were there and no opening times posted .only person we saw was young man to collect £150 damage deposit .boiler set so low rads hardly on and electric fire did not work. Lodge was very well fitted out and spotless. This site needs customer care

31 Jan 2025

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