Keswick, The Lake District and Cumbria

4 Bedroom Cottage in Cumbria

Highside Farmhouse Bassenthwaite is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

9 guests
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
dog friendly

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This characterful farmhouse is located in the heart of the Lake District National Park; enjoy sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing and swimming on Lake Bassenthwaite, only 2 miles away. Keswick (5.5 miles) is the adventure capital of the Lake District and has a fabulous range of pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema, and a theatre by the lake, as well as attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place, the Kong Adventure Centre and the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Enjoy a scenic 10 mile trip to Whinlatter Forest Park where a choice of mountain bike trails awaits, perfect for everyone from beginner to advanced. You can also entertain adrenaline seekers here with a trip to Go Ape! The popular Lake District towns of Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere are also within 25 miles. As you enter this welcoming abode, you'll find yourself in a spacious and inviting farmhouse style kitchen which boasts modern amenities, a range cooker as well as a breakfast area, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining room featuring a wood burner, creating a cosy and rustic ambiance for enjoying your delicious home cooked food. A handy cloakroom with boot rack is next door, ideal for storing muddy boots after exploring the nearby fells. The lounge has a Smart TV, electric effect wood burner as well as character beams, perfect for creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy some friendly competition in the games room, equipped with a pool table. Heading upstairs you will find four bedrooms; at the front of the house you ll find a spacious king bedroom with ensuite shower room and lake views. There is also a large family room with king bed, single bed with trundle and ensuite shower room, this bedroom also benefits from views over Bassenthwaite Lake. A super king bedroom, which can be made up as a twin upon request, also boasts stunning lake and countryside views. There is as also a cosy double bedroom to the rear of the upstairs. A family bathroom offers a bath, ideal for young families and walkers looking to relax after a long day exploring the local area. The second floor also features a snug with low ceilings and doorway, this room is equipped with a TV, perfect for a kid s den. Outside, the farmhouse has a front lawned area as well as an enclosed garden to the side with a lawn and outdoor furniture, allowing you dine alfresco and soak up the spectacular views in utmost comfort.

4 bedrooms 1 family room (with king size and single with trundle bed), 1 super king size (zip and link beds that can be made up into twin beds), 1 king size, 1 double. 3 bathrooms 2 en suites with shower and WC, 1 with shower over the bath and WC. Stanley range cooker, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and coffee machine. Washing machine available in an outhouse. Travel cot and highchair available upon request. Woodburner in dining room. Smart TV in lounge, TV in snug. Private enclosed garden with patio, seating, BBQ , Pizza oven and lawned area. Please note 2 resident farm dogs live onsite. Please note this property contains exposed beams and low doorways throughout. Please note some of the garden is accessed via a steep slope so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Please note this property is located on a site with B&B rooms as well as glamping pods. Private off road parking for 4 cars.