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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 star
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 mile from the edge of Bassenthwaite lake, spend days in the great outdoors before returning to cosy up at home.

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 TV/DVD 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
  • TV/DVD
  • 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 is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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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 .

Reviewed by Ruth 12th November 2022

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A lovely comfortable cottage with plenty of space. The kitchen was especially cosy - good to come back to after a day outdoors (we were there in November). It's a good base for going fell walking and an easy distance (by car) to Keswick.

Reviewed by Jennifer 7th October 2022

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Fabulous cottage in peaceful location.

Reviewed by Roy 12th August 2022

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Lovely place. Had a great time. Thank you very much.

Reviewed by Karen 24th June 2022

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Lovely cottage with stunning views from the 1st floor lounge. Handy location for accessing Northern and Western Lakes, plenty of local places to visit and great eating places nearby. Our hosts were wonderful. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore this part of the Lake District

Reviewed by Zakir 13th May 2022

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Really nice place to stay, close to Bassenthwaite Lake and the A66.

Reviewed by Rachel 3rd May 2022

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We had a fantastic stay at Anns Cottage, which is brilliantly located and spotlessly clean. Therasa is a wonderful host. We hope to return soon!

Reviewed by Mark 28th April 2022

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We had a wonderful few days in this lovely, cosy, comfortable cottage in a great location. Very welcoming hosts and we appreciated the fresh eggs and biscuits left for us. The cottage had everything we needed. Would thoroughly recommend this cottage and hope to return ourselves.

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