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Stanley House

Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 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 can be made up as a twin on request, and 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 which can be made up as a twin on request, 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 is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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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.

Reviewed by Susanne 22nd July 2022

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Location of this property for us was perfect. Perfect for exploring the Lake District. Beds were super comfy and it was lovely to receive a welcome basket with local goodies.

Reviewed by Stephen 2nd July 2022

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Lovely stay in a lovely property. House is so spacious. Great base for the north lakes. 10 mins from either Keswick or Cockermouth. Lots of thought gone into making your stay comfortable and also lots of information available within the property regards local services. would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Scott 17th June 2022

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We had a lovely stay at Stanley House; accommodation itself we had zero issues with - clean and well provisioned...really liked the welcome biscuits thanks! Parking was excellent and the whole layout of the property and the garden was excellent for us and our dogs. Location wise this is a lovely spot; the only downside is there isn't a shop remotelRead morey close that you could walk to. Fantastic place to stay to really explore the northern and western lakes - would definitely stay here again! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 10th June 2022

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Had a great week away with our 2 dogs. A lovely property in a fabulous location having views towards Sale Fell. Plenty of interesting walks from the doorstep and within easy reach of Keswick and Cockermouth for shopping etc. The property was well equipped along with extras such as games books and walking books/information. The pleasant enclosed garRead moreden was a bonus for our dogs to enjoy while we relaxed after our walks. Hide

Reviewed by Megan 3rd June 2022

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This house is exactly what it says on the tin. Great location within easy reach of everything you need. It is close to the road but there was no road noise from the main A66 road. Lovely views over sale fell and walking distance to Bassenthwaite lake station (highly recommend).

Reviewed by Anthony 27th May 2022

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Fantastic house in a perfect location with great views of Sale Fell. We would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Marie-louise 20th May 2022

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Fantastic accommodation. The fact that the weather was contrary, we had a super break with fab accommodation.

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