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Calva

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Charming apartment converted from a barn into multiple properties
  • Discover walks from the front door to Skiddaw (5 miles)
  • Book with neighbouring properties to enjoy a group holiday
Property code: OC-SZ114

This lovely apartment is one of four cottages contained in an old barn on the owner’s former farm. There are plenty of walks on the doorstep, including to Ullock Pike (3 miles) and Dodd Wood (1.5 miles), or more leisurely walks around Bassenthwaite Lake (4 miles) where you may see ospreys nesting and spawning Atlantic salmon. In Bassenthwaite itself (1.5 miles) you’ll find a pub that serves food and real ale, or head to Keswick (6 miles) where there is a wider choice to suit all tastes. Take a tour around the Lakes Distillery (3.5 miles) and taste the produce to decide which ones to stock up on to take home.

A first-floor apartment with vaulted, beamed ceilings ensure lots of light floods in, but draw the curtains at night and turn on the electric fire and it becomes a cosy haven to curl up in on the sofa. The kitchen area has a quaint, contemporary style with everything you need to cook up hearty meals to keep you going all day and a wooden table to dine at. Enjoy stunning fell views from almost all of the windows including the spacious double bedroom which has a beautiful, exposed beam and peaceful decor. Opposite the bedroom is a bright, contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower.

Outside, the large, shared garden is perfect for whiling away the afternoons; sit on the patio or wander the lawns. There is private parking for one car in the courtyard near the property.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with bath and shower
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, toaster, kettle
  • Electric fire
  • Oil-fired central heating
  • TV, DVD
  • Shared garden with lawn and seating
  • Parking for 1 vehicle in the courtyard near the property
  • Complex of 4 properties – can all be booked together for larger groups
  • Supermarkets within 6 miles, pub/restaurant 0.3 miles, pub 1.5 miles
  • EV charging point  within 2 miles
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Cara 26th September 2025

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Calva was clean and tidy, smelt nice on arrival and great views. Abby was friend and welcoming. Had a great week away. Would definately stay again

Reviewed by Brendan 5th September 2025

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It is a tired cottage in need of updating and general improvement.

Reviewed by Laura 4th July 2025

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Well appointed apartment. Fantastic views down to Bassenthwaite lake. Very quiet, even with the proximity to the road. Ideally situated for trips to Keswick and Cockermouth.

Reviewed by Robert 2nd June 2025

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We stayed in Calva in June 2025. The accommodation was excellent with lovely views.We had a great time although the weather was showery.

Reviewed by Anthea 16th May 2025

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The apartment, location and scenery were perfect - the holiday was perfect!

Reviewed by Andrew 2nd May 2025

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Calva would benefit from outside seating, but overall the cottage was well equipped and sited and very comfortable.

Reviewed by John 8th July 2024

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A really comfortable place to be at if the weather is less than ideal. Good TV reception and free wifi. Quiet location but not too isolated. Good way marked walks and cafe close by at Dodds woods.

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Location

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.

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Sleeps: 8 | Bedrooms: 4

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To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

Lakeland Hideaways is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.