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Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

  • 4.7 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

About Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

These stylish lakeside lodges sit in a beautifully unspoilt part of the Lake District on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, with gorgeous views over stunning countryside and a multitude of walks right on the doorstep. The pretty market towns of Keswick, Cockermouth and Ambleside are all within easy driving distance.

You can go fishing or take a private boat on the lake if you fancy a tranquil day on the water. There are plenty of good pubs and restaurants close by - we love Overwater Hall in Cumbria (AA recognised) and the 16th century Priest Hole restaurant in Ambleside - it serves Mediterranean and English food, freshly prepared daily.

All the lodges at Bassenthwaite are superbly styled and extremely comfortable and some sit right at the water's edge with amazing views over the lake. Lakeland Lodge Plus sleeps six people and has French doors that open out onto a patio with private hot tub, perfect for warm, relaxing evenings.

Carlisle Castle is well worth a visit; built originally in 1092, it's where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. As well as the many water sports that the Lakes are renowned for (head to Windermere for waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing and canoeing).

Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • One double and two twin bedrooms
  • Shower
  • Spacious open plan lounge
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Double glazed and centrally heated
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Part of Wanderwood Lodge Holidays Collection
  • Located on shores of Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Views of Skiddaw Mountain
  • Outdoor adventure opportunities
  • Fishing (license required Mar 1-Nov 15 '19)
  • Private sailing (Mar 31-Oct 31)
  • Walks and cycling from doorstep
  • Wildlife Park nearby
  • Exploration of birdlife, fish, flora, fauna
  • Keswick attractions 6 miles away
  • DVD lending library available
  • Launderette available
Accommodation features
  • A superb range of holiday lodges set in secluded woodland surroundings on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Outdoor hot tub (except Thirlmere, Brackenrigg, Honister, Scarness and Crosthwaite)
  • TV/DVD/CD
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Bath and/or shower
  • Bed linen, duvets and towels
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • French doors leading to timber decking with gas barbecue
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Travel cots and highchairs £12pw each
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets welcome for free (max 1) at selected accommodations only
  • Electric car charging point
  • All non-smoking accommodation

Accommodation With Hot Tubs At This Lodge

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  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

New, Bowness is a truly exceptional lodge, perfectly positioned on the lakefront with uninterrupted views across the stunning Bassenthwaite Lake. Designed to impress, the lodge features beautifully styled interiors and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and frame the breathtaking scenery. These open seamlessly onto a private decking area, where you can relax in the hot tub and soak up the spectacular lakeside setting. Sleeping up to six guests, Bowness offers a comfortable and flexible layout with one double bedroom with en-suite, and two twins, alongside a contemporary family bathroom with a walk-in shower. For those seeking a luxurious escape in an unforgettable location, Bowness delivers on every level—combining striking design, peaceful surroundings, and views that will stay with you long after your stay.

From £599 for 3 nights
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  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

NEW LODGE sensationally located beside the lake. Three bedrooms one master en suite two twin rooms bathroom. Patio decking with outdoor hot tub, patio furniture and gas BBQ.

From £815 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one master bed with en suite and two bedrooms with two single beds each. Bath. Dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

From £499 for 3 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Tasteful and modern lodge with one double with en suite bath and/or shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower or shower. Dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

From £345 for 3 nights
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  • Sleeps 10
  • Hot Tub

Your chance to be Lord of the Manor in this 300 year old Grade II listed country house. Sympathetically converted from the original farmhouse to an extremely high standard and with a stunning contemporary finish whilst retaining the original features, with four doubles, two with en suite shower and one twin. Spacious lounge/kitchen/dining area with wood burner (first supply of logs are free).

From £999 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Tasteful lodge with one double with en suite bath and/or shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower or shower. Dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

From £525 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Couples retreat, positioned in the stunning woodland location to provide the quiet relaxing break you deserve. One double and one twin bedroom. Large bathroom with shower.

From £545 for 7 nights
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Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges Prices 2026

Lowest Price (3 Nts)
£325
Lowest Price (4 Nts)
£325
Highest Price
£5,778
Most Expensive Time
August
Cheapest Time
January
Biggest Discount
Up to £1320 off 14 nts in Dec 2026
Avg Price Per Night
£251
Avg Price Per Week
£1,755
Lowest Price Accommodation
Woodland Lodge Plus
Most Expensive Accommodation
Skiddaw

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Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges Reviews

4.7Visitor Rating out of 5

41 reviews from guests who stayed at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

Verified Guest
Sep 2025

"The lodge looked a little worn but overall it was clean and very nice place to stay. Theres a small park for the kids but nothing else for kids to really do (we were aware of this before we booked). Excellent location and view. Really good base to explore the lakes from."

Patricia
Aug 2025

"Beautiful lodge, clean, comfortable, well equipped and fantastic views"

Hayley
Jul 2025

"It was a dog friendly cabin but could have done with a better clean I thought although this didnt put us off. No amenities on site but Keswick is just a short drive away, we loved it the views were amazing"

Phil
Jul 2025

"Perfect caravan and great for our dogs."

Alan
Jul 2025

"Our Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges review: Limited crockery"

Denise
Jul 2025

"The lodge is beautifully presented, its clean and comfortable and has everything you could possible need."

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Top Days Out Near Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges, with real driving times.

Museum 9 min drive · 5.8 miles

Derwent Pencil Museum

Sat nav: CA12 5NG

Walk through a replica graphite mine and see one of the world's largest colouring pencils in Keswick.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Dogs welcome
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The Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick tells the story of the pencil, from its beginnings as a cottage industry to modern production. You enter through a replica graphite mine, a nod to the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago, then follow the journey of graphite and pencil discovery.

Tip: The car park outside isn't owned or run by the museum, uses ANPR cameras and needs payment on arrival, so check the car park notices.

Stone circle 11 min drive · 7.6 miles

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Sat nav: CA12 4RN

A Neolithic stone circle on a hilltop above Keswick, ringed by Lake District fells.

  • Dogs welcome
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Castlerigg is a Neolithic stone circle on a prominent hill east of Keswick, in the Lake District National Park. English Heritage calls it one of the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles. The stones are glacial boulders of volcanic rock, set in a flattened ring with an unusual rectangle of extra stones inside it.

Tip: Parking at the site is limited. Walking from the centre of Keswick takes about 30 minutes, so consider that or public transport.

Writer's home museum 29 min drive · 19.3 miles

Dove Cottage

Sat nav: LA22 9SH

Step inside the Grasmere cottage where Wordsworth wrote some of his best-known poetry.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • 2-3 hours
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Dove Cottage is the whitewashed Lakeland house on the edge of Grasmere where William Wordsworth lived with his sister Dorothy. It is a Grade I listed building that remains largely unchanged from Wordsworth's day. Visits begin with an introductory tour led by a member of the team, taking you through rooms with slate floors and oak panelling.

Tip: Entry to the cottage is at timed slots, so book ahead online to secure your tour.

Natural landmark 20 min drive · 10.9 miles

Bowder Stone

Sat nav: CA12 5XA

A house-sized boulder in Borrowdale that you can climb to the top by ladder.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
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The Bowder Stone is a huge andesite lava boulder in Borrowdale, balanced on its side after falling from the crag above thousands of years ago. It stands about 30 feet high and is thought to weigh around 2,000 tons. Today the National Trust cares for it.

Tip: There is a National Trust car park at Bowderstone (CA12 5XA) about a 15-minute walk from the stone. Check the National Trust Borrowdale page for current parking details before you go.

Border castle 36 min drive · 24.9 miles

Carlisle Castle

Sat nav: CA3 8UR

A much-besieged border fortress where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner, with a military museum inside.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
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Carlisle Castle guarded the western end of the Anglo-Scottish border for hundreds of years and survived seven sieges by the Scots between 1174 and 1461. It was later adapted for artillery, and in 1568 it held Mary Queen of Scots prisoner. It stayed in military use well into the 20th century.

Tip: Booking advance tickets online saves 15%, and arriving by bus, train or bike gets you 20% off entry at the site on the day.

Medieval castle 30 min drive · 24.1 miles

Brougham Castle

Sat nav: CA10 2AA

A red-sandstone castle near Penrith, with a great keep, a double gatehouse and panoramic views over the Eden Valley.

  • Families
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Brougham Castle is a red-sandstone castle standing near the site of a Roman fort, guarding a river crossing south-east of Penrith. It was founded in the early 13th century by Robert de Vieuxpont, and his great keep still dominates the site. The powerful Clifford family later added more buildings, including an unusual double gatehouse and the Tower of League.

Tip: Head up the spiral stairs to the top of the keep for panoramic views over the Eden Valley.

Castle and gardens 37 min drive · 26.9 miles

Lowther Castle

Sat nav: CA10 2HH

Dramatic castle ruins, award-winning gardens and one of the UK's largest adventure playgrounds on the edge of the Lake District.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
  • Half day
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Lowther Castle is a ruined country house near Penrith, built in the early 19th century and left as a dramatic shell after the roof was removed and the building demolished in the 1950s. You can explore the ruins, then wander the 130 acres of gardens, which include the Parterre, the Garden-in-the-Ruins, the Rose Garden, wildflower meadows and rambling woodland.

Tip: Walk out to the Western Terrace for a spectacular view over the Lowther Valley to the Lake District mountains, and dress for all weathers.

Lakeside castle estate 41 min drive · 25.9 miles

Wray Castle

Sat nav: LA22 0JA

A Victorian neo-gothic castle with parkland, woodland walks and a shingle beach on the western shore of Windermere.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
  • 2-3 hours
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Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building on the west shore of Windermere, looked after by the National Trust. The parkland has waymarked trails that start at the front of the castle, and the lakeshore has a shingle beach with easy access to the water.

Tip: You can arrive without a car: the Windermere Lake Cruises Green Cruise calls at Wray jetty from Ambleside, and it is a short walk up to the castle and café.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

From £345
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