Holiday park · Bassenthwaite · Cumbria
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges
Small lodge park on the wooded eastern shore of Bassenthwaite Lake with hot-tub lodges, pet-friendly options and a shore jetty for fishing.
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A lodge park of around fifty-odd wooden holiday homes climbing a wooded slope above the north-east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, below Skiddaw, about six miles from Keswick down a 1.4-mile lane off the A591. Lodges sleep 2, 4 or 6, with fully equipped kitchens, bed linen and towels included, a deck with furniture and a gas barbecue, and parking beside the door. Lodges in the Plus ranges have hot tubs, and fourteen numbered lodges take dogs.
There are also two larger houses, the Dower House (a converted farmhouse sleeping 10) and the Croft. On site you get free wifi, a free launderette, a small play area and a DVD library. Guests can fish from the jetty and foreshore with a rod licence, and launch their own non-powered boat, canoe or paddleboard in season by arrangement. Most lodges are reached by three to five steps, so access is difficult for standard wheelchairs.
- Lodges on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake
- Hot tubs in the Plus lodges
- Fourteen pet-friendly lodges
- Fishing from the jetty with a rod licence
- Free launderette and wifi
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Places to stay
One-bedroom lodge
Lodge · sleeps 2
- Bedding included
- Full kitchen
- Central
- Own toilet
- Own shower
Lodges sleep 2, 4 or 6; towels included, gas BBQ on deck.
Two-bedroom lodge
Lodge · sleeps 4
- 1 double, 1 twin
- Bedding included
- Full kitchen
- Central
- Own toilet
- Own shower
Plus lodges have a hot tub; booked online by category, specific lodges by phone.
Three-bedroom lodge
Lodge · sleeps 6
- 1 double en-suite, 2 twins
- Bedding included
- Full kitchen
- Central
- Own toilet
- Own shower
Example: Ambleside Lodge, with hot tub.
The Dower House
Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 10
Converted Grade II listed farmhouse.
The Croft
Cottage · 1 of them
Listed on the cottages page; details not seen.
Rules
- Dogs
- In some accommodation
Only in designated pet-friendly lodges: nos. 2, 4, 5, 22, 31, 34, 36, 51, 52, 53, 59, 64, 66 and 75. - Fires
- No
BBQs: Yes
Each lodge has a gas barbecue on its deck. - Pool
- None
- Arrival
- From 15:00
Arrange late check-in before arrival; ring the office before 5pm if delayed. - Also
- All accommodation non-smoking
- Also
- Boats: non-powered only; check with the park first, launching 1 March to 15 November
- Also
- Fishing from jetty and foreshore 1 March to 15 November, rod licence needed
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (no)
- Hot water
- Accessible toilet (no)
- Laundry
Pitches and power
- WiFi (Free)
Food and drink
Things to do
- Play area
- Hot tub or spa
- Fishing
- Slipway
- Lake
Around the site
- Woodland
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Scarness, Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite, CA12 4QZ
- Nearest pubThe Pheasant Inn30 min walk
- Nearest ferryNichol End5.2 miles
- Nearest stationThrelkeld Quarry Station7.7 miles
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges?
Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all.
Can you have a campfire at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges?
No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: yes.
Does Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges have a swimming pool?
No.
Is there WiFi at Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges?
Free.
Which ferry is closest to Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges?
Nichol End, 5.2 miles away.
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