Guests say
The Beeches is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a beautiful setting, ideal for families and groups. Guests praise its excellent location for exploring the northern Lakes, ample parking, and lovely views. The property is generally clean and comfortable, with a well-stocked kitchen and good showers. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues and the absence of a welcome pack or starter supplies. Overall, the cottage offers a homely atmosphere and is highly recommended for group stays, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, with several reviews specifically praising cleanliness. However, a few mentioned superficial cleaning in some areas, such as under furniture, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major positive, with easy access to Keswick, Cockermouth, and local attractions. The setting is described as peaceful with beautiful views, and proximity to bus routes and pubs is appreciated.
Guests generally found the cottage spacious and comfortable, with good beds and plenty of room for groups. However, some mentioned issues with mattress quality, sofa comfort, and the house being cold on arrival, which affected the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped, with a good kitchen, washing machine, and excellent showers. Some maintenance issues were noted, such as leaking windows, broken doors, and minor kitchen equipment problems. The lack of a welcome pack and starter supplies was also mentioned.
Several guests noted the absence of a welcome pack or starter supplies, which is usually expected in similar properties. While some reviews mention thoughtful touches like a games room and enclosed garden, gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
This beautifully presented property in the village of Bassenthwaite provides easy access to the Lakes, Fells, Keswick and Cockermouth, with a spacious garden..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 44 Freeview Smart TV, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (No TV)
Sun Room.
Games Room: Snooker Table
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. . Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. This large, mid-terraced property in Bassenthwaite is ideal for a memorable Lake District escape, a family get together or special occasion and can easily accommodate multiple couples. With an excellent pub and restaurant across the road it makes a great choice for walking and cycling groups. This delightful cottage has comfortable furniture throughout and features four good sized bedrooms upstairs. The master has a double bed and a contemporary en-suite shower room. It has two double rooms, one with a kingsize bed, as well as a comfortable twin room. The modern bathroom suite has a large bath with views of Bassenthwaite lake, and a walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
The ground floor features an open plan living/dining room with a cosy open fire. There is also a snug, a great space to relax or read, and a lovely sun room which overlooks the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances and has gardens to the rear with garden furniture and a brick barbecue for making the most of the sunny days. This pet friendly property has an outside utility room, ideal for storing boots, bikes and wet clothes for drying.
You can explore this stunning area on foot yet you are only a few miles from Keswick, Cockermouth and the surrounding Lakeland Fells. Well behaved dogs are welcome to come along and there are plenty of dog friendly pubs and restaurants in the area. The quiet village location means that you can escape your busy lifestyle and retreat to the countryside in no time. Whether you like walking, hiking or cycling, you are never too far away from your next adventure. There is good access to plenty of walking and cycle routes nearby as well as more challenging fells including Skiddaw, Catbells, Latrigg and Blencathra. You can walk to Bassenthwaite Lake in under 1 mile and also to Bassenthwaite village with an excellent village pub.
Just under a mile away is The Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of wild animals. Visit The Lakes Distillery, producers of fine whisky, gin and vodka and offering tasting tours, always a hit. Just 7 miles away is the popular town of Keswick on the shores of Derwent Water, with an abundance of dining and shopping experiences as well as a mix of cultural hotspots and tourist attractions. Visit The Theatre by the Lake offering award-winning arts and drama on the shores of Derwent Water and the mind-boggling world of The Puzzling Place, fun for all age. Beach 16 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Day passes are available for all leisure facilities at The Castle Inn situated across the road from the property. These are available to buy from the Castle Inn, including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and tennis court.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (20)
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Deborah
Lovely cottage in a great location. Immaculately clean, everything you needed. Good bedrooms & bathrooms. Plenty of sofa space for sitting, there was 7 of us. Lovely garden with views. Highly recommend and we will return.
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Confirmed Guest
Firstly no welcome pack and no initial wood for the wood-burning fire - this was a poor first impression. Poor TV ariel signal meaning TV was of no useFront door does not work from the outside and is in very poor shapeRear door is also in bad state of repair, covered in marks and needs tidying up. Sofa is of terrible comfort, no support whatsoever as far too soft and you just sink into it Beds - very poor quality mattress, far too soft. I did not have a single good night sleep when I was there. Showers however were the only good thing about this property - excellent pressure and very good temperature. Overall we had quite an appalling stay at this property and we were all pleased to be back home which provided us with so much more comfort and well-being This property is suited for bigger groups of 6+ people to divide the cost as giving the above it is priced far too high for the amount of work/repairs needed for the property. At this point it is safe to say that any future bookings should be placed on hold until repairs are carried out throughout the property, mattresses/beds and sofa replaced and whole property is generally cleaned out from top to bottom as I would hate for anybody else to experience the discomfort my family did. We will not be returning to this property - please avoid!
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Confirmed Guest
We loved our stay at the Beeches, 8 of us stayed with two dogs and had plenty space. Having the games room was great and the location was close enough to Keswick and other close by towns. Overall it was an excellent weekend.