Guests say
Brook House 1 offers a charming and characterful stay in an idyllic location, perfect for exploring the Northern Lakes. Guests praise the well-equipped kitchen, cosy bedrooms, and the friendly, attentive hosts. The cottage is especially family-friendly, with ducks and chickens providing entertainment for children and a nearby playground. While some guests noted the property could benefit from a deep clean and appliance updates, the overall experience is positive, with the location and welcoming atmosphere standing out.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable and homely, but one review mentioned the need for a deep clean, suggesting some inconsistency in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised as idyllic and perfect for exploring the Northern Fells, with easy access to local amenities such as a pub and beautiful surroundings.
Guests describe the bedrooms as cosy and comfortable, and the cottage as a great place to relax, even in bad weather.
The house is well equipped with plenty of crockery and towels, but some guests felt appliances like the cooker and microwave could be updated, and noted extra charges for laundry facilities.
The hosts are described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, providing local information and creating a welcoming atmosphere. While gifts are not mentioned, the thoughtful touches and family-friendly features are appreciated, though these cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
A superb holiday cottage with oak beams, in the heart of Bassenthwaite village, with wood burner, and an enclosed walled garden overlooking a stream with ducks..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 36" Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: P-Shaped Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. External utility room wiith washing machine and tumble dryer (small charge applies, shared with other properties on-site). . Enclosed garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional parking for 1 car on the quiet road next to the cottage. No smoking.. Brook House 1 is a beautiful 17th century, beamed cottage overlooking a stream, with a wood burner, its own enclosed garden and just a couple of minutes’ stroll to the pub serving food and local ales. There is a fitted open plan kitchen/dining room well equipped for a family holiday. There is a spacious living room with a wood burner and a ground floor wet room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, with the master benefiting from an en-suite, the other bedrooms are serviced by an additional bath/shower room with toilet. Three of the bedrooms overlook the stream where the puddle ducks swim and waddle to and fro. Outside the property has an enclosed walled garden with garden furniture.
Brook House Holiday Cottages are located in the heart of Bassenthwaite village in the northern region of The Lake District National Park, Cumbria, approximately 15-minute drive from the towns of Keswick and Cockermouth. This is an excellent base to explore some of the quieter corners of the Lake District. Bassenthwaite village is 2 miles from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake (an ideal walk to the only official lake in the Lake District) and 2 miles from the foot of Skiddaw, the fourth highest mountain in the Lake District. There are excellent walks for all abilities straight from the cottage door or after a short drive away.
The Lake District Wildlife Park is just a 5-minute drive from the cottage, while Mirehouse historic house and adventure playgrounds is under 10 minutes drive towards Keswick.
The Lakes Distillery is under 10 minutes drive towards Cockermouth offering guided tours, or for those wanting to treat themselves with some pampering, there is a spa just 5 minutes drive from the cottage. Keswick is a magnet for the Lake District visitor with Lake Derwentwater, several parks including crazy golf, mini golf and putting, all its outdoor shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries, museum, cinema, theatre, brewery and more. Cockermouth has a visitor centre, antique shops, Jennings Brewery, Wordsworth House (the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth), the annual food festival in September and a good selection of unique independent shops and eateries. Nearest shops in Keswick or Cockermouth, 15 minutes drive or many supermarkets do on-line deliveries, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (5)
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Maggi Dilkes
Idyllic location. Helpful, friendly host, love the duck theme in the cottage.Full of character feels like a home.A great place to spend time in if the weather is bad.Plenty of equipment, cosy comfortable bedrooms. Lovely towels.Great base for exploring the northern lakes.
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Confirmed Guest
We know it was s an old cottage but it was a bit tired and as we had paid close to £1700 for a week we were expected to pay £2 a time for use of a tumble dryer or washing machine. Allocated Parking was tight against a wall. House in need of a deep clean and update of appliances. Kitchen had plenty of crockery etc. But needs update to cooker and petite microwave.Farm owner very attentive and full of local information. Ducks and chickens running around keeping grandkids amused.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely, well equipped house in fantastic location.