Lakeside Country Guest House is situated in front of Bassenthwaite Lake with mountain views which can be enjoyed from the front bedrooms. It is ideally located between from Keswick and Cockermouth. The property is a 5-minute walk from the nearby pub. Free parking is available. This Edwardian, family-run guest house overlooks Bassenthwaite Lake. The guest house offers award-winning breakfast including gluten-free options, and en-suite rooms. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, Caroline Henry toiletries, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Upon arrival, all guests are offered a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. The Cumberland breakfast is prepared with local produce, fresh farm eggs, freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas. Guests pre-order their breakfast on-line from our extensive menu which caters for all diets and tastes. It is served in the breakfast room, which offers views. Breakfast can be served on the terrace during the summer. There is also a country pub located within walking distance. The Lakes Distillery can be reached in 3-minutes' drive or or 15-20 minutes walk. Guests can book distillery tours for whisky, gin and vodka and can also book an afternoon tea in The Bistro. A visit to The Theatre by The Lake in nearby Keswick is also highly recommended. The surrounding picturesque Lake District is ideal for hiking, cycling, walking and fishing. Enjoy the scenic lake and forest walks from the guest house. Close by, there is Whinlatter Forest, a great base for mountain biking, walking, Go Ape adventures and bird watching. Cockermouth, a charming market town, is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, where you can visit Wordsworth House on Main Street and then take a stroll through town with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants. The Cumbrian coastline to Silloth is worth a visit for its sand dunes and long promenade.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Bassenthwaite Lake
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hosts great food great location perfect for us
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building in gorgeous surroundings, very easy access to everything and private parking. Very welcoming; Tim & Karen really go the extra mile, they make you feel incredibly looked after and at the same time like you are staying with old...
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was in a beautiful location with views overlooking the lake. Inside, our bedroom was clean and spacious, and we were provided with additional extras daily, including fresh water! Breakfast was beyond perfect, made to order with local...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Karen and Tim are excellent hosts, and they made us feel very welcome. The property and facilities are excellent, and the breakfast is first-class. All in all, we had a fantastic break!
  • Emir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location wise its perfect not a long drive to all main attractions the house itself was amazing the bed was one of the comfiest ive ever felt breakfast provided every morning rated 10/10 2 of the nicest hosts ever overall experience unmatched...
  • Tommy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place if you want to relax and recharge your batteries. The hosts are caring and wonderful. Amazing breakfast, fresh and tasty with local ingredients, great coffee. Very clean place. The bed was very comfortable. Spectacular views. I would...
  • Toby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tim and Karen are truly wonderful hosts - from the moment we arrived, greeted with offer of drinks (and delicious ginger flapjack!) through to our departure, we were treated almost as old friends such is the warm nature of the hosts. The house is...
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location right by Bassenthwaite Lake. Lovely room, very comfy bed. Everything could want provided for - toiletries, teas and coffee etc Fantastic range of breakfast options, all very tasty and made with lovely, fresh ingredients. Hosts...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcoming hosts Tim & Karen are absolutely lovely and so informative about the area. The breakfasts we had were excellent and our room so clean! Unfortunately we had a problem with our car, but our host were very helpful!We had a fabulous...
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tim and Karen are the perfect hosts we was greeted with tea and just out the oven ginger flapjack, yummy, everything about the guest house was lovely. The room was lovely so clean and bright and comfy, the breakfasts are amazing the location was...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi Is it easy to access Keswick via public transport just in case we did not want to drive in? What time do the buses run till. Thank you

    Yes, quite easy. The bus stop is 2 minutes from the guest house. The bus runs every 30 mins or 60 mins depending on the time of year and time of day.
    Answered on 13 July 2020
  • Hi, do you have a double room with lake view with a walk in shower please.

    Hello. Thanks for your enquiry. We have 2 king size rooms with lake and mountain view, both are ensuite with large walk-in showers. Both bathrooms hav..
    Answered on 16 March 2021
  • Do you allow pets?

    Hi, Thanks for your enquiry. We don't allow guests in our Guest House unfortunately but we have 2 self catering cottages which cater for dogs. Hope th..
    Answered on 21 April 2022
  • Hi do you allow dogs in your hotel? Thanks Anna

    Hi there. Thanks for your enquiry. Unfortunately, our guest house does not take pets. Kind regards, Tim & Karen
    Answered on 25 May 2021
  • Hi we have a bit of trouble with a lot of stairs is the superior double room high up many thanks

    Hi, We only have one set of stairs but they are quite high with 18 steps. It's not particularly steep and there is a handrail all the way up if that ..
    Answered on 20 January 2023
  • Hi, we have booked a stay for June next year, we will be bringing a large car with a trailer which will have a motorbike on it. Could you let me know ..

    The guest house has 5 parking spaces with room for 2 more cars on the road just outside the property. We will do our best to accommodate you. Kind reg..
    Answered on 29 April 2021
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Hosted by Tim & Karen

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Tim & Karen
Lakeside Country Guest House is full of character built in 1904 with original interior features of the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts style, including handcrafted staircases and stained glass windows. The high ceilings in every room create a feeling of space and the large front windows frame the mountains beyond beautifully. The peaceful location is within easy reach of the A66 providing a main route to the whole of the Lake District National Park.
We are both very open and friendly. We love chatting to people and finding out where others live and we also enjoy sharing the best of the Lake District with our visitors. We love road biking and Tim mountain bikes when he gets the chance. One of his favourite places is Whinlatter where there are routes to suit all abilities. Tim also likes to open water swim and is often to be seen in Bassenthwaite Lake during the summer months. When she isn't biking, Karen loves getting out on the fells whether that is running or walking. We both have an interest in food and enjoy sourcing the best products we can for the breakfasts we serve at the guest house. Our aim is to make sure that all our guests feel cared for and happy in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Everyone deserves a lovely holiday and we hope meet expectations for all our guests.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lakeside Country Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
Lakeside Country Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Late check-in between 19:00 and 23:00 is possible, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. Please note late check-ins after 23:00 cannot be accommodated.

Please inform Lakeside Country Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Lakeside Country Guest House

  • Lakeside Country Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Archery
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance

  • Guests staying at Lakeside Country Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Lakeside Country Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lakeside Country Guest House is 200 yards from the centre of Bassenthwaite Lake. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Lakeside Country Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Check-in at Lakeside Country Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.