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Tao Lodge

Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A quirky stone brick converted barn oozing character
  • Situated in the Lake District National Park
  • Fantastic walking routes from your front door
Property code: 83287

A beautifully converted barn with lots of character and original features, perfectly placed to explore the Northern Lakes with your family.

Couples or small families and their canine companions will be inoure serenity at this cosy bolthole in the Lake District. Studded on the fringe of the quaint village of Bassenthwaite and within easy reach of Keswick is this gorgeous, characterful property that boasts stunning views over the fells, many tracks and routes to explore and a break away from the hustle and bustle.

Open the door to this wonderful converted barn, where a living room bathed in natural light offers comfy sofas and chairs for you and your loved ones to gather for film evenings. When tummies get peckish, whip up something delicious in the compact yet fully equipped kitchen and settle around the dining table laid for three. Humans and hounds will appreciate the private garden to the side of the barn, where two-legged guests can enjoy admiring the fells of Bassenthwaite while four-legged friends can sniff out their new snoozing spot. Say goodnight to your pooch and head along the hall, where you’ll find two tastefully decorated bedrooms and two en-suite shower rooms for those leisurely morning soaks.

Go barking mad for the magnificent walking routes around this part of the Lake District, including Cat Bells Fell and the ascents of the Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains. Birdwatching enthusiasts will be keen to meander around the banks of Bassenthwaite Lake (4 miles) for the chance to spot osprey or visit the Lake District’s first-ever wetland nature reserve at the northern end of the lake to see grasshopper warblers, curlew and reed bunting. The market town of Keswick, 7 miles away, has plenty of busy pubs and restaurants, a great selection of shops and a weekly market hosting award-winning food and handcrafted gifts.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer and microwave
  • Smart TV and DVD in the lounge
  • Private parking to the front of the property for up to 2 cars
  • Private enclosed garden - located to the side of the property
  • Shared laundry room on site
  • Pubs, restaurant and shop within 2 miles
  • Property suitable for 1 large dog or 2 small dogs
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by A 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Ramesh 22nd July 2023

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Great location, place was clean and we loved it. Support from Kim- care taker was excellent. Will be going there next year.

Reviewed by Ruth 7th July 2023

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good location, near to Bassenthwaite lake for walks and pub serving good food Sun Inn a 20 min walk and they are dog friendly. was fine for a 2 night stay. The enclosed garden is at the side of the property so if you have a dog you can't just let it out of the door (not ours anyway, she'd be too interested in the sheep) so a morning wee meant goingRead more on the lead to the grass area, which actually wasn't a problem for us. cottage comfy, comfy beds, clean. basic kitchen but had all we needed. Hide

Reviewed by david 7th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ashley 30th December 2022

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Honestly, Beautiful spot - amazing views and pubs down the road [half a mile/mile]. just slightly expensive then we thought for the 2 day visit and findings.

Reviewed by Hannah 11th November 2022

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A fantastic little cottage, perfect for our family of three plus two dogs. The location is simply stunning and the views over Lake Bassenthwaite and the mountains each morning put a big smile on our faces. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by David 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Cheryl 20th May 2022

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Cannot fault the cottage, very clean and comfortable. Our only disappointment was that there was no view from any of the cottage windows. They overlooked a cobbled courtyard and three other buildings. Surrounded by stunning scenery that we couldn't see!

Reviewed by Stuart 22nd April 2022

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Would highly recommend the cottage itself has been done to a high standard plus very comfortable and a lot of original features Surroundings and views are some of the best the walked a great Although the garden is not attached to the door so if you have a dog its able to free run in and out it literally is only a couple of steps away

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