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Ashley House

Bassenthwaite (5mls N), Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
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At a glance

  • Charming family holiday home on the brink of the Lake District National Park
  • Perfectly positioned for embracing the hiking and cycling routes on offer in the area
  • Large enclosed garden with far-reaching views across Caldbeck Common and beyond
Property code: SZ050

Known as the ‘Back of Skiddaw’ amongst locals, this marvellous location is on the cusp of the Lake District National Park close to the mountains, lakes and fells that attract visitors year upon year. The sleepy village setting makes this property an ideal base for your adventures, especially when you light the wood burner after a long day exploring. There’s ample space for up to six humans and three hounds to rest their weary bones and spend quality time together, so grab the treats and let Fido take the lead.

Practical and comfortable with handy dog-friendly features, your accommodation begins with a utility room and a shower room for hosing down muddy paws. Fully sluiced down, you and Rover can take a seat in the lounge/diner and warm up by the wood burner. There’s a country cottage-style kitchen with everything you need to make mealtimes a breeze, and if you step outside, the patio is perfect for summer dining – just keep an eye on your canine as the neighbours have right of access to the garden. At bedtime, the bathroom is your first stop on the first floor for a long soak before choosing from three cosy bedrooms.

Scale the imposing heights of Skiddaw (10 miles) and Blencathra (18 miles), navigating the rugged terrain right up to the summit to appreciate the jaw-dropping views. Back at ground level, the serene shores of Bassenthwaite are a natural playground for pups with sticks to chase and rabbits to search for. You’ll likely encounter a dog-friendly pub on your travels in one of the chocolate-box villages, and those who can’t resist a tipple must factor in a visit to the Lakes Distillery (6 miles). The Cumbrian Coastline is also reachable 16.5 miles away where you can admire the views across the Solway Firth.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom shower, bath and WC,  1 shower room with WC
  • 2 ovens, 2 hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available upon request
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Towels not included
  • Enclosed garden
  • Owner will consider 3 dogs, so please call the office to enquire
  • Please note the garden has a right of access for the neighbours, so please ensure dogs are supervised at all times
  • Ample on street parking available
  • Pub walking distance, Shop 6 miles
  • Please note, the cottage has steep style stairs
  • Arrival: 16:00 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 £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Malcolm 15th November 2024

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Really good spot for travelling. Local pub made us feel really welcome Lodgings vey comfortable. Log burner really soothing. Glass of red and asleep with no problem. Kitchen really well equipped. Bedrooms comfortable and we didnt miss a wink. Would recommend Ashley House to anyone. Thank you

Reviewed by Maria 28th October 2024

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Reviewed by Nicola 18th October 2024

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Nice location, great walks on the coast and inland and good pub in the village.

Reviewed by Yvonne 23rd September 2024

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Lovely cosy comfortable cottage Well equipped kitchen... fab garden Lovely shower....welcome downstairs bathroom....back bedroom mattress so comfortable best sleep in months

Reviewed by Katy 6th September 2024

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Thank you we had a lovely stay in your comfortable cottage. Such a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Duncan 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Debra 26th July 2024

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Lovely well equipped house. Great location for exploring.

Reviewed by Malcolm 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy 28th June 2024

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We had a small dog and would have liked the garden to be totally secluded, couldnt let her off a lead, location a bit out of the way, there is no shop in the village (nearest is about 7 miles away),and only one pub and the food was really not the best, very well equipped cottage, Comfortable, clean, nice beds, downstairs bathroom is a good thing,

Reviewed by Helen 28th March 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 15th September 2023

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We had a wonderful stay at Ashley House. It is a very comfortable cottage, with an enclosed garden which was perfect for our dog. Tastefully decorated with all the facilities you would expect. Ireby is a lovely peaceful village with a fantastic and friendly local pub. Keswick is around 12 miles away, a 20-minute drive.

Reviewed by Ann 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Jill 17th July 2023

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The whole cottage needs a deep clean. The bath was caked in dirt underneath and in the legs(free standing). The bath itself was very comfortable. The shower tiles need some SIMPLE bleach left on them & scrubbed.. The bedrooms were clean enough. The double beds were very hard, but the single beds were very comfortable. The recycling bins were over fRead morelowing (the bin men are on strike). The owner could take it all to a recycling centre. With a deep clean this could be a fantastic cottage! Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 9th June 2023

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Spacious cottage with everything you needed in place. Garden was perfect for the dogs and we had a fantastic stay. Big bathroom was spot on. Pub only 200 yds up the road and we were so welcomed. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Jane 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Sharan 6th May 2023

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The cottage was nice & cosy in a lovely location.

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