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Rainbow Cottage

Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Tastefully modernised period cottage with breathtaking mountain views
  • Just 2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake and 5 miles from Skiddaw
  • Cosy accommodation with a wood burner inside and small seating area outside
Overview
Property code: OC-SZ397

Set on the edge of the tiny Lakeland village of Bassenthwaite, this delightful property makes a memorable holiday retreat for five human and two canine guests. Providing cosy and welcoming accommodation, this charming cottage is ideal for pets and their owners exploring the northern reaches of the Lake District. Just a couple of miles from the shores of the glorious Bassenthwaite Lake, this stylishly updated period property enjoys superb views and is a wonderful base for families enjoying either a relaxing break or an energetic outdoors holiday.

Entering this beautifully updated property, the lounge features plenty of seating, a TV with DVD, and a warming wood burner – a perfect spot for your four-legged friends to snooze after a long walk. Exploring further, the country-style kitchen/diner is perfect for rustling up and sharing all your favourite family dishes. The handy utility room makes a useful space for drying wet coats, boots and paws. Going upstairs, there are three light and airy bedrooms to choose between: a double, a twin and a cosy single, along with a tiled family bathroom. Heading outside, a small patio area has a picnic bench and spectacular views of the surrounding fells, providing a lovely spot for a morning coffee.

Set at the foot of the imposing Skiddaw range, Bassenthwaite makes a great base for dogs and their owners exploring the fells and woodlands surrounding Bassenthwaite Lake (2 miles) and Derwentwater (7.5 miles). Dogs are welcome at plenty of great pubs and cafes in the thriving town of Keswick (7.5 miles), where there are several pet-friendly attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum and the Puzzling Place. Dogs are also welcome in the grounds of Mirehouse (3 miles) and can help you explore Whinlatter Forest Park (10.5 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher
  • TV and DVD player
  • Wood burner
  • Patio garden with seating - the garden is fully enclosed with a low wall
  • Parking for one car beside cottage, nearby on road parking subject to availability
  • Pub 150 metres, shop 5.5 miles
  • Please note this property features a wide spiral staircase
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gill 19th May 2026

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Lovely, comfortable cottage with well equipped kitchen. Very quiet location.

Reviewed by Rebecca 11th May 2026

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Reviewed by Simon 5th April 2026

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Love it here. Feels like home from home. Great spot to explore the lakes from with a pub next door. What can go wrong?

Reviewed by Andrew 24th March 2026

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Let's start with the location. Rainbow cottage is in the beautiful location of Bassenthwaite, just 10 steps from the sun inn. The cottage it's self COULD be a 10/10 if it wasn't for the bits that let it down. The entrance door is very stiff to open. Once in side there is a strong smell of damp. Into the kitchen, there are cupboard doors which are oRead moren broken hinges, the microwave needs a deep clean, the element in the top oven has broken loose from it's fittings, the radiator top is rusty. All the paint work needs a refresh. In the lounge the front door has damp and mould issues along with the surrounding brickwork. Also the woodwork and walls need a refresh with paint. As you go up the staircase the walls and woodwork need a refresh. In the bathroom the toilet is situated far too close to the dated towel radiator. There is also no power to the shower whatsoever. Main double bedroom, the bed frame needs to be tightened up and the mattress thrown away. Overall rainbow cottage needs a deep clean and to be given a lick of paint Hide

Reviewed by Jemma 4th September 2025

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The cottage is lovely and just what you need after a day of walking and activities. Located perfectly, to walks, Keswick town centre. A small courtyard garden with seating, we brought three mountain bikes with us and there was plenty of room to store these here. We really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay again when we come back to the arRead moreea. The pub across the road serves nice food, literally a one minute walk. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 23rd August 2025

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Lovely cottage in perfect location. Close to a great pub but no noise affecting our stay. Cottage was clean, well equipped and perfect for our few days staying.

Reviewed by Sean 16th August 2025

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If you like a quite small village where all you can hear is the sheep and the babbling of a stream this is for you! A short drive from Keswick for supplies and a great chippy and nice cafes. Clean with all the utilities you require - a real cottage so watch your head if tall. Handy for Skiddaw (took us about 6 hours), the local lake and not too farRead more from other main sights - we did Ambleside waterfalls, Grasmere (gingerbread, Rydal Hall) and Scale Force. Parking okay for medium car. Pub food yum! Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 9th August 2025

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Lovely family holiday cottage in a beautiful quiet location. Lots of local walks and plenty of places to visit nearby by car or bus. A really relaxing week, our second holiday in Bassenthwaite, will definitely visit again!

Reviewed by Rachel 2nd August 2025

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Super location and comfortable cottage. Would definitely return. Thankyou

Reviewed by Joanna 26th July 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a great location. Lots of space and very comfortable. Warm inside, but it was July. We had a brilliant stay as a family of 5. Great walking from the door of the cottage. The pub you can almost touch from the front door was excellent too!

Reviewed by Judith 7th June 2025

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The cottage is in a lovely quiet village over the road from a very popular pub. The are no other amenities in the village so make sure you have everything you need or it means a trip into Keswick or Cockermouth. The kitchen is well equipped and the place is quite comfortable, however previous comments about the musty, damp smell are true and do takRead moree the edge off it a bit. The views from the back area are lovely and it was great to sit out when the weather was good. Some good walks from the door. Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 31st May 2025

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Great location for exploring the lakes. The pub opposite serves the most delicious food and the takeaway pizza, after a long walk, was a bonus. Comfy, cosy cottage and value for money.

Reviewed by Ingrid 1st May 2025

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Rainbow Cottage is a beautiful cottage not far outside Keswick. It is very comfortable and well equipped with everything you might need for self catering. There's a lovely pub right opposite and I was a little worried that it might be noisy but once inside the cottage you can't hear a thing. We had a lovely meal there one night, another nearby eateRead morery worth a mention was Bassenthwaite Lake Station where you're sat in old railway carriages! Delicious food and dogs welcome. Thanks again Ingrid Hide

Reviewed by Donna 12th April 2025

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A warm cottage in a peaceful location with lots of lovely walks nearby.

Reviewed by Denise 16th February 2025

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Had everything we needed and was clean. Great pub straight across and good location for some beautiful walks.

Reviewed by Michael 21st December 2024

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This cottage is a pure gem. Its location is excellent with a fabulous country pub only yards away. The cottage has loads of character and is in excellent condition and spotlessly clean. It is very well equipped and is like home from home.

Reviewed by Angela 7th September 2024

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A lovely cosy cottage, well equipped and a brilliant location for walks in the local area. Situated across the road from the lovely the Sun Inn (dog friendly)

Reviewed by Gary 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Chris 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Laura 13th July 2024

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A beautiful, clean and cosy cottage which felt like home. It is obviously loved by the owners. Plenty of room for our family, and dog, to chill out. All facilities you need for a home from home stay. Located in a quaint village (no shop) but within easy reach of Keswick and Cockermouth by car. We are already looking to see when we are going back. LRead moreoved it. Hide

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