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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Explore the area

Bassenthwaite Lake

Lake District Wildlife Park4 min drive
Skiddaw12 min drive
Derwentwater13 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)113 min drive

The location is great, particularly during the pandemic, as it is quite possible to spend days avoiding almost everyone ...

John

Jun 23, 2020

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

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Garden

About this property

Lovely location with large south facing gardens and adjoining woodland, an open fire and excellent facilities makes this an ideal holiday choice.. Ground Floor:
Living/sun room: With open fire, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen/dining room: With range cooker with electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Utility/drying room: With fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Cloakroom: With toilet.
Bedroom 1: With twin beds.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and Freeview TV.
Bathroom: With cast iron roll top bath, double shower cubicle and toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for open fire included. Cot available on request. Telephone available.. Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and woodland. Garage with bike and canoe storage. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Visit England 4 Star.. Overwater Lodge was built at the turn of the 20th century as one of a pair of cottages for Overwater Hall. This three bedroomed semi-detached cottage has so much to offer as a delightful holiday retreat. With stunning views towards Skiddaw from most rooms, large south facing cottage garden and adjoining woodland. Overwater Lodge is perfect for adults and children alike, with space to relax and play.
Situated 3 miles north east of Bassenthwaite Lake, the area is perfect for walking, cycling and relaxing. The Reiver cycleway passes the cottage. Two bridleways lead alongside to Binsey Fell, Skiddaw and the Cumbrian Way. Overwater tarn is just a 2-minute walk. Within half an hours walk from Overwater Lodge there is the Sun Inn in Bassenthwaite village and the Snooty Fox and Mae’s Tearoom and Gallery in Uldale serving good food. Overwater Hall Hotel with its first class restaurant (serving coffee, light lunches, teas and dinners) is a 2-minute walk.
With an abundance of bird life, the occasional red squirrel and deer, Overwater Lodge enjoys a truly tranquil location.
Nearby there is sailing on Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District Wildlife Park, Mirehouse Historic House Gardens and Osprey viewpoint. The Castle Inn Hotel and Armathwaite Hall Hotel are within 3 miles and between them offer spa treatments, spa days and outdoor pursuit activities, such as clay pigeon shooting and quad biking. Nearby Whinlatter Forest offers several trails and the Go Ape experience. Overwater Lodge is also just 5 minutes drive from The Lakes Distillery. Here there are tours of the distillery and an all day Bistro. Also nearby is Bassenthwaite Station, set in two old railway carriages, on the west side of Bassenthwaite Lake for breakfasts, lunches and teas.

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Wigton

Located in Wigton, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derwentwater and Lodore Falls. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Keswick Climbing Wall or Newlands Adventure Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.

Bassenthwaite Lake

What's nearby

Lake District Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
Bassenthwaite Lake - 6 min drive
Skiddaw - 12 min drive
Derwentwater - 13 min drive
Lodore Falls - 18 min drive

Getting around

Aspatria Station - 23 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Sun Inn - 4 min drive
The Lakes Distillery - 4 min drive
Greyhound Inn - 8 min drive
Bistro at the Distillery - 4 min drive
The Pheasant Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite Lake?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 3 bedroom accommodation in Bassenthwaite Lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake District Wildlife Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bassenthwaite Lake and Dubwath Silver Meadows. Church Bay and Mirehouse & Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8/10 Good

John

23 June 2020

The location is great, particularly during the pandemic, as it is quite possible to spend days avoid

The location is great, particularly during the pandemic, as it is quite possible to spend days avoiding almost everyone in a comfortable property with great views, plenty of walks from the door and great wildlife coming to the garden. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

21 May 2020

Thank you for a wonderful time.

Thank you for a wonderful time. The house is amazing and surpassed all our expectations. MAgnificent views and the boot room was a bonus after a day's walking. Only shortcoming was the lack of instructions about how to work oven heating etc. We realised when we got home we have inadvertently packed first aid kit from house with our own. Where shall we post it back to.? ThIs again Liz Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Liz

24 July 2019

Our second visit to this cottage and hopefully not our last.

Our second visit to this cottage and hopefully not our last. This is a well equipped and comfortable cottage that feels like somewhere you could live all year rather than a rental. It is well furnished, with comfy beds and good quality bedlinen, but not so smart you are afraid to touch anything. The heating is good and the open fire provides a cheerful focal point. The location is superb with stunning views from the back of the house over Skiddaw and the surrounding fells (weather permitting). You get this panorama from the roll top bath; perfect with a glass of wine and some bubbles. It is semi detached but after that the nearest building is the Overwater Hotel, so it feels quite remote. However the access road is fine and it is only a short drive to the main road from Keswick to Cockermouth. If you are lucky red squirrels and woodpeckers come to the garden but that depends on a regular supply of feed (we were unlucky this trip but the feed bins needed replenishing). There are plenty of things to do and places to eat within a reasonable distance. The Pheasant at Bassenthwaite was our favourite, with a quick stroll round the nature reserve to work up an appetite. There were a few (minor?) niggles this visit. There was clearly a problem with the dustbin collection; the bin was overflowing, with side waste bags including dirty nappies, when we arrived and not collected as scheduled during our visit. I reported it to council but if it continues it needs to be addressed by the letting agent. There is also an issue with the upstairs shower, which drains so slowly even a short shower threatens an overflow. I didn't feel the housekeeping was quite as good this visit; the fridges, washing machine and dishwasher all smelled stale and one fridge hadn't been wiped out while the other needed the little freezer defrosting. There were no bin bags (yet plenty of foil and cling film) and the kitchen waste bin hadn't been lined, no spare loo roll and no toilet cleaner upstairs, despite a request in the book to use a particular brand. I feel these basics should be provided as standard in all cottages. The containers of nuts and bird food were empty yet the owners want you to feed the wildlife. Perhaps on our last visit this had been left by the previous occupant but if the squirrels aren't fed they won't return. None of the above seriously affected our enjoyment and even the weather didn't dampen our spirits; as we left we were discussing what we might do next time we visit!

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10/10 Excellent

Liz

2 May 2019

This is a very comfortable and well located property, with fabulous views at the rear over Skiddaw (

This is a very comfortable and well located property, with fabulous views at the rear over Skiddaw (you get this view from the bathtub too!) You can reach Kendal and Cockermouth in about 15-20 minutes for groceries and there are places to eat out nearer. The garden is a haven for wildlife including woodpeckers and red squirrels and perfect for an evening BBQ or a glass of wine on the patio if the weather permits. We were lucky as it was mostly sunny and bright. Inside it is warm, light, comfortable and unpretentious. there are lots of thoughtful touches. Bed linen and towels were excellent quality. Had expected the downstairs loo and shower-room to be adjacent; they are not as the latter is off the utility. Also the sunroom is really an extension of the sitting room so no good if you want a separate room and some privacy. There is no mobile signal. None of these things detracted from our holiday or the excellence of the property. We found plenty to do in the area and would certainly consider a return visit. Highly recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

John

7 February 2019

The cottage is very comfortable and relatively remote from most facilities and that really appeals t

The cottage is very comfortable and relatively remote from most facilities and that really appeals to us but won't appeal of you want shopping and cafes on the doorstep. The views from the garden and the abundance of wildlife are very good, including red squirrels if you put out hazelnuts for them.. This combination is what keeps bringing us back year after year.