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Bassenthwaite Lake

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

The most northerly major lake in the Lake District National Park. Bassenthwaite's major attraction is the stately home of Mirehouse and the old church of St Bega nearby. The lake is home to the vendace, a fish found only one other place in the UK. Good access to Skiddaw, Cockermouth, and Keswick. more details ...
Bassenthwaite, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Bassenthwaite Lake
Attraction Type: Countryside - Lake
Location: Accessible either via the A66 or the A591. Parking at 3 locations on the west side of the lake, and one at the north east corner.
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Photo Credit: David Ross
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions St Begas, Bassenthwaite - 1.4 miles (Church) Mirehouse - 1.4 miles (Historic House) Trotters World of Animals - 2 miles (Family) Dodd Wood - 2.4 miles (Countryside) Spout Force Waterfall - 3.1 miles (Countryside) Whinlatter Pass - 3.4 miles (Countryside) St Kentigern, Crosthwaite - 4.1 miles (Church) Isel Hall - 4.4 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Keswick - 5.3 miles away Cockermouth - 5.3 miles away Watendlath - 9 miles away Caldbeck - 9.2 miles away Glenridding - 13.2 miles away Pooley Bridge - 16.1 miles away Grasmere - 16.5 miles away Rydal - 17.2 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Bassenthwaite Lake

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Jemima Puddle Duck's Cottage - 2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £250

Rebecca Puddleducks Cottage - 2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £200

The Nest - 2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £150

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Nearest Hotels

The Pheasant - 1.4 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £110.00

Lakeside Country House Hotel - 1.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £40.00

Ouse Bridge House - 1.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £32.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Ravenstone Lodge - 1.2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick, Cumbria From: £40.00

Powe House - 4.1 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick, Cumbria From: £30.00

Easedale House - 5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick, Cumbria From: £58.00

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Keswick
Tourist Information Centre
Moot Hall
Market Square
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5JR
Tel: 017687 72645
Fax: 017687 75043
Email: keswicktic@lake-district.gov.uk
Web: http://www.keswick.org/
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