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Owl's Roost

Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Soak up sensational views through wide windows towards the fells of Skiddaw and Binsey
  • Stay entertained in the games room, complete with a table-tennis table
  • Bask in the sunshine in the attractive garden, which is dotted with feeders to attract local birdlife
Overview
Property code: SZ381

Wonderfully located for walking and birdwatching, this home sits in a quaint hamlet of Dubwath, near Bassenthwaite Lake. The view from the living/dining room is breathtaking – bring your binoculars!

Thanks to the house’s location in Dubwath, near Bassenthwaite Lake, you can enjoy waterside wanders and leave the car at home. If it’s a hot day, jump in for a refreshing dip before you continue your stroll. Whilst enjoying the sights and the tranquillity, keep your eyes peeled for osprey. Make the 6-mile trip to Mirehouse and Gardens, where you can follow the Rhododendron Walk and visit the lakeside church of St Bega. If there are any keen golfers on your party, Cockermouth Golf Club is less than 2 miles from your door and has lovely greens.  This part of the lakes is quickly growing as a go to destination for foodies with many delicious independent restaurants in easy reach, including the award wining Bassenthwaite Lake Station café.    

Step inside the entrance hall which leads to a handful of useful rooms: a drying room for coats and boots, a laundry with washer/dryer, and a WC. Head up to the first floor and reach the bright kitchen, which has a quirky sloping ceiling, dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and induction hob. Once you’ve cooked, move to the dining table in the light, airy dining room to enjoy the stunning panoramic views. The table shares its space with the lounge, where there is a wood burner to keep the chills at bay and comfortable sofas and chairs arranged around a TV with DVD player. If you don’t fancy a night in front of the screen, enjoy the board games or delve into a book. The two bedrooms are also on this floor. One is a king-size, the other a twin that can be made up as a super-king-size on request. The bedrooms share the family bathroom, where you can soak in the bath or freshen up in the walk-in shower.

If you need entertaining and there are competitive guests among you, head to the games room in the garage, complete with a table-tennis table for a fun-filled, family-friendly night in. Sit on the benches in the enclosed garden with a drink in hand while you wait your turn. There is off-road parking for two cars in front of a garage. There is also space next to the gates for other cars to park on the road.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 king-size, 1 twin (can be made up as a super-king-size if requested at time of booking)
  • 1 bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, 1 WC
  • Dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and induction hob
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Wood burner- initial supply of logs and firelighter provided. Additional logs and kindling can be bought from the owner
  • TV, DVD player
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden with seating
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars in front of a garage, plus space to park on the road
  • There is an external 13 amp socket which can be used for car charging, payment to be made directly to the owner for this
  • Table-tennis in garage
  • Shop within 6 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Although infants are welcome, neither of the bedrooms are large enough for a travel cot and no cots or highchairs are provided - a Moses basket or similar will fit
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 1st September 2023

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Really well provisioned accommodation, great location - isolated but very close to towns and tourist areas. Very comfortable beds and amazing views throughout the living areas. Friendly host with very easy check in/check out - car parking on site. Nearby bus stops for travel to into Keswick.

Reviewed by Charlotte 4th August 2023

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Lovely place to stay. Warm, cozy and well loved home. Great to have washing/drying facilities and lovely kitchen.

Reviewed by Rachel 21st July 2023

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A really nice, comfortable home and beautiful surroundings, lots to do!

Reviewed by Patrick 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Irene 2nd June 2023

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- Great location for visiting all areas of the Lakes as well as the coast. - Lovely light-filled flat and garden with beautiful views from the living room window. -Good facilities especially for walkers e.g. washing machine, drier etc. -Lots to do and see in the local area and a few eating places within a short walk. - Bedroom storage would be an iRead moressue for 4 people staying for more than a few days. -We hope to spend another holiday here in the near future. Hide

Reviewed by John 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Brian 21st April 2023

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Our second visit to Owl's Roost and we were not disappointed. Clean and cosy and a wonderful view from the window. Close to Pheasant Inn ,Lake Railway and Lake Distillery. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Theresa 7th April 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay at Owls Roost and hope to return. A great location out of the tourist traps. Although we didn't use it, public transport links seem great if you don't have a car. Great wildlife in the area too.

Reviewed by Matthew 22nd December 2022

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Really lovey cottage, nice and warm for a Winter stay with fantastic central heating to warm you up after a freezing day on the fells and a drying/boiler room to get your wet kit dried off for next day. And if you need even more extreme heat the log burner is amazing. Lovely soft bed and a great shower. The big TV and movies were also much appreciaRead moreted for some cosy evenings in. Would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 21st October 2022

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Wonderful place, warm, welcoming, a lovely home from home. Bonus having use of table tennis when kids need to unwind after a long hike. Highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed by David 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Kirsty 24th September 2022

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Lovely cottage, warm and welcoming. lovely walks all around. Beautiful views and a few good pubs close by.

Reviewed by Alan 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by Jackie 12th August 2022

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This cottage is more of an apartment and not as spacious as the photos make out. The views are great if you look one way but not so nice when looking out to the left as this is an unused farm. It is in a great area for access to Cockermouth and Keswick and is also on a bus route. You can hear the A66 with the windows open but this didnt spoil our hRead moreoliday. All in all it wasnt right for us as a family but may suit a couple without children. Hide

Reviewed by Vipin 1st July 2022

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Excellent location for those who want quiet holiday but not far from pubs/restaurant. You can't fault the cottage for comfort. The lounge/dining room is spacious. The kitchen is well equipped. Very pleased.

Reviewed by Patrick 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Jonathan 17th June 2022

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An absolutely stunning location on the western edge of the lakes. The view from the living room window is fabulous. Cottage as a whole is lovely, everything you need is there. The location is absolutely perfect, away from the tourist traps with some lovely areas eg Borrowdale close by. We cant recommend this place enough

Reviewed by Mark 10th June 2022

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Beautiful cottage, very well equipped and owner is really friendly and helpful. The cottage has been well maintained and has good facilities in the rear to be able to enjoy some time in the sun. Owner is very friendly and helpful - thank you! Also nicely located on a reliable bus route to Keswick, Cockermouth and further afield which certainly helpRead mores in the current climate and gives the driver a rest! Hide

Reviewed by Brian 20th May 2022

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We had a nice week,comfortable apartment with beautiful views.Good location for walks and easy access to the A66.Would recommend this property.

Reviewed by Margaret 6th May 2022

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Very comfortable accommodation with very tasteful decor. A high standard throughout with thought given to comfort of guests.The use of a lovely garden was a bonus. Owner very warm, welcoming and helpful with suggestions for places to visit and to eat. Thoroughly recommend Owl's Roost.

Reviewed by Becky 15th April 2022

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Reviewed by Sarah 8th April 2022

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We had a wonderful time at Owls' Roost. The cottage was a great location for accessing the Northern and Western Lakes. It was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. We really appreciated the owner's generosity with firewood and the use of her garden. We would definitely return and recommend to others!

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