The market town of Keswick is less than 6 miles away it has a great selection of restaurants independent shops and cafes. Just 2 miles from Bassenthwaite and 6 miles from Derwentwater you can enjoy kayaking or canoeing on your break. Located just 5 miles from Cat Bells and with Skiddaw on your doorstep it is a great location for walking Dodd Wood is only 1.5 miles away where you can enjoy a network of walking trails that lead to the summit of Dodd Fell for spectacular views across the lake. Explore the North Lakes on foot by car or even hop on a bus this is the perfect location. Whinlatter Forest Park just 5 miles away enjoy the mountain bike trails and look out for the local wildlife! Take a boat across Derwentwater and treat yourself to a meal at one of the local dog-friendly pubs or visit the Theatre by the Lake (6 miles) and take in a show. Enter this charming holiday retreat and feel right at home it's a great base for exploring the stunning Lake District. There are three properties inside this building and the communal hallway is bright and spacious. The front door to this holiday home is set just at the back of the hallway. The property has a bathroom off the entrance hall and the wonderful open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner opposite. There is access out onto the private patio from the lounge through French doors with views over the open countryside and down towards Bassenthwaite Lake. Head up the stairs to the first floor and you will find three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom. Each of the traditional pretty bedrooms have views over the countryside or woodland so you can soak in your destination from the comfort of bed. There is a private patio with seating to the front of the cottage make the most of summer evenings out here and enjoy a good book or glass of wine. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single. 2 bathrooms 1 shower room with shower and WC, and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric hob and oven, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and microwave. TV and DVD player in the lounge. Patio area with seating and views of Bassenthwaite Lake. Private parking for 2 cars (spaces are in front of the property). Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant within a mile.