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Leethwaite

Thornthwaite, Lake District

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Generous holiday home for eight, ideal for a group or two families
  • Magnificent, undulating Lake District vistas, from inside and out
  • Games room for rainy days and relaxing evenings together
Property code: SZ307

Studded in rural splendour just a short walk from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake is this spacious holiday home that’s perfect for large families. Sleeping eight across four bedrooms, it is characterised by glorious mountain views, crackling wood burners and all the extras you need to entertain your entire group. You’ll be positioned near the village of Thornthwaite close to Whinlatter Forest Park and myriad cycle trails. There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to adventure, so pack a picnic and set off to explore.

Charming from the outset, this sizeable property boasts a delightful blend of period features and contemporary style, combining chic furnishings with rustic home comforts. Escape the elements and hunker down inside, swapping your walking boots for slippers and arming yourself with a generous mug of hot cocoa for an evening of games, films and good food. A double-sided wood burner keeps both the lounge and sunroom toasty whilst you relax, so all you’ll need to do is choose a tipple to enjoy it with. A few steps lead up to the elegant kitchen/diner that’s excellently equipped for whipping up meals, and there is even a games room to keep the youngsters occupied whilst you cook. Climb the stairs to find the bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, with the remainder sharing the family shower room and the ground-floor shower room. Downstairs, the garden is a beautiful spot to dine alfresco with views of Bassenthwaite Lake.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 small double (4' 6"), 1 zip-and-link twin (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and 1 super-king-size (which can be made into a twin on request)
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 shower rooms, 1 en-suite bathroom
  • Two electric ovens, an electric grill and five gas hobs, a large fridge-freezer, a dishwasher and a washer/dryer
  • Wood burner ( First basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV
  • Garden
  • Parking for 3 cars
  • Storage for bikes
  • Games room
  • Additional changeover days may be available upon request
  • Please note - a hairdryer is not provided at the property
  • Please note there are a few single steps at the entrances to the downstairs rooms so please take care
  • Pubs and shops within 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the most spellbinding sights of the Lake District National Park, and it is easy to see why as you make your way down to the water’s edge. Wildlife spotting is a popular activity here and, if you are feeling brave, it is also a great place to try wild swimming. Delve deeper into the woodland of Whinlatter Forest Park (4 miles) and thrill the children by playing hide-and-seek amongst the trees, perhaps even going as far as to book an aerial adventure with Go Ape. Mountain biking is a sheer thrill throughout the fells, and if you venture into Keswick (6 miles) you’ll be rewarded with a slap-up lunch in one of the many pubs, cafes or tearooms. Browse the independent shops and come away with a few souvenirs, take the time to visit the museum, and book to see a show at the Theatre by the Lake. Derwentwater is a short walk from the main town, offering a wide range of water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing.

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Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 3rd January 2025

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Idillic cottage in a superb location. Spacious and sociable downstairs with stunning views. Super comfortable beds with quality mattresses and bedding. thick fluffy towels. Log burner and a great central heating to keep warm. Great, enclosed garden. Perfect house for taking dogs as there is a back door out onto the garden, a downstairs shower room Read moreto wash them off and doors from the living areas to stop them from running upstairs. hard floors downstairs so no worries about them making a mess Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 27th December 2024

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This is a lovely cottage in a great location with great walks from the door and the convenience and facilities of near by Keswick. My only negative is the road noise from A66, although you dont hear this from inside the cottage and being winter we did not spend time in the garden so this didnt bother us. Great for two families of 4, we would stay hRead moreere again. Hide

Reviewed by Robin 13th November 2024

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Beautiful, clean, spacious property that was perfect for our family get-together. Gorgeous views, lots of birds to watch on the feeders. Beds very comfortable. House very warm and cosy. Highly recommend this holiday location!

Reviewed by Collette 4th October 2024

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Superb location with great views .

Reviewed by David 20th September 2024

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Lovely location. very comfortable, we had a great time there

Reviewed by Keith 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by John 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Victoria 9th August 2024

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Nice, well equipped cottage in a good location

Reviewed by Clive 26th July 2024

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Good location and lovely walk down to the lake. Good layout and well equipped for 8 adults.

Reviewed by Edward 21st June 2024

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Lovely cottage, lovely location. What more could you want.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 14th June 2024

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Lovely cottage. Stunning location. Enjoyed watching the wildlife in the garden, didn't put the TV on once! Very comfortable beds after long days of stunning walking. Lounge and sun room comfy and relaxing places to spend time together.

Reviewed by DAVID 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Dominic 24th May 2024

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Lovely place, very socialable and great access to Bassenthwaite. The walk up to Barf and Lord's Seat is great

Reviewed by Miles 3rd May 2024

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The property has been renovated to a good standard, with great open kitchen/ dining/ lounge downstairs including a sunroom with a wonderful view. Lovely local walks and good position for days out.

Reviewed by Helen 5th April 2024

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Very good position for walking, with some good walks from the door. The view from the back of the house was lovely.

Reviewed by Ann 22nd December 2023

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Overall a great holiday cottage. Really clean and comfortable with fantastic views in a lovely area. Would definitely consider going back there.

Reviewed by Matthew 18th August 2023

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The house was ideal. A proper 8 bed house with a sociable downstairs, a good range of bedrooms and stunning views. It is also in an ideal location with the Lakes easily accessible but a quiet base. Good access to Whinlatter and stunning views from Barf Mountain. Even got to watch Red Squirrels scamper through the garden. We would recommend to any gRead moreroup thinking of booking. Hide

Reviewed by Franklin 18th July 2023

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The cottage is surprisingly large. It does not show well in the pictures as it looks small. There is a good deal of space. It is well appointed except for the kitchen knives that need replaced or machine sharpened. It is a very comfortable place to stay...we had a lovely time.

Reviewed by Krishna 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Tony 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Beverley 26th May 2023

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Beautiful luxury cottage with fabulous views of the lake and mountains.

Reviewed by Helen 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 7th April 2023

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The cottage was a great base to explore the Lakes. It was well equipped and had lots of seating areas to relax at the end of the day. The beds were very comfortable and clean. Although towels were stated as not provided, hand towels, & tea towels were, which was great. Generous parking area which really could take 4 cars if needed.

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