
Herdwick Croft is a massive four-bedroom country house in Bassenthwaite, Lake District. This traditional property offers space for eight people across four comfortable bedrooms with three bathrooms. Perfect for families or groups wanting to explore the Lakes without remortgaging their homes. The large unenclosed lawn gives you stunning countryside views - ideal for morning coffee or evening wine.
Located near Bassenthwaite Lake, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the Lake District. Take a short walk to paddle board or wild swim in the lake - much better than sitting in traffic jams on the M6. Nearby Dodd Wood (5 miles) offers waymarked trails and osprey spotting. Feeling adventurous?
Herdwick Croft is a massive four-bedroom country house in Bassenthwaite, Lake District. This traditional property offers space for eight people across four comfortable bedrooms with three bathrooms. Perfect for families or groups wanting to explore the Lakes without remortgaging their homes. The large unenclosed lawn gives you stunning countryside views - ideal for morning coffee or evening wine.
Located near Bassenthwaite Lake, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the Lake District. Take a short walk to paddle board or wild swim in the lake - much better than sitting in traffic jams on the M6. Nearby Dodd Wood (5 miles) offers waymarked trails and osprey spotting. Feeling adventurous? Tackle Ullock Pike or England's fourth highest mountain, Skiddaw. Mountain biking tracks at Whinlatter Forest Park (10 miles) will test your thighs and your brakes.
The house features two doubles (one with sofa bed for kids), a family room with double and bunks, plus a twin room. Two en-suites and a family bathroom mean minimal queuing for showers. The games room with pool table and darts will keep everyone entertained when it inevitably rains.
Explore Lake District Wildlife Park (1 mile), Mirehouse with gardens and adventure playgrounds (4.5 miles), or browse shops and cafés in Keswick (8.5 miles). Armathwaite Hall spa (1 mile) offers a hot tub and infinity pool - perfect for soothing hiking-weary muscles.
Herdwick Croft delivers everything you need for a Lake District escape. Dogs welcome, games room for rainy days and enough space that you won't kill each other by day three.
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Six passes to nearby Armathwaite Hall with infinity pool, hot tub and treatment rooms - just a 10-minute walk away.
Pool table and darts keep everyone entertained when Lake District weather turns wet. Second TV means no arguments over what to watch.
Short walk to Bassenthwaite Lake for paddle boarding and wild swimming. Perfect spot for water sports enthusiasts.
Large house with ample living space for eight guests. Traditional furnishings with modern styling make it comfortable for family gatherings.
Perfectly placed for hiking Ullock Pike, mountain biking at Whinlatter Forest and exploring waymarked trails in Dodd Wood.
Six-ring hob, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and plenty of storage space for self-catering with large groups.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Herdwick Croft by car, take the A66 towards Bassenthwaite and follow signs for Bassenthwaite Lake. The property is located near the northern shore of the lake with good access from main routes through the Lake District.
For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 20 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or bus connection to Bassenthwaite. Alternatively, Carlisle station offers connections to the Cumbrian Coast line.
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