Bassenthwaite Holidays

A holiday in Bassenthwaite is the perfect opportunity to combine the exceptional beauty of the Lake District with the quiet pace of life in a traditional rural village on your UK holiday. The picturesque village is situated in north-west Cumbria at the foot of Skiddaw, the fourth highest mountain in England, and just 1 mile from Bassenthwaite Lake. Bassenthwaite contains three working farms and a popular local pub, The Sun Inn, as well as a variety of holiday accommodation including holiday cottages, hotels and B&B’s. For a budget UK holiday in this stunning countryside Trafford Caravan Park is located just 6 miles from the village with excellent facilities. 

 

With its proximity to Lake Bassenthwaite as well as the Lake District’s fourth highest peak, Bassenthwaite is an ideal base from which to enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits. Popular walks from Bassenthwaite take in nearby mountains and natural attractions such as Skiddaw, Ullock Pike, Dodd Wood and Whitewater Dash Falls. Mountain biking is also popular in the area. The Bassenthwaite Sailing Club makes good use of Bassenthwaite Lake with its impressive collection of sailing boats and the lake is also ideal for swimming. When you have spent the day hiking, cycling, swimming or sailing there is nothing better than to return to the relaxed seclusion of your Bassenthwaite holiday accommodation.

 

To add a sense of local heritage to your UK holiday in Bassenthwaite try visiting one of the nearby cultural attractions. St Bega’s Church, 2.5 miles from the village, is a Church of England parish church dating from before 950AD. Situated on the edge of Lake Bassenthwaite, the church makes for a fine walk and interesting visit. On the east side of the lake at Mirehouse is a small open-air theatre where it is thought Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson presented some of his poems to the Tennyson Society. Nearby towns and villages of interest include Cockermouth and Keswick, ideal for rounding off your UK holiday in Bassenthwaite.