If you're looking to get a flavour of the Lake District, Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges may well be the ideal option. Based on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, one of the biggest, and at the foot of Skiddaw mountain, one of the highest in England, the location is difficult to beat.

Roomy lodge accommodation complete will all modern conveniences boasts the ultimate feature: a lakeside view. A popular spot for seeing osprey, this part of Cumbria has been noted for its conservation work. If extreme sports are your thing there's plenty to choose from, particularly watersports, however if you prefer taking things at a more leisurely pace, some of the loveliest walks in the Lake District run through this inspiring area.

Near the market town of Keswick and at close proximity to a wealth of historical attractions such as castles, houses, museums and galleries, the area is also home to a wide range of arts and crafts.