Barn Cottage, Bassenthwaite, near Keswick | Barn Conversion Holiday in Cumbria

About Barn Cottage

Barn Cottage sits in the Lake District village of Bassenthwaite, Cumbria. This converted stone barn features exposed timber beams throughout and original stonework that tells its agricultural story. The open-plan living space includes a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings after days exploring the fells.

The barn overlooks open countryside with views towards Skiddaw and the Northern Fells. Fields stretch out from the property boundary. You're in proper walking country here with footpaths leaving directly from the door.

Inside you'll find two bedrooms sleeping four guests and one bathroom. The ground floor holds an open-plan kitchen and living area with barn doors opening onto the garden. Upstairs bedrooms sit under the original roof timbers.

Keswick town centre lies 4 miles away (10 minutes). Visit Derwentwater lakeside (4 miles, 10 minutes), walk Catbells fell (5 miles, 12 minutes), explore Whinlatter Forest (3 miles, 8 minutes), or tour Mirehouse historic house (1 mile, 3 minutes).

Barn Cottage works brilliantly for couples and small families wanting proper Lake District access from an authentic barn base. Book your fell-walking headquarters now.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Woodburning stove
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, tv, alexa speaker for radio and music, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Enclosed garden with furniture and bbq
✓Off road parking for two cars
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 5 miles
✓Bassenthwaite lake beach areas - 10 minutes walk
✓Please note that this property has a minimum 7 night stay in july and august

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Barn Cottage

Exposed Timber Beams

Original oak beams span the ceilings throughout this converted barn, creating authentic character in every room you enter.

Wood-Burning Stove

The traditional stove heats the open-plan living space perfectly while adding that essential cosy barn atmosphere for evenings.

Skiddaw Views

Direct views towards Skiddaw and the Northern Fells from the barn windows frame your Lake District stay beautifully.

Doorstep Walking Routes

Footpaths leave straight from Barn Cottage into open countryside, giving immediate access to proper fell walking territory.

Original Stone Walls

Thick stone walls from the barn's working past provide natural insulation and authentic agricultural character throughout the property.

Keswick Proximity

Just four miles from Keswick town centre puts shops, restaurants and Derwentwater within easy reach of your barn base.

Getting To Barn Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Barn Cottage by car, take the A66 westbound and exit at Bassenthwaite. The barn sits in the village with off-road parking available directly at the property for your stay.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 18 miles from the barn. From there, a taxi or hire car will bring you through the Lake District to Bassenthwaite village.

Off-road parking at the property

Penrith station (18 miles)

Easily accessible from the A66

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lake District Wildlife Park

Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)

CA12 4RD

Derwent Pencil Museum

Distance: 8.5 miles (12 min drive)

CA12 5NG

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Distance: 11 miles (14 min drive)

CA12 4RN

Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve

Distance: 1.2 miles (2 min drive)

CA13 9YL

Cumbria Way

Distance: 3.6 miles (5 min drive)

Sale Fell

Distance: 4 miles (10 min drive)

CA13 9YN

Old Barn Studios

Distance: 4.7 miles (8 min drive)

CA7 1HG

Cumbrian Baker Takeaway

Distance: 6.7 miles (9 min drive)

CA13 0QQ

Sainsbury's

Distance: 7.3 miles (11 min drive)

CA13 9RS

Aspatria Station

Distance: 11.9 miles (17 min drive)

CA7 2AL

Keswick Bus Station

Distance: 8.6 miles (12 min drive)

CA12 5EE

Nichol End

Distance: 8.1 miles (13 min drive)

CA12 5TY

Lake District Wildlife Park

Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)

CA12 4RD

Derwent Pencil Museum

Distance: 8.5 miles (12 min drive)

CA12 5NG

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Distance: 11 miles (14 min drive)

CA12 4RN

Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve

Distance: 1.2 miles (2 min drive)

CA13 9YL

Cumbria Way

Distance: 3.6 miles (5 min drive)

Sale Fell

Distance: 4 miles (10 min drive)

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Old Barn Studios

Distance: 4.7 miles (8 min drive)

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Cumbrian Baker Takeaway

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Sainsbury's

Distance: 7.3 miles (11 min drive)

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Aspatria Station

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Keswick Bus Station

Distance: 8.6 miles (12 min drive)

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Nichol End

Distance: 8.1 miles (13 min drive)

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Is Barn Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the open countryside surrounding Barn Cottage with fields to explore right from the door. The garden provides outdoor play space while Whinlatter Forest (3 miles) offers Go Ape activities and forest trails. Derwentwater (4 miles) has boat launches and lakeside beaches for paddling. The barn's two bedrooms and cosy living space work well for families wanting a Lake District adventure base.

Groups Will Love...

The exposed timber beams throughout Barn Cottage create instant barn character the moment you step inside. Original oak beams span the open-plan living space and continue upstairs into both bedrooms under the roof timbers. These structural features from the barn's agricultural past add warmth and authenticity to every room. Combined with the stone walls, they remind you constantly that you're staying in a genuine converted barn.

Pet Friendly

Barn Cottage welcomes dogs so your pets can join your Lake District stay. The surrounding countryside provides excellent walking territory with footpaths leaving directly from the barn into open fields and fell routes. The garden gives dogs outdoor space while the rural location means quiet lanes for lead walks. This barn base works brilliantly for dog owners wanting proper countryside access without driving to walking spots first.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Barn Cottage

The Sun Inn Bassenthwaite

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 4QP

The Pheasant Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA13 9YE

The Square Orange Café Keswick

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5JR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Barn Cottage

Is Barn Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, Barn Cottage welcomes dogs so your four-legged companions can join your Lake District adventure. The surrounding countryside and direct footpath access make it perfect for dog walking straight from the door.

What original barn features does this property have?

The barn retains exposed timber beams across the ceilings and original stone walls throughout the building. These authentic features create genuine agricultural character that reminds you of the building's working past.

How many guests does Barn Cottage sleep?

The barn sleeps four guests across two bedrooms with one bathroom. The layout works well for couples sharing or small families wanting a Lake District base.

What is the living space like inside?

The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove as the focal point. Barn doors open from this space onto the garden area outside.

Where exactly is Barn Cottage located?

The barn sits in Bassenthwaite village in Cumbria, four miles from Keswick town centre. You're positioned in the Northern Lakes with Skiddaw and the fells as your backdrop.

Can you walk directly from the barn?

Yes, footpaths leave directly from Barn Cottage into the surrounding countryside and fell walking routes. You don't need to drive anywhere to start your walks.

What can you see from the barn windows?

The barn overlooks open countryside with direct views towards Skiddaw and the Northern Fells. Fields stretch out from the property giving proper rural outlooks.

Is Keswick easily accessible from the barn?

Keswick lies just 4 miles away, taking roughly 10 minutes by car. Derwentwater lakeside and the town's shops and restaurants are all within easy reach of your barn base.

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Barn Cottage Reviews

A lovely cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The perfect location to explore the Lake District not far from Bassenthwaite Lake in a lovely rural setting.

Pieter

Briljant location from where to make daytrips. Unfortunately not to the distillery, which was closed for public. Nice fire place The garden is somewhat underexposed in the ad. It is a lovely spot to sit in the late afternoon. A bit of maintenance could provide a better view of the stunning landscape We noticed the refrigerator was not clean on arrival. The rest of the house was spotless

The cottage was fully equipped and comfortable, situated in a fantastic area of the Lake District.

Such a great cottage with easy access to lake bassenthwaite via footpath or car! Loved our stay and the cottage was well equipped and nicely finished.

Cottage was very clean, tidy and well equipped but rather cramped for four adults. We found the double bed upstairs too soft for our liking and relatively narrow. The freezer door of the fridge was broken so fell off every time the fridge was opened which was annoying.

Thank you for the lovely stay at the cottage! we felt right at home and had a great holiday exploring the Lake District.

We enjoined a wonderful week at the cottage. A great time in the Lake District our third holiday since 2022. I enjoyed the local walk. The cottage is lovely after day out. Than you.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was immaculate and very cosy, with everything we needed. Thank you very much.

A great place to spend a relaxing week. cottage is in a lovely quite situation. The Lakes never stop giving surprises. we will be back, thanks to our son for enjoying us what a lovely treat for my 81st Birthday.

A fantastically lovely cottage to chill for a week. we've had a great time exploring and relaxing. Thank you.

Trevor

On arrival,settee covered in fluff, floor area near sink dirty. Cupboard with SPARE items was empty apart from hair drier so no spare toilet paper. I object to be asked to replace the spare roll for next guests surely owners responsibility to equip cottage. Despite previous guest comment about mop & bucket in wardrobe it was still there! For a 4 person cottage sad lack of coat hangers, none in mop wardrobe. No kitchen roll. Many cottages have welcome tray but here no milk,teabags,coffee etc, would have been nice gesture for those arriving after long journey.

Very comfortable and extremely well appointed rolling pin, sieve, quality saucepans things often not found in holiday cottages. Lovely little garden out the back, comfortable furniture, everything worked. Couldnt fault it.

Claude

All in all a great experience!

Melvyn

Cottage was excellent and location ,albeit very rural, was idyllic. and within 15 mins drive of Keswick. The cottage is equipped to a very high standard. The only thing that could improve this cottage would be an upstairs WC. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Christine

The cottage was generally clean but there were a lot of cobwebs.

Well appointed property. A couple of observations Cracked mug & chipped glass on arrival . Electric socket to left of hob hanging loose needs urgent attention. The dining chairs drove us mad . Previous occupants raised this issue . You can't move them without creating a screeching din so loud it made next door's dog bark . Even with foot thick walls . Please sort.

guerite

Everything was first class apart from the grating of the chairs when they moved on the floor. This could be easily rectified by fitting some felt or something to the bottom of the chairs. On the whole a very well appointed and comfortable cottage. One other minor detail. Whilst the kettle worked perfectly well one part of the lid had fallen into the kettle. It was like this when we arrived..

The location of the cottage is excellent. It is very convenient for lake access. The standard of the accommodation is high.

Warren

This is a lovely cosy cottage in a very quiet location. It is very well equipped with excellent facilities and quality fixtures. Within easy access to Keswick and all that the Northern Lakes has to offer. We spent a really enjoyable week here, made even better with cloud free summits and sunny afternoon walks round the beautiful Derwentwater.

Cozy cottage in perfect situation for the beautiful lakes and fells. Easy road links. Nicely furnished and quality kitchen and tableware. Cant wait to go back and gutted to find it booked out until October!

Great location very accessible and yet felt wonderfully rural. Perfect size cottage for our family very well appointed and equipped.

The cottage was so fresh and clean. The location was perfect for us as we were doing the Coledale 10 and starting from Braithwaite which is just a few miles away. We also adored the little garden and enjoyed looking out over the fields of sheep and cows. We'd definitely book again. Thank you

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Barn Cottage, Bassenthwaite

About Barn Cottage

Need To Know

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Exposed Timber Beams

Wood-Burning Stove

Skiddaw Views

Doorstep Walking Routes

Original Stone Walls

Keswick Proximity

Getting To Barn Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Barn Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Sun Inn Bassenthwaite

The Pheasant Inn

The Square Orange Café Keswick

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Barn Stays Nearby

Barn Cottage Reviews