Lakeside Country Guest House (Bassenthwaite) — Hotel in Great Britain

We had such a fantastic stay at Lakeside Hotel and can’t recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, Tim and Karen made us feel so welcome – they’re genuinely lovely people, incredibly friendly and helpful, and we really enjoyed chatting with them throughout our stay.||We upgraded to a front-facing room and it was absolutely worth it – the views were stunning and the room itself was perfect for the two of us. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, and peaceful – it made the perfect base for our walking holiday.||Speaking of which, the hotel is really well located for exploring the surrounding area. We used it as a base for walks in Keswick, Cockermouth and Buttermere – all easy to get to by car. Tim was brilliant at helping us choose routes and offered some really helpful local knowledge on where to go walking, while Karen gave us great recommendations for places to eat.||Do note – the area is quite isolated, which adds to the charm, but taxis can be hard to come by, so it’s worth planning your evenings ahead. We ended up heading out early for dinner and finishing the night with a drink at the lovely local pub, which worked perfectly.||But the absolute highlight? The breakfast. Sensational. Every single morning we were blown away – top-tier ingredients, beautifully cooked, and a fantastic menu that we wish we could have worked our way through in full. It really set us up for a full day of hiking and exploring.||The hotel, the views, the walks, the peace and quiet – everything was just spot on. But what really makes this place stand out is Tim and Karen. You can tell how much care they put into making sure their guests feel at home. We can’t wait...

We've just returned from a fabulous weekend break at the Meadowside Cottage (self catering accommodation at Lakeside)|The accommodation was perfect - spotlessly clean, really comfy beds and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The welcome basket with a selection of tasty goodies was an unexpected treat!||Tim met us on arrival, made sure we had everything we needed and gave us some great recommendations for things to do and places to visit.||On Tim's advice we visited the Wheatsheaf in Embleton - the specials menu was really varied - everything was delicious and we'd highly recommend.||We also had breakfast at the Bassenthwaite Lake Station - the staff were really accommodating and the breakfast was fab. (Certainly one of the best breakfasts we've had)||Despite the rotten bank holiday weather (lots of rain/drizzle) - we managed a few good walks and a bit of shopping in Keswick.||The Cottage is a perfect place for friends and family to have a wonderful stay in the Lake District. I certainly hope we'll be...

2022: We've never had such a nice stay in a guesthouse. Tim and Karen make you feel at home from the first moment and are very friendly and interested. It is beautifully situated with great views and we had a very nice room with a fantastic view of the mountains. The breakfast is definitely the best we had in the UK. Tim and Karen know how to create a nice atmosphere and what hospitality means. They gave the best recommendations, so we discovered and experienced very nice things. We have felt very welcome. We will definitely come back here and recommend this guesthouse 100%.

2023: We have now been here for the second time. This time with friends. Karen and Tim are just as welcoming and friendly. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable. The view from the room is breathtakingly beautiful and the breakfast is the best we've had in the UK. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. Karen and Tim provide valuable recommendations about the region. I recommend this...