About this property

Offering free WiFi, private parking and water sports facilities, the recently renovated property of Ouse Bridge House, offers accommodation in Bassenthwaite Lake, 15 km from Derwentwater Lake and 21 km from Buttermere. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 44 km from Askham Hall. The guest house features parking on-site, wellness packages and luggage storage space. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A microwave and minibar are also offered, as well as a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available. Guests may wind down in the in-house bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bassenthwaite Lake, like cycling, canoeing and hiking. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. World of Beatrix Potter is 49 km from Ouse Bridge House, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 13 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 128 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly hosts who were very attentive during breakfast. Nice chill out lounge with honesty bar. Breakfast very nice.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was really cosy & in a great location. Our hosts were amazing & made the weekend extremely easy for us. Breakfast each morning was very very good & we would 100% stay here again.
  • Webster
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful place to stay ,ran by Virginia and Ben ,nice and spacious, the room was ample for our needs and the use of the living room was a nice touch. the room we had ,had excellent views of bassenthwaite lake and surrounding mountains,the...
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent. Owners were lovely. lovely sitting area
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good. Family were lovely and friendly
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed our stay at Ouse Bridge House, great location with views of the lake, tasty breakfasts and a great base for local walks
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great food, good location, friendly and attentive staff.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, friendly family and very welcoming. Great breakfast.
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely rural location very handy to Keswick and Cockermouth. Tidy and comfortable. Very nice breakfast. Appreciated the off street parking.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host Ben and Virginia were lovely, really friendly, the house had a comfortable homely feel , very relaxed and the breakfast was excellent, varied choice , cooked perfectly to order , good portions and tasty

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Virginia and Ben

Company review score: 9.7Based on 161 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Virginia and Ben have 3 lovely daughters who will enjoy making you feel at home. They all love health and fitness, walking up the local fells, swimming in the lake next to the house and exploring everything the Lake District has to offer. Virginia is also a registered Nutritional Therapist and Pilates instructor and Ben is a keen marital artist, having 5 black belts in Karate, another one in Jeet Kune Do and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - he is the assistant coach to the England JKS Karate squad. He is also very passionate about coffee!!

Property information

We are a family run guesthouse in the heart of the Lake District and directly opposite Bassenthwaite Lake. We aim to provide a relaxed atmosphere, excellent service, delicious choices of breakfasts including vegetarian and vegan options. The guesthouse is great value for money in a stunningly beautiful and peaceful location perfect for swimming, walking, cycling, kayaking and more. We are a dog friendly guesthouse (additional charge required) welcoming your dogs with sausages for breakfast and lots of love and attention. The guesthouse also has a drying room for your wet clothes / shoes as well as an honesty bar and a guest lounge for you to relax in. There is a wonderful pub (The Pheasant Inn) and a cafe (Bassenthwaite Lake Station Cafe) within walking distance and another fabulous pub (The Wheatsheaf) just 2 miles away. We offer packed lunches for you to take away (24hrs notice required) and Keswick is only 7 miles down the road, with Cockermouth just 5 miles - both have lots of wonderful restaurants and shop choices.

Neighbourhood information

Quiet and peaceful with Bassenthwaite Lake right outside the front door, a lovely nature Reserve next door (Silver Meadows) but still only 5 miles from Cockermouth and 7 miles from Keswick. We have the Pheasant Inn within walking distance as well as the Bassenthwaite Station Cafe plus another fabulous pub just 2 miles away. Easy access to some of the best walks in the area.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£20 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.