Link House

Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, CA13 9YD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>212</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
212 reviews

The hosts are really lovely, friendly and helpful and make you feel at home. Our room was spotlessly clean and had everything we wanted. The bed was very comfortable so we had a good night’s sleep. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.

Mark United Kingdom
a room with two chairs and a large window at Link House in Bassenthwaite Lake
a bedroom with a bed and a chair and a window at Link House in Bassenthwaite Lake
a bedroom with a bed with two towels on it at Link House in Bassenthwaite Lake
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Link House

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A 5-minute walk from Bassenthwaite Lake, this Victorian country guest house has forest and fells views and offers chic bedrooms, free high speed WiFi throughout the property. It is also a Visit England 4-star silver property. Free off road parking is also included. Each bedroom has a flat-screen TV. All have tea/coffee making facilities, a hair dryer, digital clock radio with iPad/iPhone dock and a shoe cleaning kit. In the morning, enjoy an award-winning full Cumbrian breakfast or a vegetarian alternative, alongside plenty of cereals, fruit and yogurt. Packed lunches as well as flasks filled with tea/coffee, are available on request. Locally sourced produce is used wherever possible. Link House also has a sunny guest lounge overlooking the mountains that can be enjoyed by all guests. The property is approximately 8 miles from the popular tourist town of Keswick and 5 miles from the old market town of Cockermouth. There are also many beautiful walks and cycle paths around.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts are really lovely, friendly and helpful and make you feel at home. Our room was spotlessly clean and had everything we wanted. The bed was very comfortable so we had a good night’s sleep. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for our plans. Breakfasts were delicious and very filling”
  • Martha
    United States of America United States of America
    “The Link House was in a quiet location but close to Keswick and good walks. The breakfast was excellent as we're the hosts. Our room was ever so comfortable. We each had a chair. It was a beautiful place.”

Hosted by Katie and Pete

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Host Review Score
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Katie and Pete
We have decorated Link House in a sympathetic way to the period whilst adding modern twists for your comfort. We have a guest lounge with a fridge for you to use along with a lovely garden with picnic benches so you can relax.
We have lived in the Lakes for many years and enjoy walking and exploring the local area. If you need any advice on walks or visitor attractions please don't hesitate to ask!
Link House is a late Victorian Country Guest House, situated close to Bassenthwaite Lake with stunning views of both forests and fells. Traditionally built, this country house enjoys stunning views of the forest and surrounding fells including the 3046 feet Skiddaw and Sale Fell. The sunny aspect gives a warm and comfortable atmosphere in which to relax and feel at home. We are situated a short distance from the A66 at the northern tip of Bassenthwaite Lake; approximately 8 miles from the popular tourist town of Keswick and 5 miles from the old market town of Cockermouth with the X5 bus stop outside the door. Link House is in the quieter part of the Lake District National Park, yet with access to many interesting places to visit such as the Whinlatter Visitor Centre and Dodd Wood where the Ospreys who nest nearby each year, can be viewed. It makes an ideal base for walkers, cyclists, sailors ( we are 500 metres to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club), wedding guests ( less than 2 miles from Armathwaite Hall), or anyone attending courses at Higham Hall. We are also within walking distance of Bassenthwaite Lake Station, The Pheasant Inn and The Lakes Distillery.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of Link House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Link House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Cash Link House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Link House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Link House

  • Link House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • Check-in at Link House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Link House is 650 feet from the center of Bassenthwaite Lake. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Link House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Link House include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin