Compare 2 lodges in Keswick – filter by hot tubs, pets, pools and more, then check dates and prices.
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges is part of our Wanderwood Lodge Holidays Collection, nestling on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake at the foot of dramatic Skiddaw Mountain.
The park is located in Bassenthwaite, Keswick, which is a small Lakeland village that has been voted the most peaceful place in the UK for staycations.
Picture the steam lifting off your hot tub as the light fades over Skiddaw, with a day on the fells behind you and Keswick's Main Street ten minutes down the road. That's the pull of Keswick lodges. You get the walks, the lake and the pubs of the northern Lake District, then drive back to a peaceful park with room to spread out.
Every park below is located a short drive from Keswick, in quiet countryside with beautiful views of the mountains.
We've picked six real holiday lodge parks with drive times, sleeping numbers and pet rules from our own listings, then added what you'll want before you book: buses, parking, launch dates, the best months to go and a packing list for exploring the Lake District.
All six of these log cabin and lodge parks list hot tubs and welcome pets, so the choice comes down to how far out you want to be and how big your group is. Tap a column to sort them.
| Lodge park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges | 11 | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Herdwick Croft | 14 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat | 15 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Whitbarrow | 16 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Flusco Wood | 19 | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thanet Well Lodge Retreat | 24 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
Driving Distance: About 11 minutes (6.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
Right on the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake at the foot of Skiddaw, this park holds a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation, and each lodge has its own hot tub. The biggest sleep up to 10, and Keswick is about 6 miles away, which makes it a great pick for the whole family. You can fish the lake with a licence, sail privately from 31 March to 31 October, or walk next door to a 25-acre wildlife park.
Driving Distance: About 14 minutes (8.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
A small, tranquil site on the north shore of the lake, with views of Skiddaw, Sale Fell and Binsey. Herdwick Willy's, the on-site bar and bistro, opens seven days a week.
Leave the car behind if you like. The bus stops at the park gates for Keswick and Cockermouth, the Lakes Distillery is a few minutes' walk away, and the Lake District Wildlife Park is right behind the lodges. You might even hear the monkeys!
Driving Distance: About 15 minutes (10 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
The most luxurious Keswick lodge park on our list, with a spa, a gym and the award-winning Copper Fells restaurant and bar all on site, it's a romantic place for a weekend away, though private hot tubs come with the Premier lodges only.
Driving Distance: About 16 minutes (10.3 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes | Indoor pool? Yes
Cobbled lanes and stone barns make this converted 18th-century farm feel like a tiny village. It sits in the foothills of Blencathra, halfway between Keswick and Penrith, and the leisure building has an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and gym for wet days. Rookin House Activity Centre, 4 miles away, runs fun activities like pony trekking, quad biking and archery.
Driving Distance: About 19 minutes (14 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 4 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
A boutique woodland getaway four and a half miles from Ullswater, where every lodge has a private hot tub and dogs get an enclosed walking area. Greystoke, with its country pub and the castle tied to the Tarzan story, is a gentle walk away. It's a romantic getaway for two.
Driving Distance: About 24 minutes (13.9 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Hot tubs? Yes | Pet friendly? Yes
The quietest of the six, where each cosy lodge has a private hot tub and there's a small on-site shop, all on the edge of Greystoke Forest below Carrock Fell, Bowscale Fell and Blencathra.
Yes, especially if you want to explore the Lake District's northern half. Keswick sits at the top of Derwentwater, with Borrowdale to the south, Bassenthwaite to the north and Ullswater about half an hour east, so the big walks are close every morning. That location is the real reason to base yourself here rather than in the southern Lake District.
The nearest station is Penrith. From there, the buses do most of the work:
Visit Keswick lists a £3 single fare. Heading south? Our guides to lodges near Grasmere and lodges near Ambleside cover the other end of the 555.
Keswick's car parks fill fast on summer weekends, so arrive early. Keswick Rugby Club runs a Park and Sail car park with 200 spaces and 15% off the launch. Roadside parking at Catbells is the tightest of all, so the bus or the launch is often easier.
Walk ten minutes from the market square and you're on the shore, with rowing boats at the landings and Catbells rising out of the water opposite. The Keswick Launch loops the lake both ways, calling at Ashness Gate (for the much-photographed packhorse bridge at Ashness), Lodore, High Brandelhow, Low Brandelhow and Hawes End, so you can hop off for a walk and catch a later boat home.
This year's summer timetable runs from 21 March to 8 November, with evening sailings in July and August, though Nichol End jetty is closed for now.
Catbells is the climb everyone wants to tick off: short, steep and rocky near the top, with stunning views down the lake. Take the launch to Hawes End and start from the jetty. Our guide to lodges near Catbells has more. Latrigg gives you a view over the whole town for far less effort, and the flat Keswick Railway Path to Threlkeld, about 10km there and back, is perfect for buggies.
Thirty-eight stones, raised around 4,500 years ago, with Helvellyn and High Seat behind them. English Heritage says it's free and open at any reasonable time in daylight, about a 30-minute walk from town. Dogs on leads are welcome, but sheep graze the field.
About 5 miles from Keswick, England's only true mountain forest climbs above Braithwaite, with views over Bassenthwaite Lake, red squirrels, ospreys, Go Ape and the Lake District's longest purpose-built mountain bike trails. Forestry England charges £2.90 for the first hour of parking, up to £14 a day, and it's a perfect family day out.
Wet day? There's plenty to enjoy under cover.
One heads-up: the Derwent Pencil Museum closes on 1 November and reopens at Rawnsley Hall in March 2027.
Ullswater is the next valley east and makes a beautiful day out, with lake steamers and the Aira Force waterfall walk. Our guide to lodges near Aira Force covers it in full. Further south, Lake Windermere is under an hour by car or a ride on the 555. If you fancy exploring there for a few nights too, see our guide to lodges near Bowness-on-Windermere.
Spring and September give you the best mix of weather and quiet paths. Winter is all about the hot tub and a pint by the fire. Whenever you go, a few nights in a lodge gives you somewhere warm to come home to.
All six parks above welcome pets, though not every lodge on each one is dog-friendly, so check what's available. In town, the Dog & Gun and The Wainwright both welcome dogs. Keep leads on near sheep, especially in lambing season. You'll find more on our pet friendly lodges page.
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges sleep up to 10, so splitting three nights between a few couples soon makes your accommodation cheaper per head.
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