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Red Pandas – and other animals

The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, just a short drive from Keswick, makes a great day out for all the family.  There are 24 acres of parkland to explore and over 100 species of wild and domestic animals. There are always engaging presentations to...

Up the zigzag path

We enjoy the zigzag path that starts near the War Memorial in Applethwaite village. It gently rises through the gorse bushes and brings you out onto the lower slopes of Skiddaw high above the village. There is a fantastic view out across to Derwentwater and the...

Derwentwater Teddy

If you google “teddy in the window Keswick” you will see the story behind this. On the walk around Derwentwater – near the shingle beach at Brandelhow Bay and just past the house is an old shed – with a teddy pinned in a plastic bag hung up in...

Chinese Bridge and watery access

The usual access to the Chinese Bridge – which then leads on to the “duckboard” walk through the reeds at the foot of the lake – is reached from the Borrowdale road close to the Lodore Falls Hotel.   We set off to do this walk – one of...
Christmas, New Year and 2021

Christmas, New Year and 2021

We have reopened today after the November lock down and look forward to welcoming guests once again. We still have availability at both properties for Christmas and New Year and are taking reservations for 2021. All the existing reservations can be seen on our...
Magnificent mountain views near Keswick
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