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Link House

4.0 star property

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Breakfast area
A room with a large bay window offering a view of a green landscape with trees and hills.
Superior Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9YD
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dubwath Silver Meadows
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Countryside View)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cockermouth

Dubwath Silver Meadows is a short stroll from Link House, and other popular attractions like Lake District Wildlife Park are within a couple of miles (3 km). The 7 rooms at this 4-star guesthouse include coffee makers and flat-screen TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Bassenthwaite Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dubwath Silver Meadows - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Derwentwater - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 25 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bitter End - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bassenwaithe Lake Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bush - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tilia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Link House

Guests staying at Link House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a garden. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a picnic area.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Coffee makers and free toiletries are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Link House Hotel Bassenthwaite
Link House Bassenthwaite
Link Bassenthwaite
Link House Cockermouth
Link Cockermouth
Link House Guesthouse Cockermouth
Link House Guesthouse
Link House Cockermouth
Link House Guesthouse Cockermouth

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Link House?

Link House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Link House?

This guesthouse in Cockermouth is within a 10-minute walk of Bassenthwaite Lake and Dubwath Silver Meadows. You'll also find Lake District Wildlife Park and Sale Fell within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Link House?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does Link House have a casino?

No, Link House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Link House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Link House good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge plus some accommodations include a mountain view and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Link House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Link House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Link House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Link House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Link House though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Link House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Link House?

The closest major airport to Link House is Carlisle (CAX), which is about 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Link House?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Link House that offer a balcony.

Link House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts Peter & Katie were great & made us feel really welcome. Breakfast was lovely and sufficient portion sizes. Our room was clean & comfortable with a hillside view. Would recommend this lovely B & B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful stay, highly recommended.

What a delightful stay. Very comfortable room in a quiet and beautiful location. We could not have asked for better hosts than Pete & Katie, who were very welcoming. Delicious fully cooked breakfast and parking included. Excellent value and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

We had a fantastic 2 night stay here. The couple who own it are lovely and very friendly. The room was a good size, clean, bright & airy and we had a beautiful view looking out towards the mountains. Breakfast was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for this couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderfully warm and welcoming place to stay

Link House is a welcoming beautifully located place to stay. Peter and Katie have created a warm and attentive atmosphere. They have an eye for detail and excel in hosting. The whole house was wonderfully clean, tastefully decorated and comfy. Breakfasts were lovely too! We definitely recommend a stay at Link House if heading to the Keswick area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our visit was due to local family illness! However, our initial reception was most friendly and most informative! Our room was excellent and our breakfast superb! A well run establishment that is a credit to Peter and Katie. Thank you both! P&P M!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pete and Katie are really nice. They will help with ideas on what to do and how to get to places. They make the place really homely and made me feel very welcome when I arrived. The room was really clean and the area really beautiful and quiet. Very relaxing. Thanks Katie and Pete
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war ein toller Aufenthalt bei Katie und Pete. Sie sind zwei unglaublich nette und fürsorgliche Menschen, bei denen man sich nur wohl fühlen kann. Mein Zimmer war auch sehr schön und gemütlich. Jeden Abend hat man seine Frühstückswünsche für den nächsten Tag angegeben und seinen Wunschzeitraum, damit nicht alle Gäste auf einmal das Frühstückszimmer stürmen. Das Frühstück selbst war immer sehr lecker und liebevoll zubereitet. In einem Nebenraum gab es sehr viele Bücher zur Auswahl. Und die Gegend ist ja sowieso traumhaft. Pete konnte sehr gute Empfehlungen für Unternehmungen aussprechen. Ich kann dieses BnB nur empfehlen und würde dort immer wieder übernachten.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t recommend enough, excellent stay, amazing breakfast, perfect hosts great place for a peaceful stay. Thank you Katie and Pete.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 2 night stay at this property and we could not fault anything, the views from the property are amazing and Pete and Katie are the most welcoming hosts offering lovely clean rooms with a great selection of drinks in the room and a great breakfast each day. We will be back to stay again very soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Welcome to the Lakes

Weather great, hosts amazing, great breakfast and guest house beautiful. Thanks Pete and Katie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, lovely stay

We had a lovely stay, Pete and Katie were very friendly and the house is beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable with everything we needed and in the mornings we enjoyed delicious breakfasts with a beautiful view. We chose to stay at Link House as we were going to the Lakes Distillery and it is easily walkable from the guest house. It’s a little too far away from Keswick or cockermouth to walk into town for dinner but if you don’t want to drive there is the x5 bus which we used to go to Keswick and it stops right outside the guesthouse.
The room
The view from the breakfast table
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very friendly stay

Lovely, helpful and friendly hosts. Very quiet location with a great bus service that stops right outside. Breakfast very tasty. Unfortunately bed was a bit hard for our liking. But overall a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and freindly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A walking holiday in the Lakes, Link House proved an excellent base with friendly and helpful service and great local dining options too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view. Hosts lovely. Breakfast great. Location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Break

Beautiful Bed & Breakfast in the Bassenthwaite / Keswick area. Comfy beds, nice & quiet with a great choice for breakfast. Pete & Katie were lovely welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B

Lovely B&B near to Bassenthwaite Lake and the new Lakes Distillery. With a frequent bus route and good access to the A66 it is very easy to get around the Lakes from the Link House. We were down for a mid-week break and were made to feel very welcome by Peter and Katie. Our room was spacious and clean with views across to Skiddaw. A good selection for every taste at breakfast. Within walking distance is the Pheasant Inn if you don't want to drive for Lunch/Dinner which has a very good menu. Overall we were very happy with our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hosts

Katie and Pete were lovely hosts, and looked after me really well. They were full of helpful suggestions of where to go even though it was snowing/sleeting/raining!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely guest house

Last minute booking and more than happy with my stay - hosts Pete and Katie couldn't do enough for me and I felt very welcome. I ordered poached eggs on toast for breakfast and they were absolutely perfect - its the small touches that make the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners Pete and Katie are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Bedroom very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway with beautiful view

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful experience. Pete and Katie gave us a 5 Star Hotel treatment. Their place was immaculately clean, comfortable and cozy. They gave us very good local recommendation for walks and drives. Couldn’t ask for more. Must stay at least 2-3 nights to have a good experience there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little gem.

Great place, very handy for the lakes distillery. Lovely hosts, spotless, fab breakfast, everything you need provided. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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excellent - good value and friendly proprieters
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm Welcome and a Lovely stay

a most enjoyable stay with excellent hosts and a marvellous vegetarian breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018