Bassenthwaite Lake, Nr Keswick, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9YD
What's nearby
Bassenthwaite Lake - 3 min walk
Lake District Wildlife Park - 7 min drive
Derwentwater - 9 min drive
Theatre By The Lake - 11 min drive
Lodore Falls - 15 min drive
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 53 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 113 min drive
Workington Station - 17 min drive
Maryport Station - 19 min drive
Harrington Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Bitter End - 8 min drive
The Castle Bar - 9 min drive
The Lakes Distillery - 11 min walk
Swan Inn - 8 min drive
The Moon & Sixpence - 8 min drive
About this property
Ouse Bridge House
When visiting Cockermouth, Ouse Bridge House is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and segway hire/tours, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Segway hire/tours nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ouse Bridge House Hotel Bassenthwaite
Ouse Bridge House Hotel
Ouse Bridge House Bassenthwaite
Ouse Bridge House
Ouse Bridge House Cockermouth, Cumbria
Ouse Bridge House Guesthouse Cockermouth
Ouse Bridge House Guesthouse
Ouse Bridge House Cockermouth
Ouse Bridge House Guesthouse
Ouse Bridge House Cockermouth
Ouse Bridge House Guesthouse Cockermouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Ouse Bridge House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ouse Bridge House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ouse Bridge House?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ouse Bridge House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ouse Bridge House?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Ouse Bridge House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire.
What's the area around Ouse Bridge House like?
Ouse Bridge House is a short 3-minute walk from Bassenthwaite Lake and 8 minutes' walk from Dubwath Silver Meadows.
Ouse Bridge House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Excellent stay comfortable accommodation conveniently near Bassenthwaite lake walkable, lovely owners very friendly
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2024
Through the Western Lake District
Wonderful stop, as we travelled North. Ben and Virginia were gracious hosts, so warm and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. We were encouraged to treat the place as our own and the breakfast, made to order, was delicious!! The Pheasant is a three minute walk away for a cheeky pint or a lovely lunch/evening meal. Although slightly more expensive, it’s worth it to be able to stagger back and not worry about driving. The bus is also at the end of the driveway and will take you into Keswick should you wish. Thank you both for a lovely stay, maybe we can be your guide if you head to Niagara. My only suggestion would be for comfy chairs out front so to take in the fantastic scenery.
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
A clean room with a beautiful view
Very clean an well presented ,nothing to much trouble for virginia &ben.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Beautiful house, awesome location!
Lovely stay! The family that owns the house are so friendly & helpful, they help make you feel right at home. Stellar location overlooking the lake. Great walking path across the street. Very quiet, I rested well here.
Faith
Faith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Hayley
Hayley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sept 2023
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
Comfortable and friendly accommodation
We had a very comfortable stay, in a family room with a six year old. More than enough room for our bags and hiking extras. Beds, pillows and quality of linen - excellent. Breakfasts - 10/10.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Aug 2023
Lovely family....good breakfast....bus stop easy reach for keswick...short walk to lake.
Tina
Tina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2023
Positioned in a lovely peaceful location at the north end of the lakes well away from the madding growds
David
David, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
dilan
dilan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 May 2023
Zara
Zara, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
3 Nov 2022
On the first night we were locked out of our room and there was no one on reception and the out of hours number was not being answered and we had to sleep in the lounge this was totally unacceptable despite being offered a free night
Malcolm
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2022
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2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2022
Jacqui
Jacqui, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2021
Exactly as a guest house should be!
We were incredibly lucky to be the only guests for the time we stayed. I am sure the service would have been great with more people there too but, with only us it would have been easy to let it slip. Instead, we were literally waited on at breakfast, chatted with, had the guest lounge to ourselves and our 2 year old daughter even went off and played with the family's children.
The room was clearly newly decorated, had plenty of space and was a nice place to be. O ly downsides were it was a little cold at times and for me, the bed was soft but that is more my problem than theirs!
Overall, a fabulous stay, a lovely part of the world a d we will definitely look to use them again when we are back in that neck of the woods!
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2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2021
Lovely stay
We had a lovely two nights here. We were offered (and accepted) tea and felt welcomed into a family home - almost like friends. The packed lunch (for a small fee) was also really useful to have and saved us having to go looking for a cafe/shop.
The accommodation is so close to the water and you get great views of the hills round about - when it's clear enough to see them, of course! ;)
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2021
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2021
Zaheer
Zaheer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2021
Would stay again highly recommend
Lovely place to stay
breakfast was delicious
Hosts very friendly
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2021
The Hotel is in a lovely setting, across the road from the lake. Our room was at the front so we had a lovely view. We had a very comfy bed so slept well. The breakfast was very good, with plenty of choice. There is a lovely lounge area, It has a honesty bar which is reasonably priced. Ben and Virginia Haven't had the hotel long, but they were very good hosts. Ben even offered to take us to the pub, as it was too far for us to walk (aged 74 ). Nothing was too much trouble for them, ask and you received. We wish them all the best for the future.
Richard
Richard, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2021
Great relaxing stay, nicely tucked away
A fantastic warm welcome from the owner. She told us if there was anything we needed just ask.
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2021
Pleasant stay with friends.
Ben and V are very pleasant and helpful. The guest house is in a great position for walks. Wish we had taken our swimming costumes as there are plenty of places to swim in Bassenthwaite Lake, great for children to swim. The breakfast choices are wide, tasty and well cooked.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2021
This little b&b was a lovely place to stay after long days of walking with the dogs. Rooms are quiet, clean and comfortable and the dining / family rooms were cute and homely with a fireplace and games. The couple running the place were really lovely and accommodating. We were made to feel comfortable traipsing through with our muddy dogs and the breakfasts were extra special. Lots of effort has gone into making you feel welcome and we felt well taken care of for our whole stay. Highly recommend for anyone with dogs and kids too.
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2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 Aug 2021
Disappointing. Claustrophobic. Adequate at Best
Booked a standard double room - which according to pictures online was basic but small double room - found ourselves in the attic!! Double bed pushed under eaves where ceiling was so low the headboard couldn't be attached. this room is a single at best as half the bed was under ceilings so low, it was head bash territory - on sharp corners - very painful and health and safety nightmare. Couldn't stand upright in 50% of the room - again, ceilings too low. Due to trying to put lights on bedside tables,and due to the low ceiling again, the said tables were too low - about a foot below the bed - useless. Toiletries were not individually packed as stated, so no shower as don't know if general toiletries sanitised or not. Full English?? Up to 5 items pre-ordered night before - I had toast so that my husband could order a decent meal. Was considering a family visit, but this is no return. Claustrophobic, charmless, tired - no internet either as despite trying passcode it would not connect and all the reply we got was to keep trying. Not an experience we wish to repeat