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Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate, Hawkshead

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4.6
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Hawkshead
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Bassicks is a spacious ground floor barn conversion on the Graythwaite Estate in Hawkshead, Lake District. This four-bedroom cottage sleeps eight guests and works brilliantly for larger groups wanting easy access throughout. An indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room and children's play area make this perfect for multi-generational gatherings. The property sits just one mile from Lake Windermere's shores.

The estate offers peaceful surroundings with plenty of space to explore. You'll find quiet woodland walks and open grounds right on your doorstep.

Inside you'll find four well-appointed bedrooms: two king rooms, plus two twin rooms sleeping two each. There's a main bathroom with bath and shower over, plus a separate shower room.

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About Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate

Bassicks is a spacious ground floor barn conversion on the Graythwaite Estate in Hawkshead, Lake District. This four-bedroom cottage sleeps eight guests and works brilliantly for larger groups wanting easy access throughout. An indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room and children's play area make this perfect for multi-generational gatherings. The property sits just one mile from Lake Windermere's shores.

The estate offers peaceful surroundings with plenty of space to explore. You'll find quiet woodland walks and open grounds right on your doorstep.

Inside you'll find four well-appointed bedrooms: two king rooms, plus two twin rooms sleeping two each. There's a main bathroom with bath and shower over, plus a separate shower room. The sitting room features a cosy woodburner and comfortable seating. The kitchen comes fully equipped with electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A shared patio with furniture and BBQ provides outdoor space.

Hawkshead village (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers shops and traditional pubs. Beatrix Potter Gallery (4 miles, 10 minutes) showcases original artwork. Grizedale Forest (3 miles, 8 minutes) provides mountain biking trails and walking routes. Hill Top (5 miles, 12 minutes) reveals Beatrix Potter's former home.

This ground floor property combines accessible accommodation with fantastic group facilities. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome. Book with Bassicks for a Lake District break that suits everyone.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate

Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

The shared indoor heated pool provides year-round swimming fun for all ages. Perfect for keeping children entertained whatever the weather outside.

Ground Floor Access Throughout

Everything on one level makes this ideal for guests with mobility needs. No stairs means easy access for everyone in your group.

Spacious Four-Bedroom Layout

Two king bedrooms and two twin rooms sleep eight comfortably. The flexible sleeping arrangements work brilliantly for different group configurations.

Peaceful Estate Location

Set within beautiful Graythwaite Estate grounds with woodland walks. Just one mile from Lake Windermere yet wonderfully quiet and secluded.

Table Tennis and Play Area

Shared table tennis room keeps competitive spirits happy. The children's play area means younger guests have dedicated outdoor space.

Pet-Friendly Accommodation

Two well-behaved dogs welcome to join your Lake District adventure. Plenty of estate grounds and nearby walks for exercising your pets.

Getting To Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bassicks by car, exit the M6 at Junction 36 and follow signs towards Hawkshead. The cottage is located on the Graythwaite Estate near Lake Windermere. Ample off-road parking is available for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Grange-over-Sands. From there, a taxi journey of approximately 30 minutes will bring you to the Graythwaite Estate and your Lake District retreat.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars
Grange-over-Sands station (nearest)
M6 Junction 36, then follow signs to Hawkshead

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Beatrix Potter Gallery
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0NS
Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's House)
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 0LF
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0QJ
Lake Windermere Shoreline
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8BQ
Graythwaite Estate Woodland Trails
Distance: On-site
LA12 8BQ
Claife Heights
Distance: 2 miles
LA22 0LW
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0NT
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
LA22 9BS
Bowness-on-Windermere
Distance: 6 miles
LA23 3HJ
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 5 miles
LA23 1HJ
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 6 miles
LA23 3BX
Wray Castle
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0JA
Beatrix Potter Gallery
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0NS
Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's House)
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 0LF
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0QJ
Lake Windermere Shoreline
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8BQ
Graythwaite Estate Woodland Trails
Distance: On-site
LA12 8BQ
Claife Heights
Distance: 2 miles
LA22 0LW
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0NT
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
LA22 9BS
Bowness-on-Windermere
Distance: 6 miles
LA23 3HJ
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 5 miles
LA23 1HJ
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 6 miles
LA23 3BX
Wray Castle
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0JA

Is Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the indoor heated swimming pool available year-round regardless of weather. The dedicated play area on the estate grounds provides safe outdoor space for younger guests. Table tennis in the shared games room offers entertainment for older children. The ground floor layout means parents can easily supervise throughout. Nearby attractions include The World of Beatrix Potter and Grizedale Forest adventure trails.
Groups Will Love...
The indoor heated swimming pool stands out as the star group feature at Bassicks. Available to all Graythwaite Estate guests, this facility provides year-round swimming fun whatever the Lake District weather throws at you. Children can splash about safely whilst adults enjoy leisurely lengths. The pool creates a proper holiday atmosphere and gives everyone something special to look forward to each day of your stay.
Pet Friendly
Bassicks welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs to join your Lake District break. The Graythwaite Estate grounds offer excellent walking opportunities straight from your door with woodland trails and open spaces. Lake Windermere sits just one mile away for waterside walks. The ground floor layout means easy access for older dogs. Your pets will love exploring the peaceful estate surroundings and nearby footpaths through classic Lakeland scenery.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate

The Kings Arms, Hawkshead

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NZ

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Wilf's Café, Staveley

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 9LR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate

Is Bassicks pet-friendly?
Yes, Bassicks welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The estate grounds provide excellent walking opportunities right from your door.
How many people does Bassicks sleep?
The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: two king rooms and two twin rooms. There's a main bathroom with bath and shower plus a separate shower room.
What group facilities are available?
Guests have access to an indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room and children's play area. There's also a shared patio with BBQ and furniture for outdoor dining.
Is the property suitable for guests with mobility needs?
Yes, Bassicks is entirely ground floor with no internal steps. All bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces are on one accessible level.
What kitchen equipment is provided?
The kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There's shared use of a tumble dryer in the table tennis room.
How far is Bassicks from Lake Windermere?
The cottage sits just one mile from the shores of Lake Windermere. Hawkshead village is four miles away with shops and traditional pubs.
What parking is available?
There's ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The ground floor access means easy unloading for all your group's luggage.
What heating does the property have?
Electric central heating runs throughout the cottage. The sitting room also features a cosy woodburner for additional warmth and atmosphere.

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Bassicks at the Graythwaite Estate Reviews

Enjoyed the first week with peace and quite in the ground floor accommodation . At end of first week student breakers occupied first floor so their first night activities went on until 3 am. Second week the patio table and chairs disappeared with no warning. The resident manager had no idea where. This took the edge off our stay.
Bernadette
We had a great family Christmas at Bassicks. My only issue is that it is very difficult to get in touch with Sykes Cottages email response is lengthy, the messaging service via the app is inefficient, taking several days to respond to my query and its almost impossible to get through to speak to a staff member on the phone. Communications need to be improved
The venue is located in beautiful surroundings and the drive to the accommodation is so nice. On arrival we loved everything about the accommodation, its very spacious and clean and so much better than the pictures, the beds are so comfy and house has everything you could need or want. The wifi is sketchy but works in the main areas, bedrooms not so much as the wifi drops off alot but its no biggie. The only big issue we had was noise, as the accommadation is downstairs so you hear the noise from upstairs. The first night we heard nothing and when new guests arrived upstairs we had to go up every night and ask them to stop the kids running around and ask if they could keep the noise down, this was after 11pm each night. We have kids so we understand but there has to be some consideration for others. Overall its a great house, location and facilites. Would recommend.
We had a fantastic stay and definitely plan to be back. We had a small issue with hot water but it was sorted incredibly quickly and so subtly that it didnt affect our holiday at all. We all had the best time. Thank you!
We loved our short family holiday at Bassicks. The accomodation was spacious, comfortable and well equipped. It's in an ideal location for walking and sightseeing. We all enjoyed the heated indoor pool and there were many activities for the grandchildren on the estate itself or a few minutes drive away. There were a couple of minor glitches which were promptly and efficiently sorted by the management team. Everyone's verdict at the end we'll be back!
Lizbeth
Party of 7 adults and 1 shihpoo stayed at Bassicks cottage. We absolutely loved our stay. Location and grounds were fantastic. Accommodation was clean and facilities were great. The corner shop was great to have so nearby and the lady serving was friendly and helpful. We made use of the swimming pool and even managed to fit in a bit of table tennis. It was lovely to walk around the estate and we were lucky with the weather to be able to sit outdoors in the evening. There was a bbq available to use if we wanted to. Plenty of activities nearby like kayaking, boat rides, cycling, etc. We didnt want to leave! The only negative was WiFi signal wasnt the strongest but why would you want to be on your phone all the time in such beautiful settings?! We all definitely want to come back including the Shihpoo.
Alison
Lovely property on a beautiful estate. Such a quiet peaceful area. We were lucky to get good weather and the autumn colours were gorgeous . Huge lounge so loads of space for eight of us. Comfy beds. Good kitchen with a fan oven. We loved the swimming pool and how it was organised so that each property books their own time slot. Nice grounds with childrens play area. Lovely little shop on site for basics , childrens toys and activities and local candles and soap. Only niggle was that the code given to us for the key box was wrong. It started with a C but no C on the box. Frantic few minutes trying to get in and no signal on the phones but we finally cracked it ! Other than that full marks and we will go back to Graythwaites.
The accommodation provided was perfect for our family of three generations and two dogs. We loved the central courtyard location and all the facilities provided at Graythwaite.
We arrived slightly early and the cottage was ready. .. we felt extremely comfortable with the cottage and everything was spotless. The beds were comfortable and we had towels laid out at the bottom of each bed. The kitchen is well equipped and I really would struggle to say what it didn't have... We made use of the barbeque and bought kindle although they do keep plenty of stock on site and have a honesty box..great idea. Unfortunately we didn't use the pool but as we stayed during Covid we thought it best not to. It is extremely quiet and very peaceful in the surrounding area and great to go off and explore..there is a shop on site for supplies and on Saturday we had a pizza van turn up selling freshly baked pizzas...tasted good too. You need a car to go further afield and we parked up at Lakeside about 7mins in car to board the boat over to Bowness which is well worth a visit. As this was a family get together we really enjoyed our time here and would stay again in a heartbeat... we had no issues therefore we didn't need to contact anyone. Plenty of spaces to park the cars... The cottage was very large and as we were a party of 8 people we all felt we had plenty of space.. There is also a gym on site but again we didn't use it.
Sharon
Great holiday cottage well equipped. Only complaint would be lack of outside seating when the sofa disappeared. Disappointed pool wasnt open but that was because of government restrictions.
Brilliant time had by all, 7 adults and one dog. . The hamper was unexpected and delicious, so much so we had to purchase another jar of the jam! Great layout of the property, the beds were extremely comfortable and clean also very well equipped. The walks could be marked out as we seemed to end up with a fence, it felt like we were not really able to enjoy the full experience of the grounds as the walks seemed really short around the property. We did however complete the Grubbins point and walk around Windermere which was beautiful. Ideal location for visiting surrounding areas and would recommend.
After reading the previous reviews from the summer, I was a bit nervous. However, the property was fine. Yes it is single glazed and the windows are a bit mouldy but it was well heated and comfortable. Previous complaints about the drawer and table seemed to have gone unreported to the owners....they were fixed the next day by the handy man and a new toaster was provided immediately. The main reason I wouldn't rent this particular property again is that the Lord's leap is directly above and noise carries badly between the properties. Noisy toddlers in the Lord's leap living space is directly over the Bassicks bedrooms.
Pleasant, peaceful location away from hustle and bustle I would definitely return to this location
Having never stayed in the Lakes before, I decided to go for a cottage that seemed comfortable, cosy and close enough to the lakes to truly appreciate the area. Holmewell cottage, whilst being simple in its furnishings, was perfect! I spent a beautiful week away for my 30th birthday with close friends, and the cottage itself was so comfortable. I cant fault it. The beds were comfortable. The living area was perfect for cosy nights in by the fire, and the kitchen was just right. The internet which I was sure would be slow was an added bonus as it was speedy and didnt inhibit any activities, even whilst streaming Netflix. The water was always hot when you needed it to be. All in all, I would definitely stay here again, or one of the other cottages in the Graythwaite estate for sure. Jack 22nd January to the 29th January 2019.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, with plenty of walks around and about. Cottage suited our group down to the ground as a family holiday location. There is a pool and gym, but you have to pay for the use of gym I missed that on the website and 20 quid is slightly steep IMO. Good sized kitchen to use for evening meals. Only a couple of minor points that the heaters in some of the rooms were not working, but the estate team sorted out a replacement very quickly we understood a programme of renewal is pending.
We arrived late Saturday they was no listed of how to work anything in the barn, no ironing board not enough kitchen utensils etc, we shared the outside with serval other families and for the money we paid I expected more, the barn had stained carpets which we had to take pictures of so we were not blame for it, the hot water was a nightmare too not enough for 8 people to take a shower. However the walks and area was just breathtaking.
We were told Milk would be bough fresh from the farm shop 3 times a week on a Monday Wednesday and Friday. Having arrives on the Tuesday afternoon we didn't go and get milk as though this was a lovely idea and would have fresh milk in the morning this never came nor was it delivered on the Friday. So when everyone wanted their coffee and breakfast Wednesday we had to do a 30 min round trip to start the day very disappointing. There was also not enough serving equipment in the property. I have rented many houses like this in the lakes and else where and for a place that sleeps 8 there was no service plates bowls and dishes for dinner. The whole point of hiring the house was so we didn't have to go out for dinner and this didn't make it easy. Also anywhere I have rented has always had the basic condiments in either built up from people before or supplied by the owners, again this was not included making the basics difficult stuff like ketchup herbs Welcome pack. Other then the above the place is lovely, the water didn't work for a while but this was fixed quickly, it is a very sociable property but yet we all felt we had our own room and space.
Michael
The roads are too narrow if you have buggies, there are no footpaths! About 1.5 hour walk to the nearest pub. Comfortable accomodation, wifi good in sitting roomwe took firestick, worked well, bbq's available we took our own tongs etc great walks around estate, kids loved the pool, fantastic weather beautiful surroundings.
Patricia
The property was not ready at the stated time. A temporary repair had been made to a heated towel rail which then failed during the week and left wires showing, although I reported it twice nothing was done. This was a concern as we had a small child with us. I have since e mailed the cottages and have been assured the repairs has since been done therefore this is reflected in my scores
This is a fantastic cottage, well presented, clean and in an ideal location. You feel your in the heart of the country but there is lots to do close by. The only negatives are the early check out, it's a rush for 10am when you've been so relaxed and the hot water, if you dont keep on top of those boosts you run out fast. They would not stop me coming back though, the pool and table tennis is a brilliant bonus, logs and kindling on site, free laundry......great grounds......i could go on. We will definitely be back. May get a detached next time as there was a little noise from above....
Lovely few days spent with family and extended family, Cottage was big and as ... Lovely few days spent with family and extended family, Cottage was big and as described, would recommend and hopefully return x
Matthew
I wouldn't book that particular cottage again as there was a property above and the noise from the occupants disturbed us considerably. However I would most definitely book a different cottage on the same site as we found everything to be exceptionally good.
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