Stay in Thornthwaite
Self Catering and Camping in the Lake District
We have 2 self catering cottages, a studio apartment, and a campsite, all in the idyllic village of Thornthwaite.
Thornthwaite is a small village situated in the north western area of the Lake District National Park, beneath Whinlatter Forest, and midway between Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater.
Thornthwaite is just 3 miles from the busy market town of Keswick.
It is an excellent base for touring the Northern Lake District. The well known fells of Catbells, Grizedale Pike, Great Gable, and Skiddaw are all easily accessible.
All our properties are personally maintained by us.
Bleaberry Lodge, Comb Beck Cottage and Lanefoot Loft are all strictly NO SMOKING.
Local Attractions
- Derwentwater offers various activities including sailing and canoeing. Footpaths permit a circular walk round the lake, and lake cruises can be picked up at various points around the shore. There are also a couple of marinas where canoes, rowing boats and sailing boats can be hired, or tuition provided.
- Bassenthwaite Lake has a Sailing Club at the Northern end. The Southern end is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a designated Nature Reserve, with a Bird Hide. The Ospreys nest nearby, and may be seen fishing in the lake between April and September.
- Whinlatter Forest offers a wealth of Outdoor Activities. Throughout the forest there are marked trails, of varying length and difficulty, to be followed. There is a Go Ape high wire adventure course. The purpose built Mountain Bike Trials offer mountain biking for the more advanced riders on The Altura Trail, which is 19kms long, and for less experienced riders, and families, there is The Quercus Trail.
- Grisedale Pike, Seat How, Lord's Seat, and The Coledale Round are among the fells which can be reached on foot from Thornthwaite - so leave the car behind.
- The C2C National Cycle Route passes through Thornthwaite.
- Thornthwaite has a regular bus service to Keswick and on through to Penrith; and to Cockermouth, and on through to Workington.
- Braithwaite village is approximately a mile from the centre of Thornthwaite village, and only about half a mile from Lanefoot Farm Campsite. Braithwaite has three pubs, which all serve food, and welcome walkers, cyclists and famillies.
- Keswick has all the facilities associated with a small market town, including a swimming pool, cinema and the Theatre by the Lake. There are also cafes and restaurants, an assortment of shops, including outdoor clothing shops, such as George Fisher's and Cotswolds, and a Co-op and a Booths supermarkets.
