• Dash Falls and Great Cockup...not a bad view from the Kitchen

    View Lakes & Walks

  • Light up the Lakes with Keswick Festival of Light

  • Bassenthwaite Lake Cloud inversion from Kestrel Lodge

    View Details

  • Half way up Skiddaw...what a view

  • Mother Nature likes to put on a show. From time to time she'll do it right in the back garden...

  • Adventure awaits you

  • Chill day on the lake with my best friend

  • Sunset swim in the local pool...admission?

     

     

    Just the cost of the walk

  • Stonethwaite Fairy Pools

  • There is no shortage of water...or gorgeous things to look at!

  • "There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing"

    Alfred Wainwright

Kestrel Lodge is a peaceful and relaxed, dog-friendly cottage in a picturesque setting, nestled between the quiet shores of Bassenthwaite Lake and the beautiful Cumbrian fells.

About Us

Kestrel Lodge is a peaceful and relaxed, dog-friendly cottage in a picturesque setting, nestled between the quiet shores of Bassenthwaite Lake and the beautiful Cumbrian fells.

We are situated amidst a fell walker’s paradise, with twenty-four Wainwright's accessible from your tent flap. We’re also close to popular Lake District tourist attractions, with plenty to do whatever your age or interests.

Walking

We are situated amidst a fell walker’s paradise, with twenty-four Wainwright's accessible from your tent flap. We’re also close to popular Lake District tourist attractions, with plenty to do whatever your age or interests.

Kestrel Cottage, a dog friendly 3 bedroom cottage, with views of both Lake and fells, is a lovely place to stay in the Northern Lakes to enjoy all that Bassenthwaite, Keswick and the Lake District has to offer!

Kestrel Cottage

Kestrel Cottage, a dog friendly 3 bedroom cottage, with views of both Lake and fells, is a lovely place to stay in the Northern Lakes to enjoy all that Bassenthwaite, Keswick and the Lake District has to offer!

Welcome

When we found Kestrel Lodge we instantly fell in love with the area; the fells, the village, the lake, wildlife, views, walks…trust me, I could go on for days. We wanted to create a traditional camping ground with all the essentials, and a few home comforts thrown in for good measure. We thoroughly enjoyed those years with everyone around the fire pit.

But time has moved on, and older members of the family have hung up their wellies in retirement, so we’ve passed the campsite on to younger, fresher but very capable hands allowing Suzy and Dave to enjoy themselves while Louise and Andrea focus on Kestrel Cottage—a 5 bed, dog friendly cottage with gorgeous views of the lake, easy access to all the Northern fells, and every adventure The Lake District has to offer. If you want to take on the challenge…if not, we still maintain the same relaxed and friendly ethos as ever…there are no strangers at Kestrel Lodge…just some friends we haven’t met yet.

We're all looking forward to meeting you soon.

Book your stay

KC from Outside

From Our Blog

  • 15th June 2024

    Kestrel Lodge Campsite Has New Owners!

    Yep, big news over at Kestrel Lodge campsite, folks. There are new peeps in the hotseat, fresh paws on the ground, but the same old tranquil vibe we know you've come to cherish! Without further ado...

  • 02nd January 2024

    2024 is already shaping up to be a Cracker!!!

    First things first.... Happy New Year everyone! From all the family at Kestrel Lodge we hope it brings you everything you hope for, all you deserve and lots and lots of jolly good fun on the side. And with that said, I'll move on to Louise's cameo role... (throw in a Rita Hayworth head toss and a few 'Dahlings' here and there and you've just about it...)

  • 25th November 2023

    Kestrel Cottage is now available to book over Xmas & New Year!

    The Northern Lake District is a magical place to be all year round, so why limit yourself to visiting in the summer only. This brand new to market holiday cottage is available over Christmas and/or New Year 2023.