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Melbecks, Bassenthwaite, Keswick CA12 4QX

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Dash

Dash Cottage sleeps 4 in a double and a twin

Dash is a conventionally arranged cottage that looks out towards Skiddaw, with views from
the double bedroom towards Bassenthwaite Lake. Dash provides spacious accommodation
for four people.

The external view of Dash Cottage At Melbecks
Dash Cottage at Melbecks Bassenthwaite – sleeps 4 and welcomes 2 dogs.

On the ground floor, the entrance leads into the open-plan kitchen/dining, complete with dining table and chairs, and a fully fitted kitchen. An open arch leads through to the lounge where settees and chairs are arranged around the TV.

Dog-leg stairs lead up to the bedrooms; a double to the side and a twin bedroom to the rear – both views views towards Skiddaw. The double bedroom has an en-suite WC. There is a family bathroom, with bath and mixer shower over, washbasin and WC.

Immediately in front of the cottage is a picnic bench and barbecue. The bird table attracts a wide variety of birds. 

  • Bedrooms: Sleeps 4 in 1 double and 1 twin
  • Bathrooms: Bath with shower over, washbasin and WC
  • All electricity included
  • Electric storage & convector heating
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Cot & high chair available
  • Digital Colour TV & DVD Player, WiFi
  • Combined Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Electric cooker
  • Parking for two cars
  • Children’s play area with lawn and wooded grounds to 1 acre
  • Shared Games Room – table tennis, pool table, DVD library
  • Private water supply & drainage
  • Two well-behaved dogs by arrangement
Dash Cottage, Melbecks, Bassenthwaite
Dash Lounge 1
Dash Lounge 2
Dash Kitchen
Dash Dining
Dash Double Bedroom
Dash Double 2
Dash Twin 1
Dash Twin 2
Dash Bathroom

Dash Cottage is named after the nearby waterfalls – known as Dash Falls or the more prosaic Whitewater Dash, where water drains from the Candleseaves Bog at the back of Skiddaw Mountain and cascades over a rocky precipice before winding its way through Park Wood and the village of Bassenthwaite.

Availability And Price List

Week bookings begin on a Friday, but other days are sometimes possible so do please inquire. The minimum stay is for a week during April to October and any two nights in the Low Season (November to March excluding Christmas and New Year). Last minute 2-night short breaks may also be available within two weeks of the holiday start date. 

For inquiries and bookings please use our Contact Form.

For 2023 Availability click here.

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