Summary - LINK HOUSE GUEST HOUSE BASSENTHWAITE LAKE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9YD
7 bed 9 bath Guest House
Period guest house with annex, parking and superb Bassenthwaite views — income and lifestyle combined.
7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms across main house and self-contained annex
Currently run as 4-room guest house plus 1-bedroom holiday cottage
Large private plot with mature gardens and parking for 6+ cars
Outstanding Lake District National Park location and fell views
Stone-built Edwardian character; high ceilings and bay windows
Main heating: LPG boiler; walls assumed uninsulated — upgrade likely
Slow broadband; medium flood risk — insurance/operational impact
Freehold; council tax band A (very cheap)
Set on a large plot in the Lake District National Park near Bassenthwaite Lake, this substantial Edwardian detached property combines an established guest-house business with flexible owner accommodation. The main house currently operates as a successful four-room guest house, with an independent one-bedroom holiday cottage/annex and owners’ living space, giving immediate income potential or an extensive family home with separate letting income.
Interior character is strong: bay windows, high ceilings and generous room proportions provide a traditional Lakeland feel and comfortable communal spaces (lounge, dining room, sunroom). The owners’ wing includes a kitchen-diner with Range cooker, utility and office, plus two ensuite bedrooms above; the ground floor and first-floor guest rooms each have ensuite facilities, simplifying operation and privacy.
Outside, formal guest gardens, an owners’ garden and a holiday-let garden are laid out within mature grounds. A gravel driveway provides parking for six-plus vehicles — practical for hospitality use. The location is a key asset: remoter hamlet setting with exceptional fell and lakeside scenery, very low crime, excellent mobile signal and easy access to Keswick and local amenities.
Buyers should note material considerations: the house predates 1900 and the stone walls are assumed uninsulated; main heating is LPG-fired boiler (bottled fuel), broadband speeds are slow, and the property has a medium flood risk. EPC is currently TBC. These factors influence running costs and may require upgrading or investment to improve energy efficiency and connectivity. Planning or refurbishment work could also unlock further income or domestic uses, subject to consents.
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