Book The Pheasant Inn - The Inn Collection Group in Bassenthwaite, Lake District

The Pheasant Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn situated just metres from Bassenthwaite Lake. The hotel maintains extensive gardens and woodland with outdoor seating and a picnic area. It provides free on-site parking and is set at the foot of Sale Fell with direct access to walking trails.

Bedrooms at The Pheasant Inn include classic doubles, superior doubles, and cozy doubles, all with garden views. Rooms have luxury Egyptian linens, modern bathrooms with power showers, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are located in an annex and may feature limited space or skylight windows.

The in-house bar and bistro features exposed beams and real log fires, serving a seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients. Dinner options include game terrine, venison, and Sunday roast with topside of beef, loin of pork, or lentil & bean. Breakfast offers a buffet with cereals, fruits, and cooked-to-order hot dishes including a full English.

The Pheasant Inn provides dog-friendly rooms and allows dogs in the snug bar, gardens, and most public areas. Families are accommodated with spacious rooms and a relaxed bistro atmosphere. The hotel offers a winter break package that includes a £30 per person dinner allowance.

Guests can walk from the hotel to Bassenthwaite Lake and the Sale Fell walking route. Keswick is a 10-minute drive away, offering the Theatre by the Lake and Keswick Museum. The hotel provides limited daily passes to Armathwaite Hall Spa for £20 per person, with access to a pool and fitness facilities.

Location: 17th-century coaching inn metres from Bassenthwaite Lake

Rooms: Garden-view rooms with Egyptian linens and power showers

Dining: Seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients and Sunday roast

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms and access to snug bar and gardens

Package: Winter break includes £30 dinner allowance per person

Nearby: 10-minute drive to Keswick, 20-minute drive to Maryport coast