Askham HallvsThe Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Both Askham Hall and The Pheasant Inn are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Askham Hall scores significantly better than The Pheasant Inn. Askham Hall is ranked #9 in Lake District with positive reviews from 2 reviews like The Telegraph, Fodor's.
Askham Hall
Askham CA10 2PF
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Ancient hub of the Lowther Estate, beautiful Askham Hall's spectacular gardens and fairy-tale rooms are now open to guests." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A mixture of family furniture and paintings have been combined with more modern, quirky pieces to create something both charming and unusual." Full review
The Guardian
"While this is a stately home retreat (with a romantically rustic barn for weddings to boot), Askham defines itself primarily as an upmarket restaurant with rooms."
The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YE
From $180/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Halfway between Cockermouth and Keswick at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, this traditional 18th-century coaching inn exudes English coziness without the usual Lakeland fussiness." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A traditional country inn, quietly tucked away by Bassenthwaite Lake, offering comfortably cottage-style bedrooms and good-value food. Plus, there’s an unexpectedly large hidden garden." Full review
Independent
"Ideally placed for quaint country views along The Sandstone Trail, The Pheasant Inn is a country pub with rooms that dates back to around 1650"