Part of the Cumbria Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information.
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Historic Hotel Accommodation in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria Part of the Cumbria Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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The PheasantA Historic Hotel in Bassenthwaite, CumbriaBassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite Cumbria England CA13 9YE
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From: £110.00 The Pheasant is a charming old Coaching Inn situated close to Bassenthwaite Lake at the unspoilt, northern end of the Lake District. It is one of the last remaining traditional Cumbrian hostelries with its unique period atmosphere, sense of timelessness and peaceful location. The Pheasant enjoys a well deserved national reputation amongst those who are used to being well cared for in a traditional manner The history of The Pheasant stretches back over 500 years. Originally a farm house, it was converted in more recent years (1778) to a popular Alehouse. One of its 19th century regulars was the famous huntsman John Peel He would often celebrate and recount his exploits in the tap room of The Pheasant now the hotel bar.You cannot escape the sense of being surrounded by history the moment you walk in the door. Accommodation Rating: 3* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
 Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite Lake -
1.4 miles (Countryside) Trotters World of Animals -
1.9 miles (Family Attraction) St Begas, Bassenthwaite -
2.6 miles (Historic Church) Mirehouse -
2.8 miles (Historic House) Isel Hall -
3 miles (Historic House) Spout Force Waterfall -
3.5 miles (Countryside) Dodd Wood -
3.7 miles (Countryside) Whinlatter Pass -
4.4 miles (Countryside) Castlegate House Gallery -
4.8 miles (Museum) Jennings Brewery -
4.9 miles (Historic Building) Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit Cockermouth -
4.4 miles away Keswick -
6.7 miles away Caldbeck -
9.2 miles away Watendlath -
10.4 miles away Glenridding -
14.5 miles away Pooley Bridge -
17.2 miles away Grasmere -
17.9 miles away Rydal -
18.5 miles away 
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description. Find attractions tagged with:19th century (Time Period) -Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizThis Day in British History12 February, 1554 Lady Jane Grey executed Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland Monarch Mayhem |
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