Our facilities
Fully accessible in a stunning location overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake
Introducing our centre
Calvert Lakes is nestled below Dodd Wood, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake to the forested mountains beyond. Just a few miles north of Keswick, our fully accessible and inclusive activity centre is a warm and welcoming place where people with disabilities can truly thrive.
Onsite we have two accommodation buildings, a large, well-equipped dining hall, several communal spaces, including a games room with tuck shop, as well as a hydrotherapy swimming pool and sensory room. The dining room looks out onto the lovely sensory garden and the views from the pool are simply sensational.
Many of our awesome activities are run right here onsite, although we do try and spend as much time in the wider national park as possible. At the back of the centre, you’ll find an archery range, high ropes course, wheelchair challenge course, zip wire and bushcraft shelter. Our sports hall sees plenty of rock and rope action, with a wheelchair abseil slab right outside. And a short walk or drive down to the lake is the boathouse, where we keep our fleet of boats and assorted kit.
Our site is accessible through-and-through and challenging disability through adventure begins at our dedicated, specialist centre.
Accessible site tour
Take a virtual visit around the Calvert Lakes site using the aerial map below. See how each of our spaces can be accessed by ramps and lifts. You’ll find door widths, lift dimensions and gradients pop up throughout to help you plan your visit.
How accessible is Calvert Lakes?
The Lake District Calvert Trust was founded on the principle of ensuring the natural landscapes here in the Lakes are accessible to all. As a result, everything we do is inclusive, supportive and encouraging. From our experienced team to our specialist equipment, adaptive activities and accessible rooms, we cater for even the most complex needs.
We continue to challenge disability through adventures, encouraging guests to push boundaries and experience ambition and achievement that builds resilience and confidence. Our accessible site uniquely facilitates this ethos and ensure we can continue to offer life-changing experiences for those living with disabilities.
- Fully accessible accommodation
- Wide range of inclusive activities
- Experienced and friendly instructors
- Ceiling tracking hoists in rooms
- Lift and ramp access throughout
- Always adaptable and flexible
- Specialist food and menus available
- Multiple communal and quiet spaces
- Hydrotherapy pool with sensory features
- Welcomes all ages and abilities
- RDA sessions at Calvert Stables
- Leading provider of accessible adventures
Our Facilities FAQs
We understand how important it is for people with disabilities to find information about the places they want to visit. By showcasing our accessible site through our interactive site map above, it’s possible to see how our guests use the spaces available to them. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Can I request specific equipment for my room?
Yes – definitely! We have interconnecting rooms, profiling and raisable beds, detachable bed sides, ceiling tracking hoists, portable hoists, shower chairs and changing tables, monitors, medical fridges and all sorts of other necessities. Please get in touch with our friendly team at bookings@calvertlakes.org.uk for further information or to request equipment.
What's the food like?
Breakfast offers both continental and full cooked options and is served from 8am usually. Choose from cereal, fruit, yoghurts, toast and juice, as well as hot drinks and squash.
Lunch is usually sandwiches, pasties or soup, crisps, fruit, cakes and biscuits. This can either be served in the dining room or packed for adventure days.
We offer a 3 course meal at dinner time with soup or salad to start, two or three main options, plenty of side dishes and of course, dessert.
Tea, coffee, water and squash are available in the dining room all day. Outside of this, we have a small tuck shop selling snacks, soft drinks and beer in the evening.
Do you cater for different dietary requirements?
Yes! We can offer vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten and dairy free options on request. We can also blend food as required. If you have specific dietary requirements please let our bookings team know as far in advance as possible and it is always helpful if you can make yourself known to the kitchen team so they can ensure you well-fed during your stay.
Is Calvert accessible and inclusive for all disabilities?
We’d like to think so, and we do our very best to say yes, where we can, to all requests! We have a variety of room configurations, all with ensuite bathroom facilities, offer adaptive equipment for those with mobility needs and have friendly and approachable staff who understand different needs. Our site is straightforward to navigate, suitable for wheelchair users and offers plenty to keep people entertained. If you’re unsure whether a stay at Calvert Lakes will work for your disability, get in touch with our bookings team for more information.
Activities at Calvert Lakes
Take a look at all the activities we provide at calvert Lakes and see which you’d love to try.
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