About this property
Fox's Retreat is a charming, reverse-level, terraced maisonette resting in the heart of Keswick, Cumbria. Within easy reach of the town's excellent amenities, as well as the best sights the Lake District National Park has to offer, this is an ideal base for a couples or family of three to escape to nature. Enjoy an easy arrival thanks to the private parking space for one car, before stepping inside your holiday home right on the high street. Climb the stairs to find a beautifully-finished, first-floor kitchen with gentle blue hues, equipped with an electric oven, gas hob and fridge with ice box to whip up delicious meals. After adventuring through Borrowdale Valley, throw muddy walking gear straight into the handy washer/dryer and make a fresh batch of coffee with the cafetiere! Take refuge in the social heart of the cottage, a snug living/dining room, to savour a hearty breakfast at the seating for four or curl up on the corner sofa by the warmth of the electric fire whilst you catch up on your favourite TV shows. Catch your rest in one of two ground-floor bedrooms, including a double for two and a 4' double for one guest, both of which have wall-mounted TV's with Freeview for lazy mornings relaxing under the covers. Freshen up in the sleek, contemporary shower room, before lacing up your hiking boots and venturing into your stunning surroundings. Keswick is a popular destination with a variety of attractions and amenities on offer; enjoy a game of golf with panoramic views, admire the exhibitions at The Makers Mill and catch a lakeside performance at the iconic Theatre by the Lake. The idyllic valley of Borrowdale is just south of the town and a paradise for walkers, cyclists and climbers alike, with plenty of crags scattered throughout, strolls along Derwent Water Lake and the romantic Lodore Falls. Jump in the car and travel east to Ullswater, a fabulous lake offering cruises to pleasant villages with tempting tearooms, including Pooley Bridge, Glenridding and Howtown. Other nearby attractions include the renowned Aira Force Waterfall for nature trails and viewpoints sweeping across the landscape, as well as Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens and the medieval Lowther Castle & Gardens. For historians and literary-lovers, Cockermouth is a must-visit to discover the birthplace of William Wordsworth; visit the writer's historic former home, explore Cockermouth History Wall or get inspired by Castlegate House Gallery. Book your stay at Fox's Retreat and escape to the heart of the Lake District.
Keswick, the popular tourist destination in the north of the Lake District, has something to offer visitors at any time of year. The town has a variety of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and excellent mountain biking opportunities. The beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes' walk from the town centre.
Accommodation
Reverse-level maisonette.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with TV, 1 x 4' double with TV.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer.
First-floor living/dining room with electric fire
Gas central heating.
3 x TV with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Check-in at 4.00pm, check-out by 9.00am
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (25)
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Roy
We had to manually defrost this ourselves. The door is a poor fit. The property faces north so does not get any warmth from the sun. We felt the downstairs sleeping area accumulated a somewhat damp atmosphere during our stay in the hottest week of the year. Kitchen facilities were good apart from the fridge (see above). We had to tune the Freeview channels on the TV but it did not appear to pick up the full range of channels - maybe this can be investigated for future bookings. The location with parking was a bonus and was why we booked.
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David
The Cons: The kitchen extractor fan, located on the wall of the George Hotel, chucked out some âfatty chip smellsâ, but itâs what it is, and thereâs no where else it go. Caused us an issue if we left the windows open, the fatty smells would waft into the room, but after a while we got used to it The bed in the first bedroom from the entrance door, was a bit too soft and springy for my wife and I, but after two or three nights it was ok (and my back pain had subsided!). With the bedrooms and bathroom being situated on the ground floor, it took a bit of getting used to at first, but after a couple of nights, it was fine. Verdict Would we stay here again at the Foxâs Retreat?â Most definately!! Itâs ideally situated in the centre of town, itâs a clean and modern flat, tastefully decorated and it has its own dedicated parking space. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Foxâs Retreat. Sykes Cottages were very helpful during our stay and nothing was too much trouble. We would not hesitate to book again through this Company!
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Susan
Plenty of room in entrance hall for storing walking gear, rucksacks, boots etc. Very comfortable bed, superb shower room and toilet. Would fully recommend this property! Also so lovely to see such a vibrant and bustling community, local cinema showing up to date films. Excellent selection of shops plus a super market with a wide selection of stalls on a Thursday and Saturday.