Guests say
Beech End cottage is praised for its superb location in a charming village near Keswick, with easy access to local walks, pubs, and amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and cosy atmosphere. While the property offers a peaceful retreat and is well-suited for walkers, some guests note that it would benefit from a deep clean and general refresh. Minor maintenance issues such as a temperamental shower and occasional problems with the toilet and key safe were mentioned. Overall, the cottage is recommended for its location and character.
Several guests highlighted issues such as stained carpets, dust, cobwebs, and a need for a deep clean. However, some reviewers found the property acceptably clean, especially in the kitchen and bedrooms. Cleanliness is inconsistent and could be improved.
The location is consistently praised, with guests loving the proximity to Keswick, local walks, village pubs, and a shop. The peaceful village setting is a standout feature.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with positive comments on the beds and overall cosiness. Some noted issues with musty smells, stained pillows, and the need for better towels, but most found it a pleasant base for their stay.
The kitchen is well-equipped and heating is effective, but there are recurring issues with the shower, toilet, and some dated furnishings. Occasional problems with the key safe and TV reception were also mentioned.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A lovely property situated in the heart of Braithwaite village. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DAB Radio, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
All electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot available. . Small seating area. Private parking for 2 cars. Visit England 3 Star.. Situated in the heart of Braithwaite village, Beech End provides a comfortable, well equipped base for walkers at an affordable price.The owners have installed a highly efficient central heating system in the property for your comfort. The village shop, pub and restaurant are all within 200 yards, which is great when you are self catering and there are walking and mountain biking opportunities on the doorstep. Braithwaite is only two miles from Keswick, one of the Lake Districts top visitor destinations and lies at the foot of Whinlatter Forest, Causey Pike and Grisedale Pike. The cottage has parking for two cars, and a small outside seating area and dogs are welcome.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Cot hire £10. Up to two dogs only, at a charge of £20 each.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
This was our second stay at Beech End, and notwithstanding the weather we had a great time, and will look to book again. We did experience some issues with the Hive heating controller batteries but fortunately found some replacements in one of the cupboards.
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Elizabeth Crawford
This was a wonderful location in a beautiful village not far from Keswick. The house had good heating if required and comfortable beds. The kitchen had everything required for cooking. Because of the location, the tv couldn't pick up a signal on some channels. Everything else was great and would highly recommend this house.
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Confirmed Guest
We have stayed in this cottage before. We chose it mainly for its location, in the village. While we do enjoy the cottage, we feel it’s starting to look a bit tired, the shower isn’t very good either. Could do with a new table & chairs at the front & a bit of a general tidy up. I think for the price it does need some sprucing up!