Guests say
Gilbert's Warrant is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in an excellent, quiet location just a short walk from Keswick town centre and Fitz Park. Guests appreciate the comfortable living areas, dog-friendly garden, and proximity to local amenities. While the property is generally clean and homely, several reviews mention that some areas and furnishings are a little tired and would benefit from redecoration and maintenance. The main bathroom is modern and clean, but some guests found the beds and pillows less comfortable. Overall, it is a popular choice for families and groups seeking a convenient base in Keswick.
Most guests found the property clean, especially the bathrooms and bed linen. However, some noted issues with dust, cleanliness on arrival, and occasional problems with refuse bins and dishwasher performance.
The location is consistently praised as excellent—quiet yet central, with easy access to Keswick town centre, Fitz Park, and walking trails. On-street parking is generally available and convenient.
Guests found the cottage spacious and comfortable for families and groups, with cosy living areas. Some mentioned uncomfortable or creaky beds and pillows, and noted that the property would benefit from some updates.
The cottage is well-equipped with a modern bathroom, two bathrooms, and a secure garden. Some guests noted maintenance issues (e.g., tired decor, garden upkeep, dishwasher, key locker, and lack of a separate WC), and suggested improvements such as more toilet rolls and a tumble dryer.
Some basic supplies like tea, coffee, and dishwasher tablets were provided, but guests noted a lack of extras such as sufficient toilet rolls, washing powder, or firewood. Please note that welcome gifts or supplies are not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoy a break at Gilbert’s Warrant situated in the market town of Keswick with its many attractions and perfectly located for walking and cycling enthusiasts.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 28" TV, Sky, Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: (3 Steps), Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Highchair and stairgate. . Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. A beautifully presented holiday home with stunning Lake District scenery and the delights of Keswick town centre and all it has to offer right on your doorstep. This property has been extensively refurbished in 2018, and has been beautifully decorated and finished to a good standard. It has all the modern luxuries and home comforts you would expect from a 21st-century holiday home. Gilbert’s Warrant is a terraced house built from traditional Lakeland stone and can accommodate up to seven adults in four very well furnished bedrooms and is perfect for multiple couples and families. Spread over three floors, the property has a spacious master bedroom on the top floor complete with a modern en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle as well as a cosy single room with a small, double bed. The ground floor is the heart of the house and offers a great social space to spend time with family and friends. Its open plan living/dining area is just perfect for modern family life and comes with plenty of easy-seating and dining space so you can spend quality time together around the traditional wood burner which is great for those cosy nights in. Wi-Fi is included of course. The well equipped kitchen leads to the back garden which is enclosed and is complete with garden furniture so you can soak up the afternoon sun.
Gilbert’s Warrant is set in the heart of Keswick and for those of you who know area well, you won’t be surprised to find that you can access everything this vibrant market town has to offer on foot. Walking from the property, you will reach the River Greta in just 2 minutes, 175 yards, where you can either cross at the river to reach Fitz Park which offers a great area to exercise your four-legged friends. Continue along the riverside and in just 5 minutes, 500 yards, you will hit the bustling town centre which is brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions. If you want family fun then visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil, ¾ mile away, or visit Puzzling Place which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions, ½ mile away. If you like culture, you have to try the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, it offers award-winning performances in drama and arts, and is just ¾ mile away. If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging and iconic fells in the area as well as a number of less challenging walking routes suitable for families. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the areas iconic lakes and offers a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles radius. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, Keswick can offer it all, and Gilbert’s Warrant gives you the perfect platform for a memorable holiday in the Lake District. Beach 20 miles. Shop 350 yards, pub 700 yards and restaurant 500 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Bedroom 3 has a 4ft wide bed suitable for 2 small children or 1 adult. Please note, there is seating and dining for 7 persons only.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters 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 (24)
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Sue
Lovely practical accommodation that suited our family in a great location to Keswick town centre. In truth the accommodation is a little tired looking & the cleanliness was not great on arrival ie very dusty furniture (which is probably down to the contract cleaners not the owners) but the bed linen & bathrooms were clean & we had everything we needed for a pleasant holiday. Not sure I would recommend to a friend given the cost of the accommodation, it was a little dissapointing overall.
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely house with good WiFi, nice space downstairs and a large bathroom. The upstairs en-suite was handy for my parents although for less mobile or younger children the top stairs are very steep- this was ok for us. The house is nice and uncluttered and we enjoyed eating together inside and outside, and house is able to open all windows to let air through in summer. A couple of plug in fans would help for the night time. Others have commented on mattress and paint, we found sleeping no problem and, like many holiday lets there are areas that would benefit from a new coat of paint but nothing that would stop us booking again. The kitchen is a galley kitchen so feels quite small but has everything you need and lots of windows so doesn’t feel stuffy. We also found on street parking was fine and the local EV charging was easily accessible.
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic cottage. Loved the decor and styling. Great location for walking into Keswick. Perfect and would stay again.