Guests say
Hastings cottage in Keswick is highly praised for its excellent location, spotlessly clean interiors, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the homely atmosphere, private parking, and thoughtful touches throughout. The property is ideal for walkers and dog owners, with easy access to the town centre and local amenities. While some mention minor issues such as firm sofas, occasional maintenance needs, and temporary building noise next door, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning for multiple stays.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only rare mentions of minor cleaning issues such as garden furniture needing attention.
The location is consistently described as ideal—quiet yet central, with easy access to Keswick's town centre, walks, and public transport.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and homely, though a few mention the sofas and pillows being firmer than preferred. Overall, comfort is a strong point.
The cottage is very well equipped, with quality kitchenware, cleaning products, and amenities. Occasional issues with TV, dishwasher, or missing items are noted but quickly resolved or minor.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, and other essentials provided. Please note that such items are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in a residential area only 2 minutes walk to the town centre.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DAB Radio, Bluetooth Speaker, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electric, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available. Logs for wood burner available locally.. Paved rear courtyard with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 1 car. Visit England 3 Star.. Hastings is a delightful two bedroom, two bathroom self catering cottage which is perfect for two couples or a family of four. A deceptively spacious cottage, Hastings has views of Latrigg from the lounge and front double bedroom. It benefits from private parking to the rear of the cottage and has outside seating in its enclosed rear courtyard. With a downstairs shower room with a large walk-in shower while upstairs there is a luxury free standing bath.
Situated in a quiet residential area, the cottage is just ten minutes’ walk from the shores of beautiful Dewentwater, with its lake cruises, rowing boats, Theatre by the Lake and the famous viewpoint of Friars Cragg. It’s also just five minutes’ level walk to Keswick town centre and its wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions, including the world famous Pencil Museum, Keswick Art Gallery and Museum and the original Alhambra Cinema. Hastings is perfectly situated with a choice of fell top hiking and low level walks available straight from the front door, and is the perfect cottage for a quiet scenic break or for enjoying the wide range of outdoor activities Keswick has to offer.
Free WiFi
Up to two dogs only, not permitted upstairs, on furniture, or to be left alone in property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (19)
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Wyn Jones
Fantastic accommodation. Close to shops and pubs. Everything you need for a week away is available. Garden could do with a make over ( very small complaint). Loved it would definitely use this accomadation again.
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Liz B
Comfy cottage, close to town.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely property, very comfortable and well equipped. Great location, didn’t use our car all week. Plenty to do in Keswick, lots of walks, shops and pubs. Would highly recommend and definitely consider booking again.